Before I get to the meat of this article, I'm going to say something startling and unpleasant: Wii Sports turns 20 years old this November. Just take a second to let the weight of time sink in, and then we can move on. That fact was something I thought about during a recent Nintendo press event, where I got to play Nintendo Switch Sports Resort , an upcoming Switch 2 exclusive that serves as a spi…
Amazon has disabled Alexa control of devices plugged into the company's Echo smart speaker’s AUX port. Users have reported receiving an email from Amazon this week informing them of the change. “This is a reminder that as of today, voice commands to control your Echo device’s Aux input are no longer available. Requests like 'Alexa, play from line in” or “Alexa, set aux input' will no longer work,”…
Every bottle sitting unsold on a liquor store shelf ties up cash. Deciding when to discount it, which customers might buy it and whether to order another case requires information and time. An independent retailer may struggle to pull that together. Santé sees a business opportunity in those everyday decisions. This week, the company announced […] This story continues at The Next Web
In a world in which companies are forcing employees back into the office in a never-ending, post-pandemic RTO push, two-thirds of office workers are secretly “hacking” their workspaces to meet their needs. According to an international survey released earlier this year by global design firm Gensler, a clear majority of workers use do-it-yourself fixes to maintain comfort and privacy and personaliz…
Ever since I saw TCL's NXTPAPER-toting phones and tablets at MWC in Barcelona earlier this year, I've been a bit obsessed, so it's great to see that as part of the Amazon Big Deals Days event, TCL has not just cut the price of some of its best products, but it's also throwing in some handy freebies as well. Some of the standout deals are the TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER Paper Tablet which is 25% off and n…
The Anker Nano 100W travel adapter with its folding prongs. | Image: Anker For frequent travelers who like to pack light, the Anker Nano 100W universal travel adapter packs multiple USB ports and is equipped with the ability to adapt to outlets in over 200 countries and regions with its US, UK and EU plugs. During October Prime Day, it’s only $63.99 (usually $79.99) at Amazon . Anker Nano 100W uni…
Lucid built 2,954 vehicles in the third quarter, its lowest quarterly output since early 2025 and a 38% fall from the second quarter, while delivering 3,806 as it cleared inventory. The company has outstanding commitments for 25,000 driverless cars with Bolt in Europe and 20,000 with Uber. Lucid built 2,954 cars in three months. Its […] This story continues at The Next Web
Francis Halzen, a physicist at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics "for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.” Halzen spearheaded the development and construction of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica, enabling physicists to capture high-energy neutrinos cr…
Google is defending a £1.2B claim at London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal brought for about 20 million British consumers who say Play Store commissions of up to 30% were passed into the prices they paid since October 2015. It settled an equivalent claim from UK app developers for £260M six weeks ago without admitting wrongdoing. Google […] This story continues at The Next Web
Your old camera might give video calls an upgrade, as long as USB support or clean HDMI keeps the setup sensible. Your old camera might give video calls an upgrade, as long as USB support or clean HDMI keeps the setup sensible.
For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn’t fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach. That’s the case with couples who have one income. Christine Benz and Valentina Djeljosevic recently discussed the retirement planning needs of these couples, including emergency funding and Social Security filing decisions. Valentina Djeljosevic: For couples w…
From Birch’s organic mattress to my favorite cooling sheets, these are the Amazon Prime Day discounts worth a look.
Microsoft is ending support and updates for Office 2021 on October 13. What does that mean, and what are your alternatives?
Popular weight-loss drugs may do more than help people shed pounds. They might also melt away the years. Drug giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk say patients taking their drugs age less quickly, according to readouts from molecular “aging clocks.” Such clocks assess a person’s biological age by looking at changes to DNA that accumulate with time, or, in newer versions, by tracking levels of key pro…
Garmin has announced a brand-new golf watch to join its lineup, the Approach S72, and while it looks like an excellent watch already in terms of form and features, it's simply not the one I was really hoping would be revealed. I'd long been anticipating the next Garmin to join our best golf watches list, so my hype levels were elevated, and looking into the pattern of releases, I had really high h…
Mirror Particle will launch at TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 with a world model built from scratch to predict human behavior, arguing that LLM role-play falls short for market research and brand strategy.
Watch Scotland vs Slovenia free on BBC Two (UK) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Kick-off: Tue, Oct 6 — 2.45pm ET / 7.45pm BST Scotland remain in contention for promotion to League A of the Nations League at the midway stage of the campaign. Sebastien Pocognoli's men sit third in Group B1, level on points with Slovenia in second place. With Switzerland seemingly on course to finish…
The Nothing Headphone 1 are among the discounted headsets. | Photo by Owen Grove / The Verge We spotted a variety of discounted headphones and earbuds during October’s Prime Big Deals Days, with some of our favorite options discounted to at (or near) their all-time low prices. While some deals on Amazon require a Prime subscription , there are plenty that are available to anyone, and other retaile…
With AI hardware, tech companies are pushing the definition of what does and doesn't constitute a recording. For most of gadget history, it'd be reasonable to assume that a device with a microphone or camera is either recording you or it isn't; it's either on or off, without much gray area. Microphones capture sound. Cameras capture images. That data is saved onto a device. Sometimes, it's also se…
The storied Silicon Valley firm makes its first pure defense investment.
There isn’t a single manual to read or prompt to give an LLM that can equip you with the skills and knowledge to build a company. But on November 4, TechCrunch Founder Summit gives founders the next-best thing: A packed day at Boston's SoWa Power Station, where investors and operators share how they've navigated crucial decisions.
