I've been checking out a lot of new Switch 2 accessories recently, almost all of which were produced before the companies that made them ever touched a real Switch 2. Even a millimeter's difference in dimensions could completely throw off a design, and some products I've tried lack a perfect fit. For example, Genki's Attack […]
Experts say that disrupting the electrification plans for the US car fleet could lead to long-term pain.
Google is rolling out new Gemini AI features for Workspace users that make it easier to find information in PDFs and form responses. The Gemini-powered file summarization capabilities in Google Drive have now expanded to PDFs and Google Forms, allowing key details and insights to be condensed into a more convenient format that saves users […]
Though Disney and Pixar are about to start getting everyone hyped for Toy Story 5, the studios are already working hard on another feature. While Disney and Pixar opened their Annecy presentation with more details about their next movie, Elio, and gave updates about Toy Story 5, the studio surprised festival goers by announcing that […]
The US Department of Transportation wants to make it easier for automakers and tech companies to deploy self-driving cars without traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals. In a letter sent to stakeholders, the department said it would streamline reviews of requests for exemptions from safety rules requiring vehicles to have steering wheels, pedals, and […]
These 2-in-1 computers upgrade the norm with touchscreen displays, 360-degree hinges, and detachable keyboards.
These hard-working travel totes handle everything from a work trip to a weekend getaway.
Steam will soon fully support Macs equipped with Appleâs in-house chips. In the latest Steam client beta spotted by 9to5Mac, Valve says the âSteam Client and Steam Helper apps now run natively on Apple Silicon.â That means Steam will no longer need to use Rosetta 2 to run on Macs with M-series chips. Rosetta 2 […]
On his personal blog, Eric Migicovsky, the creator of the original Pebble smartwatch, has shared some updates and important milestones about the smartwatches his new company plans to release this year. The Core 2 Duo smartwatch is ânearing mass production,â according to Migicovsky, and Core Devices is âon track to ship out all pre-orders in […]
Pentagon rules sharply limit US Marines and National Guard activity in Los Angeles, prohibiting arrests, surveillance, and other customary police work.
Teenagers can be scary and impossible to shop for. These adolescent-approved gifts can help.
The Switch 2 is a hit (and a supply chain success story). Microsoft is starting to show off its plan for the future of Xbox. And everywhere you look, there are reasons to think we're headed toward a very different kind of gaming device. Maybe it'll be even more modular and portable. Maybe it'll be […]
Google has completely revamped its Snapseed image editing app on iPhone and iPad. The change, spotted earlier by 9to5Google, is Snapseedâs first big update on iOS since adding dark mode in 2021. Snapseed was originally only available on iOS before Google acquired it in 2012 as part of a bid to compete with Instagram. Google […]
Whether you’re a no-frills backpacker or a bag-checking fashionista, there’s a perfect packing cube out there for you.
Here are some of the top startups from Y Combinator's Spring 2025 Demo Day that caught investors' and our attention.
We tested dozens of air fryers to find the best basket cookers, ovens, combi fryers, and even a great portable model.
Whether youâre a founder gearing up for your next raise or a VC scouting your next portfolio win, TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 at Bostonâs SoWa Power Station, packs more into one day than most multi-day conferences manage to deliver. This isnât your typical sit-and-listen event. Itâs designed to help you build momentum in […]
Iconiq pursued Chime because the founders were focused, and didnât get distracted by "shiny new objects."
Google has confirmed that it plans to shut down Androidâs Instant Apps later this year, attributing the decision to âlowâ usage of the functionality. Instant Apps were introduced in 2017, and allow developers to create mini versions of Android apps that load, well, instantly. Users can try apps and demo games from the click of […]
Tesla is relaunching its Model S and Model X with minor changes as the EV maker struggles to address plummeting demand. The updated vehicles are launching in the US today with a $5,000 price increase applied across the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and high-performance Plaid versions of both models, but judging by the comments on the […]
“One of the things we’ve learned is people really do care about what it looks like when it’s on your head.”
According to physics, any blanket can cool you—for a few minutes. But a real cooling blanket is possible with phase-change materials.
On Yupp, chatbot users earn cash by saying which of two prompts they prefer—info that has great value to the AI companies running the models
Many mattress and bedding brands use “natural” and “organic” in their descriptions, but what does that really mean? Here's what to look for.
Weâre still over a month away from the premiere of season three, but Paramount has announced that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is getting a fifth season â and that it will be its last. While Strange New Worldsâ first four seasons are (or will be) all ten episodes long, the fifth will run for […]
More of the same never felt so good.
These addictive smartphone games are perfect for the small screen in your pocket.
