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DJI’s new robovac can climb obstacles, vacuum quietly, and claims much improved privacy
DJI has announced a second generation of its Romo robovac. The Romo 2 series is quieter, more powerful, and better at climbing over small steps and other obstacles. But more impor…
TikTok comments are getting more interactive with voice comments, polls, and more
TikTok’s comments section is getting an upgrade. The social network announced on Thursday that it’s rolling out new features for its comment sections, including voice comments, co…
Volunteer at TechCrunch Founder Summit in Boston
Our rebranded Boston event, TechCrunch Founder Summit (formerly All Stage), is back on November 4th! And we are looking for some incredible volunteers to help us make this event h…
HTC Vive Eagle smart glasses finally come to the west
HTC's Vive Eagle camera-equipped smart glasses come to the US, Europe and Australia.
Nvidia confirms it will buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion
Nvidia said Hugging Face hosts over 3 million models and is used by over 18 million developers.
NVIDIA is buying Hugging Face for $12.93 billion
NVIDIA has confirmed it is buying AI software repository Hugging Face.
Microsoft says KB5120998 Windows update resets desktop settings
Microsoft has confirmed that desktop settings are lost or reset on some Windows devices after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update. [...]
Amazon’s Zoox expands its robotaxi service to Las Vegas airport
Zoox is expanding to this critical ride-hailing destination a few weeks after it started charging for robotaxi rides.
Nvidia is buying Hugging Face for almost $13 billion
Nvidia has agreed to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, bringing one of the most popular hosting platforms for open-source AI models, datasets, and tools under the ownership of …
TCL’s new Nxtpaper phone offers both e-reader and OLED
With the P80 Ultra, TCL's E Ink-esque Nxtpaper phones are finally going OLED. Just like previous LCD models, the phone can switch to a low power, monochromatic display mode that r…
Dyson Unveiled at IFA 2026: Live updates as the company shows off new vacuums, purifiers, robotics and more
We're liveblogging Dyson's press conference at IFA 2026 because we love cleaning gadgets.
DJI launches new robot vacuums with an eye toward data privacy
The DJI ROMO 2 lineup also includes LiDAR-enabled mopping arms and improved obstacle avoidance.
Stop replacing the batteries in your Xbox controller – Do this instead
Xbox controllers continue to ship reliant on AA batteries, but you don't have to keep burning through disposables.
US Becomes Top Target in RMM Phishing Campaign Spanning 46 Countries
An RMM phishing campaign initially associated with Canadian targeting due to its use of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax forms as lures has turned out to be part of a broader campa…
These new robot lawnmowers trim your edges
Anker's new robot lawnmower might take over for your weed whacker, too. Announced at IFA 2026, the Eufy Robot Lawn Mower S2 Max comes with an extendable trimming arm to clean up t…
Roborock shows off a series of new vacuums at IFA 2026
Roborock showed off several new robovacs, a robomower and a pool cleaner at IFA 2026.
Plex warns users to patch security vulnerabilities immediately
Plex urged users this week to update their desktop clients and media servers immediately to patch multiple security vulnerabilities. [...]
DJI's Osmo 360 II adds a replaceable lens and improved low-light capability
It didn't take DJI long to introduce a new version of its panoramic action cam that offers small but meaningful improvements at a slightly higher price.
Belkin brings semi-solid-state batteries to a $70 power bank
The car industry keeps calling this battery chemistry a decade away. Belkin has just put it in a $69.99 power bank. The company announced three product lines at IFA 2026 in Berlin…
Attackers Turn Trusted Node.js Runtime Into Malware Delivery Tool in Targeted Attacks
Threat actors are leveraging the trusted Node.js JavaScript runtime in multiple cyber attacks as a way to deploy malicious payloads. According to a new report published by the Sym…
Shai-Hulud's Reach Just Grew to 469 Credential Locations. Here's What That Means
In early August, GitGuardian researchers found that a recent Shai-Hulud infostealer worm variant had evolved to scan for credentials across 469 locations across developer environm…
Vara wins world’s first CE mark for AI that clears mammograms alone
A Berlin company has won the world’s first regulatory clearance for AI that closes a breast screening case. No radiologist looks at it. Vara, which trades as MX Healthcare GmbH, a…
Texas Republicans are running against data centres, and both Senate candidates want the same water rules
Texas spent a decade telling data centre developers they were welcome. Now its Republicans are competing over who can regulate them most aggressively, a shift that Reuters reports…
PSA: Don't rely on AI to plan anything that could put your life at risk... like a mountain climb
Gemini reportedly told a group of climbers that it would only take them eight hours to climb Mt. Shasta. They had to be rescued more than a day later.