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Apple’s smart glasses are expected to land closer to the end of 2027 after delays
Apple's smart glasses have slipped from an early 2027 ship date to late 2027, per Bloomberg's Gurman.
Ethiopia’s election: Parties, coalitions and candidates explained
Over 50 million Ethiopians are registered to vote, with youth and women forming a significant share of the electorate.
TechCrunch Mobility: It doesn’t matter that people hate the Ferrari Luce
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
What are you actually doing with Gemini?
Further reflecting on Google’s practical focus for Gemini and AI in general at I/O 2026 last week, I still find myself struggling to find ways to actually make this technology useful in ways that actually matter.
United flight forced to turn around because of a Bluetooth speaker name
An hour in flight UA236 returned to Newark.
Making sense of the debate over AI psychosis
On the latest episode of Equity, we debate whether tech CEOs are "uniquely prone to AI psychosis."
Rescuers race to save two people still trapped in cave in Laos
Rescuers face heavy rains, equipment failures in search for two people trapped in central Laos cave by flash floods.
Apple AI glasses launch pushed back to late 2027, Vision Air to arrive by 2029: report
Apple has been working on AI smart glasses for a little while, both to compete against Meta Ray-Bans and to provide a hardware platform for Siri and its Visual Intelligence features.
Georgia town’s novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts
Georgia town’s novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts
This extravagant gaming laptop could ruin other screens for you
A speedy 18-inch Mini LED that needs to be seen to be believed. Di Benedetto / The Verge My eyes have seen the PC gaming promised land, and it's a beautifully bright world without a shred of blurriness.
Black founders raise highest amount of quarterly funding since 2022, but there’s a catch
Speaking to TechCrunch, Crunchbase’s head of research Gené Teare, said the factors holding back Black founders include “access to networks, relationships, and early introductions."
Report: New Apple TV, HomePod mini set to launch this fall; Siri Remote ‘refresh’ possible
According to the HomePod mini later this year – alongside the long-awaited release of next-generation Siri in iOS 27. These devices will largely be chip upgrades, though the Apple TV 4K may get an updated Siri Remote.
Marathon’s second season is a chance for Bungie to turn things around
Earlier this month, I finally achieved the elusive goal I had set for myself in Bungie's Marathon.
007 First Light is already discounted for the PS5 and Steam
IO Interactive’s 007 First Light is here, and it’s just as stunning a James Bond mov — err, video game — as we hoped it would be.
World Health Organization hails recovery of five Ebola patients
More than 220 people are suspected to have died from the disease's latest outbreak, which was declared two weeks ago.
NASA confirms exploding meteor caused the sonic boom over Boston
Meteor caught by the GOES-19 weather satellite breaking up 40 miles above the ground. | Image: CIRA On Saturday, at around 2:06 pm ET, a meteor streaked over the northeastern US and exploded north of Cape Cod Bay.
‘Tokenmaxxing’ AI Use Is Now Under Scrutiny | Technology for May 31
‘Tokenmaxxing’ AI Use Is Now Under Scrutiny | Technology for May 31
These are the 5 best Android apps I use that aren’t on the Play Store
I just wish more people knew about these.
I went looking for the AI weed vape that gives you Bitcoin for smoking
The crypto weed vape found me on 4/20, the high holiday of cannabis enthusiasts everywhere.
Photoshop is being eaten by the prompt box
AI image editors are making creative work feel less like using software and more like giving instructions, but the prompt box brings its own kind of friction.
Four-time champion Swiatek out as French Open continues to deliver shocks
Swiatek handed straight-sets defeat by Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the round of 16 a day after Gauff's ouster.
I’m trying to cut down my subscriptions, but I still gladly pay for these apps
They cost me $38 per month.
User-replaceable batteries are coming back in a big way
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about gadgets and smartphones, follow Dominic Preston.
I hate mobile games, but I’ve been playing this one for years
One-tap mechanics, zen visuals, and no learning curve.
This AI Hardware Bottleneck Is Determining the Next Trillion-Dollar Tech Companies
This AI Hardware Bottleneck Is Determining the Next Trillion-Dollar Tech Companies
I Found the Best Water Flosser of 2026 for Squeaky-Clean Teeth
I spent three months testing countertop and cordless water flossers from popular brands including Waterpik, AquaSonic, Philips and Quip.
HP OmniBook 3 16 Review: Big-Screen Budget Laptop With Unbeatable Battery Life
Powered by a Snapdragon X chip, HP's budget 16-inch laptop can run for nearly a day and a half on a single charge. It's also fairly portable for its size and elegant for its price.
I found an app that’s basically Good Lock for my Pixel — and I can’t live without it
Until Google gives us a Good Lock equivalent for for Pixels, Essentials is the next best thing.
