Qualcomm’s Elite Sound Chip Bets on Wi-Fi Streaming to Save the True Wireless Sticker
Qualcomm's new Elite chip puts Wi-Fi 6E in earbuds, promising lossless audio without a phone. HP, Bose, and Cleer are partners.
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Meta Bets on $1,300 VR Glasses That Can Play YouTube, ESPN, Peacock, and Much More
Meta unveils $1,300 VR glasses streaming YouTube, ESPN, Peacock, and more, aiming to rival Apple's Vision Pro.
The New ESP32-S31 Runs Linux and Packs Gigabit Ethernet, USB Host, and a Full Wireless Stack
A strange new microcontroller with gigabit Ethernet, USB host, and Linux support approaches the realm of single-board computers.
TechCrunch Offers 50% Off a Second Disrupt 2026 Pass — Bring Your Colleague or Co-Founder
TechCrunch is running a BOGO deal: bring a co-founder, partner, or colleague and get 50% off a second Disrupt 2026 pass. The offer ends Oct 13.
F-Droid’s decade-long wait ends with a new look and faster app downloads
F-Droid's decade-old design finally gets a redo with a new Kotlin Compose client, cleaner search, and smoother installs.
Show HN: Make Cursed Fonts Like Times New Bastard Without Uploading Your Files
A foundry's web tool turns normal fonts into bastard versions with a hidden trick — a curious font hack worth trying at home.
A YouTuber controls a Mars rover prototype using a Steam Deck, and the demo works surprisingly well
A YouTuber drove a Mars rover prototype with a Steam Deck, not a standard gamepad, in a video showing the rover's crablike sideways movement.
Google Photos Rolls Out ‘Clueless’-Inspired Virtual Closet to Everyone in U.S., Brazil, and India
Google Photos' Clueless-inspired virtual closet is now live on Android and iOS, letting you sort your outfit photos into a digital wardrobe.
Gemini lets you make a call through its app so you skip waiting on hold
Gemini can now make calls for you on Pixel 11, handling menus and hold time while you watch a live transcript.
F-Droid 2.0 Rolls Out: A Complete Redesign of the Official App Store
A new chapter for F-Droid: an app store rebuilt from the ground up, with a fresh look and a smoother installer API.
Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones
Google's Gemini can now make calls for you on Pixel 11 phones. A beta feature exclusive to US devices, with real concerns about accents and failure.
Cricut’s New StickerPix Machines Let You Make Your Own Stickers — Here’s How They Work
Cricut's StickerPix Print + Cut and Print let makers create custom stickers from photos and designs; here's how they compare.