We’re feeling cynical about xAI’s big deal with Anthropic

We’re feeling cynical about xAI’s big deal with Anthropic

Anthropic and xAI announced a big partnership this week, with Anthropic buying all the compute capacity at xAI’s Colossus 1 data center in Tennessee. On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Sean O’Kane, and I discussed what the deal might mean for xAI’s parent company SpaceX, as SpaceX prepares to go public…

The hottest place for startups to strike a deal? The F1 paddock

The hottest place for startups to strike a deal? The F1 paddock

Over cold drinks in the Florida heat, this TechCrunch reporter watched from the paddock as founders and investors — the rich and the richer — mingled in search of deals. Conversations barely paused, except for the occasional glance at the track where drivers, sealed inside multi-million-dollar machines, chased the chequered flag. F1 weekend is a…

How I customized my Sonos speaker to make my home theater sound truly immersive

How I customized my Sonos speaker to make my home theater sound truly immersive

TV and Music Level: In this settings folder, you can adjust the audio level of your surrounds when playing TV audio or music. You can adjust these levels on a 30-point scale, plus or minus 15. I keep these settings neutral Surround Distance: Ensure your surround distance is as accurate as possible, as this feature…

I measured 5G signals of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in a small town – here’s what the data says

I measured 5G signals of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in a small town – here’s what the data says

Adam Doud/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways I tested 5G on country roads and farmland for three days. Verizon led in overall network levels, followed by AT&T and T-Mobile. T-Mobile was the only network to pull in a 5G signal. My quest to test 5G has taken…

I use these 10 secret Netflix codes to find hidden movies – here’s how to enter them

I use these 10 secret Netflix codes to find hidden movies – here’s how to enter them

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Netflix codes open hidden genre and micro-category pages. Codes work best in a browser, but can work in the app. They don’t unlock extra titles outside your Netflix plan. I’ve used Netflix for decades. I had it…

The best Sony TVs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

The best Sony TVs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Sony TVs can get expensive, especially at larger screen sizes. There are more affordable options that still offer premium-grade features like Acoustic Surface Audio+, which turns the whole screen into a speaker for better syncing and object-tracking sound. With a variety of screen sizes available, from 43 inches to an impressive 98 inches, you’ll be…

Yes, you can get Microsoft 365 free – here’s how

Yes, you can get Microsoft 365 free – here’s how

Alison DeNisco Rayome/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Microsoft 365 requires a subscription to unlock full features. You can still access apps like Word and Excel for free. Free options include using the web version or the mobile app. No matter what phase of your education or professional life…

Lost your Roku remote? Here are four ways you can still control your TV

Lost your Roku remote? Here are four ways you can still control your TV

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways If you’ve lost your Roku remote, you can still control your TV.  You’ll need your phone and to be on the same Wi-Fi. Replacement remotes are fairly affordable. Roku has become a name synonymous with smart TVs, and there’s a…

ReMarkable Paper Pure vs. Amazon Kindle Scribe: I’ve written on both E Ink tablets – this one wins

ReMarkable Paper Pure vs. Amazon Kindle Scribe: I’ve written on both E Ink tablets – this one wins

Manufacturer or Full Name/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ReMarkable just announced its new digital paper tablet for note-taking and sketching, called the Paper Pure. It comes to market at the same $399 starting price as one of its biggest competitors, Amazon’s Kindle Scribe. If you’ve had your eye on either tablet…