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As AI gobbles up an ever larger amount of energy, the hunt is on for efficient and cost-effective power sources. One of the companies leading the charge is Petra Power.

With its latest crop of foldables in August came Samsung’s One UI 9 update, the first version of the company’s interface for Galaxy devices to be built atop Android 17. Along with a fresh new version of the operating system, One UI 9 brings some welcome updates and features. It’s rolling out widely as of this…

As the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 approaches, gamers are scrambling to maximize gameplay with the most advanced consoles on the market. Advertised as PS5 Pro Enhanced, the game comes as Sony faces a shortage of its popular console. With the AI boom consuming the world’s silicon, Sony has struggled to maintain its production…

While Apple is already selling the iPhone 18 Pro, the world is waiting for the iPhone Duo — the first foldable iPhone. It won’t hit stores until October 23, with pre-orders beginning a week earlier. 

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in just three days. Moscone West is getting ready, hundreds of startups are preparing to show what they’ve built, and thousands of founders, investors, and tech leaders are heading to San Francisco.

Smart speakers have gotten better at comprehending you, but they don’t get it right every time.

No matter where you navigate with Google Maps, you always return home eventually. Because it’s the destination you travel to most, it makes sense to have quick access to your home address to cut down on wasted time. Thankfully, Google Maps has special shortcuts for your home, as well as other frequently visited locations.

Screen protectors are among the first accessories many people think about when buying a new phone. It’s no wonder; they’re a low-cost investment to protect an expensive purchase, and nobody wants permanent scratches on their phone’s glass. Screen protectors for standard phones are standardized by now, but for foldables, it’s more complicated. 

Google Maps has most of the world mapped out, but you can mark anywhere that isn’t yet.

After an absolute deluge of reviews to close out September, we’re still steadily testing new products before the October onslaught. While we wait for Apple’s long-rumored smart display, the latest Amazon tablets and a new Surface laptop to hit our desks, there’s plenty for you to catch up on. Read on to do just that,…