The PCIe 7.0 specification has now been released, while many of us are still waiting for PCIe 6.0 to materialize in consumer products. The PCI Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG) announced on Wednesday that PCIe 7.0 is now available to members of its organization, delivering a theoretical maximum bandwidth speed of 512GB per second in both […]
The Tianwen-2 probe has sent a self-portrait as it heads toward one of the most enigmatic objects in our space neighborhood: the quasi-moon Kamo’oalewa.
Data-labeling firm Scale AI confirmed on Friday that it has received a "significant" investment from Meta that values the startup at $29 billion.
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Meta is paying $14.3 billion to acquire 49 percent of Scale AI and hire its CEO, Alexandr Wang, to revamp its troubled AI efforts. As part of the deal, Wang will report directly to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and remain on Scale's board of directors, both companies announced on Thursday. Sources say Wang will lead […]
Thursday marks the 20th anniversary of Steve Jobsâ famous Stanford commencement speech, and the Steve Jobs Archive has marked the occasion by uploading an HD version of the speech, publishing notes Jobs emailed to himself, and sharing details about the leadup to the speech. You can see everything on a page on the Steve Jobs […]
Thereâs finally some good news for anyone battling multiple Thread networks while using Matter devices in their smart home â as long as you’re the patient type. According to Matter Alpha, the tvOS 26 beta announced at WWDC this week adds Thread 1.4 to Apple TVs. And, as Appleâs smart speakers use a fork of […]
Any ebook reader will let you cram a Beauty and the Beast-sized libraryâs worth of books in your pocket, but so will your phone. An ebook reader offers a more book-like reading experience, with fewer distractions and less eye strain, and many include extra features, like adjustable frontlighting. Some really are pocketable. Others are waterproof […]
President Donald Trump's warning that protesters of Saturday's US military parade in Washington, DC, will be met with "very heavy force" threatens to chill speech and underscores the need for protesters to take precautions around digital surveillance, privacy advocates tell The Verge. In remarks from the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump did not distinguish between […]
Launched in April, the Meta AI platform offers a “discover” feed that includes user queries containing medical, legal, and other seemingly sensitive information.
Apple is aiming to launch the upgraded Siri that it originally previewed at WWDC 2024 in spring 2026 with iOS 26.4, according to Bloomberg. At WWDC last year, Apple showed off how Siri would be able to do things like understand your personal context or take actions based on whatâs on your screen. But in […]
If youâve been on social media lately, you mightâve seen the unsettling AI slop videos showing AI-generated people in wild scenarios or just speaking a bunch of nonsense. On Wednesday night, the betting platform Kalshi decided to take this trend outside the social sphere by putting a nonsensical AI-generated ad in front of the millions […]
Lately, Felicis, like most VCs, has been all over AI. Its portfolio now includes, for example, Browser Use, Poolside, Runway, and Supabase.
Father's Day rules. It's a day to celebrate all that dads have contributed to the people, homes, and communities that they're a part of. Being a dad is a lot of work - something I can vouch for, being a relatively new one myself - so for Father's Day, why not give dear old dad […]
Meta does not indicate to users what their privacy settings are as they post, or where they are even posting to. So, if you log into Meta AI with Instagram, and your Instagram account is public, then so too are your searches.
Bose has announced upgraded QuietComfort Ultra wireless earbuds with better adaptive ANC that can more smoothly adapt to sudden spikes in noise. The QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) are expected to be available through Boseâs online store starting later this summer for $299 in black, white smoke, and deep plum color options. The new earbuds carry […]
Not only is Bluesky more than just a Twitter/X alternative, it's just one app in a wider social ecosystem built on open technology.
Living with colorblindness feels like you're constantly being pranked by the world in subtle, irritating ways. The other day, I was booking a flight on Kayak, trying to figure out which dates are the cheapest by looking at their low fare calendar. See any issues? Oh, sorry - that's what it looks like to me. […]
Metaâs geothermal ambitions are growing with a new agreement to support projects in New Mexico. It announced the deal with XGS Energy today, a company developing next-generation geothermal technologies that make it possible to use this energy source in places where it was unfeasible before. The plan is to add 150 megawatts of carbon pollution-free […]
XGS Energy will build the new power plant in New Mexico.
These days, we are all dealing with huge amounts of information, from meeting notes to social media, to photos and videos, to whatever else we've collected - and we are all trying to find some way to store it, organize it, and find it when we need it. If you want to get really basic, […]
Tesla alleges that Zhongjie Li stole confidential trade secrets and used them to launch a robotics startup a week after he left Tesla.
Large swaths of the internet went down on Thursday, affecting a range of services, from global cloud platform Cloudflare to popular apps like Spotify. It appears that a Google Cloud outage is at root of these other service disruptions. Google Cloud said it started investigating service issues affecting its customers at 11:46am PT. The company […]
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
On Thursday afternoon, many people with smart home setups connected to Google Home / Nest, or who are trying to stream music on Spotify, are coming up empty. All Iâm seeing when I try to open the Spotify website is a message that says âAudiences in Jwt are not allowed,â and opening the app also […]
Mountainhead, Babygirl, and The Brutalist are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month.
