Microsoft has finally allowed Windows 11 testers to access beta features without having to download a third-party app like ViVeTool. The changes are part of the build-out Windows Insider Program (WIP) Less confusingstreamlining the Dev and Canary testing loops into…

Tired of seeing Copilot AI The logo appears everywhere Windows 11? Maybe it has at least become less ubiquitous. Reports this week The latest version of Windows 11, version 11.2512.28.0, has been found to have removed the Copilot language from…

Unique Skoda The DuoBell bicycle bell is a classic example of a completely analogue solution to a problem created by digital innovation. Their resonance exceeds the noise-canceling capabilities of modern headphones, which often isolate the wearer from outside noise very…

Fantik, like Hoto, is fast He became a household name. The tool brand’s cordless tools are quiet, capable, and definitely more stylish than anything you’ll find at your local Ace Hardware or neighborhood tool bookstore. The S1 Pro electric screwdriver…

No one needs a TV they can wear on their face. But it’s fun. I’ve been living with viewing glasses for years now, and I’m pretty shocked at how good they are. It also made me curious about how good…

TechCrunch is partnering with Sushi Tech Tokyo 2026the largest global innovation conference in Asia, will be held from April 27 to 29 at Tokyo Big Sight. Not only are we coming to cover the event, but our own Startup Battlefield…

San Francisco police arrested a person early Friday morning for allegedly attacking the home of the CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman They made threats outside the company’s headquarters, a company spokesperson confirmed to WIRED. OpenAI’s corporate security team sent a…

Popular macOS app Little Snitch brought network monitoring tools to Linux this week. In a Blog post Announcing the launch, a developer at Objective Development shared some early results from using the app on Linux: “In Ubuntu, I found 9…

Amazon’s AI Services division submitted 1.1 million reports of online child exploitation in 2025 to an advocacy group. But because those reports lacked basic information, there were no instances where law enforcement was able to take action. A new investigation…

After months of conversations with ChatGPT, a 53-year-old Silicon Valley entrepreneur became convinced he had discovered a cure for sleep apnea and that powerful people were after him, according to a new lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of California…