SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space company that also houses his AI company, xAI, is considering spending $55 billion, at least initially, to build a semiconductor factory in Grimes County, Texas, according to a proposal on the county website. The company estimates it may spend a total of $119 billion on the…
The Kindle Scribe replacement you’ve been waiting for is finally here
If you’re looking to swap out pen and paper for a digital notebook, the Kindle Scribe has long been a go-to option. There are solid alternatives, such as the Kobo Libra Colour and the reMarkable 2, but none have made quite the same splash. That said, reMarkable is clearly aiming…
Chrome on Android now supports approximate instead of precise location sharing
Chrome on Android now lets users share their approximate location with websites rather than their precise location, Google announced this week. The tech giant says that while some cases require precise location, such as when you’re placing a delivery order or trying to find the closest ATM, there are instances…
5 apps I use to transform my Android into a Windows Phone in 2026
Even if they aren’t as prominent as they once were in the Android world, third-party launcher applications remain an excellent way to infuse some personality into your mobile device’s home screen. Some launcher apps double down on Android’s ethos by focusing on expanded customizability, while others veer far into unique…
Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools
You might think the big story out of Match Group’s first-quarter earnings is Tinder’s turnaround. The dating app’s revenue is slightly up again after quarter-after-quarter of declines. But we’d like to point to a comment the chief financial officer made about how the company is slowing its hiring right now…
You can instantly speed up your Roku with a single click
On every smart TV I’ve ever owned, the first thing I’ve always done after setting it up has been to hook up a streaming device. Sometimes it’s a Fire Stick, other times it’s a Roku. But at the end of the day, the main reason I’m doing it is to…
All your M&A questions will be answered at Disrupt 2026
The year keeps moving swiftly, and so is all of our planning for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026! We have an exciting new panel in store for founders in need of merger and acquisition advice … but first, we have a limited-time ticket offer to share. Disrupt will once again be held in…
Zest Maps Is the AI-Powered ‘Spiritual Successor to Foursquare’
As Mario Gomez-Hall walks me through his new restaurant discovery app, Zest Maps, the founder pauses on its user leaderboard and highlights a profile topping the charts with over 1,000 visits logged. It’s Foursquare cofounder Dennis Crowley, helping test the beta version. “He’s given us really useful feedback,” Gomez-Hall says.…
reMarkable’s new Paper Pure tablet goes back to basics with a monochrome screen
After exploring the bigger market for productivity tablets featuring color displays with the Paper Pro and the smaller Paper Pro Move, E Ink tablet maker reMarkable is returning to its roots with a new monochrome device called the Paper Pure. The new, $399 Paper Pure succeeds the monochrome reMarkable 2…
This Mac accessory changed how I use my computer every day
When you spend a lot of time thinking about how you work, and the fundamentals of the hardware and software you use every day, it’s easy to get into your own head. Does my mouse feel slow and annoying to use because of some software setting I’ve messed up? Does…