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After its predecessors dominated our trending chart for the past two years, it’s hardly surprising that the Samsung Galaxy A57 topped our trending chart in the week of its debut. It enjoyed a comfortable lead over second placed Poco X8 Pro Max and the Galaxy S26 Ultra in third. Samsung Galaxy A57 5G These are the best offers from our affiliate partners. We may get a commission from qualifying sales. 256GB 8GB RAM₹ 56,999256GB 12GB RAM₹ 62,499Show all prices Poco X8 Pro came in fourth, followed by the outgoing Galaxy A56. The…

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Waymo shared that it is now providing 500,000 paid robotaxi rides every week. That number is small compared to its human-driven ride-hailing counterparts, like Lyft and Uber. But that’s not what I found most interesting. The pace of growth in rides, new markets, and how it compares to its fleet size is what got my attention. We built a chart (which you can view below) that…

Nama J3 is designed for smaller kitchens! HomeFather’s Day Gift IdeasNama J3 Cold Press Juicer Gadget Flow EditorsNama J3 Cold Press JuicerExperience fresh, flavorful juice every day with the Nama J3, a cold press juicer that fits right into your routine.Compact design: Slim body fits smaller kitchens, apartments, and even travel setups. It’s easier to keep within reach for everyday use.Self-feeding hopper: You can load a full recipe at once, then let the machine work on its own. Because of this, prep feels simpler and less hands-on.Slow cold-press system: 50 RPM masticating design reduces heat and oxidation, which helps keep…

OpenAI announced this week that it’s shutting down its Sora app and related video models just six months after launching the app. On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Sean O’Kane, and I debated what the decision means for OpenAI and for the industry more broadly. To some extent, the move seems consistent with what we’ve been hearing about OpenAI as it focuses on enterprise and productivity tools ahead of a possible IPO. In fact, Kirsten suggested that OpenAI’s decision to shutter Sora was “a sign of maturity that was nice to see in an AI lab.”…

It’s no secret that battery endurance has always been the Achilles’ heel of Wear OS smartwatches, so when Xiaomi announced its Watch 5 with a massive 930mAh Silicon-carbon (Si-C) battery, we were instantly intrigued. With claims of up to 6 days of regular use, which extends to 18 days in power save mode, Watch 5 offers the longest runtimes of any smartwatch running Android on the wrist. Alongside the lofty battery claims, Xiaomi also outfitted the Watch 5 with a big 1.54” AMOLED touchscreen protected by sapphire glass and a premium stainless-steel casing. This is also the first smartwatch we’ve…

The air felt different at this year’s SXSW, the annual March festival where tech meets pop culture in Austin. I was reminded of the 2019 SXSW when people packed downtown, and snake lines formed out of local ventures.  Attendees said it was like that again this year, though my friend, who lives in the area and has attended many times, admitted that some stuff has changed. For instance the festival is now two days shorter than it used to be. It was also “decentralized,” mainly due to the demolition of the Austin Convention Center, which scattered events and panels throughout downtown…

AULUMU M10 is built for multi-device carry! HomeApple Watch AccessoriesAULUMU M10: Multi-Charging Dual-Mag Power Bank Gadget Flow EditorsAULUMU M10: Multi-Charging Dual-Mag Power BankSupercharge your devices with the AULUMU M10, offering MagSafe, Apple Watch charging, 35 W USB-C PD, and a pocket-ready design.35 W USB-C PD: 35 W USB-C PD port handles input and output, so you can fast-charge phones or top up small laptops too.MagSafe Wireless: MagSafe pad snaps to compatible phones for up to 15 W wireless charging, keeping alignment steady for hands-free everyday use.Apple Watch Pad: Apple Watch pad powers watches up to 2.5 W. You can keep…

The European Union’s top executive body has confirmed a cyberattack after hackers reportedly stole reams of data from its cloud storage. European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier told TechCrunch on Friday that the Commission “discovered a cyber-attack, which affected part of our cloud infrastructure.” “We have taken immediate steps and contained the attack. Risk mitigation measures were also implemented. The investigation is ongoing but we can already confirm that the Commission’s internal systems were not affected by the cyber-attack,” the spokesperson said. In a longer statement on its website, the Commission said the breach “affected its cloud infrastructure hosting the Commission’s…

DisneyThis week at the Nvidia GTC 2026 conference, a free-roaming robotic Olaf waddled onto the stage alongside CEO Jensen Huang. As a mom, I couldn’t help but geek out a little—my kids would have loved this droid-like iteration of one of their favorite Disney characters.He’s adorable, he’s sparkly, and he’s heading to Disneyland Paris on March 29. But don’t let that carrot nose fool you: he isn’t just another theme park puppet. Robotic Olaf is actually a pretty big shift in how theme parks build characters—and he might just be the beginning of the end for scripted entertainment.The Robot Snowman…

Several recently launched smartphone lineups are currently available at discounted prices on Amazon UK. These include the Nothing Phone (4a) series, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup, and the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max. Discounts are also available on a range of other flagship devices. While the Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro haven’t received direct price cuts, buyers can still take advantage of a bundled offer that includes a complimentary pair of Ear (3). The Pro variant is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, whereas the standard model gets a Snapdragon 7s…