Technology & Innovation

Amazon brings the redesigned Fire TV Stick HD to India, featuring Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and a 30% performance bump to tackle streaming lag.

Intel is pivoting its Arc G3 architecture toward the handheld market, challenging AMD's Ryzen Z1 dominance with a focus on power-per-watt and XeSS integration.

Dell disrupts its premium laptop segment with a new XPS 13 starting at $599 for students, featuring Intel Core Series 3 and a 120Hz display.

The FAA has designated the May 22 Starship Flight 12 launch as a 'mishap' following a Super Heavy booster failure, pausing further tests during a critical window for SpaceX.

StrictlyVC brings venture capital and frontier tech leaders to El Segundo for an evening focused on defense innovation and the intersection of AI and robotics.

SpaceX lands massive Space Force contracts for 'Golden Dome' defense and LEO communications, highlighting its heavy reliance on government revenue ahead of its IPO.

Meta is diversifying revenue beyond ads with new 'Plus' subscriptions for its core apps and the introduction of 'Meta One' for AI and professional users.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 returns to San Francisco's Moscone West. Applications for founders and investors to speak are closing tonight.

Latitude transitions from the viral AI Dungeon to Voyage, a sophisticated platform allowing users to design fully functional, AI-driven RPG worlds with persistence and complex mechanics.

Discord expands its Nitro subscription value with Nitro Rewards, offering Xbox Game Pass and hardware discounts to retain its growing power-user base.

The New York Times is expanding the Wordle empire into linear television. Discover how the viral word game is becoming an NBC game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie.

Over 142,000 tech jobs have been cut so far in 2026 as firms like Meta and Cloudflare shift budgets toward agentic AI and infrastructure.

Nubia's Red Magic brand confirms a June launch for the Tablet 5 Pro, featuring a transparent chassis, PC-grade thermals, and the CUBE Sky Gaming engine.

Xiaomi launches the POCO Pad C1 globally. Featuring a Snapdragon 6s 4G chip, 2K 120Hz display, and AI integration, it targets the sub-$300 tablet market.

OPPO officially unveils the Pad 6 in China, featuring a slim 5.99mm chassis, a high-refresh 3K LCD, and the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s processor.

Honor unveils the Pad 20 featuring a 12.1-inch 120Hz display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, and a massive 10,100 mAh battery. Full pricing and specs inside.

A catastrophic explosion during a pre-launch static fire test has destroyed critical infrastructure at Blue Origin's LC-36 pad, potentially delaying Amazon Leo and NASA Artemis missions.

Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare 4 moves the series to the Korean Peninsula, blending geopolitical tension with Captain Price's return in a multi-platform launch.

An examination of the engineering and storytelling ambition behind Red Dead Redemption 2 and its lasting impact on game design.

While the DRC reports critical recoveries from the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain, suspected cases in Brazil and Italy highlight the fragility of global health surveillance.