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Google's Fitbit Edge leaks out with a screen and Pixel 11 colors
Judge Calls Flock Search ‘Indiscriminate Mass Surveillance,’ Throws Out Evidence
A Prediction Market About the Past? Sure, Why Not!
The Touchscreen MacBook Pro Might Be… Light
Apple has reportedly been hard at work "miniaturizing parts and rearranging components."
Staples Print and Marketing Services Review: Fast Holiday Gifts
Staples’s printing service offers fast pickup and in-store experts who can help you get your family photos, novelty gifts, and business documents looking exactly how you want.
What are the benefits of having a second monitor?
Adding a second monitor is a huge upgrade, even if you aren't doing intensive work like editing video or accounting. More screen space is always helpful.
Skulls Reveal Evidence of Human Sacrifice in Egypt 5,000 Years Ago
Royal tombs at Abydos were surrounded by numerous other burials. In the 1920s, an Egyptologist questioned whether all those people could have died naturally at the same time.
New forensic evidence supports Egyptian "retainer sacrifice"
Fresh analysis of First Dynasty mass burials finds signs of fatal blunt force trauma on 39 percent of skulls
How did retro consoles handle graphics before modern GPUs?
Graphics chips could draw but not compute, until the Xbox arrived.
Trump Names National Intelligence Director as New ‘Super Intelligence’ Czar
National intelligence director Jay Clayton will lead Trump's AI task force.
The reason the Mac mini is cheaper than a MacBook
If you're trying to decide between a MacBook and a Mac mini, you might be interested to know why there's a price difference.
You should avoid using a screen protector on your MacBook — here's why
Screen protectors can do more harm than good.
Every Starlink Dish Available: How To Know Which Setup May Be Right For You
Everyone has different needs when it comes to internet connectivity, and Starlink's dish selection caters to a many applications, from stationary to mobile.
When is it worth getting a sound card for your PC?
Whether or not adding a sound card makes sense really depends on how you're regularly using your PC.
The popular Apple features you won't be getting with the iPhone Duo
The iPhone Duo lacks a few features we're used to seeing on other iPhones.
How the iPhone Duo will improve your group selfies
The iPhone Duo's foldable form factor allows for more placement options, but there are also new camera features you should know about.
How to improve your iPhone's call quality
Your iPhone should handle calls reliably, but if you can't hear the other person or calls aren't stable, it's time to run through a few fixes.
How much does DDR5 RAM speed matter for gaming?
Wondering whether DDR5 speed impacts your gaming performance? Dive into how memory bandwidth and latency influence frame rates and overall gameplay.
The Nvidia Shield TV Is 7 Years Old. It Just Got a $100 Price Hike
The price of anything with memory is skyrocketing thanks to AI. Aging streaming devices are no exception.
The best early October Prime Day deals happening now
It’s not even October yet and Amazon is already offering some Prime Big Deal Day discounts on its own hardware, along with plenty of other popular products. It’s all to hype up October Prime Day, which starts October 6th at 3AM…
TechCrunch Mobility: Reining in robotaxis
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
Spider-Man Needs a TV Show. But Does He Need *This*?
If Spider-Man does whatever a spider can, what could his clones do for his TV life?
An A.I. Songwriting Experiment: Humans Against the Machine
Five humans convened for a weekend to create new music from scratch. Could they do better than A.I.? Could you even tell the difference?
Lions and cheetahs and chimps, oh my: a spotlight on Africa's diverse wildlife
Wunmi Mosaku ( Sinners, Loki ) narrates NatGeo's new documentary Africa: Earth's Wild Home
The pros and cons of enabling Wi-Fi calling
Wi-Fi calling can help a lot if you're in an area with a weak cellular connection, but you should know the drawbacks before jumping in.
Muse Creates Detailed Profiles of All Your Friends and Family
Millions have downloaded Meta’s AI agent Muse. But getting it to do your bidding comes with privacy costs.
Well, if AI said it, it must be true
New Jersey's lieutenant governor Dale Caldwell was forced to resign on September 25th after an investigation found he had sexually harassed a staffer and repeatedly violated ethics rules. The now-former Lt. governor has been…
Amazon responds to data center backlash, says it no longer uses NDAs
The CEO of Amazon Web Services tried to push back against widespread suspicion of data centers.
‘Twilight Of the Dead’ Gets a Bit More Real After Wrapping Filming
George A. Romero's long-awaited 'Twilight of the Dead' has been completed, now it's just a matter of time.
Who’s to Blame When A.I. Goes Rogue?
Many think artificial intelligence companies should be held liable for their runaway technology. But legal scholars say applying existing law could be messy.
All hail electrification. But let’s talk about the hard part.
