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I tried Tovala’s smart oven for two weeks — here’s whether it beats takeout
Tovala offers both a smart oven and a meal-delivery service. Its meals come with QR codes that you scan using the app, allowing the oven to automatically follow the cooking instructions.
Huawei plans Q1 2027 launch of new AI chip as it takes on Nvidia
Huawei is accelerating the launch of its next-generation Ascend 960DT AI chip as it pushes to compete with Nvidia and close China’s AI computing gap with the U.S.
The Apple Watch Series 12 Is All About the Details
After wearing it day and night for a week, I found that better health tracking, faster charging, and a simpler interface make Apple’s latest smartwatch noticeably easier to live with.
I Am Scared to Go Full Volume on This Portable Party Speaker
The Soundboks Rider gets astonishingly loud and is built to last thanks to its durable build and swappable battery.
People Are Pissed Off and Ready to Own Their Shit
A grassroots live tour by YouTuber Louis Rossmann highlights growing resistance to companies that keep people from controlling their devices.
‘Fast & Furious’ Takes a Victory Lap With a Ferociously Fun Roller Coaster
Vin Diesel, the star of the series, didn’t make a planned appearance at the grand opening of its dynamite new theme park ride. But it didn’t stop his fans from having a good time.
The EU Wants to Break Up Kids and Their Chatbots
ChatGPT, Character.ai, and Snapchat’s My AI will all be in the crosshairs as the AI Kids Act aims to strip minor-facing chatbots of all the things that make people love them.
Hundreds of Election Deniers Will Be on the Ballot This November
197 election deniers are running for Congress or statewide office in 43 states. Many of them are seeking roles that would put them in charge of voting for the 2028 presidential election.
The Trump Administration Sends a New Signal to Alien Disclosure Whistleblowers
The Defense Department issued a legal waiver authorizing current and former personnel to share unidentified anomalous phenomena–related classified information, but it doesn’t extend to other agencies.
Flock Once Touted Its Cameras as ‘Made in the USA.’ Now It’s Not So Clear
Flock reveals little about where its license plate readers are assembled, but the answer could have geopolitical and cybersecurity implications.
Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
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