Noble Carbon will show how it’s making EV charger installs painless at TechCrunch Disrupt
Noble Carbon has developed a smart circuit breaker that allows households to electrify without the pain of a main panel upgrade.
Xbox 'reset' continues with 268 job cuts and Activision making the next Halo game
Xbox's turbulent 2026 continues with more job cuts and a probably closure of Ninja Theory.
Xbox is barely Xbox anymore
Xbox has become a shell of its former self - and things are only getting worse. As part of its planned cuts impacting around 3,200 workers, the company announced today more changes that will further dilute the brand. Studios are being consolidated, others are on the brink of being closed altogeth...
Apple Watch Series 12: My three favorite new features so far
I upgraded to an Apple Watch Series 12 last week, and so far after a few days of testing there are three standout features for me. more…
Protests for Germany’s car industry as job losses loom
A combination of Chinese competition and US tariffs is causing problems in Germany.
NVMe vs. SATA SSD: What's the difference between the two drive types?
An SSD is a huge upgrade over an HDD, but SATA and NVMe SSDs offer major differences in their performance.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Aaron Edsinger brings Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 to life onstage
Hello Robot CEO and co-founder Aaron Edsinger will bring Stretch 4 for a live demo on the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200, plus get a second pass at 50% off.
Trump’s sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissent
Trump adopts Scalia’s ire for feds protecting populations of endangered animals.
Exhibit tables added: One last chance to showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
We have reopened our exhibitor program for 1 more week. Book your exhibit table by September 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT and showcase your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders at SF's Moscone West from October 13-15.
Well-done hack flames 3.2M Burger King Russia users
HIBP confirms cybercrims stuck a straw into marketing reservoir, sucking up six-years of leaky Whopper secrets
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to three new states soon
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses recently launched in Virginia and Oklahoma, but three more states are expected to follow soon, bringing us close to 20 US states on board. more…
Xbox is merging its Forza developers into a single studio
Microsoft is uniting its two Forza developers into a single studio today, as part of a massive restructuring of Xbox. Playground Games, which develops Forza Horizon, and Turn 10 Studios, creators of Forza Motorsport, are merging together to focus on Forza Horizon and Fable. "Playground and Turn 1...
Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox staffers and Ninja Theory may close
Microsoft is laying off around 260 Xbox employees today, as part of an ongoing "reset" of its gaming business. 1,600 Xbox employees were impacted by layoffs in July, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma describing the cuts as "the most significant restructure in Xbox history." Today's layoffs are part of th...
Activision is taking over Halo as part of a massive Xbox shake-up
Microsoft is announcing a massive restructuring of its Xbox studios today, months after laying off 1,600 Xbox employees and selling off studios. The latest changes will see Activision take on the Halo and Sea of Thieves franchises, as well as Age of Empires. Microsoft is also laying off around 26...
Review: Beats 360 are the closest Apple headphones to AirPods Max, with one caveat
The highly anticipated Beats 360 are now available for purchase. After being teased prior to the World Cup, Apple’s latest pair of Beats headphones are now on the market. I got an early hands-on with them, and they’re quite an interesting product offering that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using – thou...
How Beats designed the Beats 360 headphones
Beats VP Oliver Schusser discusses the company's new headphones and what to expect in the future.
Beats 360 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: How these high-end wireless headphones compare
See how the Beats 360 stacks up with the popular Sony WH-1000XM6 in design, comfort and features in our hands-on comparison.
Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: How do Apple's flagship headphones compare?
We compare the new Beats 360 with the AirPods Max 2. Find out how they stack up in design, comfort and features to see which pair is right for you.
Beats 360 review: Customizable headphones capable of double duty
Beats goes all in on customization with the Beats 360, offering headphones that are built for use everywhere - including the gym.
Robotaxis aren't always a smooth ride - here's what passengers should look out for
Robotaxis from companies like Waymo, Xoox and Tesla are always improving, but some riders do experience injuries or find themselves in places they shouldn't.