Chuwi Unibook Review: The $450 Windows laptop that cuts too many corners

Finding a reliable budget laptop under $500 has always been a tough task, usually involving heavy compromises on hardware quality. Little-known Chinese brand Chuwi attempted to disrupt this segment with the UniBook, a $450 Windows machine featuring an aluminum chassis and Intel’s new Wildcat Lake processor. However, real-world testing shows that the bargain price comes […]

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Tom Vek’s Sleevenote is a modern digital music player

Musician and entrepreneur Tom Vek has returned with an updated, sleeker version of Sleevenote, a dedicated digital music player designed to bring the tactile magic of album art and liner notes into the modern era. Inspired by vinyl packaging, the device aims to cater to the growing demand for offline, distraction-free music listening without falling […]

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Buc-ee’s dodges John Oliver to sue small business

Popular American convenience store chain Buc-ee’s has chosen to ignore a public challenge from TV host John Oliver, who explicitly dared the company to sue him over a parody mascot. Instead of taking on a well-funded opponent, the corporation has once again targeted a small, local enterprise. The company recently filed a trademark lawsuit against […]

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Amazon data center tied to massive polluting power plant

Amazon is investing in a new natural gas power plant in West Texas designed to exclusively power its upcoming data center facility. According to recent reports, the GW Ranch project could become one of the single largest greenhouse gas emitters in the United States. Permits issued for the site allow for emissions of up to […]

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The ultimate guide for founders in the AI era

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 has unveiled its comprehensive lineup, centering its entire agenda around a single critical challenge: building enduring companies in the age of artificial intelligence. Scheduled for October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, the event aims to equip startup founders, investors, and tech leaders with actionable strategies for the modern market. The […]

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Google revamps codenames for tracked hacking groups

For over a decade, the cybersecurity industry has relied on codenames to track hacking groups, though the practice has become fragmented as different security firms use conflicting names. To bring much-needed clarity, Google has rolled out a revamped and simplified naming system for these threat actors. Under the updated framework, each hacking group receives a […]

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Kindle Scribe Colorsoft Review: A Niche E-Reader

Amazon’s Kindle Scribe Colorsoft introduces a color e-ink display combined with digital note-taking capabilities on an 11-inch screen. Priced at $630 and weighing 400 grams, the device is specifically tailored for heavy readers, researchers, and students who need a dedicated journaling tool. While it boasts impressive battery life and smooth stylus integration with soft highlighter-like […]

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X scraps revenue sharing for new Original Content Rewards program

Confirmed by 2 independent sources. The social media platform X has announced the phased discontinuation of its controversial revenue-sharing program for creators, citing misaligned incentives and widespread exploitation by clickbait accounts. Starting September 8, the company will introduce the new ‘Original Content Rewards’ system, designed from the ground up to prioritize authentic, value-driven material over […]

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OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide

OpenAI has acquired NextSlide, an innovative startup focused on transforming prompts, research, and documents into polished, editable presentation slides. The tech industry views this move as a strategic effort to enhance the productivity suite of the popular AI chatbot. The NextSlide team has officially integrated into OpenAI to work directly on ChatGPT features. While the […]

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Amazon Data Center Risks Becoming Top U.S. Climate Polluter

Amazon is moving forward with plans for a massive data center campus in Pecos County, Texas, which could become the single largest source of climate pollution in the United States. Reports reveal that the facility will rely on a dedicated on-site natural gas power plant, permitted to release up to 33 million tons of carbon […]

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