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Sadie Sink Can Finally Talk About Her ‘Spider-Man’ Role—And Her MCU Future
In her first interview since the release of 'Brand New Day,' Sink confirms the obvious movie she'll be in next.
Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a browser built for AI agents
Cloudflare has introduced Kitesurf, a cloud-hosted browser designed for AI agents instead of people. The company says the browser uses less computing power than Chromium for common automation tasks, helping developers…
9to5Mac Daily: August 7, 2026 – iPhone Fold hype, macOS updates
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn , Google Play , or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other…
Sony could release a cheaper version of its WH-1000XM4 headphones, according to leaks
Following the release of its premium and very expensive $650 The Collexion headphones in May, Sony could be taking its 1000X line of wireless noise-canceling headphones in a cheaper direction next month. The company is…
MacBook Pro users will soon have two compelling new upgrade options
Apple is rumored to give MacBook Pro users two very different new models to choose from this fall: an M6 MacBook Pro and an all-new MacBook Ultra. Here’s what’s coming.
Computer maker Framework notifies ‘all customers’ of a data breach
Framework told "all" of its customers that hackers accessed their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses in a data breach.
Birdfy’s smart bird feeder is on sale for just $60
The Birdfy Feeder Rookie is a good option if you’re new to birdwatching or simply don’t want to spend a lot on a smart feeder, and several configurations are on sale. The standard model is down to $59.99 ($60 off) at…
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Amazon cracks down on 'CPU waste' among engineers as agentic AI crunch intensifies — CPU demand makes low-utilization EC2 instances a hot commodity
Amazon Web Services is telling engineers to slow down on EC2 usage as it struggles to meet CPU capacity demand for external customers.
OpenAI’s Rumored Smart Speaker Sounds More Like a… Squirming AI Robot?
We're still not sure if an anthropomorphized hockey puck can sell us on the future of AI hardware.
Airbnb says AI is helping it ship features faster as it tests a new search function
Airbnb will debut a new AI-powered search experience with a toggle.
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Apple seems to have abandoned Cinematic mode, and that’s a mistake
When Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 back in 2021, it made a huge deal over a headline new feature, Cinematic mode . This is the video equivalent of Portrait mode, allowing you to select a focus point and blur the…
Apple expands refurb store with rare M5 MacBook Pro configs, Apple TV 4K, more
Apple has added a host of new products to its official Certified Refurbished Store this week. New M5 MacBook Pro models, the Studio Display XDR, high-end M5 MacBook Air configurations, and more are available.
Deals: Apple Watch Series 11 $172 off, Nike Watch bands, AirPods Pro 3, MacBook Neo discounts, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to usher in the end of the work week with ongoing and now even lower price on AirPods Pro 3 at 25% off, but we are also tracking the return of all AirPods Max 2 colors at $100 off .…
watchOS 27 could make Apple Watch’s important new health feature even better
Apple Watch added hypertension notifications last year, an important and potentially life-saving new feature. And per a recent report, it sounds like watchOS 27 might make them even better.
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The 10 Things We’re Most Excited to See or Learn About at D23
The biennial convention for all things Disney takes place August 14-16 in Anaheim, CA.
Today’s the last day to get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.
‘Ramps’ Near Egypt’s Red Pyramid Might Actually Be Ancient Dams
If the new interpretation is correct, it means ancient Egyptians were far better at water management than we thought.
Meta Officially Ruled a ‘Public Nuisance,’ Judge Orders It to Pay $567 Million
The social media giant must also adopt new safeguards for young users.
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N-able God mode flaw: Vendor confirms attackers reached customer networks as second hotfix lands
ShinyHunters called cancer diagnostics biz and tricked staffers into giving them access. Now they've dumped 10.9M email addresses
Samsung’s Z Fold 8 Ultra is more of the same, but better than ever
Is That New Splotch on the Moon What We Think It Is?
Report: White House drafting executive order linking vaccines and autism
‘They Are Thieves’: FTC Complaints About Hims & Hers Detail Surprise Charges
Protesters haul a guillotine to city council meeting about a potential AI data center, company rep cornered by protestors — ‘ it no longer felt safe to stay,’ developer escorted out by police
iOS 26.6.1 likely coming soon as Apple speeds up iPhone updates
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Chinese AI model Kimi escaped its cybersecurity testing environment, researchers say
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MIT boffins' TONTOU attack slips through Spectre defenses on Intel and AMD CPUs
SpaceX’s Terafab will rely on natural gas power plants, not Tesla solar panels
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The ‘Sugar’ Season 2 Finale Dropped Yet Another Huge Twist
Scot NHS trust probes access to medical records of 9-year-old girl after man arrested on suspicion of murder
