Meta CTO explains why the smart glasses demos failed at Meta Connect — and it wasn’t the Wi-Fi
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth offered a post-mortem on Meta’s demo fails this week at its developer conference, where it showed off new AI glasses.
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MAGA influencers are already fighting over Charlie Kirk’s death
The only true surprise about this latest MAGA influencer civil war is how quickly it happened, given the circumstances: Charlie Kirk, an ubiquitous presence, influential political force, and seemingly everyone’s best friend, had been dead for barely a week before everyone began fighting each other for a piece of him. The indictment of Tyler Robinson, […]
ESPN and Fox One net one million signups in under two weeks
It feels like we’ve reached total saturation when it comes to streaming services, but apparently people are happy to sign up for one (or two) more services if they include live sports. According to Antenna, a firm that tracks the streaming industry, the new ESPN service and Fox One signed up about a million new […]
Final hours to apply: Be the life of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 by hosting your own Side Event
Today is your last chance to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco. By tonight, applications close. No extensions. No late entries. Apply now.
OpenAI might be developing a smart speaker, glasses, voice recorder, and a pin
One of the mysterious AI devices that OpenAI is considering developing with Apple’s former chief design officer, Jony Ive, “resembles a smart speaker without a display,” The Information reports. People “with direct knowledge of the matter” told the publication that OpenAI has already secured a contract with Luxshare, and has also approached Goertek — two […]
Meta’s quest to own your face
Meta obviously believes in smart glasses. It’s not alone: Google, Apple, Samsung, and others all appear to be heavily invested in the idea that the next big gadget will be on your face. But at least for now, it appears Meta is the company building the best, most interesting, and most successful version of that […]
First look at the Google Home app powered by Gemini
Following the announcement that it is bringing Gemini to its Google Home smart home platform, it appears the company is updating its Google Home app to incorporate the new features. Android Authority dove into code for the upcoming v3.41.50.3 version of the app and found “a significant redesign.” While the overall UI doesn’t look like […]
Meta Ray-Ban Display and everything else unveiled at Meta Connect 2025
Meta unveiled new versions of its AI-powered smart glasses, as well as a gesture-indicating wristband.
Meet the latest VC judges joining Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Twenty founders will pitch their companies on the Disrupt Stage, but only one will walk away with the $100,000 equity-free prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup.
Octopus Energy spins off its Kraken utility billing and AI platform
The British renewable energy provider said that its Kraken platform had $500 million in committed annual revenue, spurring a spinoff that could result in a massive IPO.