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How Xiaomi, Oppo and other non-US brands are challenging the iPhone Duo
Apple's foldable phone has everyone talking, but competitors have their own offerings in different ways.
UK can’t rely on AI that could be switched off, Turing chief tells Guardian
The UK must not depend on foreign AI that could be cut off at short notice, the new head of the Alan Turing Institute has said. George Williamson made the comments in an interview…
Cyber exec arrested in case allegedly tied to ShinyHunters hackers
Canadian cybersecurity executive Edward Dubrovsky has been arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with alleged extortion activity that multiple reports have linked to the FBI's on…
5 Samsung Galaxy features you should be using after updating to One UI 9
Samsung Galaxy phones that have upgraded to Android 17 and One UI 9 have a slew of new features - some more helpful than others.
3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco. Over 300 startups will show what they’ve built to 10,000 tech leaders. Plus, 250+ speakers are ready to share i…
K-pop star Sunmi loves Notion and ear cleaning videos
Sunmi is an undeniable force in K-pop. She first made her debut as a member of the Wonder Girls back in 2007, one of the first K-pop acts to really break through in the West. The …
Anthropic is cutting off its internal evaluations from the internet
After a recent spate of high-profile incidents in which AI agents escaped containment, Anthropic is cutting off internet access for all internal evaluations. In a report Friday, t…
Why your smart speaker keeps misunderstanding you (and how to fix it)
Smart speakers should recognize your voice to run commands, but you can help them out with a few tricks.
ARTEX AI, Claude agents used in cyberattacks on South Korean banks
The cyberattacks that shook the South Korean financial sector earlier this month were launched by a Chinese hacker using the ARTEX AI penetration testing suite and Claude agents. …
How to change your home address on Google Maps
Set it to a nearby place instead, if you're concerned about the potential dangers if someone accesses your phone.
Here are the top 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.
Will Warner Bros. kill Skydance — or will David Ellison kill Warner Bros?
Today, I’m talking with Peter Kafka, chief correspondent at Business Insider and host of the Channels podcast, about the gigantic Warner Bros.-Paramount merger and the future of t…
How to take care of your foldable phone's hinge
Foldable phones require a little more care than standard ones, but the hinge will do its job as long as you don't make that difficult.
Can you use a screen protector with your foldable phone?
Screen protectors seem like an easy win for keeping your phone in good condition, but there's more to consider with a foldable phone.
Google Japan created one of the strangest keyboards ever, and we're dying to try it
Google Japan created an assembly line-inspired keyboard you can use with one hand.
How to drop a pin on Google Maps
Google Maps makes it easy to save and share any location, even if it's not officially on the map. Dropping pins is a great way to do that.
AI agent makers are promising privacy — will they deliver?
At this year's OpenAI DevDay, CEO Sam Altman unveiled the company's new AI agent Dots - and told the crowd that the company wants to "set a new standard for privacy in frontier AI…
LG’s RGB LED TV is good for certain situations, but an OLED is better
When it comes to TVs, the LG name has long been synonymous with OLEDs, continually leading Samsung and Sony as the top OLED manufacturer. But 2026 is all about RGB LED TVs. Almost…
What is QoS on your router, and should you turn it on?
QoS is another acronym buried in your router's settings that you might have just ignored, but it may be worth turning on in some scenarios.
EIF’s incoming chief says Europe’s Tech Champions funds hold 15 unicorns
Europe must give its startups the capital to grow without leaving the continent, Jean-Christophe Laloux said. The incoming chief executive of the European Investment Fund spoke at…
Criminal IP Introduces AITEM as the Next Evolution of Attack Surface Management
Traditional attack surface management helps organizations discover exposed assets, but visibility alone is not enough to address threats. Criminal IP introduces AITEM, an AI-power…
What's the difference between RAM and ROM memory?
RAM and ROM are two core types of memory used in every computing device, but their meanings haven't stayed the same since their inception.
How to change your Apple ID country (and what you should do beforehand)
Jumping between countries can be a hassle when it comes to Apple apps and services. Luckily, there's a few easy ways to get everything prepared for when you do.
Engadget review recap: The best of 2026
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.