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It’s time for the Mac Neo
The Mac Mini is a great little desktop computer, and back when it cost $599, it was easy to recommend to anyone who wanted something speedy, simple, and cheap. The new M6 model is even better, but it starts at $899, and…
XPENG's Iron humanoid robot walked out immediately after being assembled
The humanoid robot was ready to work as soon as it was put together. It walked right out to receive its staff badge.
Filming Wraps on the Long-Awaited Sequel to ‘It Follows’
Plus, 'Romeo and Juliet'... in spaaaaaace!
Of Course, the Mortis Gods Are Part of ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2
Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni confirmed the mysterious Clone Wars characters play a role.
Meta deal will help plastics recycling startup MacroCycle build its first factory
Meta is giving plastic recycling a boost in a new deal with startup MacroCycle, which is building its first commercial plant.
NHS Trust IT blunder overwrites 11 years of maternity records
Human error sent reused instructions at the wrong database, taking historical access logs with it
Polymarket is reportedly lobbying European nations not to be treated as a gambling website
Polymarket, which enables people to bet on the outcomes of events, is telling regulators it's not for gambling.
Can you forget how you feel about Meta?
In 2021, as a whistleblower emerged with dramatic allegations that Facebook was harming children, CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a rebuttal on Facebook. “We care deeply about issues like safety, well-being and mental…
Longtime SUSE staff asked if they'd opt for 'voluntary separation'
Other changes also afoot as employees unionize and the distro itself sees modifications
China's CXMT hits 12nm-class DRAM milestone — new 5th-gen DRAM tech uses quadruple-patterning to boost die capacity by 50%
China's DRAM champion CXMT has begun mass production using its 5th Geb DRAM process technology
OpenAI faces lawsuit from British Columbia over Tumbler Ridge shooting
The Canadian province of British Columbia has sued OpenAI for failing to notify authorities about the Tumbler Ridge shooter's chats.
Feds Reportedly Investigating Crypto Titan Binance Over Iran Sanctions
The DOJ's criminal division and U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan are reportedly involved.
Gartner predicts 55% of enterprise VMware users will be investigating an exit by 2029
Chasing pack has its problems too, with maturity, cost, and complex licenses
Trump Launches Trump TV, Because Clearly the Problem Is We Don’t See Enough Of This Freakin’ Guy
The White House's answer to a rebellion by press pool reporters? Trump speeches on loop.
Why it's important to unplug your PC during a power outage
Power outages can damage your tech, but the bigger risk happens when the electricity comes back on. Don't let your tech get fried.
Heated Blankets and Pads Recalled After Dozens of Burn Injuries
The company has received 577 reports of the blankets smoking, melting, or burning.
A cut cable disrupted hundreds of flights across the US
Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed on Monday after construction crews in New Jersey accidentally cut a Verizon fiber cable used for air traffic control. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said that a circuit…
California tightens datacenter rules on water and power
Public pushback puts bit barn resource use under the microscope
These drones could cover up to 98 percent of the world's oceans by 2028
New ocean-sensing drones are being built to withstand the deepest depths of the ocean.
Amazon wants to help the Colorado River, but we still don’t know how much water the company uses
Amazon plans to spend $20 million on water conservation projects along the Colorado River, a crucial but dwindling water supply for 40 million people in the Western US. The initiative comes as Amazon and other tech…
Elon Musk’s X Sues Bitcoin Account Network It Says Farmed £207,000 Via Fake Engagement
X wants the money rewarded to accounts that copy-pasted content and faked engagement returned.
Wired vs. wireless keyboards: Is there really a difference in performance?
Wireless keyboards introduce convenience and portability, but they can't quite keep up with wired keyboards in some cases.
Muse, Meta's extraordinarily privileged AI assistant, has a serious 0-day
A simple ClickFix attack is only one way to completely hijack the new agent.
How to turn off your Google location history
Google Maps' Timeline feature is great for looking back at your past travels, but it's also discomforting to see all that history in one place.
Bungie leaders now say the studio's 'not done with Destiny'
It also promised players that Marathon will keep growing and improving.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Won’t Continue After Season 3
A new report says that showrunner Dario Scardapane and Marvel have parted ways during post-production on the show's third and final season.
Military milestone: Ukrainian naval drone sinks Russian kamikaze drone boat
Drone boat battle occurs as Ukraine and Russia target Black Sea ports and ships.
Saudi Arabia wants a car industry, launches Ceer with two EVs
The new carmaker is a joint venture between the Saudi PIF and Foxconn.
Alarming Study Finds New Evidence That the Sun Can Produce Catastrophic ‘Superflares’
These explosive events can be more powerful than trillions of hydrogen bombs.
Minnesota Woman Picked Rabid Bat Off Sidewalk. Now Health Officials Are Desperate to Find Her [Updated]
Health officials have posted flyers in downtown Minneapolis hoping to get in touch with the woman.
X now tells users when local laws have reduced their posts' visibility
The latest addition to X's Under the Hood feature could stave off claims around shadowbanning.
Discover what’s next: 5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
Five days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass + 50% off a second one. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators at San Francisco’s Moscone West, October 13-15. Grab your ticket savings…
The Director of ‘Green Room’ Made a Halloween Haunted Attraction Movie
'Slayground' is the latest film from Jeremy Saulnier and it opens in October.
It Looks Like Warner Bros. Will Soon Belong to Paramount as States Back Down
Paramount gets what it wants and the states and consumers get crumbs.
Google smacks forehead, realizes $899+ thin-and-lights were what it was missing
'A new category,' insists the Chocolate Factory, not a premium Chromebook - yet some of the family resemblance remains
Autonomous Plane Becomes the First to Fly Coast to Coast on Its Own
The aircraft flew a distance of 3,199 miles (5,148 km) without needing control inputs from an onboard safety pilot.
Paramount settles US states' antitrust lawsuit, clearing the way for its Warner Bros. acquisition
The mega-merger of the year will apparently go forward.
MagSafe Monday: BLAVOR’s solar power bank is built for fall camping trips
The weather is turning cooler, and it’s time for camping and football tailgates. BLAVOR’s 20000mAh Solar Power Bank is built for this time of year. It has four built-in cables so you can leave your bag at home, a solar…
Meta’s AI agent has been blocked from using Amazon.com
Amazon has its own cohort of foundation models, along with one of the most popular inference platforms on the internet. As long as they're under no legal obligation to open the doors to Muse, why would they?
X will now tell users when governments have forced it to limit their posts
X is expanding its “Under the Hood” transparency tool to show when posts have been downranked or withheld in response to local laws and government demands, including which country made the request.
Paramount settles lawsuit blocking $110 billion Warner Bros. merger
Paramount has reached a settlement with California and the 11 other states that sued to block its planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlement removes a major roadblock standing in the way…
Tesla will soon roll out FSD Supervised in the Czech Republic
Its foothold in the EU may be growing, but larger countries are still wary of the self-driving tech.
Oura’s $2.2B IPO is mostly a payday for existing shareholders
Forerunner Ventures plans to sell its entire stake in Oura for as much as $1.26 billion, according to Oura's latest IPO filing.
Russel Vought will reportedly be given veto power over all NIH grants
Pending move comes over the objections of the NIH director.
California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates
State AGs had "very strong" case that merger is illegal, Lina Khan says.
From first users to billions: Google’s Robby Stein joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
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Meet the next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Meet the next wave of VCs judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders on the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT, to save up to $200 and to get a front-row seat to one of…
Review: Neagley is a worthy spinoff to megahit Reacher
It's a bit uneven in execution but still delivers as fast-paced, entertaining escapist fare.