Microsoft teases its next Xbox, says ‘Project Helix’ will play PC games too
The next-generation Xbox console will play both Xbox and PC games, and its codename is "Project Helix," according to Asha Sharma, who took over as Microsoft's gaming CEO last month. "Great start to the morning with Team Xbox, where we talked about our commitment to the return of Xbox including Proje
Highguard boss admits it released without content because they ran out of “time and money”
Highguard Game Director Chad Grenier says the team released the game in the state they did because the studio, Wildlight Entertainment, was running out of “time and money.”
Nintendo may have leaked new addition to Mario Kart World's Battle Mode
Evidence has been found of a new addition coming to Mario Kart World's Battle Mode straight from a Nintendo leak.
The 10 Best Shows to Stream Right Now (March 2026)
Daredevil: Born Again, The Dinosaurs, and For All Mankind are just a few of the TV shows we’re springing for this month.
X revamps Creator Subscriptions with new features, like exclusive threads and shareable cards
X is rolling out a series of new features for creators, like the ability to offer paid threads and other marketing tools.
Missing From Apple's Announcements: iPad 12 With Apple Intelligence
In his newsletter over the weekend, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple was likely to announce at least some but possibly not all of the following products between March 2 and March 4: the iPhone 17e, MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, updated entry-level iPad and iPad Air models, and a lower-cost MacBook w
Become the Butcher in Season of Slaughter
Become the Butcher and turn your enemies into Fresh Meat in Season of Slaughter, and play as the Paladin for free up to Level 25.
The Controversies Finally Caught Up to Kristi Noem
Donald Trump said he would replace the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Noem's tenure was marked by aggressive anti-immigration tactics and ICE's killing of two US protestors.
Why Fandom Discourse Feels Extra Cringe Right Now
Infighting and backlash among Heated Rivalry fans is most pronounced on X—fueled in part by censorship-driven migration from platforms like Tumblr.
Roku is launching a trivia game called... Roklue?
Who needs Half-Life 3 or Beyond Good & Evil 2? Roku, in an attempt to gamify content discovery on its platform, has cooked up a gaming announcement for the ages. Behold: Roklue. Yes, that's a real name that someone with a job title and (likely high) salary came up with. Roklue (shudder) will quiz pl
Hardware testing startup Nominal hits $1B valuation, raises $155M in 10 months
Nominal providers hardware testing equipment to defense tech companies. Founders Fund led the preemptive deal.
Birdbuddy’s AI-powered hummingbird feeder is matching its best price to date
Birdbuddy’s smart hummingbird feeder can capture both photo and video of your feathery friends. | Image: Birdbuddy Spring is peak bird-watching season, and if you want a closer look this year, Birdbuddy’s Smart Hummingbird Feeder Pro Solar has you covered. Normally $299, Birdbuddy is now selling the
The Boys S5 trailer tees up a bloody final season
"My power is absolute. At heights no one ever dreamed of. But I have a bigger destiny."
Netflix just bought an AI startup founded by Ben Affleck
Netflix has acquired an AI filmmaking startup called InterPositive, according to a report by Variety. This is a company that was founded by actor Ben Affleck back in 2022. Don't worry if you haven't heard of it. Affleck has been operating the company in stealth mode for the past few years, so this i
Trump gets data center companies to pledge to pay for power generation
With no enforcement and questionable economics, it may not make a difference.
Roblox launches real-time AI chat rephrasing to filter out banned language
The new feature goes beyond Roblox’s current text filter, which simply replaces banned words and phrases with the “#” symbol.
FYI: Impersonators are (still) targeting companies with fake TechCrunch outreach
Fraudsters are impersonating TechCrunch reporters and event leads, and reaching out to companies. Here's what we're doing about it, and what you can look out for.
Meta hit with a class action lawsuit over smart glasses' privacy claims
Meta is facing a class action lawsuit for false advertising related to its AI glasses following reports about the company's use of human contractors to review footage captured from users' glasses. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in federal court in San Francisco, alleges that Meta's claims about the de
Netflix is buying Ben Affleck’s AI startup
Though Netflix lost the war for Warner Bros., it has just bought an AI startup from the internet's favorite Dunkin' Donuts aficionado. Today, Netflix announced that it has acquired InterPositive, Ben Affleck's AI company that specializes in tools for film and television production. The deal will see
The Best Roku TV Is $210 Off
Amazon and Best Buy have Roku's QLED Mini-LED panel marked down by hundreds of dollars.
Nintendo announces Switch 2 and Switch Mario sale for MAR10 Day 2026, full list
Check out the full list of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Mario games on sale for MAR10 Day 2026.
Ditto Plushies Arrive Right In Time For Pokopia Fever
44 new Ditto transformations are yours to love and squeeze and cuddle
The Playdate Catalog's 3-year anniversary sale is here
If your Playdate wishlist is anything like mine (endless), here's a good excuse to actually go ahead and free some of those games from limbo: Panic is running a two-week-long sale on the Playdate Catalog to celebrate its three-year anniversary. Sure, the majority of Playdate games are pretty cheap a
EXCLUSIVE: Luma launches creative AI agents powered by its new ‘Unified Intelligence’ models
Luma introduced Luma Agents, powered by its new “Unified Intelligence” models, designed to coordinate multiple AI systems and generate end-to-end creative work across text, images, video and audio.