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When are surround sound systems actually worth it over soundbars?
Choosing between a soundbar and full surround system requires you to evaluate how much you care about convenience, immersion, price and more.
How to improve CarPlay navigation if you use Google Maps over Apple Maps
Google Maps can't be set as the default GPS app in CarPlay in most regions, but you can still make it easier to use while driving.
When is it worth using a bike computer over a smartphone?
Your phone may be all you need until battery life, navigation or rough conditions start getting in the way.
How to turn your old MacBook into a home NAS server
If you have a MacBook sitting around collecting dust, you can give it new life by turning it into a home NAS server. Here's how to get started.
Here's what happens to your old computer parts you donate to Goodwill
Goodwill has a pretty robust electronics refurbishment program.
Out of the Park Baseball lets me enjoy baseball even when the Mets suck
If you were to ask me what game or game series I've sunk the most time into, the answer would be easy: Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP). I have spent roughly 2,300 hours, according…
Engram is a sampler that turns broken AI hallucinations into music
Music startup Thoughtful Things has just launched the Kickstarter campaign for its first instrument, Engram. It's a sampler and groovebox that uses AI to mangle incoming audio and…
Anthropic’s CEO is about to have dinner with President Trump
This will be the first one-on-one meeting between Dario Amodei and Donald Trump
Can Muse overcome Meta’s trust issues?
On Equity, we discussed how Meta's AI announcement managed to steal the spotlight from OpenAI and Anthropic.
Bill Gates says it's 'completely irresponsible' for AI to not have safeguards
The Microsoft co-founder said that the more present danger is bad actors with access to AI tools.
UK campaigners who beat AI copyright plan warn Australia
Campaigners who helped stop the UK from letting AI companies train on copyrighted work without permission have warned Australia not to try the same thing. They spoke to Dan Milmo …
Should you ditch your tablet for a foldable phone?
Foldables expand to almost the size of an iPad Mini.
Trump to host Anthropic’s Dario Amodei at White House dinner, Axios reports
President Donald Trump plans to host Anthropic boss Dario Amodei at a private White House dinner on Sunday evening. Maria Curi and Marc Caputo broke the news for Axios, citing peo…
BYD says its new solid-state EV battery tech is nearly ready for the open road
The Chinese company is one of several car makers expected to adopt solid-state batteries in the next few years.
China reportedly may let Alibaba and ByteDance buy new Nvidia chips
China’s government has signalled it may let firms such as Alibaba and ByteDance buy Nvidia’s new RTX Pro 5500 chip. The Information reported the news on Sunday, citing two people …
From AI endpoints to IAM: 5 cybersecurity CEOs we’ve been watching this summer
Cybersecurity has had no shortage of new companies and ideas this summer. Behind some of the most interesting developments are founders who have spent years working on the problem…
The pros and cons of using a foldable phone
Foldable phones are gaining momentum, but have they been refined enough to make it to the mainstream? Here are some things to consider.
OpenAI agents tried to ‘bruteforce’ a UN website
Security researcher Rowan Howard-Jones says that OpenAI agents scanned the UN Conference on Trade and Development's (UNCTAD) statistics site over 16,000 times between April and Ju…
Why the iPhone Duo could be beneficial for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8
Apple's iPhone Duo is far from the first foldable phone, but it could upset the foldable market in all-new ways.
Anthropic’s Dario Amodei gets the SNL treatment
"AI is the devil and I its maker."
How to use Android's Desktop mode to turn your phone into a tiny PC
You can plug recent Pixel phones into a monitor to get a desktop-style interface.
Citrix admins warned to shut down NetScalers over 2 exploited zero-days
Two unpatched Citrix NetScaler zero-day vulnerabilities are reportedly being exploited in attacks, with cybersecurity agencies, security researchers, and IT providers privately wa…
TechCrunch Mobility: AV companies pick their lanes
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
How to use Spotify's Running Mode on iOS and Android
Maximize your stride with Spotify's AI-powered running features.