PREORDER NOW: Apple just announced the new HomePod mini 2 , and it's already available for preorder. Selling for $149, preorder Apple's new smart speaker in one of five colorways at Apple. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple HomePod mini 2 $149 at Apple Pre-order Here Six years after launching the original HomePod mini , Apple is finally giving smart speaker fans something to be excited about. The…
Intel's CEO has said that AI hardware will be in short supply for the next 2 to 3 years Of course, this refers to the ongoing memory crisis, and consumers will get shorter shrift than AI players A new report from Barclays also shows that contract pricing for RAM has risen 24% over the past quarter for DDR4 (and 20% for DDR5) Need more fuel to stoke the idea that the RAM crisis is here to stay? Dou…
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SAVE UP TO $1,000 : New and existing Xfinity Mobile Plus customers can slash up to $1,000 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in. Mobile customers without a trade-in can also get $400 off. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Xfinity Mobile: iPhone Duo for $1,000 off Get Deal After years of rumors, Apple's first foldable phone is up for grabs later this month. The iPhone Duo preorders kick of…
PREORDER NOW: As of Oct. 13, preorder the 4th generation of Apple TV 4K . Shop now for $299 so it arrives on its Nov. 19 release day. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple TV 4K $299 at Apple Pre-order Here Apple is turning its attention to the home. After last month's unveiling of new iPhones, Apple is back with tech for the home, including the HomeView smart display , the HomePod mini 2 , LG…
After nearly six years, Apple debuted a new, improved HomePod Mini . The $149 HomePod Mini 2 will launch on Friday, October 30th, and you can place a preorder now through Apple . Apple HomePod Mini 2 Where to Buy: $149 at Apple The speaker includes the S10 chip, which debuted in the Apple Watch Series 10, and it can power a host of features. It will support Siri AI after a future update, pairing y…
Every time I see a CRO that doesn't sell themselves, they fail. Every time I see a CTO that doesn't code themselves, they fail. Every time I see a CMO that doesn't market themselves, they fail. Every time I see a CCO that isn't constantly meeting with customers themselves,… — Jason ✨👾SaaStr.Ai✨ Lemkin (@jasonlk) October 5, 2026 It can make a ton of sense to take risk when it comes time to h…
Metro 2039 pre-orders, including that brilliant-looking Collector's Edition, open later today, and we're hyped to see what 4A Games and Deep Silver have in store for us when they lift the lid on what's included in the editions. Metro 2039 Collector's Edition and pre-order links (Image credit: 4A Games/Deep Silver) Metro 2039 Collector's Edition pre-order quick links Metro 2039 other edition pre-or…
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially kicks off today. See what's in store for Day 1 (Oct. 13) at San Francisco's Moscone West. Don't miss it. Register for your pass now and meet 10,000+ tech leaders at the startup epicenter of the year.
Bad Bunny’s record-breaking soldout tour was one of the hottest tickets in the UK this summer, drawing over 104,000 fans across the weekend of June 27th, 2026. The show was highly anticipated following his Album of the Year Grammy Award for Debí Tirar Más Fotos and history-making Super Bowl Halftime Show. But the excitement around the show wasn’t just because of the scale of the artist, it was als…
When Nvidia originally showed off DLSS 5 earlier this year, the technology immediately got branded as gen AI for video games. To gamers, Nvidia had lost the plot . I personally couldn't get over how faces were transformed using DLSS 5. The 15-year-old student from Hogwarts Legacy suddenly looked much older, and Grace from Resident Evil Requiem looked yassified. Now more than six months later, DLSS…
TL;DR: Daily Red is a free, daily Pokémon battle game where everyone gets one chance a day to defeat Red on Mt. Silver. Red's team stays the same, but your lineup is randomly generated every 24 hours — forcing you to win with whatever random squad you're dealt. If your morning browser routine already includes Wordle or the Mini Crossword, there is a new fan-made puzzle game making the…
Discovery Plus is raising prices across its ad-free and ad-supported plans. Starting Tuesday, the ad-supported plan will go from $5.99 to $6.99 / month, while the ad-free tier will jump from $9.99 to $11.99 / month. The price hike comes just one week after Paramount closed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery , which owned Discovery Plus and HBO Max. The combined companies, known as Skydance,…
Apple announced a new line of smart home products on Tuesday morning, including its first-ever smart display, the Apple HomeView. Apple users can preorder the device now on the Apple Store for $299, and the product will be available starting Nov. 13. HomeView comes in four colors: silver, starlight, pink rose, and space gray. The new smart display comes in two configurations: a version connected t…
The new X Subscription combines X's paid features with AI tools like Grok and Cursor, offering plans ranging from $8 to $200 per month.
Kroger Co. plans to cut more than a third of its corporate workforce in the next three years under new CEO Greg Foran, according to an internal memo obtained by Fast Company . Foran joined the grocery giant in February to succeed interim CEO Ron Sargent. The Cincinnati company’s corporate workforce is around 8,200 people, which means nearly 3,000 roles will be cut. The layoffs will only impact cor…
It's more than just an enlarged Apple Watch. It's more than just an enlarged Apple Watch.
Hartley Charlton / MacRumors : Apple says the HomeView will not be available in the EU because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS there and it is “working constructively with the EU” — Apple's new HomeView smart home hub will not be available in the European Union because Siri AI is currently unavailable …
Apple has unveiled a slew of new smart home products on Tuesday, including an updated version of the Apple TV 4K . The new Apple TV 4K is the 4th generation of Apple's set-top box and, like most of Apple's new home products, focuses on integration with Apple's new and improved Siri AI. Apple says the new Apple TV 4K is "supercharged by Siri AI." Users will be able to interact with the AI assistant…
Character.AI, a controversial generative AI startup that lets users create their own chatbot characters, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Character.AI, a controversial generative AI startup that lets users create their own chatbot characters, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
This is not an article about politics, capital punishment or whether the Fort Hood shooter deserves to be executed in public for his crimes. Instead, it’s focused on the unprecedented parental challenge of handling the near-certain prospect that children will hear of or see footage of the Dec. 3 U.S. execution by firing squad of Nidal Malik Hasan if the Trump administration follows through with pl…
After treating us to the grand unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo handsets in September, Apple returned in October to launch some notable device upgrades in the smart home and streaming categories. There are refreshed versions of the Apple TV 4K and the HomePod mini, plus an Echo Show-style smart display called the HomeView. The HomeView is evidence of a renewed focu…
OpenAI is hoping that Dots will make automating online tasks a lot easier. Here's what you'll need to use them, how to set them up and what they're capable of. OpenAI is hoping that Dots will make automating online tasks a lot easier. Here's what you'll need to use them, how to set them up and what they're capable of.
On October 5th, Comedian Liz Miele spearheaded a social media campaign demanding Sebastian Manisclaco and Sirius XM reverse their decision to replace Raw Radio with Sebastian Maniscalco's Comedy Radio, removing over 500 comedians from the channel. Comedians like Josh Johnson , Rosebud Baker, Marc Maron and Patton Oswalt amongst many others shared videos asking Sebastian and SiriusXM to reconsider.…
TL;DR: Following a viral teaser, Beats by Dre officially revealed the special-edition Pokémon x Beats Pill. Featuring Pikachu, Mimikyu, and custom charms, the speaker drops Oct. 15 for $149.99. If you needed more proof that Pokémon’s 30th anniversary year is going all-out on brand crossovers, Beats by Dre just dropped another banger. The Apple-owned audio brand officially annou…
The new $149 HomePod mini with Siri AI and a 'SoundGlow' visual feature will be available starting October 30.
The new devices work with HomeView, the company's new smart home hub which can be used to control accessories and interact with apps.
A new app called RemoveMacAI can delete Apple Intelligence files Doing so can reclaim up to 12GB of storage space But it comes with some scary warnings that shouldn’t be ignored Apple promises that its new Siri AI and Apple Intelligence tools can help improve your daily experience through the magic of AI. Many people aren’t convinced, though, and a new Mac app has been doing the rounds that promis…
Natalie Lung / Bloomberg : Uber's head of autonomous mobility and delivery, Sarfraz Maredia, is leaving on November 16 after 12+ years at Uber, the latest exit from its autonomous unit — An Uber Technologies Inc. executive overseeing the company's global autonomous efforts across ride-hailing and delivery will depart next month …
Apple is entering the smart home market with a splash on Tuesday, when the company revealed the Apple Home Collection, a new line of smart security devices made in partnership with LG and Schneider Electric. The new smart security line includes indoor and outdoor cameras, smart thermostats, temperature sensors, a video doorbell, and a smart lock. The Apple Home Collection includes a new smart lock…
Apple has updated its smart speaker for the first time in six years. Today, the company announced the new HomePod mini 2 in five colors, confirming a few weeks' worth of rumors . The HomePod mini 2 will support Siri AI, Apple's AI assistant powered by Apple Intelligence , though it won't be available on the device when it launches on Friday, Oct. 30. Apple hasn't said exactly when it will arrive,…
The team behind director Takashi Yamazaki’s new film created their kaiju roars by setting up speakers on top of an outdoor dam. The people walking by weren’t prepared for what they heard.
Apple debuted its latest Apple TV 4K - its first in four years - and it'll be available starting Friday, November 13th. It's powerful, with the A19 chip (the now-discontinued 2022 model has the A15 Bionic), and it features better wireless connectivity than its predecessor, too. Siri AI is a big part of this rollout, though it'll work in beta on the second-gen Apple TV 4K models and newer. The new…
Nicole Nguyen / Wall Street Journal : Apple HomeView demo: a square screen with a personalized, iPhone-like experience based on facial recognition, up to six users, Siri AI, and a closed ecosystem — HomeView is a square-shaped screen for smart home control, hands-free FaceTime calls and access to Siri AI
The NPCI, which operates the UPI network, said it was postponing the planned October 15 rollout of the 0.4% fee due to the festive shopping season.
The New York Times, Agence France-Presse, and The Economist have joined a coalition that wants AI companies to stop using news without permission, the group said on Monday. The coalition, known as SPUR Standards for Publisher Usage Rights, has now reached over 80 members across more than 20 countries. It was founded in February by […] This story continues at The Next Web
The new Apple TV 4K costs $299, comes with Siri AI, and will be available on November 13.
Apple is taking a big swing at the smart home market with its latest product that competes with Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub.
CarPlay and Android Auto do a great job of projecting your phone onto your vehicle's dash. However, certain stresses can cause it to overheat and play up. CarPlay and Android Auto do a great job of projecting your phone onto your vehicle's dash. However, certain stresses can cause it to overheat and play up.
Apple just announced its long-rumored smart home hub, the HomeView , during its "Welcome home" event taking place today. As part of the event, it showed a video featuring the new device , and if you want to see it for yourself, you can watch it right here. The HomeView is a 7-inch square display. It costs $299 and comes in two versions: one that mounts to a wall, and another that sits atop a small…