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Beatbot AquaSense X Review: A Pool Robot That Cleans Itself

CHRISTOPHER NULL

The AquaSense X brings self-cleaning technology to pool robots for the first time, but is it worth nearly twice the price of Beatbot’s flagship cleaner?

Overhaul of public lands grazing regulations seeks to cut public involvement

MARK OLALDE, PROPUBLICA, AND JIMMY TOBIAS FOR HIGH COUNTRY NEWS

For the first time since 1995, the Bureau of Land Management is rewriting its grazing regulations.

A Jupiter-size planet that escaped its star's death

JACEK KRYWKO

It's unclear how the planet avoided its star's bloated red giant stage.

OpenAI bets on families as ChatGPT goes deeper into households

JAGMEET SINGH

ChatGPT is hiring a dedicated product manager to build experiences for families, caregivers, and older adults, according to a job posting.

Smart glasses without a camera? Even Realities bets productivity beats recording everyone

IVAN MEHTA

The glasses are targeted at people who might be constantly in meetings, giving presentations, and traveling to countries where different languages are spoken.

This slushie machine was a lifesaver during NYC’s heat wave

LAUREN FORRISTAL

Last weekend's brutal NYC heat wave had me craving a frozen drink almost every afternoon. Normally, that would mean sweating through a walk to 7-Eleven for a slurpee. This time, though, I stayed home and put the new Ninja Slushi Twist to the test. Ninja's latest slushie machine builds on the popularity of the original […]

Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer than his last name

CONNIE LOIZOS

When we last sat down with Jobs at TechCrunch Disrupt nearly three years ago, his firm Yosemite was brand new and biotech was still reeling from its post-pandemic crash. Now, the venture outfit has a team of 17; a cluster of blockbuster drugs are all losing patent protection in roughly the same window, creating all kinds of new opportunities; and AI has gone from a curiosity to, in Jobs's words, a huge part of what Yosemite does. "I didn't expect Yosemite to be moving this fast," he said.

Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft

SARAH PEREZ

Apple alleges the misconduct was directed by OpenAI's senior leadership, including a longtime former employee.

The 10 Best Pet Cameras of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot

MOLLY HIGGINS

Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.

Best External Hard Drives (2026): SSD to Store Data, Video, and More

SCOTT GILBERTSON

Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

Scientists’ Side Hustle? Using AI and Quantum Computing to Generate New Peptides

ISABELLA WARD

Researchers cobbled together funding and time to show how quantum computing could aid in the development of drugs to help underserved populations and combat rare diseases.

Here’s How Apple Is Updating Its Child Safety Features in iOS 27

JULIAN CHOKKATTU

Apple has announced several new Child Safety features coming soon to iPhones and other devices. Here’s what’s changing.

28 Best STEM Toys for Kids (2026): Learning Made Fun

SIMON HILL

We found lots of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to assemble, bake, squish—or even tear apart and rebuild.

The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026: Beatbot, iGarden, Dreame

CHRISTOPHER NULL

Send the pool guy packing. Let one of these robotic buddies maintain your water quality instead.

The real mystery behind Moana: After 1,700 years, why did Polynesians suddenly sail east?

DAVID SEAR, MANOJ JOSHI, AND MARK PEAPLE, THE CONVERSATION

New climate evidence adds context to these long voyages.