There are several audio formats available, but there’s been a major push of late toward Dolby Atmos. When you look at the highest tiers of streaming services or what audio format is available on a 4K UHD Blu-ray, it’s typically Dolby Atmos. Atmos has been in our homes for years…
Anthropic is still grappling with the economics of compute
There’s a lot of mystery around the finances of major AI labs, and as Anthropic inches towards its IPO, we’re starting to get some answers. In particular, the company is finally disclosing more about the economics of compute, and how much it of Anthropic’s skyrocketing revenue is being lost to…
Roku is removing one of its best features soon
I don’t think it’s a stretch to say this year has been tumultuous for Roku so far. Earlier this year, it rolled out its redesigned home screen experience in the US, which drew mixed reactions. Shortly after, it announced a $22 billion acquisition by Fox, which also drew significant criticism.…
Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up
Apple is adjusting its App Store policies to make it more difficult for minors to use online dating apps or AI companions that engage in “sexual or romantic content,” the tech giant shared in an announcement to developers on Monday. The new rules follow other changes the company has made…
Tomorrow: Founder Summit takes over Boston and when pass rates increase
Tomorrow is it! TechCrunch Founder Summit, presented by Fidelity Private Shares, brings founders and investors together at Boston’s SoWa Power Station for a full day focused on building what comes next. Secure your ticket savings before prices increase when doors open at 9 a.m. ET. Whether you’re attending solo, bringing…
Soundbars are becoming an increasingly necessary purchase even for new TVs
When going to the cinema, there’s no better feeling than sitting deep in your seat, totally immersed in the action. Add to that rumbling sounds of rain, gunshots, or anything in between, and the movie-going experience can hardly get any better. So, it’s rather natural to assume that when you…
Apple says it’s ‘hard to predict’ when iPhone Duo constraints will improve
Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan acknowledged the shipping delays plaguing the new iPhone Duo during the company’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings call on Monday, but offered little clarity on when customers can expect relief. The delays were just one point of concern during an earnings call filled with questions about…
I deleted Canva and Photoshop after finding these alternatives
Over the last few years it has become rather fashionable to say that all the new smartphones are, essentially, the same now. To give everyone saying that some grace: for quite some time, it did seem like the case. That being said, it is also true that, even though today…
Apple Watch’s AI features for rewinding and recapping conversations begin beta testing
Apple’s AI-powered “Audio Intelligence” technology for the Apple Watch is now rolling out into beta testing, initially for developers in the iOS 27.3 update, after first being announced at the company’s Surprise and Shine hardware event in September. The technology includes a set of four opt-in AI features that allow…
Yvonne Bajela is bringing $17M in fresh capital to Europe’s startup scene
Yvonne Bajela knew it was time to launch her own fund. She spent more than a decade as a VC, most recently at LocalGlobe and Impact X Capital Partners, where she made bets on now-unicorn companies like the fintech Wise, the insurance company Marshmellow, and robotaxi Mooves. On Tuesday, she…