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AI needs $6tn a year by 2031 to pay for its data centres, Bain says
The AI industry will need about $6tn in annual revenue by 2031 to pay for the data centres being built today. Bain & Company makes the estimate in its Global Technology Report, pu…
Xbox’s Mythic Achievements are here and they’re just like PlayStation Platinum trophies
Microsoft is officially announcing its new Xbox Mythic Achievements today, and they're already available for Xbox Insiders to test. Mythic Achievements work a lot like Sony's Play…
The reason why prebuilt PCs might be a better buy in 2026
Building a PC has long provided a better value while letting you get exactly what you want. But off-the-shelf PCs can be more affordable in today's climate.
BYD says it will have a solid-state car next year, the earliest date anyone has given
BYD executive vice-president Stella Li says the company will have one model with solid-state batteries next year, which is the earliest date any carmaker has given. Toyota says 20…
Apple’s new CEO could change when it launches phones and laptops
John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, wants Apple to launch products more often than its usual splashy moments in the fall and the spring, according to a Bloomberg report detailing some o…
Bill Gates tells Ezra Klein AI crossed bio and cyber thresholds this year
Bill Gates says AI crossed two danger thresholds early this year: it can now help a bioterrorist, and it can power a crippling cyberattack. He made the case on The Ezra Klein Show…
OpenAI DevDay 2026: The biggest news and announcements
It’s OpenAI’s turn in the fall tech events calendar. The company is hosting its annual DevDay on September 29th in San Francisco, starting with a live keynote featuring CEO Sam Al…
This might be our first look at Google’s Pixel 11A
Google isn't making any significant design changes to its upcoming midrange Pixel update, judging by the leaks shared by Android Headlines. The image renders made by OnLeaks are p…
Do you really need a travel router? Here's what to know
Travel routers simplify the process of connecting a half-dozen devices to hotel Wi-Fi, but they aren't necessary in simpler setups.
How IMAX Dome theaters offer a different experience to regular IMAX
It's a less-cinematic experience that's been the highlight of many museum field trips.
Automated AI agent used to breach cybersecurity nonprofit DIVD
The Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD) suffered an AI-driven cyberattack that the organization described as "loud and very, very messy." [...]
Affordable alternatives to Sonos speakers
Getting good multi-room audio doesn't have to break the bank.
Senate report claims Iran is using Tether's stablecoin to evade sanctions
Cryptocurrency linked to crime; in other news: fork found in drawer.
OpenAI Dev Day 2026: Live updates on the latest ChatGPT and Codex announcements
CEO Sam Altman is expected to take the stage today.
After losing his voice to cancer, this founder is building “glasses for voice”
Uhura Bionics, a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Battlefield 200, wants to replace flat, robotics voice devices with one that carries emotions.
Oura shelves its $2.2B IPO citing ‘uncertainty’ in the market
The postponement of the IPO will delay some of the company's plans for its proceeds from the IPO, as well as those of its shareholders.
This study looks at how and with whom connected cars share your data
Between the cars and their companion apps, you’re exposed to a lot of trackers.
Cat7 vs. Cat6 Ethernet cable: Which is better for your home network?
If you're deciding between a Cat6 and a Cat7 Ethernet cable, this is what you need to know about how it will affect your home internet.
Fruit flies remember their larval diet, which influences their longevity
Eating less protein as larvae may limit their ability to produce proteins as adults.
Claude is down as Anthropic investigates errors across its services
Anthropic is experiencing high error rates with Claude.ai, Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and the Claude API, and users have reported failed requests as well as difficulties loading …
OpenAI says planned GPT-6.1 is too insecure to release
Similar performance, security tradeoffs also seen in current public models.
Kiteworks Fixes Critical Flaw Found During Nine-Hour Precautionary Shutdown
Kiteworks on Monday said it worked with federal intelligence authorities over the weekend as it identified and addressed a critical security vulnerability during the scheduled pre…
Leaked images reveal new colors for Amazon’s next entry-level Kindle
Amazon typically introduces new Kindle models a few months ahead of the holiday shopping season and this year it looks like that will include a bigger update to the entry-level Ki…
Pope Leo says AI safety fears are not ‘fake news’, criticises Jensen Huang
AI safety warnings are not “fake news”, Pope Leo XIV said on Monday. He told reporters the world should heed the concerns of AI experts. He spoke on his flight back to Rome after …