The IEA and climate negotiators want to set a target for shifting the economy to run on electricity.
Internet speeds vs. bandwidth: What's the difference?
Knowing your internet speed is important, but bandwidth is another important metric that many people overlook.
The Best E-Readers That Aren't a Kindle (2026): Kobo, Boox
Want to untether your reading from Amazon? These Kindle alternatives deserve a spot on your nightstand.
An AI couldn’t beat humans at StarCraft, so it decided to cheat
StarSkirmish pits AI-made StarCraft-playing bots against one another, as well as against human-made bots. OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra and Claude Opus 5.5 were essentially tied as the best-performing AI-made bots, but they couldn't top…
OpenAI safety employee resigns, claiming the company’s ‘culture is broken’
By his own admission, David Robinson is “something of a cliché”: an employee at a leading AI company who issues a dire warning while resigning from their job.
Prepare for ‘VisionQuest’ With Three Key ‘WandaVision’ Episodes
Before we all partake on the 'VisionQuest,' Marvel wants everyone to remember just how he got here.
Inside Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao’s Life After Prison
Changpeng Zhao, jailed in the United States for a financial crime and pardoned by President Trump, is now living a gilded life in the United Arab Emirates.
Milt Windler, NASA flight director who helped save Apollo 13, dies at 94
"...we were making history."
A fourth RuneScape game is under development using Unreal Engine
Jagex says it will reveal more details about the game, tentatively named RS4, next year.
The Best Online Gift Cards and Digital Gift Ideas (2026)
Forget the wrapping paper and shipping. Go digital this year with subscriptions, ebooks, apps, and more.
This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I’ve stuck to my phone
This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I've stuck to my phone. Remember when I tested the ultra-thin and convenient OhSnap Snap Grip Stand and liked it so much I bought my own? Now, OhSnap has a magnetic…
Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions
AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs.
TP-Link Tapo Doorbell Pro D260 Review: Everything You Need at No Extra Cost
TP-Link’s smart home video doorbell has everything you need—no subscription necessary.
The dawn of the age of the exoskeleton
The devices continue to show noticeable benefits for users in various real-world tasks.
Why Windows 11 is always using so much RAM
Windows 11 might be using a lot of your RAM, which isn't a problem unless you experience poor performance. It helps your system run more smoothly.
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026—We Tested 70 to Pick Them
Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.
The iPad Mini is slightly cheaper again during Prime Day
Apple bumped up prices on several of its devices in June, and we haven’t seen a good discount on the iPad Mini since. Just ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Big Deals Days, however, both Wi-Fi only and cellular-connected models are…
All the AI agents that can live in your text messages
We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.
Now ‘RuneScape’ Is Getting a Series, Too
YouTuber MoistCr1TiKaL will help Jagex bring its 25-year-old MMO RuneScape to animated life.
What does V-Sync actually do to your PC's frames per second?
It can fix some problems, but create others.
Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits starting next year. Some hyperscalers do not seem eager to take the free cash.
Capcom is preparing for a ‘future where we create games together with AI’
Capcom's Pragmata might be all about the horrors of AI, but in practice the studio doesn't seem so down on the tech. During the Capcom Open Conference RE: 2026 programmer Satoshi Ishida gave a presentation with the mouthful of a…
Vessev built an electric ferry that almost flies
Vessev hopes its electric hydrofoil ferry will change the way people and cities think about boats.
These ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Figures Bring Doom and Steve Upon You
For the collectible crowd, Hot Toys said the 'Avengers: Doomsday' love doesn't have to end once you leave the theater.
iPhone Duo vs. iPad Mini: Which Apple device is right for you?
Apple's iPhone Duo provides a tablet-like experience with its inside screen, but this might not be better than a dedicated iPad for you.
The Best Gifts Under $25 for Everyone on Your List (2026)
We found genuinely good presents for home cooks, teens, coffee lovers, and the person who already has everything.
The MacBook Air M5 is $200 off for the first time in months
Amazon’s October Prime Day has effectively chopped off Apple’s June price increases. Usually $1,299, the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip and 512GB of storage is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon. That’s a more palatable price for…
Spotify billionaire’s body scan startup has come to America
Farooq Abbasi, an investor in Neko Health, talked to Equity about the hot health tech company and what's next for it.
Disney Hands ‘Ice Age,’ ‘Percy Jackson,’ and More to Netflix
A new licensing deal means the 'Percy Jackson' show Pixar and Disney movies will spend some time in Netflix's house.
Customizing your Samsung Galaxy phone is a bit easier with One UI 9
Lots of new options just became available to Samsung phones with the latest update. Customize your Quick Panel, Edge Panel and much more.
