🚀 Read this must-read post from WIRED đź“– đź“‚ **Category**: Gear,Gear / Gear News and Events,Decision Time đź’ˇ **What You’ll Learn**: To be a viable alternative to the GADA Tudor, a value collection must include a time travel watch. We looked at Farer's 36mm Lander IV, with its preppy color scheme and distinct character, but in the end we chose another favorite from the affordable end of the Swatch Group.The Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer costs $5 less than the Farer, at $1,490, and brings its own eye-catching dial to the table, as well as a 200-meter water resistance rating…
🚀 Explore this trending post from TechCrunch đź“– đź“‚ **Category**: Media & Entertainment,Amazon,melania,melania trump âś… **What You’ll Learn**: After a better-than-expected opening weekend in theaters, the box office for Amazon's "Melania" fell 67%, to an estimated $2.37 million, in its second weekend. The documentary about the first Melania Trump has grossed $13.5 million so far (almost all of it in the U.S.), meaning it's highly unlikely that the film — which Amazon spent $40 million to acquire and $35 million to market — will break even in theaters. Before the release of “Melania,” a former Amazon executive questioned how the…
🔥 Check out this must-read post from WIRED đź“– đź“‚ **Category**: Gear,Gear / Buying Guides,Gear / Products / Home,Clean Machine âś… **What You’ll Learn**: Compare our favorite vacuum cleanersHonorable mentionsBissell PowerClean FurFinder for $210: This was our previous top pick for cordless vacuums, and it's still a great, affordable vacuum. But if you're looking for a cheap option, the regular Bissell PowerClean ($200) is a little cheaper because it doesn't come with the FurFinder upholstery attachment, while the Dyson and Ryobi vacuums have more suction power for pet hair.Black & Decker Dustbuster Flex for $95: This is another great portable…
đź’Ą Explore this awesome post from TechCrunch đź“– đź“‚ **Category**: AI,crypto.com,Kris Marszalek,super bowl 📌 **What You’ll Learn**: Just in time to create a new Super Bowl ad, Crypto.com founder Chris Marszalek made the most expensive domain purchase in history, buying AI.com for $70 million, according to the Financial Times. The deal, paid entirely in cryptocurrency to an unknown seller, breaks previous records. (Supposedly, broker Larry Fisher, who facilitated the sale, is celebrating his good fortune.) Marszalek plans to debut the site during Sunday's big game, offering consumers a personal AI agent for messaging, using apps and trading stocks. “If you…
🔥 Discover this must-read post from TechCrunch đź“– đź“‚ **Category**: AI,Media & Entertainment,edward saatchi,fable 📌 **What You’ll Learn**: When a startup announced its plans last fall to recreate lost footage from Orson Welles' classic film "The Magnificent Ambersons" using generative AI, I was skeptical. What's more, I was confused as to why anyone would spend time and money on something that seemed guaranteed to piss off cinephiles while offering negligible commercial value. This week an in-depth profile by The New Yorker's Michael Shulman provides more details about the project. If nothing else, it helps explain why startup Fable and its…
🔥 Check out this insightful post from TechCrunch đź“– đź“‚ **Category**: AI,Media & Entertainment,Adtech,Anthropic,Football,super bowl âś… **What You’ll Learn**: Following last year's trend of featuring AI in multi-million dollar ad spots, the 2026 Super Bowl ads are taking it a step further by leveraging AI to create commercials and promote the latest AI products. Love it or hate it, this technology has become a star in its own right, alongside the latest movie commercials and snack brands. Let's explore the biggest moments from this year's big toy announcements, which featured everything from robots and AI glasses to a touch of…
đź’Ą Read this must-read post from TechCrunch đź“– đź“‚ **Category**: Transportation,Elon Musk,Tesla,Uber,Waymo,robotaxi,Canoo,jeffrey epstein,techcrunch mobility đź’ˇ **What You’ll Learn**: Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights about the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free – just click TechCrunch Mobility! WaymoThere is no denying that the pace of growth has accelerated over the past eighteen months. The Alphabet-owned self-driving company now operates commercial robotaxi services in six markets, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Austin, Atlanta, and Miami. The company plans to grow its fleet…
🚀 Discover this insightful post from TechCrunch đź“– đź“‚ **Category**: Government & Policy,billionaire tax act,derik kauffman,march for billionaires 📌 **What You’ll Learn**: A rally in support of the California billionaires did not attract a large crowd on Saturday, with the San Francisco Chronicle counting about three dozen people, along with dozens more counter-protesters. To be fair, organizer Derek Kaufman expected only "a few dozen" to attend in advance. But the "Billionaires' March" has attracted significant attention on social media because it's a disproportionate idea, and according to Mission Local, journalists almost outnumbered protesters at the event itself, with demonstrators carrying…
✨ Discover this awesome post from WIRED đź“– đź“‚ **Category**: Gear,Gear / Products,Gear / Products / Headphones,Daily Drivers đź’ˇ **What You’ll Learn**: If you did If you've been shopping for wireless earbuds lately, you've probably noticed a new design category popping up everywhere. They're called open-ear headphones (or open-ear headphones, depending on the brand), and almost every audio brand has a pair (or three). They come in a slew of styles, but most either wrap around your ears like old Beats buds, or clip on like funky, futuristic earrings. Whatever the style, they're designed to deliver satisfying sound while keeping…
đź’Ą Discover this insightful post from WIRED đź“– đź“‚ **Category**: Gear,2026 Winter Olympics 📌 **What You’ll Learn**: Winter Olympic The Games have begun, and once again curling is set to attract droves of new converts.Although Sweden, Canada, Switzerland and Scotland have dominated, many eyes during the 2026 Winter Olympics will be on host nation Italy thanks to Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner, the reigning Olympic and world mixed doubles curling champions.Regardless of which country wins the gold medal, the real attention during this year's Olympics may be on the amazing tools used by curlers. Somewhat similar to shuffleboard which is…
