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Here are all the tech companies rolling back DEI or still committed to it — so far | TechCrunch
Companies around America have started cutting DEI programs and eliminating DEI commitments from public documents in response to legal and political threats from the Trump administration. Just a few weeks ago, Attorney General Pam Bondi instructed the Department of Justice to “investigate, eliminate, and penalize,” DEI programs deemed illegal in private sector companies that receive…
Framework Laptop 13 (2025) review: getting better with age
On the outside, Framework’s new Laptop 13 looks about the same as it has for the past four years. But the modular, upgradable, easily-repairable laptop has changed plenty where it counts: on the inside. It’s getting a chip bump for 2025, which would normally be pretty boring for any other laptop. But for the Framework,…
The best iPhones
The wait is over — kind of. Apple’s iPhone 16 series is out, including the kinda affordable 16E, and its much-hyped Apple Intelligence has arrived courtesy of iOS 18.1. But if you’re expecting a new kind of iPhone experience, well, I have some bad news for you. The AI features introduced in iOS 18.1 and…
A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs | TechCrunch
The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone. We’re…
The best phone to buy right now
Haven’t you heard? Phones are boring now. And that’s just fine! Most people buying a new phone just want something familiar that works better than the device they’re replacing. If that’s your MO, then you’re sure to find something reliable in my recommendations below. But even if you’re looking for something a little more extra,…
These 12 under-$50 gadgets have upgraded my tech life, and they’re all on sale during Spring Sale season
As much as I love high-priced tech like my 4K projector or Audioengine A5+ speakers, most of us can’t regularly spend several hundred dollars on a tech gift or purchase. But that doesn’t mean you can’t substantially improve your tech life (or the lives of your tech-focused friends and family) while spending a comparatively small…
The Cadillac Optiq EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ go big on tech, luxury, and price | TechCrunch
Cadillac’s new IQ portfolio of all-electric vehicles — notably the compact Optiq SUV and grandaddy full-size Escalade IQ — has put the company on a techier, more advanced, and luxurious plane. And the shift couldn’t have come soon enough. The slate of traditional internal combustion engine vehicles that have come out of Cadillac in recent…
Spring Cleaning? Free Expert Tech Recycling Tips for a Greener Home
It’s time for spring cleaning and that means getting rid of your old devices. Chances are, you’ve accumulated a lot of e-waste over the years. Whether you’re going through your junk drawer of miscellaneous cables or you’re getting rid of your old computers and printers, you probably have some outdated tech to dispose of. Just…
Which MagSafe and Qi2 chargers are the best for your iPhone?
Wireless charging is less efficient than plugging in a wire, but it’s certainly convenient — especially when you add magnets. Most people who have an iPhone 12 or later (except the 16E) and want a magnetic charger should get a Qi2 charger. Any Qi2-certified charger will charge a MagSafe iPhone up to 15W — just…
European tech industry coalition calls for ‘radical action’ on digital sovereignty — starting with buying local | TechCrunch
A broad coalition drawn from across the ranks of Europe’s tech industry is calling for “radical action” from European Union lawmakers to shrink reliance on foreign-owned digital infrastructure and services to bolster the bloc’s economic prospects, resilience, and security in increasingly fraught geopolitical times. In an open letter to European Commission president, Ursula von der…