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The Zuckerberg-backed Biohub will use the investment to create AI datasets that help researchers ‘ask, predict, and answer biological questions digitally.’ by Emma Roth Oct 7, 2026, 2:40 PM UTC Photo by Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars,
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The barriers to entry for game creation are rapidly diminishing as AI makes game development more accessible to people without traditional programming, design, or illustration skills. The latest example is an experiment from Google Labs. On Wednesday, the tech giant’s public incubator and experimental platform launched a new AI-powered
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When Tony Fadell takes the stage at the inaugural MIT Future Fest, he projects a slide with three images of once-hyped AI devices that have already been discontinued: the Rabbit R1, the Humane AI pin, and the Limitless pendant. “These were kind of the ‘Gen 1’ AI products, and because
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By Sameer Nagpal, Co-Founder of OneBanc Technologies Rohit is a regional sales manager in Pune. He did not take a client to dinner on Tuesday. On Friday night, he opens an AI image tool on his phone and types one line: a Koregaon Park restaurant bill, ₹2,840, two covers,
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Phones are so good these days that there’s little reason to upgrade every year. In fact, the best Android smartphones and iPhones will last up to seven years, if not more. What needs refreshing are accessories. That case is likely breaking, you need more storage, or you want a
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Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Following a report from Bloomberg yesterday that Apple is collaborating with LG for a new collection of smart home devices
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OpenAI just made one of its biggest bets yet on what comes after the chatbot. Now, the person leading that product is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, happening October 13-15. Alexander Embiricos, product lead for Dots at OpenAI, will join us at Moscone West in San Francisco just days after
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SpaceX is reportedly seeking to secure an eye-watering $40 billion in financing with the intent of purchasing NVIDIA AI hardware. According to an article published this week by The Financial Times, the massive debt deal is set to be spearheaded by private equity giant Apollo Global Management, with major institutional
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Mechanical engineer Stefan Bond has a lot of love for the design of Apple devices of the past, but acknowledges that the hardware inside is maybe a little out-of-date — and so has designed a conversion kit that allows modern ATX-standard PC hardware to slot straight into the 2019 Mac Pro
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Virtual reality headsets have improved dramatically over the years, but there is no getting around the fact that you still have to strap a bunch of hardware to your face. Larger displays and optics can provide a wider field of view and better image quality, but they also add weight.
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Smart locks are becoming the norm, not the exception, for homeowners who value security. They’re mostly straightforward, affordable and user-friendly, but because smart locks are rarely hardwired, they rely on standard replaceable or rechargeable batteries. Therein lies the biggest smart lock pain point: keeping the battery charged so you