For business travel, nothing quite beats the MacBook Air 13-inch in our experience, Thin, lightweight, beautifully designed and performance driven, our Apple expert Lance called it "still the best ultraportable I've ever used." • Best for: Business professionals, creators, and students on prioritize portability without sacrificing performance. • The deal: The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) is now…
A new startup has built an AI PC which has sold out of its first batch Ghost's Core is a 'personal AI computer that runs models entirely on device' It connects to your apps, services and devices, so it 'builds context on your life over time, and works continuously to help you' Ghost is a startup in the AI field that wants to capitalize on the desire to have agents running locally rather than using…
Googlebooks are Google's latest attempt to carve out a piece of the premium laptop market, and tight integration with Android phones is a key part of that effort. Now that Googlebooks are available, we're learning of some frustrating limitations of that plan. For now, Googlebooks will only play nicely with your phone if you have a Pixel. When Google announced the launch window for Googlebooks, it…
Google highlights significance of .md files given the rise in AI agents, including its own Gemini Markdown files can now be previewed as they're intended to be seen All Google Workspace accounts will be getting the update Despite having its own file formats, Google has confirmed it will be supporting markdown (.md) files natively amid their ongoing popularity thanks to - you guessed it - AI. It me…
With a chatbot interface and agentic capabilities, the new AI web application Hark Pro checks the main boxes of a mass market AI release in 2026. But unlike the tools that have already been released by the large tech companies and frontier AI labs, Hark Pro is rethinking the core premise behind the AI assistant. While many of the “everyday AI” chatbots that have rolled out over the last month focu…
Your Android device will only receive updates for so long, and it might have already left its support period without you realizing. Your Android device will only receive updates for so long, and it might have already left its support period without you realizing.
ASOS app users in the UK woke up Tuesday to an unsettling pop-up. As Mashable reported , messages that appear to come from hackers have been showing up inside the official ASOS app. One of them, addressed to the retailer's data protection officer and IT team, claims the senders "have fully compromised the Snowflake instance" and threatens to leak it. For most people, any app you use that stores yo…
HBO Max and Paramount Plus will become one streaming service under Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. In a press release announcing the completion of the deal, Skydance - the name of the combined companies - says both streamers will "unify into a single service over time." Skydance CEO David Ellison hinted at this possibility in March, saying during a call with investo…
Budget doubled: Russia will spend $235m on internet blocking in 2027. There are plans to charge users a fee for international 5G internet traffic. A new legislative package aims to penalize domestic VPN hosting providers. Russia has unveiled aggressive plans to double its spending on internet blocking infrastructure in 2027, signalling a massive escalation in its ongoing war against VPNs . Accordi…
As a flight director during NASA's Apollo missions, Gerry Griffin led several lunar landings. He helped bring the crew of Apollo 13 safely back to Earth. Later, he directed Johnson Space Center in Houston. Through these experiences, Griffin learned the value of teamwork in spaceflight—during the dynamic moments that can make or break a successful launch or landing, you absolutely have to trust you…
NCIS: Origins season 3 premiere: Tuesday, October 6 at 10pm ET/PT US broadcast: CBS via Fubo US stream: Paramount Plus Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere Your Tuesday nights are sorted thanks to NCIS , with the main show returning alongside a new spin-off and this thrilling prequel series, with all three shows running back-to-back-to-back. Go back in time once more to see the moments that made Ler…
Lanterns season 2: key information - Yet to be officially announced - Writers room has been assembled - Release date and trailer reveals are a long way off - No firm details about its cast and plot - Might introduce alien members of the Lanterns Corps. - Could be another Earth-bound story Lanterns season 2 is in very early development at DC Studios. Admittedly, it hasn't received the green light t…
Watch England vs Czechia FREE on ITVX (UK) / Virgin Media Play (Ireland) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Kick-off: Tues, Oct 6 — 2.45pm ET / 7.45pm BST The England vs Czechia live stream features two sides that are worlds apart in terms of form and confidence. The Three Lions head to Wembley on the back of a thumping 7-0 victory over Croatia, while the visitors have lost all three…
The AstroLab is very difficult to play in this position. | Image: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge Arturia's AstroLab series was already amongst the best stage keyboards out there. They essentially put the company's AnalogLab suite of vintage synth emulations , sampled pianos, and original instrument plugins into playable hardware. But they were ultimately glorified preset browsers. You could lightly…
The unique translucent design of the Nothing Headphone 1 | Photo by Owen Grove / The Verge There’s no denying that Nothing knows how to make eye-catching headphones. If you’re considering a new pair of over-ear cans, the Nothing Headphone 1 pack style and great sound, and they’re on sale for $189 at Amazon . That’s a big discount considering the usual price drifts between $240 and $299. Nothing He…
"We created this program because we believe the benefits of AI will reach most people through the companies that build on top of models, rather than through the models alone."
Duncan Batty, hired from M&G Investments in January 2025 to build Revolut’s commercial real estate lending business, has left the company, with his departure appearing in Companies House filings and confirmed by a spokesperson. Neither a reason nor a successor has been given, and it comes as Revolut expands across banking, wealth and payments ahead […] This story continues at The Next Web
Blue Duck Capital Partners has written to Snap’s board urging it to sell about a fifth of its Specs subsidiary at a $5B valuation, raising $1B to fund roughly two years of spending without diluting Snap shareholders. It is the second fund to press Snap over Specs, and the glasses ship this autumn into three […] This story continues at The Next Web