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techTechCrunch•26m ago
You can now customize Siris pace and expressivity in the latest iOS 27 beta
The new controls let you control how quickly Siri speaks and expressive its voice is.
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techTechCrunch•53m ago
Every major tech layoff in 2026 that has name-checked AI
A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.
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techTechCrunch•Today 6:12 PM
Amazon competitor Bookshop.org says Kobo eReader support will happen this year after all
Bookship.org seemed to delay this anticipated partnership again, but tells TechCrunch that it has settled business terms and is working on integration.
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techTechCrunch•Today 5:04 PM
If you use Google, youre training its AI. Heres how to opt out.
PSA: A change to Google's privacy settings let it train its AI on more of your data. Here's how to opt out.
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techTechCrunch•Today 4:21 PM
Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year hiatus
Apple has started a phased rollout of card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after adapting to the country's payments framework.
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techTechCrunch•Today 3:32 PM
Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales
Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, on Monday — the latest in a series of layoffs that’s stoking fears of AI replacing jobs. The layoffs will hit Xbox and commercial sales the hardest.
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techTechCrunch•Today 3:22 PM
Reddit is using LLMs to solve a problem LLMs largely created
In the AI era, platforms have no choice but to fight fire with fire to cull spam.
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techWired•Today 2:50 PM
The Science Behind Why Soccer Players at the 2026 World Cup Are Cutting Their Socks
Holes in socks have become a curious sight at this year’s World Cup. The reasons why are a weird mix of biomechanics, perception, and player habits.
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techTechCrunch•Today 2:43 PM
Canadian spy agency says it hacked drug traffickers, extremists, and a ransomware gang last year
The hacking operations disclosed in a Canadian spy agency's annual report underscores some pressing national security threats facing the country and its top allies.
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techTechCrunch•Today 2:15 PM
How to reserve and change your WhatsApp username
WhatsApp now lets users reserve usernames ahead of the feature’s full rollout, making it possible to connect without sharing a phone number once usernames go live.
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techTechCrunch•Today 1:00 PM
Station F ramps up as a launchpad for Europe’s hottest AI startups
Station F, a Paris-based startup hub founded by French billionaire Xavier Niel, is gearing up for a new edition of its F/ai accelerator program in a bid to strengthen its positioning as a stepping stone for promising AI startups.
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techWired•Today 11:30 AM
Bentley Torcal EV: Price, Specs, Availability
The 300-mile Torcal arrives in September, but considering what’s come before with Ferrari, Porsche, and Mercedes, has the company timed its EV entry right?
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techWired•Today 11:00 AM
9 Best Keyboards (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top keyboards for the job.
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techWired•Today 10:31 AM
Sony Bravia 7 Mark II: Midrange but Priced High (2026)
This midrange mini RGB LED television has a high-end price but doesn’t match the brightness and contrast of more advanced models.
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techWired•Today 10:30 AM
Good News! Turns Out the Earth Will Never Be Swallowed by the Sun
A new study suggests that when our star becomes unstable in 5 billion years or so, Earth may avoid being engulfed by its fiery demise.
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