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The internet needs IPv6 and so does your home network
IPv6 has more available addresses than we could ever hope to use, but not all devices are taking advantage yet.
TechCrunch Mobility: Blue-green is the color of autonomy
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
AI coding agents hijacked using AGENTS.md file in Downloads folder
Researchers found a malicious AGENTS markdown instruction file in a customer's Downloads folder that tricked an AI coding agent into installing a rogue npm package. [...]
Here's how much PlayStation Plus cost in 2010 vs. 2026
Sony's gaming service has changed a lot in recent years, and the price reflects that.
4 Ray-Ban Meta privacy settings you should change before wearing them
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have rightly been criticized for the many ways they can violate people's privacy.
Get the ultimate security for your MacBook by changing these privacy settings
Your Mac comes with a fairly robust suite of built-in privacy tools.
Amazon settles with ex-AWS managers in kickback lawsuit, GeekWire reports
Amazon has settled its lawsuit against two former Amazon Web Services real estate managers it accused of taking kickbacks on data centre deals, GeekWire reported. Amazon told the …
Western Australia seeks refund from Deloitte over flawed AI-aided report
Western Australia’s government is seeking a fast refund from Deloitte over a flawed report on merging three of the state’s universities. The report contained AI-generated referenc…
Why are earbuds usually cheaper than headphones?
Earbuds tend to be smaller and less complex to build than headphones.
The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about
We compiled a list of all the hottest AI wearables, including Muse Charm, Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more.
Ukraine says Starlink drone speeds are back above 400 km/h
Ukraine’s Starlink and Starshield links now work for drones flying faster than 400 km/h, Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara said on Saturday. A speed cap had cut the link for fast-m…
Samsung probably isn't rebranding One UI as Galaxy OS
A bunch of recent rumors have suggested Samsung has some changes in store for its smartphone interface.
Quantum computers can get colder than deep space — Here's how they stay running
Heat disrupts the accuracy of a quantum computer, so the computer needs to be kept as cold as possible. Which is extremely cold, it turns out.
r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers, and more
The mods at r/opensource posted new submission rules that, among other things, banned projects that use AI. The post made Saturday evening opens by saying, "If your project uses A…
Don't throw away your old Chromebook (even if you're getting a Googlebook)
There's plenty an old Chromebook can do, even if it's not your main computer.
When AI glasses could be a worthy headphones replacement
Smart AI glasses are everywhere, but is the audio any good? It really depends on what you're using them for.
Don't throw away your old speakers — Use them for your TV instead
Old speakers often get set aside alongside the device they were used with, but you may still be able to use them with your current tech.
Smart bulbs are easy to install, but this smart home upgrade is more inclusive
Smart bulbs are a natural entry point to smart home tech, but they come with some annoyances. Use these instead.
Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more about AI's impact on the web, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in o…
OpenAI checked fired researchers’ phones for Signal chats, WSJ reports
“I was told that there was a breach of trust because I interacted with a third party through unsanctioned channels,” Tomek Korbak said. Korbak is one of three OpenAI safety resear…
US Treasury moves to curb AI, chip and biotech deals in China and Russia
“The proposed regulations would strengthen the existing Outbound Investment Security Program to prevent our adversaries from using U.S. investment to develop critical technologies…
Elon Musk invests about $1bn in David Ellison’s Skydance
“I would not doubt for a minute that before very long you’re going to see an announcement,” cable billionaire John Malone said on Tuesday. Two days later, Semafor reported that El…
DeepSeek and MiniMax cleared to take AI models abroad, state media says
“Since the policy was announced, two leading companies, DeepSeek and MiniMax, have successfully completed the registration process and obtained open-source and overseas licensing …
Trump says Google’s Pichai talked him out of renaming the Atlantic Ocean
“No, no, no. This time I’m not doing it… Oceans are different, sir.” That is what Google chief executive Sundar Pichai said when Donald Trump asked him to rename the Atlantic Ocea…