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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…

Waymo is now providing 500,000 paid robotaxi rides every week across 10 U.S. cities, the company shared in a post on X this week. The eye-popping figure is reflective of the Alphabet-owned company’s accelerated commercial expansion. But it’s Waymo’s rate of growth in ridership and markets that offers a more compelling story.  In less than two years, the company’s average weekly paid robotaxi trips have grown tenfold, from 50,000 per week in May 2024 to 500,000 per week today. Over that same two-year timespan, Waymo has expanded within its initial markets of Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles — and…

The highly anticipated arrival of the Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 went down this week. Both share the core specs of their predecessors but with subtle 2026 improvements – new chipsets, better build quality, and some more AI. The Samsung Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 will be available from April 9 or 10 (it varies by region). In the US, the A37 will start at $450, while the base A57 option will cost $550. In Europe, the prices are €430 and €530, respectively. In some regions, you will get the higher storage tier (256GB) for free during a short…

SK hynix, a South Korean memory chip giant already listed on the KOSPI, is laying the groundwork for a potential U.S. listing that could reportedly raise an estimated $10 billion to $14 billion. The company announced this week that it has confidentially filed a Form F-1 with the listing, targeting the second half of 2026. But the real question isn’t just how much it can raise: it’s whether a U.S. listing could increase its trading value as one of the most critical players in the AI chip supply chain. Despite its critical role in high-bandwidth memory (HBM), a key component…

SoftBank has taken on a new $40 billion loan to help it cover its $30 billion commitment to invest in OpenAI as part of the AI model maker’s record-breaking $110 billion raise last month, the Japanese conglomerate said on Friday. Most striking is that the loan is unsecured and has a 12-month term, meaning it must be repaid or refinanced by next year. This could be a signal that the lenders believe OpenAI’s highly anticipated public listing will indeed come later this year, as some outlets, like CNBC, have reported. The loan is provided by JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and…

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A57 and A37 mid-rangers this week and they will go on sale in early April. We will be doing full reviews on these two in due time, but we wanted to share our initial thoughts first. The Galaxy A56 and A36 were very successful In its report for Q2 last year, the IDC highlighted both the Galaxy A56 and A36 as key growth drivers for Samsung. The A56 was also the best-selling phone in Europe last year, beating out the iPhone 16. It didn’t do so well in the US, but that’s because Samsung bungled the…

Investors have flocked to Y Combinator’s Demo Days for years to get their hands on promising startups building cool tech. After all, the accelerator has produced some of the biggest tech companies in the world, from Airbnb and Reddit to Dropbox, Zapier and Stripe. That’s why we make it a point to keep an eye on the event to spot the most interesting companies from each batch. As I’ve been doing nearly every quarter now that the accelerator has moved to four cohorts a year, I asked nearly a dozen investors which startups were most in demand at Y Combinator’s…

The Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 will be available from April 9 or 10 (it varies a bit by country) with a starting price of $550 / €530 / ₹63,000 and $450 / €430 / ₹57,000, respectively. Note that during the pre-order period, Samsung offers a free storage upgrade in some regions. How does that sound to you? Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy A57 has a slimmer and lighter frame (6.9mm, 179g vs. 7.4mm, 198g) with better water resistance (IP68 vs. IP67). And it has a new chipset, the Exynos 1680, which replaces the 1580. The bezels around…

From blasting music on a boombox to watching a photo develop in your hands, many people are rediscovering the imperfect charm of older gadgets that smartphones and laptops just can’t replicate. Tech companies are leaning all the way in, blending nostalgic design with modern functionality. Here are some of the coolest retro-inspired devices out there right now. Digital typewriters Image Credits:FreeWrite In a world full of endless notifications, tabs, doomscrolling, and other distractions, smart typewriters are carving out a niche for a more focused writing experience. These devices strip things back to the essentials: just you, a keyboard, and your…