Tech Crawlr

POCO has just teased the arrival of its new X8 Pro series, building excitement among smartphone fans who crave high performance without breaking the bank. The company shared an official announcement highlighting a launch event set for March 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM Beijing time. This timing translates to different hours around the world, making it accessible for global audiences eager to watch the re…

A growing number of people have decided to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions and try Claude instead. The shift gained momentum after OpenAI announced its partnership with the Pentagon. Many felt uneasy about the company’s direction toward military applications. In contrast Anthropic has made it clear that it refuses to participate in projects involving mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. Th…

A group of engineering students from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom has achieved a remarkable breakthrough by developing what appears to be the first blockchain-based black box system for drones. This innovative setup lets an autonomous drone capture key operational and sensor data straight onto a blockchain while in flight. The result is a tamper-proof, immutable log of the …

Australia has rolled out tough new rules requiring users to prove they are over 18 before accessing adult content online. These measures which took effect on March 9 2026 apply to pornography sites R-rated video games sexually explicit AI chatbots and other materials unsuitable for minors. Platforms now face hefty fines if they fail to implement proper age checks often involving facial recognitio…

A fascinating experiment has shown just how much potential exists for better battery life in advanced foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold. The device originally launched late last year with a 5600 mAh battery spread across its tri-fold design. That capacity felt a bit underwhelming given the phone’s larger unfolded screen and power demands. Tech enthusiast Scotty Allen from the YouTube ch…

Price tracking enthusiasts have spotted something intriguing in the PlayStation Store. Certain users see bigger discounts on the same titles compared to others. This points to Sony running quiet experiments with how it sets game prices. The discovery came from monitoring the store’s behind-the-scenes data. Dynamic pricing adjusts costs based on factors like demand or user habits. Airlines and hot…

Swiss innovators are pushing the boundaries of space technology by creating a composite material that can repair itself autonomously. This advancement comes through a collaboration between the Swiss company CompPair, along with partners CSEM from Switzerland and Com&Sens from Belgium, working directly with the European Space Agency. The project targets future space transportation systems where du…

A software engineer named Sammy Azdoufal set out to do something fun with his new DJI Romo robot vacuum. He wanted to control the device remotely using a PlayStation 5 controller. While building a custom app for this purpose, he turned to an AI coding assistant called Claude to help reverse-engineer how the vacuum communicated with DJI’s cloud servers. What started as a personal project quickly t…

Militaries around the world have discovered a clever and inexpensive way to gather intelligence during conflicts by taking over everyday security cameras connected to the internet. These consumer devices, often installed in homes, streets, or businesses, offer clear, ground-level views that satellites or drones sometimes cannot match. Researchers at Check Point, a cybersecurity firm based in Tel …

Samsung is gearing up to enter the smart glasses market with a product that promises to blend artificial intelligence seamlessly into everyday life. During a recent interview at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Jay Kim, executive vice president of Samsung’s mobile business, shared some exciting first looks at what the company has in store. He emphasized that glasses represent one of the most t…

Astronomers now have access to a groundbreaking tool in space exploration with the successful start of operations for the Mauve satellite. This small commercial spacecraft has achieved first light, capturing its initial data from the stars and marking the first time a privately funded science satellite has delivered astronomical observations to researchers. Launched on November...

Bitcoin continues to trade in a tight range near the $70,000 level as investors keep a close eye on escalating geopolitical issues in the Middle East. The leading cryptocurrency experienced a modest decline of about 1.4 percent before showing signs of stabilization during early trading sessions in New York. Throughout the week, its value swung...

OpenAI recently introduced GPT-5.4 as its most capable and efficient frontier model tailored for professional tasks. This update brings together major progress in logical reasoning, coding expertise, and agent-like workflows into one unified system. Available now through ChatGPT, the API, and the Codex tool, it promises to handle complex work with greater accuracy and speed....

Nothing has just introduced its latest mid-range smartphones, the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro, bringing fresh upgrades to performance, screens, and design without chasing flagship territory this year. These models build on the foundation of their predecessors with noticeable improvements in hardware power and display quality, making them stand out in the competitive mid-range...

Netflix has made a strategic move by acquiring InterPositive, the AI-focused filmmaking technology startup founded by acclaimed actor and director Ben Affleck. This deal brings the entire 16-person team of engineers, researchers, and creatives into the streaming giant. Affleck himself will step in as a senior adviser to guide the integration and future development. The...

ASUS has launched a special version of its ProArt PX13 tailored for content creators who rely on action cameras and fast-paced workflows. This limited-edition model draws clear inspiration from GoPro’s rugged aesthetic, featuring a sleek black metal chassis with vertical CNC-machined stripes on the lid that give it a distinctive textured look. The design emphasizes...

ChatGPT has long been the most recognized name in the world of generative AI chatbots. Its popularity made it the go-to option for millions of users seeking quick answers or creative help. Recent trends show its dominance is slipping as competitors gain serious ground. From August 2025 through February 2026, ChatGPT’s share of daily active...

Nothing has introduced its latest over-ear headphones called Headphone (a) as a more budget-friendly alternative to the earlier Headphone (1). These new cans stand out right away with an astonishing battery performance that reaches up to 135 hours of playback when active noise cancellation is turned off. That kind of endurance means you could enjoy...

Apple has just introduced the MacBook Neo, marking the most affordable laptop in the company’s history with a starting price of 700 euros in Europe. This new model opens the door to the macOS ecosystem at a significantly lower cost than previous entry-level options like the MacBook Air. It targets everyday users, students, and those...

Recent escalations in the Middle East have brought an unexpected twist to the world of cloud computing when missiles struck an Amazon Web Services facility in the United Arab Emirates. The attack sparked a fire that forced the entire site offline and caused major disruptions to cloud services across the region. This incident unfolded early...