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Month: May 2026
Apple’s latest MacBook Air is $200 off in both sizes for Memorial Day
If you’re looking for a laptop that’ll still perform well several years from now, Apple’s latest MacBook Air is hard to beat. Now, in particular, is a good time to pick one up, as you…
On Trails is a wandering tale that blends hiking, science, and history
Hiking is one of life’s great joys. Turning off the screens and stepping out into nature for an extended period of time, perhaps even several days, is rejuvenating. Unfortunately, as someone with two young kids…
The Dreamie alarm clock got me to stop using my phone in bed
What sets Dreamie apart from all of the other fancy alarm clocks is laughably simple: It can play podcasts.
I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out
Like other AI wearables, Amazon’s Bee offers an odd combination of convenience and privacy anxiety.
TechCrunch Mobility: Robotaxi reality check
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easier
From a robot stirring your soup to a bread machine that kneads your dough, here are 6 gadgets that may make you feel like you’ve won adulthood.
Xreal, Google’s smartglasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry
Chi Xu, the founder and CEO of XREAL, thinks the smart glasses business has finally reached a turning point.
Everyone is navigating AI security in real time — even Google
We’re in the transition period — all of us.
FAAN, international airlines meet over airport operations
FAAN and international airlines in Nigeria meet to discuss and improve airport operations, passenger experience, and address key operational concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/faan-international-airlines-meet-over-airport-operations/