Gaming
Intel’s Arc G3 Chips Target the Handheld Market With a Radical Shift in Power Efficiency
Intel's upcoming Arc G3 chips pivot away from desktop dominance to capture the handheld gaming market, focusing on TDP efficiency and AI upscaling.
Category: Technology
Laptop & PC
Dell Slashes XPS 13 Entry Price to $599 in Aggressive Push for Student Market
Dell introduces a surprisingly affordable XPS 13 starting at $599 for students, featuring Intel Core Series 3 chips and a 120Hz 2.5K display.
Science
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Destroyed in Massive Cape Canaveral Test Failure
A static fire test of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket ended in a massive explosion at Cape Canaveral, threatening Amazon's Leo satellite timeline and NASA Artemis goals.
Science
SpaceX Secures $6.45 Billion in Space Force Contracts as IPO Countdown Begins
SpaceX lands two massive Space Force contracts totaling $6.45 billion for the 'Golden Dome' defense system and LEO communications as it prepares for its highly anticipated IPO.
Science
SpaceX Flags Water Scarcity as Critical Risk in Amended IPO Filings
SpaceX has updated its IPO filings to include water access as a primary risk factor for its AI infrastructure and data center scaling, alongside power and chips.
News
The High-Stakes Filter: TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 Deadline Looms
As the application window for Startup Battlefield 200 closes, we analyze why this specific pipeline remains one of the most influential discovery engines for early-stage VC funding.
Technology
Meta pivots to ‘Meta One’ as subscription push expands across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
Meta is diversifying its revenue beyond ads with new 'Plus' subscriptions for its core apps and a tiered 'Meta One' system for AI and creators.
Technology
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Opens Call for Speakers as SF Returns to the Epicenter of AI and Robotics
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 returns to San Francisco this October. Founders and experts have until tonight to apply for speaking slots in AI, fintech, and robotics.
Gaming
Discord Pivots Nitro Strategy With ‘Rewards’ Program and Xbox Game Pass Integration
Discord introduces Nitro Rewards, adding Xbox Game Pass and hardware discounts to its premium tier to drive subscriber retention and LTV.
Entertainment
The New York Times is taking Wordle to NBC in a high-stakes pivot to televised gaming
The New York Times is expanding its gaming empire by turning Wordle into a fast-paced NBC game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie.