Status Pages Show Percentages — Here’s What They Actually Mean
Status pages hide the truth behind precise percentages. Show the actual downtime in hours instead.
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Saving Jet Fuel: How a Researcher Assembles an Open-Source Flight Planning Pipeline
A researcher compares two flight paths to save jet fuel across the Atlantic, using open-source tools and NASA's wind data.
One Formatted Drive, Decades of Backup Lessons
A tale of a formatted drive and the backups that failed, teaching us never to trust in one place alone.
Soundboks Rider Packs 118 Decibels Into a 14.3-Pound Portable Speaker
Soundboks launches the Rider, a portable speaker weighing 14.3 lbs., boasting 118 dB and 35-hour battery life.
Amazon Drops Preorder Price on Apple Watch Ultra 4, Trims $10 Off the Tag
Amazon cuts the preorder price on Apple Watch Ultra 4 by $19.01 — a deal so small it's almost a joke.
Deadline Looms: Book Your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Exhibit Table Before September 18
Get your brand in front of VCs and high-value leads at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — the expo hall fills fast.
Camera Tweaks, Not a Revamp: Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Refines the Lens Instead of Rethinking It
The iPhone 18 Pro gets a variable aperture that offers small gains — a minor improvement over last year's fixed f/1.8 lens.
Apple Might Make Servers Again to Cash in on the AI Rush
Apple may return to servers with ARM-based M8 Ultra chips, borrowing Nvidia tech for AI workloads, per The Information.
AI Agents Now Have Full Control Over Your Google Smart Home Gadgets
Google lets AI agents control your smart home via MCP, a server protocol opening the Home ecosystem to third-party assistants.
Snap Launches Anticipatory AI Assistant Specs Intelligence on iOS and Mac
Snap rolls out Specs Intelligence, an AI assistant that ties your accounts together, to iOS and Mac. A look at how it works and why users should be skeptical.
Garmin vívoactive 6 Hits Its Lowest Price Ever — $70 Off Until Stock Last
Garmin vívoactive 6 drops to a record-low $229.99 at Amazon, saving $70 off the usual $299.99. Six colors, GPS sports, Body Battery, and more.
Five VCs Named to Judge Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Five VCs named to judge Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, seeking founders with enduring businesses.