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Google has made the Google Wallet app the place for Android users to digitally store their credit and debit cards, passports, tickets, and transit passes. Still, you might not think about Google Wallet that often or use it as much as some of Google’s other apps like YouTube, Messages, Keep, Drive, Email, Chrome, and the Google app to name a few. If you have been ignoring Google Wallet, Google has been reportedly making changes to the app. A recent report says that based on a teardown of the Wallet app, Google is working on the Google Transit Card which will allow users…

Celebrities: They’re just like us? In a Vanity Fair interview, Kim Kardashian — who has been studying to become a lawyer — discussed her “toxic” friendship with ChatGPT, admitting that she has failed law exams after it told her false information. “I use [ChatGPT] for legal advice, so when I am needing to know the answer to a question, I will take a picture and snap it and put it in there,” she said. “They’re always wrong. It has made me fail tests… And then I’ll get mad and I’ll yell at it and be like, ‘You made me fail!’”…

Nothing is breaking out of its mid-range shell – it went from launching its first flagship to its first entry-level phone in quick succession. But now there is an awkward clash with the CMF brand, which was supposed to be Nothing’s entry-level lineup. Based on its name, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a dialed back, cheaper version of the Nothing Phone (3a). And there are certainly similarities, the phone is even closer to the CMF Phone 2 Pro. In fact, it is below the CMF model as it lacks the 50MP 2x/50mm telephoto camera while offering no advantage of…

This year, TechCrunch Disrupt showcased the incredible talent and groundbreaking ideas of our 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 cohort. Out of thousands of applications, we selected 200 of the most promising startups, each bringing unique innovations to their respective industries. The competition culminated in an electrifying event where these startups had the opportunity to pitch and demonstrate their solutions live over three days. From the top 20 finalists, TechCrunch editorial selected the top five companies that then battled it out for the $100,000 equity-free prize money and the coveted Disrupt Cup. The well-deserved win went to Glīd, with a strong runner-up,…

Alongside the launch of the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and Air in September, Apple also introduced its first crossbody strap, which allows you to wear your iPhone similar to how you’d carry a small shoulder bag, with the strap lying diagonally across your body. The $59 accessory so far has received mixed reviews, with some saying it’s useful and convenient, while others have decided it’s definitely not an accessory they’d like to use. Some have also debated whether the strap makes iPhone owners more of a target for thieves as it advertises you’re carrying a nice, new smartphone, or whether…

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Premiere immerses you in audio HomeLuxury GadgetsBeosound Premiere Gadget Flow Editors Beosound Premiere: part sculpture, part soundbar!Editor’s QuoteBeosound PremiereMeet Beosound Premiere, a spatial audio soundbar that fills the room with immersive sound. It focuses on clarity and direction for film and music.Wide Stage technology: Wide Stage technology creates a broad sound field. It places instruments and effects across the room, so movies feel larger, yet quieter.Spatial audio processing: Spatial audio processing ensures on-screen action aligns with what you hear. Music gains a greater sense of space.Refined design options: Available in Natural, Gold Tone, and Black Anthracite…

The open wearable stereo (OWS) market gained serious traction over the last two years, and just about every brand has its own entry now. While traditional earbuds come with the tried and tested plug form factor, which sits inside your ear, the OWS models position their drivers right at the tip of your ear canal. The result is raised awareness of your surroundings at the cost of subpar passive isolation. OpenWear Stereo Pro is the latest offering from Xiaomi, and it aims to one-up its competitors by offering a more premium build while still retaining its open-fit system. Xiaomi is…

The Washington Post has said that it was one of the victims of a hacking campaign tied to Oracle’s suite of corporate software apps.   Reuters first reported the news on Friday, citing a statement from the newspaper that said it was affected “by the breach of the Oracle E-Business Suite platform.”  A spokesperson for the Post did not immediately respond to TechCrunch’s request for comment. When reached by email, Oracle spokesperson Michael Egbert referred TechCrunch to its two advisories that it previously posted, and did not answer our questions.  Last month, Google said that the ransomware gang Clop was targeting…

Skip the post-Thanksgiving chaos! Early Black Friday TV deals are here, and they’re already too good to pass up. From budget-friendly screens to cinematic giants, there’s a discounted TV for every space and setup. SamsungI’m gonna be honest with you; I never shop on Black Friday.Why? Because the day after Thanksgiving, I’m still in my turkey coma, eating leftover pumpkin and hanging out with the fam. The last thing I want is to stand in line (or stare at a frozen browser) just to snag a discounted TV.But I do plan on getting a discounted TV.Because for the past 5…

OnePlus has now started rolling out the stable update to OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 to the OnePlus 12. The rollout is starting with units purchased in India, and OnePlus promises it will reach more regions soon. For Indian units, the new build is CPH2573_16.0.0.201(EX01). The changelog is endless, you can check it out in its entirety at the Source linked below. As always, note that the update is going out in batches, so if you have a OnePlus 12 purchased from India and haven’t received the notification yet, fret not for it is coming – it will most…