Synopsys’ plans to buy Ansys for $35B falls on UK regulatory radar
The U.K. antitrust regulator has confirmed that it’s carrying out an early-stage inquiry into Synopsys‘ plans to buy Ansys. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an “invitation to...
View ArticleGoogle begins shipping locally made Pixel 8 in India ahead of Pixel 9 launch
Google Pixel 8 devices made in India start rolling off the production lines just ahead of the Pixel 9 launch. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
View ArticleAnduril reaches milestone with major defense hardware contract
Anduril and Palantir delivered the first Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) -- the first major milestone in its $178 million contract. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...
View ArticleGoogle’s $1,799 Pixel 9 Pro Fold arrives with 8-inch inner display and Gemini
Time will tell whether the new “Pro” bit in Pixel 9 Fold presages the arrival of a lower-cost foldable, or if it’s simply a nod to the high-end pricing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...
View ArticleGoogle’s Pixel Watch 3 comes in two sizes
In addition to the Pixel Watch 3's 41mm model, the smartwatch will also be available in 45mm. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
View ArticleGoogle’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 bring Gemini to your ears
The $229 Pixel Buds Pro 2 start shipping September 26. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
View ArticleGoogle Gemini is the Pixel 9’s default assistant
At Made by Google 2024, the company announced that the new Pixel 9 phones are the first devices to ship with Gemini as the assistant by default. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use...
View ArticleGoogle’s Pixel 9 line offers more size options, better cameras and Gemini by...
The Pixel 9 starts at $799, the Pixel Pro at $999 and Pixel 9 Pro XL at $1,099. Preorders open Tuesday. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
View ArticleGoogle’s Made You Look uses Pixar characters to trick kids into smiling for...
Made You Look will be available on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold when it launches next month. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
View ArticleMade by Google 2024: All of Google’s reveals, from the Pixel 9 lineup to...
Let's dive right into what the Google Pixel 9 lineup looks like, how Google's Gemini AI will be incorporated in the devices, and more. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
View ArticleGoogle faces headwinds as it brings Pixel 9 to India
Google Pixel 9 series India launch coincides with the expansion of its sales channels and after-sales support in the country. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
View ArticleThe defense tech acquisition spree has begun: Autonomous factory startup...
Hadrian announced they bought Datum Source, a software company founded by SpaceX alums that uses AI to help hardware companies find manufacturing partners. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For...
View ArticleCheck out this $800 rotating VR chair for Meta Quest
London-based Roto VR's spinning gaming chair is the first of its kind to boast a “Made for Meta” seal of approval. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
View ArticleVirtuix’s VR treadmill is finally launching in September
Virtuix’s timeline has coincided with a rise of interest around mixed reality, led by Oculus/Meta, HTC and now Apple, among others. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
View ArticleSonos CEO Patrick Spence confirms 100-person layoff
Roughly one week ago during an earnings call, the chief executive addressed ongoing issues with Sonos’ mobile app. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
View ArticleCannonKeys launches a modern take on a classic mechanical keyboard with the...
At a price of $111 for the Sat75 X board, this is a fun and easy way to get into building a custom mechanical keyboard without breaking the bank. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal...
View Article3D printing stalwart Formlabs confirms ‘small number’ of layoffs
The layoffs occurred in waves over the past two years, and as recently as the last few weeks. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
View ArticleResearchers develop hair-thin battery to power tiny robots
MIT this week showcased tiny batteries designed specifically for the purpose of power these systems to execute varied tasks. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
View ArticleApple reportedly has ‘several hundred’ working on a robot arm with attached iPad
Apple is reportedly shifting into the world of home robots after the wheels came off its electric car. According to a new report from Bloomberg, a team of several hundred is working on its potential...
View ArticleIkea expands its inventory drone fleet
One of the biggest questions looming over the drone space is how to best use the tech. Inspection has become a key driver, as the autonomous copters are deployed to dangerous or remote spaces like...
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