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News
Apple hosts its first dedicated smart home event, unveiling new hardware and Siri AI integration aimed at closing the gap with Google and Amazon in the connected home race.
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Hello Games confirms No Man’s Sky launches on iPhone and iPad October 28, bringing the full updated experience to mobile with touch controls, a 5GB download, and all post-launch expansions except multiplayer and planetary settlements.
News
Googlebooks puts Android on a laptop, delivering instant app access and phone casting, but flaky connectivity, broken file transfers, and underoptimized apps make it feel underbaked. A promising concept that needs major polish before it can...
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OnePlus launches the 16 in China with a 185Hz display, 200MP camera, and 9000mAh battery, but the flagship skips the US and Europe after the brand's market exit this summer.
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Microsoft unveils the Maia 300, its third-generation in-house AI chip designed to cut costs, boost energy efficiency, and reduce reliance on Nvidia GPUs by 2027.
Entertainment
Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' debuts with a weak $5.5M box office, falling short of 'The Social Network's' $22M opening and facing a shifted theatrical landscape.
Others
Apple announces HomeView, a Siri-powered smart home hub with a display and A18 chip, launching Tuesday in countertop and wall-mounted models. The device marks Apple's most serious smart home push yet.
The brief
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 returns Oct 13-15 at SFs Moscone West, offering founders networking, investor access, and 200-plus sessions focused on building enduring companies in the AI era. Learn how to maximize your experience with startup...
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Former Plaud executive Peter Mo secures $26M for Ambi, an always-on AI app that listens in the background to deliver real-time insights during meetings and daily tasks, navigating privacy concerns around continuous audio capture.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens tomorrow in San Francisco, offering founders, investors, and tech leaders three days of innovation. Secure your pass now and save up to $100, plus grab a second ticket at 50% off.
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Wunmi Adelusi argues that perfect work-life balance is a mirage, replacing it with a 'seasons' framework and the glass-rubber ball prioritization to help women navigate career demands with intention and clarity.
Across the newsroom
Business
Business
OPay reveals a $533 million short-term investment portfolio as it prepares for a US IPO, with yields climbing to 22% and rapid growth since 2024.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' debuts with a weak $5.5M box office, falling short of 'The Social Network's' $22M opening and facing a shifted theatrical landscape.
News
News
Apple hosts its first dedicated smart home event, unveiling new hardware and Siri AI integration aimed at closing the gap with Google and Amazon in the connected home race.
More stories
News
Nigeria's daily petrol imports fell 26% in August 2026 to 14.6 million litres, driven by increased Dangote Refinery output and shifting domestic supply dynamics.
News
Nigeria recorded a N466.79 billion raw material trade surplus in the first half of 2026, reversing a decade-long deficit pattern driven by export growth and import decline.
Business
Bamboo, the investment platform, experienced downtime during the Dangote Refinery IPO as traffic surged beyond normal levels. CEO Richmond Bassey explains the infrastructure and third-party factors behind the outage.
Business
Reckitt has appointed Ujunwa Chukwumah as General Manager for West Africa, marking a historic milestone as the first Nigerian and first woman to lead the region's health and hygiene operations.
Business
Amazon expands Seller Assistant with 24/7 workflows, Claude integration, and persistent memory, giving sellers automated tools to monitor inventory, pricing, and performance across their business.
Business
Zendesk introduces Specialized AI Agents designed to automate up to 80% of business workflows, offering small businesses industry-tailored automation, improved customer service, and integrated risk management tools.
