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Introduction There haven’t been a whole lot of groundbreaking hardware changes in iPhones, Galaxies, and Pixels in the last couple of iterations, and the newly released Pixel 10 generation doesn’t do a ton to shift that trend. The vanilla Pixel 10 may have brought some new cameras (much to our lukewarm reception), but the Pixel 10 Pro we have here? What does that one bring? Well, just like all the other 10s, it’s got a new chipset that has an even stronger focus on on-device AI. There’s a bit more battery on board too, a tiny bit more. The display…

It’s been a tumultuous year for the U.S. semiconductor industry. The semiconductor industry plays a sizable role in the “AI race” that the U.S. seems determined to win, which is why this context is worth paying attention to: from Intel’s appointment of Lip-Bu Tan to CEO — who wasted no time getting to work trying to revitalize the legacy company — to Joe Biden proposing sweeping new AI chip export rules on his way out of office that never came to fruition. Here’s a look at what’s happened so far in 2025. August Nvidia reports record quarter August 27: The…

LG Signature OLED T transparent television has a unique design HomeComing Soon Gadget Flow Editors Bill Gates would love (and could afford) this TV!Editor’s QuoteLG Signature OLED T Transparent TelevisionMake your living room the talk of the town when you outfit it with the LG Signature OLED T transparent television. This see-through TV is truly a work of art.Transparent OLED technology: The transparent OLED panel has a contrast screen that unfurls itself behind the image. So you get a normal TV experience—or you can retract the screen for a transparent TV.Virtual display options: Turn it in to an outdoor scene,…

Oppo unveiled the Oppo K13 Turbo and Oppo K13 Turbo Pro in China in July, which were later introduced in India. Both smartphones have similar designs and specs, with the most significant difference being the chipset. We’ve received the Oppo K13 Turbo Pro, so let’s take a closer look at this mid-range smartphone. Oppo K13 Turbo 5G The Oppo K13 Turbo Pro comes in an attractive purple-colored retail box, which includes a SIM ejector tool, some documents, a protective case, a charging cable, and an 80W power adapter. The Oppo K13 Turbo Pro has a 6.8″ 120Hz 2,800×1,280-pixel resolution LTPS…

If you were trying to learn how to get other people to do what you want, you might use some of the techniques found in a book like Influence: The Power of Persuasion. Now, a preprint study out of the University of Pennsylvania suggests that those same psychological persuasion techniques can frequently “convince” some LLMs to do things that go against their system prompts.The size of the persuasion effects shown in “Call Me a Jerk: Persuading AI to Comply with Objectionable Requests” suggests that human-style psychological techniques can be surprisingly effective at “jailbreaking” some LLMs to operate outside their guardrails.…

For the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch, Disrupt 2025 (taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco) gets real about one of the most pressing founder questions: compensation and equity. On the Builders Stage, a panel of experts who’ve lived it, scaled it, and solved it will tackle the tough questions every startup faces as they grow. Register here to save up to $668! Who’s joining the Builders Stage Meet the panelists Randi Jakubowitz — Head of Operations & Talent at 645 Ventures. From early HR leadership at Seamless through its Grubhub merger and IPO, Randi knows how to…

Roborock F25 Ultra is perfect for stubborn messes! HomeGift Ideas $400+ Gadget Flow Editors AI-enhanced steam cleaning = floors that actually sparkle!Editor’s QuoteRoborock F25 Ultra Wet & Dry VacuumThe Roborock F25 Ultra is a wet and dry floor cleaner that uses steam, hot water, and strong suction for deeper cleaning.High-temperature Steam: 302 °F steam and 99.9% bacteria removal break down dried stains and allergens. Floors stay cleaner without harsh chemicals.Hot-water WaveFlow: Continuous 187 °F hot water and a 3-layer anti-scale system dissolve grease and protect pipes for longer, reducing clogs.Powerful Wet/Dry Cleaning: 22,000 Pa suction with a 450 RPM roller…

Samsung announced the Galaxy S25 FE this week, a more affordable variant of its flagship S-series. Also new this week are flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra. Let’s have a look at what kind of offers are available. There’s no pre-order for the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the phone went on sale immediately. You still get a perk for getting in early, though, a free storage upgrade (i.e. 256GB for the price of 128GB). Offers for last year’s Galaxy S24 FE have dried up – we will revisit that in the coming weeks, maybe offers will…

Common Sense Media, a kids-safety-focused nonprofit offering ratings and reviews of media and technology, released its risk assessment of Google’s Gemini AI products on Friday. While the organization found that Google’s AI clearly told kids it was a computer, not a friend — something that’s associated with helping drive delusional thinking and psychosis in emotionally vulnerable individuals — it did suggest that there was room for improvement across several other fronts. Notably, Common Sense said that Gemini’s “Under 13” and “Teen Experience” tiers both appeared to be the adult versions of Gemini under the hood, with only some additional safety…

Lenovo Legion Glasses Gen 2 offers next-level immersion! HomeContent Creators Gadget Flow Editors It’s like a monitor, for your face!Editor’s QuoteLenovo Legion Glasses Gen 2Lenovo Legion Glasses Gen 2 brings a large virtual screen to your personal space. It converts USB-C video into a 126″ viewing field for gaming and media.Immersive Visuals:  Enjoy a simulated 126″ display in 2D and 3D modes with 1920 x 1080 resolution. Get ready to experience up to 800 nits brightness and 98% DCI-P3 for brighter, truer colors.Simple USB-C Connection: Connects via USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort 1.2, so you can plug into laptops and phones…