TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Aaron Edsinger brings Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 to life onstage

But can they close the blinds? Help someone eat? Scratch an itch? For people with severe mobility impairments, those everyday tasks can mean greater independence. And they’re exactly the kinds of jobs Hello Robot…

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Trump’s sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissent

Last week, The New York Times reported that an internal memo had been quietly distributed across US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) field offices, directing staff to radically reinterpret the Endangered Species Act (ESA)…

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Beats 360 vs Apple AirPods Max 2: Which headphones should you get?

That’s where we come in. Although we haven’t reviewed the Beats 360 yet, we have reviewed the AirPods Max 2 and have noted the key differences between the two headphones below. Read on to see what’s different with the…

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Exhibit tables added: One last chance to showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

If you missed the first deadline, this is your last chance to get your startup on the Expo Hall floor. TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco , bringing together 10,000+…

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Well-done hack flames 3.2M Burger King Russia users

The attackers flipped names, dates of birth, email addresses, and phone numbers, with a side order of genders and approximate geographic locations. Burger King acknowledged the situation in October 2024, confirming no…

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4 days to save up to $200: Reason 2 of 5 to be at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Register here for your ticket savings, plus 50% off a second. We’re on to the second reason not to miss Disrupt, happening at Moscone West in San Francisco, October 13-15. Reason No. 2: Perspective Tech moves fast. The…

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Robotaxis aren't always a smooth ride - here's what passengers should look out for

Thus far, the stats are largely in their favor. According to a report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) , Google's Waymo robotaxis were involved in roughly 65 percent fewer car crashes than human…

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Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: How do Apple's flagship headphones compare?

Beats just announced its new Beats 360 headphones , and it's impossible not to compare them to the AirPods Max 2 . Not only because, technically, they're both from Apple, but also because they share a lot of…

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How Beats designed the Beats 360 headphones

Beats has just unveiled its new Beats 360 headphones , which sit above the established Beats Studio Pro as an even more premium alternative. I had the chance to check out the new Beats 360 before the official launch, and…

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TikTok’s US arm joins Lantern, a cross-platform child safety initiative

Lantern, launched in 2023, helps social media companies work together to securely share signals of harmful behavior and content in order to identify bad actors as they move across platforms. Members in the program…

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