Texas data center developers can still build, but getting power from the state’s main grid just became more complicated. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered regulators to pause approvals for data centers …
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T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to qualify
by Alan Northby Alan NorthTL;DR: Get the iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. Alternatively, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro …
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As my fellow pet parents will know, it’s amazing how quickly even the tiniest of dogs can demolish their toys and treat stash. We love and spoil them nonetheless. When …
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Get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until Friday
by Alan Northby Alan NorthLet’s cut to the chase: Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off of our current $300 discount for your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus …
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Google Pixel 11 Leak Reveals ‘HiLight’ Notification Feature, Raises Questions About Charging Claim
by Alan Northby Alan NorthGoogle’s Pixel 11 lineup may be getting a new way to demand attention without lighting up its screen. Another leaked specification, however, appears to be glowing a little too brightly. …
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Samsung’s newest batch of foldable phones doesn’t officially launch until Aug. 7, but they’re evidently doing quite well for themselves already. The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and …
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The National Design Studio Became a DOGE Landing Pad. Now ‘Big Balls’ Is Recruiting
by Alan Northby Alan North“I have no idea how they got my contact information,” says the engineer. Unlike other interviews for government jobs, the engineer says, there was no recruiter present—only Coristine was on …
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Klaviyo acquires Elias Torres’ Agency in full-circle reunion for tech founders
by Alan Northby Alan NorthPublicly traded e-commerce marketing automation platform Klaviyo has agreed to acquire Agency, a three-year-old AI-powered customer success startup founded by serial entrepreneur Elias Torres. The terms of the deal were …
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Galaxy S26 FE Price Leak Follows Samsung’s Mobile Profit Slide
by Alan Northby Alan NorthSamsung posted record companywide results for the second quarter of 2026, but its smartphone business struggled to turn strong Galaxy sales into profit. The company reported KRW 171.5 trillion in …
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Google is about to announce new Android flagship phones. And if you’d like to know what they’re launching ahead of time, we’ve gathered all of our reporting on the upcoming …