Innovation
Peloton Wants You to Sell That Dusty Bike
Has your Peloton bike been collecting dust or doubling as a clothes rack? You’re not alone, and now the fitness tech company is making it easier to get those...
I Lived With Alexa+ for a Week. Here’s How It Went
Alexa+ manages to answer quickly, even when listening to a more complex question and giving a more complex answer. She usually manages to answer all of my questions, too—no...
AI data analyst startup Julius nabs $10M seed round | TechCrunch
Julius AI, a startup that describes itself as an AI data analyst, announced it has raised a $10 million seed round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Horizon VC, 8VC,...
SDCC 2025: The Vampire Lestat Press Conference
During San Diego Comic-Con, io9 was invited to a press conference for The Vampire Lestat, the latest Anne Rice Immortal Universe series for AMC. And don’t get it twisted,...
Is Silicon Valley Losing Its Influence on DC?
Zoë Schiffer: Totally. OK. I need to shift us to a new topic because I'm already feeling quite depressed. This one is about outer space. So my first question...
Do startups still need Silicon Valley? Find out at Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch
As the startup world descends on San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — happening October 27–29 at Moscone West — one question looms large: does building in Silicon Valley...
Crunchyroll is Bringing More Anime to Movie Theaters
The last few years have seen anime movies and premiere episodes take to the big screen and make a ton of money, so Crunchyroll is getting on that with its...
‘Wizard of Oz’ blown up by AI for giant Sphere screen | TechCrunch
The massive Las Vegas venue known as Sphere will be screening its first classic movie, “The Wizard of Oz,” starting on August 28. And as detailed in a segment...
The Directors of ‘Project Hail Mary’ Explain Why the Movie Is a PC, Not a Mac
Making movies is all about compromises. This actor is unavailable, so you cast someone else. That location is too expensive, so let’s build a set. This shot is impossible,...
What Is Qi2? The Wireless Charging Standard Goes Magnetic
Other improvements Qi2 brings over Qi include wider device compatibility (from tablets to wearables), adaptive charging so chargers can talk to devices to supply the power they need instead...
