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OpenAI announced its next big model, GPT-6 Astra, and also, by the way, that "the AGI era" is here now. Today on The Vergecast, we've got an all-star panel to break down the news of the week.
Apple is hosting its iPhone release event next week, which is rumored to feature the first-ever foldable iPhone.
Versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and SpaceXAI's Grok will join Google's Gemini on the Pentagon's central portal for AI tools.
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
The modding community has been hard at work ever since the untimely release of DLSS-NR, a precursor to DLSS 5. Now, modders have gotten NVIDIA's leaked DLSS 5 tool working on RTX 4000 series cards, even though the tool was only built for RTX 5000 Blackwell hardware.
Gaganyaan astronaut Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair stresses need for greater awareness of cybersecurity and digital threats as AI becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life
Google's Pro model updates are seemingly paused, but there's yet another Gemini Flash today.
“Do we need to look at the ceiling before going to the bathroom? Can we actually trust the water is safe to drink?” asks one GSA worker.
Take full control of your desktop alerts by sending yourself recurring reminders and custom notifications triggered by specific events.
Bulkhead, the studio behind WARDOGS, has announced a brand-new WARDOGS $100K clip contest at the FPS Games Show. Players can submit WARDOGS clips on social media platforms or through the official website for a chance to win $100K in real cash if their clip takes the number 1 spot.
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 has been the centre of multiple controversies since its reveal in March 2026, and gamers haven't held back with their criticisms, calling the upscaling technology "AI slop." The latest to join the debate is Hi-Fi Rush director John Johanas, who criticized how DLSS 5 transforms the game's gorgeous cel-shaded visuals into something grotesque.
As he steps down from his post as Apple CEO today, Tim Cook leaves behind a mostly positive environmental record. As far as billionaire tech moguls and the environment go, Cook will likely be remembered as one of the better ones - certainly far from the worst.
The India site has grown to more than 2,700 employees, with a large portion working across engineering, product and design, while the company is also expanding its sales workforce in the country
Sophia Bendz, general partner at Cherry Ventures, stopped by Equity to break down the latest in the Swedish tech ecosystem.
If you're in the market for a tiny power station that punches well above its size and weight then have a look at EcoFlow's new fourth-generation River series. The River 260 Gen4 features a 256Wh capacity battery while the 520 Gen4 packs in 512Wh - storing about 2.5x and 5x the energy of the largest […]
Nearly nine in 10 respondents to McKinsey’s 2026 Global Survey on AI said their organisations regularly use AI in at least one business function, while the share reporting enterprise-wide scaling rose to 44 per cent from 38 per cent a year earlier. The use of AI across three or more business functions also increased to 56 per cent from 51 per cent.
The research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better.
Rilo cofounder Dhruv Jaglan announced the acquisition in a LinkedIn post, saying the startup would join Adobe to “help bring AI to Fortune 500 marketers”. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
A localised delivery model and nimble organisational structure is giving us an edge in the competitive market, says new MD and CEO
Amazon and Best Buy have the TCL QM7L mini-LED TV on sale for as low as $797.99 for the 55-inch model, a $200 discount from the usual price. We spotted scaling discounts on larger sizes as well, although Amazon already listed low stock on the 65-inch version.
What happens when human imagination, artificial intelligence, art and technology come together? From September 1 to 6, Samsung Electronics presented a special exhibition themed “Design is an Act of Love” during Design Miami Seoul 2026 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul.
The team embedded electrodes into live cockroaches, then outfitted them with cameras and injection devices to deliver medication via remote control.
If you are an active player who regularly spends V-Bucks, Fortnite Crew is something that might interest you. This all-in-one subscription allows you to make the most of each season without breaking the bank.
The high-profile startup's annual revenue run rate stands at over $100 million.
As backlash grows over Flock's AI surveillance cameras, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on them. The move came just ahead of the publication of a Texas Tribune investigation that revealed the state spent over $30 million on Flock cameras.
I was initially enamored with the beta version of Apple’s revamped smartphone assistant. As the full release approaches, I’ve forgotten Siri AI even exists.
First-person shooter fans are in for a treat, as Bulkhead Interactive brings a dedicated showcase, The FPS Games Show, this week.
Fable 5.1 includes changes meant to reduce token cost and false-positive restrictions from the model's safeguards.
If there is one thing that you absolutely need to survive in Minecraft Dungeons 2 is a powerful weapon. Whether your style is getting close with a massive hammer or standing behind your allies to rain arrows on the enemies, there are tons of weapon options for each one of you.
Seeing Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis running live on a massive screen confirms one thing immediately: it is absurdly pretty.