Thinking of buying a smartwatch? For just $99.99, you can get a black manufacturer refurbished Gear S2 on eBay, at least if you happen to be in the US that is. Hurry before the offer ends! | Continue reading

Google is starting to roll out the latest version of Android. If you have a Nexus device, you can grab the update now.While many of the biggest improvements — like longer battery life, better security updates and VR-ready features — won't be immediately obvious once you get the u … | Continue reading

The past 15 months has created a lot of confusion around where the technology sector is going. I’m constantly being asked by entrepreneurs if the timing is right to start a new business and would I invest in these current markets? Yes and yes. Read More | Continue reading

TechCrunch has a new podcast, and it’s TCBC, a show where I speak to a different writer on staff each week about their beat, the stories they’re following, and the tech news that’s most important to them right now. It’s something new we’re trying, and hopefully it helps bring hom … | Continue reading

Your smartphone’s about to get a dose of some funky puzzles. Lumines: Puzzle & Music hits iOS and Android on September 1. This marks the first time the award-winning puzzle franchise (which has sold more than 2.5 million copies since its 2004 debut) will appear on modern smartpho … | Continue reading

GUEST: Today’s workforce and automation of key functions is moving us toward an unprecedented level of innovation. One recent study from KPMG found that about three out of every four U.S. tech industry CEOs believe automation and machine learning are likely to replace at least 5 … | Continue reading

As we steam toward a future with self-driving cars, electric vehicles charging stations as common as gas stations, buses that straddle cars and complete robot autonomy, it seems pertinent to start reimagining some of our road signs. To have some fun, Car Keys — an online car deal … | Continue reading

Tableau Software‘s shares soared 13 percent on Tuesday following the announcement that the data analytics provider has partnered with Narrative Science, a Chicago-based company that develops natural language generation (NLG) tools. The result of the partnership is Narratives for … | Continue reading

The country faces a plethora of issues that affect millions of people every day. Although there has been some progress as a society around pro-LGBTQ legislation and health care, there is a lot left to be done around poverty, criminal justice reform, federal statistics around LGBT … | Continue reading

Why does the US pay more for prescription drugs than any other country? Monopolies and a government that can't negotiate, scientists said in a paper that may provide ammunition for lawmakers aiming to lower drug costs.Researchers from Harvard Medical School dug through medical an … | Continue reading

Tesla today introduced a new version of its Model S sedan. It’s called the P100D, and it can go from 0-60 MPH in 2.5 seconds. Tesla says that makes this the third-fastest production car ever, behind the Ferrari LaFerrari ($1.4 million) and the Porsche 918 Spyder ($845,000).Both t … | Continue reading

Last week, multiple outlets reported the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (aka North Korea) is set to get its own home-spun version of Netflix. Today, we know the name. Are you ready for it? Manbang. The name of North Korea’s version of Netflix is Manbang, which means “every … | Continue reading

The FBI is reportedly looking into hacking attempts against U.S. journalists that may have been orchestrated by Russian intelligence services. New York Times journalists were among those targeted, CNN and the AP report. It’s not yet clear why the reported attacks on the Times and … | Continue reading

Every year, as Labor Day draws near, you start to hear it. That plaintive refrain, echoing over the hills and plains of movie blogland. Worst. Summer. Ever. Whether for reasons of critical acclaim, box-office performance, or a combination of both, there's always a reason to feel … | Continue reading

It’s in the country’s best interests to stay at (or at least near) the forefront of advanced computing techniques, and the National Science Foundation has just put $110 million down to make sure that happens. Read More | Continue reading

Everyone has an opinion about pumpkin spice lattes, but here's the only thing about them that is objectively true: I should not have to wait until September to buy one.the world's most controversial drink is pretty much fine, and i just kinda want one so chill PSLs ("P"umpkin "S" … | Continue reading

Being a scientist means that you’re investigating why something happens and how any corrective actions can be taken to fix any problems. But any project requires funding and it’s here where researchers spend a great deal of their time — not working on solutions, but rather search … | Continue reading

Brands can’t afford to be “faceless” organisations. They need to interact with their customers, engage with them, gauge their reactions and get their feedback. In-Person events are a great way to do that. This week’s guest, Meesha Stacker, has been working in events for a decade. … | Continue reading

The new Tesla Model S P100D is the quickest car in the world with an acceleration of 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. As the name suggests, the 100 kWh battery is the largest in any Model S, and has a range of 315 miles. Tesla says it’s “the longest range production electric vehicle by far.” … | Continue reading

Beer drinkers at a bar in Moscow. New government health policies aimed at reducing drinking are pressuring the alcohol industry in some of its biggest markets, including the U.S., the U.K. and Russia. Photo: Vasily Maximov/AFP/Getty Images | Continue reading