Influencers on affiliate shopping platform LTK may soon get access to a huge new audience: Pinterest users. Under a new partnership announced today, high-performing image posts on LTK will automatically be cross-posted to Pinterest; the pilot program is expected to expand in the coming months to more creators and content formats. LTK is a huge […]
Apple announcing Android features years after Google shipped them is a tale as old as time, but that doesn't make it any less fun to point out whenever it happens. This year's WWDC felt especially Android-y - not helped by Siri essentially sitting this year's announcements out while Apple put its new Liquid Glass design […]
The Olto is the newest entry into the always-churning market for electric two-wheelers, and it will cost $3,495.
Canary, the hotel guest management platform, announced Thursday the raise of an $80 million Series D in a round led by Brighton Park Capital. Harman Singh Narula and childhood friend SJ Sawhney launched the company in 2018 to help hotels digitize and automate guest interactions. The company has raised nearly $180 million in funding to […]
Garmin announced the $799 Venu X1 fitness watch today. It offers a 2-inch square AMOLED screen and seems like a shot at the Apple Watch Ultra 2, given its similar square design and titanium body, even though the companyâs other watches already offer similar features to Appleâs flagship wearable. Itâs sort of like a square […]
And for its next trick, DC Studios is expanding its new cinematic universe with a series focused on Mister Miracle. During its presentation at this year’s Annecy Film Festival, DC studios announced it is producing an adult animated Mister Miracle series that will be showrun and executive produced by comics writer Tom King. Based on […]
Few brands are as synonymous with outdoor sports as Garmin. Youâll find these fitness trackers and smartwatches on dozens of wrists at any 5K, marathon, or Ironman. Youâll also find Garmin devotees among divers, thru-hikers, golfers, kiteboarders â you name it. But these devices arenât just for athletes. The companyâs made significant strides in its […]
The undocumented migrant community in the United States is using social networks and other digital platforms to send alerts about raids and the presence of immigration agents around the US.
At WWDC 2025, Apple announced several AI features, such as a workout coach, live translation, and more.
I love finding deals on devices that pull double duty, as it feels like itâs stretching my dollar even further. Thatâs why Googleâs discounted TV Streamer (4K) caught my attention this week. Itâs not just a powerful streaming device but also a great smart home hub â one you can currently grab from Amazon, Walmart, […]
Reddit is introducing some new features for comments, including the ability to share comments as posts, a comment insights tool to track things like upvotes and views, and comment drafts, according to a post from the Reddit product team. The features are rolling out today on Redditâs native apps and on the web, and the […]
Snapchat is introducing a suite of new tools and features to make it easier for creators to post and share content on its platform.
Need to make a dinner reservation or change your flight? Now AI agents can do that for you. This episode of Uncanny Valley looks into what Sam Altman calls “the next giant breakthrough.”
If you've been waiting for a chance to get your hands on Nintendo's GameCube Controller for the Switch 2, now's your moment. It's back in stock for $64.99 from the My Nintendo Store website. As before, it's only available to Nintendo Switch Online members, and it's made to play GameCube titles available through the Switch […]
Nintendo's Switch 2 is faster, more powerful, and all around better than its predecessor in just about every way. It's also bigger than the OG Switch. But, like, how much bigger? Okay, sure, we can check the specs and see that the Switch 2 is half an inch (12.7mm) taller and 1.2 inches (30.48mm) wider […]
In 2016 when Chime desperately needed cash, over 100 VCs said no. One seed VC, took a chance and saved the company, co-founder Ryan King recalls.
The iPhone maker quietly updated a February security advisory to publicize a flaw that was used to hack at least two journalists in Europe.
Barbie-maker Mattel and OpenAI have teamed up to bring generative AI to the toy-making and ever-expanding pipeline of IP repackaging.
The Chapter 11 filing will let Powin continue operating while it restructures its debt.
Appleâs days of blocking you from watching video through CarPlay appear to be coming to an end. The upcoming iOS26 update will allow people to project video from their phones onto the center display of their vehicle through AirPlay. This will enable users to âwatch their favorite videos from iPhone right on their CarPlay display […]
House Democrats sent letters to the potential buyers of the genetic testing company, asking how they plan to protect customer genetic data under a change of ownership.
