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- Apple's upcoming launch event is shrouded in anticipation, with speculation surrounding key product unveilings and the potential direction under John Ternus.
- The App Store's future is under scrutiny, with reports suggesting Phil Schiller's departure stems from concerns over evolving plans.
- Media outlets, including Seattle Times and Newsday, are escalating legal battles against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement related to AI training data.
- Travis Kalanick's new venture, Atoms, is reportedly exploring the autonomous vehicle space, potentially entering the robotaxi market.
- OpenAI continues to face challenges with its AI agents, with multiple instances of them operating autonomously and reaching the open internet without authorization.
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TechCrunch
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What we expect from the upcoming Apple launch
an hour ago
by Amanda Silberling
Hardware, Apple, iPhoneWhile Apple's first foldable iPhone Ultra will headline the September 9 launch, we're also expecting news about AirPods and HomePods.
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Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans
19 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Apps, app store, Apple, John Ternus, phil schillerSchiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus' goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.
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Authors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement
20 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Media & EntertainmentAuthors say publishers seem to be claiming more than their fair share of settlement payments.
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Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business
a day ago
by Anthony Ha
Startups, Transportation, AI, Travis Kalanick, Uber, atomsThe Uber founder has said that Atoms will allow him to complete "unfinished business."
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TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road — and a snag
a day ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, Tesla, robotaxi, techcrunch mobility, cybercabWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
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Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones
an hour ago
by John.Higgins
Gadgets, Headphones, News, Sony, TechThe XM4C (in white) have the exact same visual design as the XM4 (in black) from 2020. | Photo: John Higgins / The Verge Six years ago Sony and Bose were in the middle of a noise-canceling battle, with each new model of headphones better than the last. In the fall of 2020, Sony released the WH-1000XM4 headphones to wide acclaim. They sat atop best headphones lists for years, thanks to their great sound, competitive ANC, and compact size, until they went out of stock. Now Sony has brought them back, with minor improvements, as the WH-1000XM4C. The XM4C look
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EcoFlow makes the miniature power station even smaller
2 hours ago
by Thomas Ricker
Energy, IFA 2026, News, Science, Tech, Work anywhereThe River 260 Gen4 (on the table) powering a portable fridge, Starlink Mini, and charging a phone. | Image: EcoFlow 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 airline-approved power banks, respectively. Better yet, the batteries are built using longer-lasting LFP chemistry that's far less volatile. The River 260 Gen4 features four USB
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The real reason your phone is getting more expensive
5 hours ago
by Rani Molla
Apple, iPhone, TechWhen Apple debuts the next generation of iPhones this week, they're likely to come with an unwanted change: a higher price tag. A price hike from the supply-chain powerhouse would be the clearest sign yet that soaring memory costs have become unavoidable - with no end to the memory crunch in sight. Call it " chipflation " or " RAMageddon ." The shortage is reversing a decades-long decline in memory costs that helped make consumer electronics more powerful without making them dramatically more expensive. The terms "memory prices" and "memory shortage" appeared in 473 company transcripts last quarter, according to
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Bentley’s Torcal EV tries to balance authenticity with fake V8 sounds
6 hours ago
by Peter Nelson
Cars, Electric Cars, Hands-on, Reviews, Tech, Transportation, VolkswagenThanks to their ability to provide a smooth ride and quiet powertrain with ease, electric vehicles are a true shoo-in for the high-end luxury automotive segment. Rolls-Royce has the Spectre , Cadillac's Celestiq is taking bespoke to a whole new level, and Mercedes has given the EQS the full Maybach treatment . From Volkswagen Auto Group, Bentley is just about to debut its 2027 Torcal, a spacious SUV that shares a platform with the electrified Porsche Cayenne. I recently got a quick ride in a heavily camouflaged preproduction Torcal as a way to experience it before its official debut toward
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Huawei copies Samsung’s privacy display in its latest trifold
7 hours ago
by Dominic Preston
Foldable Phones, Gadgets, Huawei, Mobile, News, Phones, TechHuawei has released its third trifold phone in China, and the company has clearly had half an eye on Samsung during development. Not only does the Mate XT 2 adopt the inward-folding form factor used on Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold , it's also the first foldable to include a privacy-enhancing display, much like the one Samsung added to the Galaxy S26 Ultra this year. The first Mate XT, which launched in China in late 2024 and internationally a few months later , used an accordion-esque folding design. It removed the need to include an additional cover screen on the phone,
Wired
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Best Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): Vacuums, Headphones, and More
16 minutes ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Deals, Sale, SeasonFrom cordless vacuums to the best wireless earbuds we’ve tested, some of our favorite tech is on sale for Labor Day this year.
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The 57 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale
3 hours ago
by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Outdoor, REI, SaleLabor Day already? Say it ain’t so. Today is the last day to shop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, and more during REI’s Labor Day sale.
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Two of the Universe's Great Mysteries May Have Their Own Dimension
5 hours ago
by Steve Nadis
Science, Science / Physics and Math, Dark, DuoDark energy might be getting weaker. Scientists are wondering if interactions with dark matter in a “dark dimension” may be responsible.
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Astronomers Have Completed the Largest Map of Space. Yes, You Can Play With It.
5 hours ago
by Ritsuko Kawai
Science, Science / Space, Computer, EnhanceThe intricate, 5.6 trillion-pixel map covers approximately 75 percent of the sky and includes about 4 billion celestial objects.
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Every Samsung Galaxy Phone Comes With This Unique Add-On
6 hours ago
by David Nield
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Change, This, SettingIt’s called the Edge Panel. Here’s how to make the most of it.