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583 storiesAnthro Energy breaks ground on US factory for solid-state batteries
Anthro Energy broke ground on a Kentucky factory that could produce enough battery materials for more than 300,000 electric vehicles.
Leaked macOS video hints at camera-equipped AirPods from Apple
A leaked video found in a macOS update suggests Apple is preparing to launch AirPods with a built-in camera.
Fairphone brings its repairable Gen 6+ smartphone to the US
Fairphone's repairable Gen 6+ smartphone is now available in the US starting at $649, its first unmodified sale there.
Einride plans to add 500 Tesla Semis to its electric truck fleet
Einride plans to add 500 Tesla Semis to its fleet over the next 24 months, tripling its size and serving customers including Amazon.
Shipping breaches expose crypto hardware wallet owners to physical risk
Data breaches at shipping partners of crypto hardware wallet makers Trezor and SafePal exposed thousands of customers' names and addresses, raising the risk of physical "wrench attacks."
Self-driving trucks begin testing on California highways
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI received California DMV permits to test self-driving trucks on public roads, with Kodiak already running vehicles near its Mountain View office.
Kog is trying to squeeze more inference out of standard GPUs
French startup Kog says its software can speed up AI inference on GPUs enterprises already own, and is now racing to prove the approach works on large language models.
Uber and Pony.ai plan to bring 2,000 robotaxis to four European cities
Uber and Pony.ai plan to bring 2,000 robotaxis to four European cities under an expanded partnership, though neither has named the cities or set a timeline.
Ford says its $2B Fathom EV factory overhaul remains on track
Ford said Thursday its $2 billion overhaul of a Kentucky factory to build the Fathom, an electric midsize truck priced under $30,000, remains on track for 2027 production.
Bartesian's Duet cocktail maker works — but who's it really for?
TechCrunch tested Bartesian's $300 Duet cocktail maker, a Keurig-style machine for alcoholic drinks, and found it easy to use but unclear on its target buyer.
Northrop's new robot satellite mechanic aims to keep satellites flying longer
Northrop Grumman's new Mission Robotic Vehicle, built with DARPA-developed robotic arms, will begin extending the life of aging satellites in 2027 as its older-generation life-extension spacecraft retire.
Tesla plans solar panel factory near Houston that could cost up to $10.1B
Tesla is planning a solar panel factory near Houston that could cost up to $10.1 billion and create about 9,700 jobs, per Texas filings.
Google's Pixel 11 lineup adds pricier phones and a Tile-style tracker
Google unveiled the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, and a new AirTag rival called Pixel Tag at its Made by Google 2026 event.
Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold gets a stronger build, brighter screens
Google's new Pixel 11 Pro Fold keeps last year's design but adds a stronger hinge, brighter displays, and a 30x zoom, while costing more and packing a smaller battery.
Google unveils $29 Pixel Tag to rival Apple's AirTag
Google introduced the $29 Pixel Tag, a Bluetooth item tracker that taps its Find Hub network of Android devices, alongside its new Pixel 11 smartphone lineup.
Google unveils Pixel Watch 5 with smarter Gemini, health tools
Google's new Pixel Watch 5, starting at $399, adds a smarter Gemini assistant and health-monitoring tools that track blood pressure and insulin resistance trends.
Pixel 11 lineup brings few hardware changes, much more Gemini
Google's Pixel 11 series keeps last year's hardware largely intact but leans heavily on new agentic Gemini features, from AI phone calls to a live-translation camera tool.
Uber sells off its entire stake in Serve Robotics
Uber has sold its entire stake in autonomous delivery robot company Serve Robotics, a divestiture that reportedly caught Serve off guard as the two companies' partnership frayed.
Kyoto Fusioneering to build fuel-breeding device at Oak Ridge
Japan-based fusion supplier Kyoto Fusioneering has landed U.S. Department of Energy and Tennessee grants to build a prototype fuel-breeding device, Unity-3, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and is moving its U.S. headquarters there.