Google and Microsoft among those signing up to OpenAI's plan for a new website crawling standard — including opting-out of internet scraping

Until now, a site that wanted to say no had to write a rule for each company's crawler, and sometimes for several crawlers run by the same company. The shared signal is meant to replace that sprawl with a single entry…

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TechCrunch Mobility: The Cybertruck experiment is over

To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility ! Almost seven years ago, while clutching a laptop, my phone, and a notebook in a sea of Tesla fans, I watched head designer Franz von…

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Motorola is quietly building apps and features that make Pixel and Samsung phones feel behind the times

After Android took over, a Google Pixel or a Samsung was always the easy pick for me. Add Android Police on Google Add as Preferred Source That changed when I went through the spec sheet for Motorola's Signature flagship…

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How to watch Stacey Dooley's Australia: Off the Beaten Track for FREE

She will spend time with the locals there, while taking a look at the rugged wilderness and diverse wildlife on the scenic island. Funnily enough, November is a busy time for Dooley. She's on BBC Three at the same time…

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I took the iPhone 18 Pro to New Zealand to find out just how good its cameras really are

The country's dramatic scenery proved the perfect place to put the iPhone 18 Pro through its paces, and I ended up shooting more than 750 still images to see if Apple's much-hyped photography upgrades cut the mustard. .…

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Samsung S90H review: a phenomenal OLED TV

While the picture requires some setup to get things just right and the sound could be better, it delivers a fantastic overall experience. It's a worthy rival to the LG C6, and for some, it may be their preferred choice…

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5 unexpected uses for your old smartwatch

Unfortunately, it's at this point that users may toss their old smartwatch in a drawer and forget about it. But it doesn't have to be like that. Your old smartwatch is a versatile piece of hardware, so despite how it…

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How much did an iPhone cost in 2007 vs. 2026? The gap is smaller than you think

Understandably, it can feel like iPhone prices are out of control these days. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 and costs as much as $3,199 if you want to max out its storage. An iPhone Air is $1,100, despite having one…

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How long can you expect your Apple AirPods to last?

Whether you're using them at home, at the gym or on a long flight, the wireless earbuds are great companions. But over months and years, you may notice that your AirPods no longer hold a charge the way they used to. The…

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AI music can be difficult to detect, but there are some telltale signs

Many listeners would also prefer not to be duped into hearing a song cooked up by a robot with nothing to say about the real world. With millions of songs being churned out for AI training , all to release slop anthems…

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