Rivian’s RJ Scaringe thinks we’re doing robots all wrong If you haven’t heard, Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has another company — his third by our count. And this time it’s focused on robotics. The serial entrepreneur is best known for Rivian, the buzzy EV maker that was thrust into the spotlight in 2018 after debuting an electric truck with its now-famous gear tunnel.  The...

Sam Neill: New Zealand actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirmsNew Zealand actor Sam Neill, who passed away on Monday at a Sydney hospital, died from pneumonia, his agent has confirmed.Best known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, the 78-year-old's family described his death earlier this week as "sudden and unexpected".Neill's long-time agent Philip Grenz released a...

If you’re an early-stage startup or know someone who is, now is the time to act! Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 will close on May 27. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business at the TechCrunch Disrupt event, where you can pitch your ideas to potential investors. Participating startups will not only gain access to valuable networking opportunities but will also compete...

Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in LebanonHugo BachegaMiddle East correspondent, BeirutAFP via Getty ImagesAn Israeli artillery gun fires towards southern Lebanon, from northern Israel, on 20 MarchThe Israeli military says plans for the expansion of ground and air attacks against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have been approved, amid fears in Lebanon that Israel...

8BitDo’s FlipPad is the most pocketable way to turn your phone into a Game BoyBoth 8BitDo and GameSir announced tiny gamepads designed to turn smartphones into Game Boy-inspired handhelds at CES 2026. GameSir released its Pocket Taco months ago, but the longer wait for 8BitDo’s FlipPad has been well worth it. While the Pocket Taco may be a better fit for some players and devices, the FlipPad is...