No one likes ads, especially when they get in the way of what you're actually trying to do. I doubt a single Roku user wants to see obtrusive banner ads while they're looking for something to watch (u...
Netflix is working on a new feature that could bring its mobile games to the TV. Based on code hidden within Netflix's iOS app, the company may allow iPhones to be used as video game controllers.The c...
Malware is an unfortunate reality in the digital world we've built for ourselves. Since all of our devices run on code, bad actors can use malicious code to take over those devices, or install program...
Apple has again pushed back mass production of its mixed-reality headset and the device may not appear at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said.The ...
Alexa, how can you continue to be relevant and stop sucking money from Amazon?That's not an easy question to answer, and the future of Amazon Alexa has never felt so uncertain. In November, Business I...
Apple showcased its mixed-reality headset to the company's top 100 executives in the Steve Jobs Theater last week, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Senior Apple executives have apparently gotten a...
One of my most joyous technology memories concerns Project Origami. The effort from Microsoft, Intel and others launched ultra-mobile PCs, or UMPCs. The devices, akin to squeezing a full Windows machi...
Recently, we asked if it was possible for Europe to have a dominant smartphone again. The answer was simple: no, not unless there's some sort of miracle.The reason behind this is multifaceted, but the...
What's in store for the future of chip maker Arm? The company's owner, Softbank, has been in financial trouble lately, and that has caused Arm to bounce from one dramatic possibility to another. Initi...
Does anyone out there want a 3D Android tablet? ZTE and a company called Leia--like the Star Wars princess, I guess--is making a 12.4-inch, $1,100 Android tablet with a glasses-free 3D display. Intern...
I'm a big believer in holding onto your Mac as long as possible, but at some point, it comes time to say goodbye. As you part ways with your old computer in favor of a shiny new one, you probably hop...
Cannabis-filled vape pens are an innovation story. Just as indoor growing changed everything for the way weed is cultivated, technology has granted us a new, discreet, and potent way to consume it--a ...
The creators of the all-open source MNT Reform laptop are getting nearer to launching its handheld counterpart: The crowdfunding campaign for the 7-inch MNT Pocket Reform has officially launched and i...
The reasons you'll want to stay connected while traveling are pretty obvious: unless you're planning an Into the Wild style off the grid experience, you'll probably want to be able to use your data to...
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy.The app economy in 2023 hit a few snags, as co...
[photo1]When it comes to navigating new insurance policies, it's easy to get lost in all the jargon that gets thrown your way. However, you should understand all the confusing terms in order to make t...
The Akuvox E11 is billed as a video door phone, but it's actually much more than that. The network-connected device opens building doors, provides live video and microphone feeds, takes a picture and ...
[photo1]Simon Hill7/10Wyze's mission to democratize the smart home started with a string of jaw-droppingly cheap devices that matched more expensive rivals on features. Its indoor and outdoor security...
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy.The app economy in 2023 hit a few snags, as co...
Apple intends to bring new Continuity features to its upcoming mixed reality headset that will make switching between devices and virtual workspaces a seamless experience, if a new patent is anything ...