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TechCrunch

Disney+ is considering a free streaming tier, report says

The launch of free content would allow Disney+ to better compete with free services like YouTube and Tubi, which are capturing a growing share of consumers’ viewing time.

10 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Disney+ is considering a free streaming tier, report says

Engadget

You can now easily find out if a game is compatible with the Steam Machine

You just have to know where to look on the Steam page.

14 minutes ago

Engadget

You can now easily find out if a game is compatible with the Steam Machine

TechCrunch

Dumb Co dared me to trade my iPhone for a hacked flip phone

Dumb Co sells flip phones that sync to your smartphone, bridging the infinite connectivity of the iPhone and the unrealistic limitations of an early 2000s relic.

33 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Dumb Co dared me to trade my iPhone for a hacked flip phone

Ars Technica

Disable auto-play and infinite scroll or risk massive fines, EU tells Meta

Digital Services Act may force Meta to make big changes on its platforms.

53 minutes ago

Ars Technica

Disable auto-play and infinite scroll or risk massive fines, EU tells Meta

WIRED

What Watching a Soccer Final Does to Your Body, According to Science

A recent study tracked hundreds of soccer fans until their favorite team reached the final of a tournament. Their stress levels skyrocketed, and their heart rates jumped too.

58 minutes ago

WIRED

What Watching a Soccer Final Does to Your Body, According to Science

Ars Technica

NASA sure seems to be asking an awful lot of private space stations

"Industry finally knows what NASA is asking of them."

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

NASA sure seems to be asking an awful lot of private space stations

TechCrunch

Oratomic raises $300M to build a viable quantum computer that needs only 20K qubits

The massive round was co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Oratomic raises $300M to build a viable quantum computer that needs only 20K qubits

WIRED

Meta’s Pursuit of the 'Careless People' Author Is Relentless and Self-Defeating

Yes, Sarah Wynn-Williams violated her deal to stay silent. But the power disparity bolsters the view that Meta is a heartless bully.

1 hour ago

WIRED

Meta’s Pursuit of the 'Careless People' Author Is Relentless and Self-Defeating

TechCrunch

Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels

Amid signs of slowing engagement, Netflix is reportedly considering launching "always-on" live channels, giving subscribers something to tune into 24/7.

1 hour ago

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Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels

TechCrunch

EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram

The tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the highly personalized recommendation algorithms, the European Commission said.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram

TechCrunch

Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies

A third ransomware negotiator has been jailed for helping a notorious ransomware group extort American victim companies into paying the hackers.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies

Ars Technica

Volkswagen Group tells its board how to fix it, unions disagree

VW's plan calls for half as many models but didn't mention closures or job cuts.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Volkswagen Group tells its board how to fix it, unions disagree

Engadget

Volkswagen will dramatically shrink its model lineup and factory footprint

It follows reports of 100,000 jobs being under threat at the German automaker.

3 hours ago

Engadget

Volkswagen will dramatically shrink its model lineup and factory footprint

Engadget

Is Microsoft Teams really going to start tracking employee locations?

Microsoft's new "Workspace Check-in" feature for Teams rolled out last month.

3 hours ago

Engadget

Is Microsoft Teams really going to start tracking employee locations?

Engadget

China becomes the second country to recover a rocket booster

China made a breakthrough in its space program with the successful capture of a Long March 10B rocket booster.

3 hours ago

Engadget

China becomes the second country to recover a rocket booster

Engadget

HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: HP's best ultraportable in years

While fully loaded models are quite pricey, the HP OmniBook Ultra is hard to beat for those in the market for a premium Windows ultraportable.

3 hours ago

Engadget

HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: HP's best ultraportable in years

Engadget

Xreal's $299 lightweight a01+ AR glasses are now available to buy

The latest glasses from Xreal are designed to appeal to gamers and movie-watchers who want a big screen wherever they are.

3 hours ago

Engadget

Xreal's $299 lightweight a01+ AR glasses are now available to buy

WIRED

How to Share Your Location on an iPhone or Android Phone (2026)

Whether it’s through Google Maps or Emergency SOS, there are plenty of ways to quickly let your loved ones know where you are.

4 hours ago

WIRED

How to Share Your Location on an iPhone or Android Phone (2026)

WIRED

Which MacBook to Buy (2026): My Honest Advice on Which to Buy

MacBooks are now more expensive than ever, and having tested all the latest models, here’s my honest advice on which to buy.

5 hours ago

WIRED

Which MacBook to Buy (2026): My Honest Advice on Which to Buy

Ars Technica

Wally Funk, last of Mercury 13 and oldest woman in space, dies at 87

"I have been waiting a long time to finally get up there..."

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Wally Funk, last of Mercury 13 and oldest woman in space, dies at 87

Ars Technica

Rocket Report: "Panic" over Transporter availability; Isar to launch from Canada

"We are delighted to actively help shape the ramp-up of the Ariane 6."

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Rocket Report: "Panic" over Transporter availability; Isar to launch from Canada

Ars Technica

Like a cheat code for your car: We investigate ECU tuning

Now it's an arms race between OEMs locking down chips and tuners trying to crack them.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Like a cheat code for your car: We investigate ECU tuning

WIRED

The Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026)

These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.

6 hours ago

WIRED

The Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026)

WIRED

A New Experiential Gallery Just Might Change Your Mind About AI Art

Billed as the “world’s first museum of AI arts,” Dataland uses wearables and troves of material from the Amazon to merge nature, biometrics, and art.

6 hours ago

WIRED

A New Experiential Gallery Just Might Change Your Mind About AI Art