Technology & Innovation

The application window for Startup Battlefield 200 closes June 8. We look at the stakes for early-stage founders eyeing the Disrupt stage in San Francisco.

Acer expands its tablet portfolio at Computex with the Iconia Duo series, featuring a massive 14.2-inch OLED flagship and MediaTek silicon.

Microsoft is reviving the legendary Halo: Combat Evolved with a modernized remake featuring three new prequel missions and cross-platform co-op.

Square Enix reveals the ambitions for the concluding chapter of the FFVII Remake saga, promising a boundless world and significant combat overhauls.

Mayor Shoko Kawata's decision to take maternity leave exposes a critical lack of legal framework for elected officials in Japan, highlighting the clash between tradition and modern labor needs.

Exploring the intersection of traditional Mexican soccer rituals and the modern sporting experience as Mexico prepares for the 2026 World Cup.

Analysis of the volatile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, focusing on nuclear enrichment disputes and the critical strain on global strategic petroleum reserves.

Social media is splitting in two. While TikTok and Instagram pivot toward AI-driven entertainment, genuine social interaction is migrating to private encrypted messaging.

GoGoGrandparent is scaling its concierge service to help seniors maintain independence by removing the 'micro-steps' of modern app-based services.

Apple's iOS 27 rollout keeps the iPhone 11 in the game, but A12-powered iPads are officially hitting the end of the road for OS updates.

The upcoming macOS 27 Golden Gate will require Apple Silicon, marking the final transition away from Intel-based Macs. Find out which devices are affected.

Aviva reports a surge in fraudulent motor insurance claims using AI-doctored evidence, totaling over £233 million in attempted payouts.

WhatsApp has disrupted a new hacking campaign linked to NSO Group, alleging the spyware maker violated a permanent court injunction against targeting its users.

Amazon allows users to create AI-generated custom apparel and accessories directly within the Shopping app, disrupting the print-on-demand market.

Google's NotebookLM evolves from a closed-circuit research tool to an active discovery engine, integrating Google Search and Gemini 3.5 to build source repositories.

TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 2026 application deadline to June 8. Here is the breakdown of what judges are looking for in the next generation of category-defining startups.

Apple is iterating on its controversial Liquid Glass design language at WWDC 2026, introducing depth diffusion and transparency sliders to resolve accessibility complaints.

Exploring the rise of HTMX and the growing movement to strip away bloated client-side JavaScript in favor of server-rendered HTML.

From the budget-friendly MacBook Neo to Nvidia's high-end RTX Spark, the laptop market is splitting into two extremes, leaving the 'middle class' of PCs behind.

A new study from the University of Exeter reveals that urban great bowerbirds in Australia are swapping natural decorations for colorful human plastics to attract mates.