Apple has quietly added dozens of new hardware identifiers across its various device categories, just days before its “Surprise and Shine” event. These backend registrations […]
Day: September 8, 2026
UK Pushes for Child-Safety Laws Even Though Apple’s Already Rollout Is Far Along
The UK government has renewed calls for stricter child-safety rules for tech companies like Apple, arguing the tech giant hasn’t done enough even as Apple […]
Final Hours to Host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The window to apply to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 closes tonight. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on […]
Cognition valued at $48B as AI coding rivals heat up
AI coding is heating up again. Cognition, the startup behind the AI assistant Devin, has closed a $2 billion funding round, now boasting a $48 […]
UK Set to Force Apple & Google to Block Nudes on Kids’ Phones
The UK government is moving to mandate that phone makers like Apple and Google build “device-level protections” to stop children from taking, sharing, or viewing […]
Honor’s Gimbal Phone Is a Creator’s Dream (If You Can Buy It)
Honor has unveiled what might be the slickest smartphone you’re unlikely to own anytime soon. The newly released Robot Phone blends a 200-megapixel main camera […]
Europe’s Exploration Company Raises $450M to Take on SpaceX
Germany-based The Exploration Company (TEC) has secured $450 million in its Series C funding round — a record for a European space company. The capital […]
Apple Manufactures 52 Million iPhones in Q2 Despite Global Slump
Apple has ramped up production in Q2 2026, producing around 52 million iPhones—a 14% increase over the same quarter in 2025—per a recent TrendForce report. […]
Fairphone Pivots: Repairable Future Takes Center Stage with Gen 6+ U.S. Launch
Fairphone is pressing ahead with its vision of a more sustainable, repairable smartphone future with the U.S. debut of its Gen 6+ model. A recent […]
Google Gemini’s Daily Brief Comes Free for Personal Users in US
Google has lifted the paywall around its Gemini app’s Daily Brief feature in the United States. Previously a perk only for users with a Google […]