If you’re new to Linux, or you’ve happily existed in Mint’s easygoing ecosystem for years, you might want to hear what its downsides are. That comfortable feeling may cost you dearly. Some people make Linux their life, but somewhere between casual use and a long gray beard is a competence that yields much more than … Read more
Apple’s new controls make it easier to set things just how you like them. Filipe Espósito for Engadget Apple’s Liquid Glass interface doesn’t appeal to everyone. Some people love the glossy look, while others criticize it for reducing readability. Apple quickly became aware of this after it launched and introduced new ways of … Read more
Another Y Combinator Demo Day took place on Thursday, but this batch looked a little different. While every cohort brings a fresh wave of founders, the startups presenting this week skewed far more toward deep tech than in past years. As we do every quarter, TechCrunch asked early-stage VCs to name the hottest startups in … Read more
Google Lens tends to get catalogued as a way to figure out how to identify plants or translate a menu while traveling. That’s true, but it can do a lot more than that. You don’t need to wonder about stuff or run vague Google searches to figure it out; Google Lens is basically Google search … Read more
TL;DR Leaked images show the Fairbuds 2 adopting a stem-style design and a taller charging case. Fairphone says the earbuds will remain modular, but it hasn’t specified which parts will be replaceable. Pricing and full specs are still unknown, with the Fairbuds 2 set to launch in Q4 2026. Wireless earbuds aren’t exactly famous for … Read more
The reveal is scheduled for October 10, so long as it’s not delayed again. Tesla It’s been delay after delay, but Tesla is finally committing to an official reveal date for its new-and-improved Roadster. In a post on X from the official Tesla account, the second-gen all-electric hypercar is expected to make its … Read more
Physical media has been dying quietly for years, and most people didn’t fight it because streaming was just easier. Buying a digital copy felt like the same thing, just without the disc. The problem is that it isn’t the same thing at all, and it’s not just about ownership; it’s about the quality that we’re … Read more
Twenty-five leading mathematicians signed an open letter arguing that AI labs are threatening their intellectual work as they seek to one-up each other with solutions to famous math problems. Each signatory has been awarded the Fields Medal, considered the most prestigious prize in mathematics. This week, NYU professor Tristan Buckmaster accused OpenAI of pressuring him … Read more
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation, and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Lyft reached a new milestone this week when Waymo robotaxis landed on its app in … Read more
Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority As much as I love my Pixel 10, it has some glaring issues. The big one is overheating, and frankly, that applies to all Pixel phones in general. Sure, every phone runs warm occasionally, but Pixels seem to be more prone to it than most. I’ve had mine overheat … Read more