The book fueling a movement against screens in schools
The book fueling a movement against screens in schools
Google isn’t the one ruining Android. It’s the apps you use every day
The real reason Android feels less polished than iPhone isn't hardware anymore.
As Kindle gets more restrictive, this Android E-Ink tablet feels refreshingly open
Android flexibility without too much distraction.
Apple's Giving You Extra Bragging Rights for Your Run on Global Running Day
Apple is celebrating with a limited-edition badge when you log a 5K on your Apple Watch on June 3.
I used Gemini and Claude as recipe apps, and only one was actually helpful
Claude's interactive visuals boost its functionality as a recipe app.
This is a make-or-break year for Google’s smart home line-up
Google has lost a lot of goodwill and support in the smart home space and has to make up for it.
Pulling Customs From ‘Sanctuary’ City Airports Would Cause Chaos, Business Groups Say
Pulling Customs From ‘Sanctuary’ City Airports Would Cause Chaos, Business Groups Say
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 31, #1085
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 31, #1807
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No.
I don’t trust the Galaxy S27 Pro rumors, and neither should you
I'll believe in the Galaxy S27 Pro once I can actually order one.
Apple TV 4K on track to break a record no one wants to see happen
It makes sense that Apple TV 4K customers are vocal about the lack of new hardware. The current set-top box, introduced in 2022, runs the risk of breaking a record no one wants to see happen.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 31 #819
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 31 No.
NBA will put AI in charge to tackle bad ref calls and fan fury
Bad referee calls have become one of the NBA’s most frustrating recurring storylines, especially during the playoffs when every possession gets dissected online within seconds.
Alibaba signs 6-year AI deal with Uefa, will bring 360 replay tech to major events
Alibaba signs 6-year AI deal with Uefa, will bring 360 replay tech to major events
Sihoo’s ergonmic office chair moves with you, and it’s the best option under $500
“Lumbar” support has been the bane of the ergonomic office chair market for years, with the supposed promise of a pain-free experience for hundreds of dollars.
iPhone 18 Pro’s big camera upgrade might cut deeper in your wallet
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to feature a variable aperture camera system, but the advanced hardware may significantly increase manufacturing costs.
Leaked photo compares Samsung’s wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 to the ‘Ultra’ one
A new leak shows off the difference, in person, of the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s wider form factor versus the “Ultra” one we’re already used to.
Rivian thinks Apple CarPlay is already obsolete and AI is the reason why
Rivian says AI-powered vehicle assistants could eventually replace Apple CarPlay by offering deeper integration and more natural interaction inside future cars.
Top Billionaire Investor Says AI, Geopolitics Matter More Than Inflation And Interest Rates: 'You Have To Be A Tech Person Today'
Top Billionaire Investor Says AI, Geopolitics Matter More Than Inflation And Interest Rates: 'You Have To Be A Tech Person Today'
All Stellaris cheats and console commands
Stellaris console commands can help you add resources, speed up research, trigger events, and test empire builds, but you’ll need to know the right commands first.
Apple has new Beats headphones coming and Barca star Lamine Yamal is already rocking them
An unreleased pair of Beats over-ear headphones turned up on Instagram courtesy of Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal.
SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build French data centers
The goal, the firm said, is to develop and operate up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity.
Lamine Yamal shares pictures teasing the new Beats headphones on the way
The Spanish soccer player posted a bunch of images featuring the mystery product.
Motorola just leaked its next Android phone, and it could be the perfect mid-ranger for you
The upcoming Motorola mid-ranger offers triple 50MP cameras including a periscope telephoto, a 6,500mAh battery, 90W wired charging, and Android 16 at launch.
Indie App Spotlight: ‘NextThere’ helps you navigate public transit with rich insights
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world.
MSI's next-gen monitor can switch between three resolutions and refresh rates
Go from 4K resolution for Crimson Desert to 680Hz for Counter-Strike 2.
Upcoming Beats headphones teased by Lamine Yamal: New design, pink colorway
Last week, reports emerged around Apple developing a new pair of Beats over-ear headphones, with the FCC leaking an outline of the headphones, model number A3577.
Is Rust cross-platform?
Rust is fundamentally built as a multiplayer-only experience. And while you can play across different platforms, there's a catch.
Classrooms lean into analog learning in the AI era
Classrooms lean into analog learning in the AI era
NASA readies the X-59 for its first supersonic flight, SpaceX's Starship grounded and more science stories
This week's science news.
Here’s one of my feature requests for Visual Intelligence in iOS 27
One of the core Apple Intelligence features to date has been Visual Intelligence. It started off in a rather limited capacity through Camera Control, but with iOS 26, the company expanded it to screenshots.
Welcome to Night Vale host Cecil Baldwin shares his tech pet peeves
Cecil Baldwin is a busy man with some dope boots. | Image: Cecil Baldwin Cecil Baldwin's résumé includes appearances on Gravity Falls, narrating the documentary Scream, Queen!
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