WildforTech GrapheneOS, the privacy-focused Android fork previously exclusive to Google Pixel devices, is set to expand to Motorola hardware in 2027. These new devices will carry a higher price tag than comparable Pixel phones, marking a significant milestone for the security-conscious operating system's reach into broader consumer markets.
Early-bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is ending soon, with discounts of up to $300 available on passes to the flagship startup conference. The event runs October 13–15 in San Francisco's Moscone West, drawing founders, investors, and tech industry leaders.
LinkedIn reports that its tool allowing users to flag AI-generated content is proving effective. The feature, designed to combat the growing flood of low-effort, algorithmically produced posts cluttering the platform, appears to be gaining traction as professionals grow increasingly frustrated with synthetic filler content.
A lawsuit is targeting Logitech, demanding the peripheral maker return money collected through tariff-related price hikes to its customers. The company raised prices on its products by as much as 25 percent last year, and plaintiffs argue those increases weren't justified and that consumers deserve compensation.
Netflix has confirmed that the second season of its animated series set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe will arrive on October 20. The show builds on the acclaimed first season, 'Edgerunners,' which helped reinvigorate interest in CD Projekt Red's open-world RPG after its troubled launch.
Tesla has quietly shelved its solar roof tile product after years of sluggish adoption and production struggles. The ambitious concept — replacing traditional roofing with electricity-generating tiles — never achieved meaningful scale. The question now is whether building-integrated photovoltaics as a broader industry concept can survive Tesla's exit.
Best Buy is marking its 60th anniversary with a one-day in-store promotion this Saturday, August 22nd, offering $100 gift cards for just $60 — a 40% discount. Stock is limited per location, so early arrival is advised. The cards can be stacked with other ongoing anniversary sale discounts.
Waymo has submitted documents to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as part of a federal investigation into incidents where its autonomous vehicles struck children. The company's responses remain heavily redacted under claims of confidential business information, leaving the public largely in the dark about what the filings reveal.
Walmart is finally embracing contactless payment standards, announcing that Apple Pay and Google Pay will be accepted at select Walmart and Sam's Club locations from August 24th, with a full US rollout planned by end of 2026 and gas stations covered by mid-2027 — ending the retail giant's long holdout against mainstream mobile wallets.
A U.S. federal research facility is examining Chinese-manufactured lidar sensors for potential cybersecurity risks, with the investigation backed by private funding from the electric and autonomous vehicle sector. The probe reflects growing national security concerns about foreign-made components in American transportation infrastructure.
A string of high-profile food contamination events in 2024 — including salmonella-tainted eggs distributed to major retailers and cyclospora-linked lettuce — has many Americans wondering whether the food supply is becoming less safe, or whether something else is driving the apparent surge in recalls.
Oura, maker of the popular smart ring, is facing a legal challenge from consumers who claim the device cannot actually detect the physiological signals necessary to accurately track sleep stages or quality. The case raises broader questions about how wearable health tech companies market unverified wellness claims to buyers.
Google's Pixel 10A has dropped to $424 — a $75 discount from its usual $499 price — at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store. The mid-range handset offers IP68 waterproofing, wireless charging, and a 90Hz display, making it a compelling budget-friendly alternative to the newly launched Pixel 11 lineup.
Walmart is finally opening its payment systems to Apple Pay and Google Pay, reversing a long-standing policy of blocking the two dominant mobile wallet platforms. The retail giant had resisted contactless payment adoption for years, leaving millions of customers unable to use their preferred digital wallets at checkout.
Starcloud has secured $250 million to build data centers in orbit, betting that putting computing infrastructure in space offers unique advantages. The funding arrives as competition for launch slots intensifies, signaling a coming scramble among companies racing to claim positions beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Tesla is recalling roughly 3 million vehicles in China alongside eight other automakers to address safety concerns around concealed door handles. The fix involves adding warning labels to help passengers quickly locate manual door releases, which can be difficult to find in emergencies — a potentially life-threatening design flaw.
Several well-known YouTube filmmakers are under fire after posting sponsored content promoting AI video platform Higgsfield without clearly disclosing their paid arrangements. Leaked partnership offer screenshots suggest a coordinated influencer campaign, raising concerns about transparency and creator credibility in the growing AI marketing space.
Tesla has quietly pulled the plug on its Solar Roof product — decorative rooftop tiles with integrated solar cells — directing customers and installers toward its conventional flat solar panels instead. The move ends a product Elon Musk first unveiled nearly a decade ago, which struggled with high costs and installation complexity.
A tech writer tested multiple automatic pet feeders after a new baby made it impossible to maintain four daily feeding sessions for two cats that can't stand each other. After trying four different machines and spending several hundred dollars, the results were largely positive, though not without caveats.
Patreon is rolling out more than 30 new and revamped features, with a key focus on tweaking its discovery algorithm to give smaller creators a better shot at being found. CEO Jack Conte framed the push as a deliberate alternative to the algorithmic decay he says has plagued mainstream internet platforms.