Roku’s new Labs hub brings experimental apps to the big screen
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.
The Download: investigating deaths at the US border’s “virtual wall”
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 US spent billions on border surveillance. Why can’t it catch people before they die? When José Morales Bernal crossed the border into the US in April 2024, the day before…
Elon Musk Is the Richest Man in the World. He Also Chooses to Live in a Trailer.
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
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’
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.
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.
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
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
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’
One model hid its own mistakes with secret notes. Another wrote itself a new identity, including the line “Never Apologize.”
Huawei plans Q1 2027 launch of new AI chip as it takes on Nvidia
Huawei is accelerating the launch of its next-generation Ascend 960DT AI chip as it pushes to compete with Nvidia and close China’s AI computing gap with the U.S.