SK Hynix bargains for chip equipment exports to its China facility in return for building a factory in US

October 15, 2026

SK Hynix’s Solidigm is reportedly seeking US approval to send more chipmaking equipment to China as it weighs building a new NAND chip factory in America.

Apple, Amazon and Microsoft Want These New AI Gadgets on Your Holiday Wish List

October 15, 2026

The tech giants are racing to turn AI devices into must-have gifts and get them on store shelves before the holiday rush.

America Finally Got a New Sunscreen. Europeans Have Been Sporting It Since 1999.

October 15, 2026

BEMT took 20 years to clear the FDA, and brands like Neutrogena are racing to get it between skin and the sun.

AI agents are coming to Rivian’s cars

October 15, 2026

We’ll likely learn more about how this will work at the company’s upcoming “AI & Autonomy Day” event in December.

Ramp reaches $60B valuation as it pushes deeper into AI

October 15, 2026

The funding comes as Ramp’s annualized revenue crosses $2B, and its customer count reaches 85,000.

This Popular Pickleball Franchisor Filed for Bankruptcy. Its Founder Says, ‘I Own It’

October 15, 2026

The Picklr stepped into the kitchen with too many lease guarantees, and now it’s in Chapter 11.

Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US

October 15, 2026

The new shopping tool is available in the U.S. across Google Search and the Gemini app.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Last day

October 15, 2026

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Netflix Is Cutting 1,000 Jobs in Its Biggest Layoffs Since 2022

October 15, 2026

Shares of the streaming giant have fallen more than 40% over the past year as engagement slows.

The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power

October 15, 2026

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. Pig kidneys that were “frozen” for a year have been brought back to life Pig kidneys that were cooled to -150 °C and stored in a freezer for months have been…

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