Innovation

Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer Wrote Meme Messages on Bullet Casings
Police in Utah have arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection with Wednesday’s shooting death of MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, according to a...
​Here’s the Truth About Mesh Systems Compared to Wi-Fi Routers
We all want a good, strong Wi-Fi signal throughout our homes, but figuring out how to achieve it without overspending can be tricky. Even once you’ve decided to replace...
This Pop-Out Phone Controller Could Reinvent How We Think of Mobile Gaming
Today’s retro recreations are so good at replicating the Game Boy’s look, feel, and portability. The problem is, my pockets are already occupied with my mobile supercomputer that contains...
A California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law | TechCrunch
California has taken a big step toward regulating AI. SB 243 — a bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots in order to protect minors and vulnerable users —...
Which iPhone 17 Model Should You Buy?
Apple's 2025 iPhones are here, and things are quite different for the first time in a while. The base iPhone 17 will still feel familiar, but the iPhone 17...
Gmail makes it easier to track upcoming package deliveries | TechCrunch
Gmail is rolling out a new “Purchases” tab that gives users a quick overview of their upcoming package deliveries, Google announced on Thursday. The tab will allow them to...
Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes for September 2025
Life is hard, but you know what isn’t? Tempur-Pedic mattresses. This brand’s been around for a long while, which isn’t shocking given the high-quality materials that perform for those...
The iPhone Air Looks Like a Wild Preview for Apple AR Glasses
Apple had a lot of announcements this week, but arguably none was bigger (and paradoxically thinner) than the iPhone Air. For one, there’s the fact that this is Apple’s...
Thinking Machines Lab wants to make AI models more consistent | TechCrunch
There’s been great interest in what Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab is building with its $2 billion in seed funding and the all-star team of former OpenAI researchers who...
‘Stranger Things’ Hellfire Club Catch-Up: Season 3
As the final season of Stranger Things draws near, our Hellfire Club catch-up covers the events of season three’s action-packed summer. If you haven’t yet, you can also refresh...
Melania Trump’s AI Era Is Upon Us
It’s unclear how Melania’s initiative will follow her goals of protecting children from the harms of AI or equipping them for a workforce shaped by the technology. However, my...
Spotify is finally launching support for lossless music streaming | TechCrunch
Spotify is finally launching high-quality, lossless music streaming support for premium account holders after years of waiting. The company first talked about a hi-fi tier in 2021 — which...