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âAvengers: Doomsdayâ Tickets May Go on Sale Before the Trailer Even Drops
Tickets for Infinity Vision theaters go on sale early next week, but the trailer isn't expected to drop until Marvel's SDCC panel a few days later.
Scientists Finally Solved the Mystery of Earthâs âGreat Dying.â Itâs Bad News for Our Future
The greatest mass extinction of all time was triggered by climatic conditions that are beginning to reappear today, scientists warn.
Apple TV: 30 of the Best Shows You're Probably Not Watching
Apple TV received 89 Emmy nominations for a reason.
âSugarâ Showrunner on How Itâs Changed Now That the Audience Knows the Sci-Fi Twist
Sam Catlin came aboard the Apple TV series starring Colin Farrell to run its currently streaming second season.
New York enacts first US ban on data center construction
New York has become the first US state to place a moratorium on the construction of data centers.
X's algorithm will finally prioritize replies from people you already follow
X has made a tweak to give your replies a boost in your friends' comment section.
Best AT&T Plans: How to Choose and Which Ones to Pick in 2026
AT&T shook up its wireless phone plans in 2026. We choose the best options.
My Favorite College Dorm Smart Devices That I've Personally Tested
Every dorm room deserves an upgrade with these capable, space-saving smart products I've reviewed for back-to-school plans.
Google bought all of a major solar farm's output to offset its dirty data center emissions
Google has struck a deal to purchase a major solar project's entire electrical output to offset its fossil fuel emissions.
This Origami-Inspired Coffee Maker Is the Best Camping Brewer. Period.
Even deep in the woods, you can make filter coffee without fuss. Here's why this simple, foldable brewing design works so well.
DHS Cybersecurity Reportedly Has an âIâm Sure Itâs Nothingâ Problem
DHS probably shouldn't be dismissing actual breaches as false positives...twice.
Pinwheel launches a retro-inspired landline phone for kids
Kid-friendly tech company Pinwheel announced the launch of a new landline phone designed to let children stay connected without the distractions of a âŚ
The Best Robotic Pool Vacuums for 2026: We Tested 21 Robot Cleaners
Robot pool cleaners have gotten smarter and more efficient in 2026. These are the best vacuums for in-ground, above-ground, chlorine and saltwater pooâŚ
Hisense's E Ink phone has a full-color LCD you can snap on the back
The Hisense A10 has an E Ink main display and a magnetic LCD screen you can attach to its rear.
Google brings Gemini in Chrome to UK users
Chrome's Gemini integration has arrived in the UK.
England vs. India: How to Watch ODI Cricket Series Live From Anywhere
The three-match series sees the hosts looking to build on their T20I triumph over the tourists.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 review: a quality PC whose trackpad taps you back
Snappy performance, long battery life, great keyboard and excellent new haptic touchpad make the best of Windows 11Microsoftâs Surface laptop for consâŚ
OpenAI Is Showing Kalshiâs World Cup Odds in ChatGPT
The partnership, a first of its kind for the artificial intelligence company, will use the prediction marketâs data to power some search results aboutâŚ
Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again
They're rolling up their sleeves again, seemingly out of fear of missing AI's defining moment and, presumably, the irresistible allure of making even âŚ
Anthropic Says Claudeâs Values Are Different Depending on Which Language Youâre Using
Anthropic researchers say they âarenât yet sure how much of this variation is desirable.â
SpaceX is gearing up for Starship's 13th test flight later this week
This flight will put Starship under higher pressure and test out new Starlink satellites in orbit. The next test flight of SpaceX's Starship spacecrafâŚ
I'm a Big E Ink Fan, So This New Detachable-Screen Phone From Hisense Intrigues Me
The Hisense A10 has a removable magnetic color screen on the back that lets you swap between E Ink and color.
Flock Says âWe Hope to Resumeâ Work With LAPD After Getting Dropped
"While this latest development comes as a surprise, we remain committed to continuing our active and ongoing conversations with LAPD to find a path foâŚ
The Long-Delayed New Siri Makes Its Public Debut
No, Siri AI wonât install itself automatically on your phone tonight. Hereâs how to try it out on iPhone.
Uberâs product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesnât want to be âeverything for everyoneâ
Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal walks TechCrunch through the company's financial-services ambitions, its increasingly complicated relationshiâŚ
Space Mirror: The FCC Just Approved a Sun-Reflecting Satellite, and Astronomers Are Unimpressed
For now, a single satellite has been cleared for a test demonstration, but the company making it hopes to eventually launch 50,000 of them into orbit.
Video-generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B
With the cash, the company aims to expand its world model offering and reach customers across geographies.
X just tweaked its algorithm to make it more friendly, less battleground
The social media site says it will amplify posts made by users' mutual followers' to give the feed more of a communal feel.
Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation
The company is raising at least $75 million, led by Robot Ventures, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors.
Archaeologists Just Found the Earliest Known Named Scientist in the Ancient Americas
Scientists have long known that the Maya were great thinkersâand we may finally have at least one name to credit.
Please let this hot pink Pixel 11 leak be real
Bring on the magenta and peach.