Xreal, Google’s smartglasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry
Chi Xu, the founder and CEO of XREAL, thinks the smart glasses business has finally reached a turning point.
The Download: energy transmission and US threats against Chinese AI
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The power line that could reshape New York’s grid is hitting snags During a heat wave on July 3, New York State’s grid imported enough electricity from Canada to meet about…
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6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easier
From a robot stirring your soup to a bread machine that kneads your dough, here are 6 gadgets that may make you feel like you’ve won adulthood.
TechCrunch Mobility: Robotaxi reality check
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out
Like other AI wearables, Amazon’s Bee offers an odd combination of convenience and privacy anxiety.
The Dreamie alarm clock got me to stop using my phone in bed
What sets Dreamie apart from all of the other fancy alarm clocks is laughably simple: It can play podcasts.
The First Sentence of Your Pitch Determines Your Success — Here’s How to Perfect It
In fast-moving environments where investors, journalists and customers rely on quick interpretation, the first sentence or the first 10 seconds often determines everything that follows.
4 AI Prompts to Build a One-Person Business in 2026 (No Team, No Funding, No Guessing)
Find the bottleneck that could become your next multimillion-dollar idea.
Most Leaders Misunderstand Authenticity — and It’s Costing Them Credibility With Key Stakeholders
Authenticity in leadership isn’t about self-expression but disciplined consistency. In a polarized environment, leaders who hold their ground earn trust, while those swayed by the wrong voices quietly erode it decision by decision.
5 Lessons I’ve Learned From Resilient Companies Before Crisis Strikes
Every business will face disruption — companies that prepare early by building adaptable systems, strengthening leadership depthi and responding quickly to change are the ones that outperform when conditions get tough.
The Invisible Barriers That Are Sabotaging Your Company’s Scalability
Learn how small frictions slow your company’s growth — and how you can remove unnecessary barriers to scale more effectively.