Extending a TV’s life is less of a worry than it used to be. As recently as the 2010s, there was a lot of hand-wringing about how to get a plasma or OLED TV to last long enough to be worth the money. While plasma is a dead format for…
Some Pancreatic Cells Are Just One Genetic Tweak Away From Treating Diabetes
A human pancreas typically contains about a billion beta cells, the primary producers of insulin. Among people with diabetes, these cells are either missing or dysfunctional, and thus scientists have been looking for ways to replenish their numbers as a possible long-term treatment or even cure for the condition. A…
The 3 accessories you need as a new iPad owner (that aren’t an Apple Pencil)
One of the recurring questions from new iPadowners is whether they should buy an Apple Pencil. The short answer is that unless you’re planning to do sketching, image editing, or handwritten notes, you can probably skip one. And if you are planning to do those things, you can probably get…
TechCrunch Mobility: AV companies pick their lanes
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Autonomous vehicle technology is not yet ubiquitous or mainstream. Readers…
I turned my smart TV into a dumb TV, and I regret not doing it sooner
Nearly a year ago, I bought a brand-new LG C5 TV. At the time, I had no regrets. It’s got a beautiful OLED screen, a 120Hz refresh rate, Nvidia G-SYNC support, and even four HDMI 2.1 ports. For streaming, gaming, and watching 4K Blu-rays, it’s been everything I wanted. But…
Anthropic’s Dario Amodei gets the SNL treatment
Saturday Night Live took on the AI industry’s recent warnings of doom last night, as cast member Jane Wickline offered her impression of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. Weekend Update host Michael Che — who sounded a little uncertain about how to pronounce Amodei’s last name — kicked the segment off…
Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: Great sound, incredible battery life, and few compromises
There are a lot of $300-$400 headphones on the market right now, and most of them blur together. I spent the last few weeks with the Sennheiser Momentum 5 to determine if this pair actually stands out, testing everything from sound quality and noise cancellation to comfort and battery life. …
Nicotine Is Mounting a Comeback in the Wellness Movement
With repeated exposure, the brain adapts to nicotine’s presence. Receptors become less responsive, and so the brain compensates by increasing the number of nicotine receptors, contributing to dependence. Activation of these receptors also influences the release of other neurotransmitters, including dopamine, which plays an important role in reward and reinforcement.…
You Don’t Need to Pay for Distraction-Blocking Software
Wish you looked at your phone less? Then you’ve probably heard of Brick, a $59 device that claims to help you block distractions. You tap your phone against the Brick when you want to avoid distractions—the bundled software stops you from opening whichever apps you’ve decided you need to stop…
Forgetting to do this can shorten your home theater’s lifespan
One of the behaviors that dooms any hobby is getting excited about hardware without any plans for making it last. I learned this the hard way with my one and only e-scooter. I was lazy about keeping the tires inflated, and sure enough, I got not one but two punctures…