Instinct’s new product recommendations are giving some users the ick
Instinct is rolling out human-curated product and travel recommendations, but some users aren’t happy about getting suggestions they never asked for.
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Vivo’s X Fold 6 accidentally feels like a throwback
It's a quirk of the release calendar that when Vivo's X Fold 6 launched in China this June, it was just another foldable. Now that it's ready for its global release, the size and aspect ratio feel oddly old-fashioned. The X Fold 6 is much the same size as Vivo's previous…
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FedEx orders 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger in $300M deal
The order -- Harbinger's biggest ever -- comes as the startup is reportedly considering an IPO.
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All the latest news on Meta’s cute, creepy Muse AI agent
Meta launched a new Muse AI agent it claims can help you with everything from firing off emails to buying stuff online. Muse can be surprisingly effective at delivering on those promises — if you’re willing to trust Meta with your data and hand Muse your credit card. Since the…
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Google reportedly tests paying publishers for AI search results
Google has launched a pilot program that pays publishers for their contributions to its AI-powered search features, according to a report from The Information. The pilot program reportedly includes around 100 publishers and comes as Google faces scrutiny over the impact of its…
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Pledge signed by President Trump and top AI leaders misspells the United States
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and top AI leaders announced a signed pledge called a “Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities” — a voluntary promise to implement more controls and safety measures as the rapid development of artificial intelligence continues. But there…
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The Halide camera app now offers full control of the iPhone 18 Pro’s aperture
A new update to Lux Optics' anti-algorithm Halide camera app for the iPhone and iPad adds two new photography looks and support for the variable aperture on the new iPhone 18 Pro's main camera. Halide isn't the first alternative to the native iOS camera app to add support for…
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Google launches Fitbit Air in India, though its high price might deter the masses
Fitbit Air costs around $146 in India, roughly $47 more than its U.S. pricing.
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Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman on whether AI can keep scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Cerebras Systems CEO and co-founder Andrew Feldman will explore the growing demand for compute, energy, and infrastructure, how Cerebras is approaching those constraints differently, and what comes next if today’s AI hardware reaches its limits.
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Instagram rolls out an AI video assistant for creators
This conversational AI assistant is intended to provide personalized feedback to creators, rather than generic advice.
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Restate lands $20M as the need for durable infrastructure increases with AI agents
Instead of building its durable execution engine on top of an external database, the company developed its own storage, replication, and redundancy layers. This architecture allows Restate to be exceptionally fast and lightweight.
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3 days left to exhibit: Turn visibility into your next opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Three days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Book by October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT to showcase your startup to 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders.
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This blog could help you poop better
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. "I will explode your butthole with this poopmaxxer pesto," a…
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WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts
Parents can limit how teens use channels, whose Status they can see, who can see their Status updates, and control who can add teens to groups.
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Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K comes with an actually good remote
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K is slimmer and faster, but its biggest upgrade may be the thing you’ll actually hold in your hand: a redesigned remote that’s easier to use, especially in the dark.
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Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature
Tinder has been pushing users toward more real-world experiences for some time.
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Charter Space raises $5M to bring insurance to the stars
As Charter explains on its website, a common experience for space companies is that regular insurers "heard a bunch of scary science words and freaked out."
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Airbnb adds AI search, more social features
Airbnb is also launching new services such as meal delivery and laundry in select locations.
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