New California law will penalize influencers who don’t disclose political ads

The New York Times reports that California already required disclosure for influencers who post about state or local races — but when someone failed to disclose, there were no fines or criminal penalties. (Texas also…

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What's the 30-degree rule for TVs?

It might surprise you, but a lot of research has actually gone into this topic, with even the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers weighing in. A good way to judge the perfect viewing distance for the best…

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I stopped feeling sick on my bus commute after finding this Android 17 accessibility feature

For most of it, I kept my phone in my pocket because the bus made me nauseous when it steered left or right. Reading anything on my phone in the same conditions would leave me queasy by the halfway point every time, and…

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An AI agent tried to guess what wine I was drinking based on my description — and the results were mixed to say the least

At its recent Dreamforce 2026, I took part in an AI sommelier session powered by an AI agent to see if the technology could be applied to wine tasting. In a plush executive lounge away from the madness of Dreamforce's…

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TechCrunch Mobility: How do we know when an AV is safe enough?

To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility ! One of the stickier problems for autonomous vehicle developers, regulators, and the public is determining when self-driving technology…

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What is the release date for Ted Lasso season 4 episode 8 on Apple TV?

Indeed, as one of TechRadar's resident entertainment experts, I'm your best source for all manner of release date and launch time information. So, if you're desperate to know more about when this week's chapter — titled…

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How to use your phone as a remote for any smart TV

Yet, the remote control remains an essential part of the TV experience, and yes, infrared tech is still very much alive despite most remote controls relying on Bluetooth for sending commands. A plus side of having modern…

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Chrome's new features are a quiet win for power users

Google has been teasing it in beta, but now my MacBook and Windows can multitask with multiple tabs without using the horizontal screen real estate. It's a clever update that stacks tabs vertically. In my 15 years of…

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How to set up your Sonos speakers using the app

Sonos makes some of the best smart speakers in the game, yet pairing the company's products with its app hasn't always been a hassle-free process. Back in 2024, you'd have likely been asking, " Why is the Sonos app so…

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The Pixel 11 Pro's best notification feature isn't HiLight; it's already on your camera

Okay, jokes aside, that RGB LED at the back is perhaps the most notable addition. When I first heard about the feature, I liked the idea of setting my phone face-down on my desk without wondering whether I'd missed a…

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