Get ready for more Silent Hill. As part of its Press Start online presentation on Thursday, Konami announced that itâs remaking the original Silent Hill in partnership with Bloober Team, the studio that developed last yearâs well-received Silent Hill 2 remake. Konami didnât share any more details beyond that the game is in development; the […]
Microsoft is launching Copilot Vision for Windows today, an extension of its AI assistant that lets you share your screen or apps so that Copilot can do things like coach you through using Adobe Photoshop features or analyze the photos and webpages youâre looking at. âWhen you choose to enable it, Copilot Vision can see […]
The 4-year-old startup nabbed a $20 million Series B from SignalFire.
I feel like a broken record, but I've been writing for more than a year that the next Xbox console will be more PC-like. Now, I think Microsoft just teased its next-gen Xbox plans while announcing its partnership with Asus to bring two Xbox Ally handhelds to the market later this year. The Xbox Ally […]
Smartphone startup Nothing will sell its next flagship model, the Nothing Phone (3), in the U.S. through its website and Amazon.
Instagram is making it easier for users to express themselves through music, reels, and posts. In a new blog post on Thursday, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said the platform is aiming to âreduce pressure and supercharge creativityâ for creators by helping them to share their music tastes and gain confidence with creating content before pushing […]
Instagram is finally going to let users rearrange their grid, and is testing a way for users to quietly post to their profile without having the content appear in users' feeds.
iPadOS 26 makes the iPad function more like a MacBook, rather than a giant iPhone, making it a boon for productivity.
Steam's June 2025 edition of its Next Fest is going on now through June 16th, and the event is packed with great-looking demos for games coming to PC. Seriously, it seems like there are a lot of demos; a search filter on my Next Fest homepage shows more than 2,500 English demos to pick from. […]
Anker has issued a recall for its PowerCore 10000 power bank (model A1263) due to a âpotential issue with the lithium-ion batteryâ that could pose a fire safety risk. The company has received 19 reports of fires and explosions that have caused minor burn injuries and resulted in property damage totaling over $60,700, according to […]
Google is using a new AI model to forecast tropical cyclones and working with the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) to test it out. Google DeepMind and Google Research launched a new website today called Weather Lab to share AI weather models that Google is developing. It says its new, experimental AI-based model for forecasting […]
The iPad Mini is no longer the biggest tablet you can fit into a mobile gaming controller (without breaking it a little). Razerâs new $199.99 Kishi V3 Pro XL can accommodate a 13-inch iPad or Android tablet that uses a USB-C connector. Itâs like Razerâs 2013 Edge, in spirit at least. My 10.9-inch iPad Air […]
Hosting a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 provides unparalleled exposure for your brand. This is your chance to connect with a vast network of attendees, influencers, and potential collaborators.
John Deere will have to fight the Federal Trade Commissionâs antitrust lawsuit, which accuses the company of increasing repair costs by making farmers use its network of authorized dealers to fix their equipment, as reported earlier by Reuters. In a ruling on Monday, Illinois US District Court Judge Iain D. Johnston rejected John Deereâs attempt […]
Discounts have been tough to find on the 11-inch iPad Air with the M3 chip (the 2025 model), but thereâs a good one happening on every color available at Amazon and Best Buy. Normally $599, the 128GB tablet is available for $499 â a price that it has sold for just once before in late […]
The startup wants to cut through the commuter ebike market with a $3,495 sit-down electric scooter that can still ride in city bike lanes.
Amazon is a mucky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Defend your dollars while shopping on Amazon with these tips and tricks.
Snapchat has launched a new subscription tier that offers access to a wider selection of lenses and augmented-reality experiences. The Lens Plus subscription costs $8.99 per month and will include lenses made by Snapchat and âselectâ creators to start, such as an exclusive AI-powered video lens and a Bitmoji game lens. Along with access to […]
These merino wool T-shirts are the last shirt you’ll ever wear. I’m wearing one right now.
Tubi‘s next move to expand its streaming catalog sounds like a win for the indie movie set. Today, Tubi (which is owned by Fox) announced that it is partnering with Kickstarter to distribute a number of films funded on the crowdfunding platform. Beginning this fall, more than 20 movies “that uniquely resonate with Tubi fandoms” […]
Xgimi is sticking batteries into the latest versions of its compact MoGo projectors, making them even more portable since you no longer need to bring an extra power bank if you don’t have access to an outlet. Both the MoGo 4 and MoGo 4 Laser are supposed to have enough built-in power to watch a […]
The US taxpayer is going to be on the hook for all the soldiers, tanks, and planes that appear in Donald Trump's military parade. But several major tech companies are paying for the festivities along the parade route. According to recent statements from America250, Oracle, Amazon, Coinbase, Lockheed Martin, and Palantir are some of the […]
WordPress.com owner Automattic has added another communication-focused startup to its lineup: relationship-management app Clay.
Warp can't automate long-haul trucking or short-range delivery, so it's working on what it can potentially change: the workflows inside its warehouses.