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Danu Robotics’ fight to build a better recycling robot

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000

For six years, Danu founder Amy Ma has been working on a better way to sort recyclable waste.

We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we?

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:40:14 +0000

"When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it cares for us," Dr. Sherry Turkle writes. "And we are wired to care for it in return."

Minecraft Dungeons 2 review: no Diablo

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:37:15 +0000

I ran this hidden Claude Code command on my setup, and apparently I've been giving it terrible instructions

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:30:16 GMT

The model got better. My prompts didn’t.

5 Ryobi tools where I'd pay for brushless every time

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:30:14 GMT

Here are the brushless versions of Ryobi tools that are worth the extra cash.

California is paying up to $100,000 a port for public EV fast charging

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:28:50 +0000

California has opened a $28M round paying up to $100,000 per public DC fast-charging port, covering as much as 100% of eligible costs. The top rate goes only to ports

IKEA’s LED Christmas tree and matchstick lamp have landed for festive duty

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:24:21 +0000

A hidden setting is draining your phone's battery: here's how to turn it off

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:21:38 GMT

Reddit users traced sudden screen on time collapses to an automatic network switcher that lurks in Wi-Fi and developer options.

Prime Day is over, but someone forgot to turn off the Samsung Galaxy Watch deals

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:18:37 +0000

Avatar: The Last Airbender reveals fourth series, this one based on Avatar Kuruk

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:15:10 +0000

Panelists at New York Comic Con's "Avatar: Seven Haven" panel revealed that a fourth series is on the way, titled "Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos."

Avatar: Seven Havens renewed for Seasons 3 and 4 on Paramount+

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000

"Avatar: Seven Havens" has secured a Season 3 and 4 renewal, the show's team announced at New York Comic Con.

The latest MacBook Pro and Ultra rumors: What we know about Apples OLED touchscreen Macs

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:07:54 +0000

Here's a rundown of the latest leaks and rumors about Apple's OLED touchscreen MacBooks, which may be called the MacBook Ultra.

Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in Europe

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:07:26 +0000

The name change is enough for Germany's transport minister to start advocating for Europe-wide adoption of the driver assistance software.

Intel kicks off Windows 11's big driver overhaul — get ready for fewer bugs

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:04:10 +0000

The Dell XPS 13 proves sub-$1,000 laptops don't require many compromises

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:03:46 GMT

This article is sponsored by Dell

I priced out a PS5 Pro equivalent gaming PC and walked away with the console instead

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:18 GMT

Current PC hardware prices made the PS5 Pro look far more appealing.

I save hundreds on Wi-Fi each year with this Android hotspot trick

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:15 GMT

Your Android phone can turn more than just your mobile data into a hotspot.

EA reportedly leans on a private rating as bondholders claim default

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:57:50 +0000

EA has obtained an investment-grade rating from Egan-Jones for a subset of its bonds, and is using it to argue it does not owe creditors a 101-cent payout after the largest lev

Remember Orkut? Its founder wants to bring it back

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:56:15 +0000

Orkut's founder is now taking aim at algorithms and AI-generated content.

I can’t stop writing in this gorgeous open-source notes app

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:45:15 GMT

Who knew structure could be this beautiful?

a16z’s Olivia Moore on the state of consumer AI

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:43:33 +0000

Moore sees a huge opportunity in consumer AI, particularly if the industry can tap into revenue streams beyond just subscriptions and API charges.

I play my PS2 collection upscaled to 4K, and some of the games look like remasters

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:30:18 GMT

Why wait for a remaster when I can remaster it myself?

PS4 games are already running on Android, and I wasn’t ready for how well

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:30:15 GMT

Impressive results for something this early.

The Social Reckonings Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison reveal why they stay off social media

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:25:55 +0000

Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White discuss their roles in Aaron Sorkin's, The Social Reckoning, and why they remain off social media.

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'Smart' coffee makers are the perfect example why there's a privacy revolt happening

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:14:53 +0000

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Over 20 Ninja appliances are still on sale at Amazon this weekend: Save up to 45% on the Slushi, Crispi, and more

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:04:55 +0000

Ninja appliances are still on sale at Amazon this weekend, including 35% off the Ninja Slushi and a rare low on the Ninja Crispi.

Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:02:30 +0000

Automattic's interim chief financial officer Jeremy Klaperman has left the company less than a month after taking the role, TechCrunch has learned. Sources say his departure followed a demotion back to his previous position, marking another executive exit amid the organization's leadership turmoil.

Steam’s new free weekend lineup includes ARC Raiders, Core Keeper, and free indie favorites

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:02:29 +0000

Steam's latest free weekend lets you play ARC Raiders, Core Keeper, and Squad 44 for free, plus grab Pony Island to keep forever. Here are all the end times and deals.

4 things I 3D printed for my PC that work better than anything I could buy

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:01:17 GMT

My 3D printed models are the sole reason I don't have a cluttered PC desk anymore

My Wi-Fi calls dropped every 25 minutes on cue until I tweaked one router setting

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:01:14 GMT

I really wish I'd never changed my router.

October Prime Day is over: 100+ best deals still live, including $200 off MacBooks and $79 AirPods

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:57:13 +0000

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days has ended. See the top Prime Day deals still live, including $200 off MacBooks, 53% off Bose headphones, and $1,200 off Samsung TVs.

The 17 best Prime Day tech deals still live after the sale: Last chance deals on MacBooks, TVs, headphones, and more

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:43:17 +0000

October Prime Day tech deals are still live. Save 28% on AirPods, get $1,200 off Samsung TVs, and grab Anker chargers starting at $25.99.

Beyond TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The Side Events, Parties & Networking You Can’t Miss

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:42:34 +0000

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is just the beginning. From exclusive networking events and startup showcases to happy hours, dinners, and after-hours meetups, discover what’s happening across San Francisco during Disrupt Week, October 10–16. Find your next connection, your next opportunity, or your next fa

Musk blames Indian ‘oligarchs’ for Starlink delay, India calls it baseless

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:42:27 +0000

Elon Musk has accused unnamed oligarchs of keeping Starlink out of India, as Brendan Ruberry reported for Semafor. India’s government has rejected the claim. “Unf

Spotifast offers a speedier Spotify experience for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:41:43 +0000

I gave up on all-in-one productivity apps, and these small tools replaced them better

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:30:17 GMT

The apps I open without having to think

I tried to break Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Syncthing on purpose

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:30:14 GMT

Conflict copies are annoying clutter, and the best evidence your sync app cared.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Gamma’s Grant Lee, Engine’s Elia Wallen, and GV’s Crystal Huang on landing your first 1,000 customers

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Leaders from Gamma, Engine, and Google Ventures join TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to talk how to get your first customers. Register now to save up to $100. Grab a second pass at 50% off.

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Small businesses that adopt AI are more optimistic about growth, revenue, and employment

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Sam Altman says Trump’s AI accord is a good start and more will be needed

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:20:57 +0000

Sam Altman said the superintelligence accord that President Donald Trump signed with AI executives is “a good start”, but that the industry will need more. He sai

Netflix prepares layoffs affecting about 5% of staff ahead of Q3 results

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:18:10 +0000

Netflix is preparing to cut about 5% of its workforce, with an announcement possible as early as next week, Puck reported on Friday, citing people familiar with th

How to watch Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen online for free

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:12:28 +0000

How to watch Bundesliga for free. Live steam Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga for free from anywhere in the world.

Surfshark ‘proud’ to have backed Disinfo 2026 after governments pulled out under political pressure

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:04:30 +0000

How to watch Avatar: Seven Havens online — stream the 'Last Airbender' sequel from anywhere

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:03:07 +0000

I thought my appliances would break Powerline Ethernet, but my new house beat them to it

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:01:17 GMT

I stopped blaming my vacuum for bad powerline speeds after my breaker tripped

I installed malware test files on my Galaxy Z Fold 8 to test Security Brief but it didn't catch any of them

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:14 GMT

I fed One UI 9's Security Brief sideloaded apps, a fake virus, and a nosy GPS logger, and it didn't report any of them.

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