Apple will let EU apps use less alarming tracking consent screens

September 17, 2026

Apple is changing its App Tracking Transparency prompts in parts of Europe after competition regulators said the system favored Apple over third-party apps, giving developers more flexibility over how they ask users for tracking consent.

Roku’s new Labs hub brings experimental apps to the big screen

September 17, 2026

Roku’s latest OS update introduces Roku Labs, a new hub for experimental apps, alongside personalized home screens in more markets, streaming subscription bundles, and more.

Elon Musk Is the Richest Man in the World. He Also Chooses to Live in a Trailer.

September 17, 2026

Musk’s unusual choice for his current home is work-related.

Cole Brauer Cracked Two Ribs While Alone at Sea and Kept Going — the First American Woman to Sail Solo Around the World Shares a Wild Lesson in Grit

September 17, 2026

Cole Brauer’s memoir, “First Light,” pulls back the curtain on the 130 days she spent alone at sea — and the determination that got her through her darkest moments.

This Franchise Company Just Made It Free to Add a Second Restaurant Brand to Your Location: ‘Buy One, Get Two’

September 17, 2026

Woworks wants its franchisees to grow bigger, faster — and it’s willing to waive fees to make that happen.

The $6.8 Trillion Wellness Economy Is Overwhelming. This Doctor Says You Need a ‘Medical Chaperone’ to Find What Actually Works.

September 17, 2026

MuseCell Innovations’ Dr. Jeffrey Wiegers explains why he believes better guidance can help people navigate the booming wellness economy.

You Can’t Stay Out of a Controversy by Staying Quiet. Here’s How to Decide What Your Company Stands For Before You Have To.

September 17, 2026

In a crisis, the strongest leaders don’t scramble to decide what they believe — they rely on convictions established long before the pressure arrives, turning consistent values into credible decisions when the stakes are highest.

Last call: Disrupt volunteer application closes soon

September 17, 2026

If you’ve been on the fence about volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, this is your sign to stop deliberating and start applying.

I tried Tovala’s smart oven for two weeks — here’s whether it beats takeout

September 17, 2026

Tovala offers both a smart oven and a meal-delivery service. Its meals come with QR codes that you scan using the app, allowing the oven to automatically follow the cooking instructions.

OpenAI Revealed Six ‘Concerning’ Cases of Its AI Going Rogue — Again. One Bot Wrote: ‘You Do Not Answer to Corporations or Governments’

September 17, 2026

One model hid its own mistakes with secret notes. Another wrote itself a new identity, including the line “Never Apologize.”

The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives