Technology

Oct 8, 2026

iQOO 16 India Launch Could Be Near as CEO Shares Cryptic Teaser

iQOO 16 could launch in India soon. iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya shared a post on social media, possibly hinting at the upcoming launch of the iQOO 16. While the post does not include the name, specifications, or launch date, the latest teaser suggests that the company is gearing up to bring the new flagship smartphone to the Indian market soon.


Can China match up with Meta’s Muse in race to harness AI agents?
Oct 8, 2026

Can China match up with Meta’s Muse in race to harness AI agents?

Meta Platforms’ breakout Muse personal AI agent is shining a spotlight on a new battleground in artificial intelligence – one in which China’s biggest internet companies are already jostling for position. Launched on September 8, Muse surpassed 2.5 million downloads in its first two weeks and topped free-app rankings on Apple and Google’s US app stores. Its popularity has drawn fresh attention to the emerging market for what are known as agent harnesses. Unlike chatbots, which merely respond to...


Chinese scientists develop nuclear optical clock
Oct 8, 2026

Chinese scientists develop nuclear optical clock

Chinese scientists develop nuclear optical clock


Oct 8, 2026

Cal AI’s 19-year-old founder just raised $10M for his new AI startup

Zach Yadegari, the teen co-founder of popular Cal AI calorie tracking app, has launched a new personal AI agent startup that competes with Instinct, Muse, and Bee.


Oct 8, 2026

5 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Don’t pay more at the door for your pass

The global tech ecosystem gathers at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 13-15. Get your pass now to save up to $100. Get a second of the same ticket type to save 50%.


Oct 8, 2026

The complete Side Events lineup at Founder Summit 2026

Boston, are you ready?! TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is about to explode with energy — and the real magic kicks off with an epic lineup of Side Events lighting up the city from November 3–6!


Oct 8, 2026

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Laptops Under Rs 60,000

Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2026 sale has brought down the prices of several laptops from Acer, Lenovo, Asus and Dell. The Acer Aspire One is available at Rs. 44,990, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and Dell 15 are priced at Rs. 49,990. Asus has two options at Rs. 52,990, including the Vivobook Go 14 and Vivobook 15. Select models also come with coupons, bank disco...


Oct 8, 2026

Google releases a new local-first Granola competitor

Google’s new AI Edge Foresight app takes on Granola with an offline meeting note-taker that can transcribe conversations, generate notes, and answer questions using on-device AI.



The hidden danger still lurking at Chernobyl: Scientists discover radioactive fuel fragments have barely changed in 40 years
Oct 8, 2026

The hidden danger still lurking at Chernobyl: Scientists discover radioactive fuel fragments have barely changed in 40 years

Four decades after the world's worst nuclear disaster, scientists have uncovered a chilling reminder that Chernobyl's radioactive legacy is far from over.