Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon With a 1 Million-Token Context Window

Latest smartphone news, launches, reviews and updates from Apple, Samsung, Google and more. Stay ahead on iPhone, Android and mobile tech with TechCrest.

Fake iPhone Duo Pre-Order Deal Could Put Your Passwords and Crypto at Risk

Apple's highly anticipated iPhone Duo has become the latest lure for cybercriminals, with security researchers warning about a fake pre-order website designed to compromise vulnerable iPhones.

1 Oct • 3 min read

The iPhone Duo Gets a Retro Twist With a Virtual Walkman App

Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone Duo has already inspired a quirky new app that transforms the device into something far more nostalgic: a virtual Walkman.

29 Sept • 2 min read

Apple Siri AI Settlement: iPhone Owners Could Claim Up to $95 From Apple

Apple is giving some U.S. iPhone owners a chance to receive compensation following a $250 million settlement tied to allegations over delayed Siri and Apple Intelligence features.

28 Sept • 1 min read

Headphone, earbud and speaker news, launches and reviews. Explore the latest audio gear from Sony, Bose, Apple and more on TechCrest.

Samsung Enters the Open-Ear Earbud Race With Galaxy Buds On

Samsung is expanding its Galaxy Buds lineup with the Galaxy Buds On, its first ear-clip wireless earbuds and a major departure from its traditional in-ear designs.

1 Oct • 1 min read

Nothing Takes Its Headphones Pro With a $399 Flagship Built for Serious Listening

Nothing is pushing deeper into premium audio with its new Headphone (1) Pro, a $399 over-ear model that combines the company's distinctive transparent design with a more serious focus on sound quality and studio listening.

29 Sept • 3 min read

Bose Brings Back Wired Earbuds With a Modern Twist, And Active Noise Cancellation

Wireless earbuds may dominate the market, but Bose is betting that plenty of listeners still want the simplicity of plugging in and pressing play.

29 Sept • 2 min read

Robotics news covering humanoid robots, automation, AI hardware and industry funding. Track the machines shaping the future of work on TechCrest.

Mecka AI Nears $500 Million Valuation as Robot Training Data Race Accelerates: Report

Mecka AI is reportedly nearing a new funding round that would value the robotics data startup at about $500 million, as investors increasingly focus on the data needed to train humanoid robots.

18 Sept • 1 min read

Japan Unveils ‘Humanoid Ambulance’ to Rescue Broken Robots

Turns out that breaking down at work isn’t a uniquely human experience.

17 Sept • 3 min read

China’s Industrial Output Picks Up as Robots and High-Tech Manufacturing Surge

China’s industrial sector picked up pace in August, with high-tech manufacturing and strong growth in industrial robot production providing a boost even as domestic demand remained under pressure.

15 Sept • 1 min read

Fitness tech news on smartwatches, wearables, fitness trackers and health gadgets. Find the latest launches and trends to power your workouts on TechCrest.

Casio Adds Bluetooth and Step Tracking to Its Classic F-91W-Inspired Watch

Casio is giving its iconic digital-watch formula a modern upgrade with the new FB100W series, adding Bluetooth connectivity and step tracking while keeping the familiar retro design.

1 Oct • 1 min read

These Are the Trail Running Shoes Worth Looking at in 2026

Trail running demands more from a shoe than a typical road run. Uneven surfaces, loose rocks, mud and steep climbs make grip, stability and protection just as important as cushioning and comfort.

1 Oct • 1 min read

QALO Launches $199 Smart Band With 12-Day Battery and No Subscription

QALO is expanding beyond smart rings with a new screenless wearable designed to keep health tracking going during workouts, manual work and other activities where wearing a ring may not be practical.

30 Sept • 2 min read

Cybersecurity news on data breaches, hacks, privacy threats and zero-day flaws. Stay informed and protect your data with TechCrest's security coverage.

7 Simple Ways to Stay Safe From Malicious Websites

Malicious websites are becoming harder to identify, with scammers increasingly using convincing designs, fake offers and familiar branding to trick visitors into handing over sensitive information.

1 Oct • 1 min read

Reco Raises $55 Million as AI Agent Security Becomes the Next Big Enterprise Battle

The rapid adoption of AI agents is creating a new security problem for businesses: companies are increasingly struggling to know exactly which agents are operating inside their networks, what they can access and where their data can go.

29 Sept • 3 min read

AI Agents Are Now Hacking Online Stores and Stealing Hundreds of Thousands of Credit Cards

AI agents are no longer just being tested for cybersecurity research. A financially motivated threat actor has reportedly used autonomous AI tools to attack online retailers, compromise dozens of organizations and steal more than 600,000 payment card records.

25 Sept • 2 min read

Latest AI news on ChatGPT, LLMs, machine learning, AI startups and funding. Get fast updates and expert analysis on artificial intelligence at TechCrest.

Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon With a 1 Million-Token Context Window

Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, its latest frontier AI model designed for complex coding, enterprise research and cybersecurity tasks.

1 Oct • 1 min read

OpenAI Wants ChatGPT to Become the New Home for Apps

OpenAI is pushing ChatGPT beyond the traditional chatbot experience, with its latest product announcements pointing toward a future where users may discover, launch and interact with software without leaving the AI platform.

30 Sept • 3 min read

Meta Just Revealed Its Next Big Bet: AI Glasses That Could Replace More Screens

Meta is pushing deeper into AI-powered wearables and immersive computing, unveiling a new generation of glasses, its next VR platform and major updates to its personal AI agent at Meta Connect 2026.

25 Sept • 2 min read

Smart home news on connected devices, hubs, appliances and home automation. Discover the latest gadgets and updates for a smarter home on TechCrest.

Apple’s HomePad Could Finally Bring Siri to the Smart Home

Apple is reportedly preparing to enter the smart display market with its long-awaited HomePad, potentially launching October 13.

1 Oct • 1 min read

Dyson Unveils New Robot Vacuums That Take Aim at Dusty Corners and Pet Hair

Dyson is taking another shot at making robot vacuums more effective in the parts of the home they traditionally struggle to reach.

29 Sept • 3 min read

Samsung Refrigerators Stop Working After Software Update Ahead of Chuseok

Some Samsung refrigerators in South Korea have stopped working after receiving a software update through the company’s SmartThings platform, just days before the Chuseok holiday. The Chosun Daily first reported the issue.

23 Sept • 2 min read

Electric vehicle news on Tesla, EV launches, charging tech, self-driving and robotaxis. Follow the future of mobility with TechCrest's EV coverage.

NIO and Geely Team Up to Build a Bigger Battery-Swapping and Charging Network

NIO and Geely are joining forces to expand battery swapping and EV charging in China, bringing two major automotive ecosystems closer together around shared infrastructure.

29 Sept • 3 min read

Robotaxis Aren’t Perfect: What Passengers Should Watch For

Robotaxis are being promoted as a safer alternative to human-driven cars, but recent incidents involving Waymo, Zoox and Tesla show that autonomous driving technology still has some important limitations.

28 Sept • 3 min read

Geely Just Teased a 4-Minute EV Charging Breakthrough

Geely is preparing to unveil a new AI-powered EV charging system capable of delivering peak power of up to 2.2 MW, with the automaker teasing charging times of around four minutes. ChinaEVHome first reported the details.

23 Sept • 1 min read

Crypto news on Bitcoin, stablecoins, exchanges, blockchain and Web3. Get the latest cryptocurrency updates and market-moving stories on TechCrest.

Bybit Brings Stock Exposure to Crypto Copy Trading With New Perpetual Contracts

Bybit is expanding its Copy Trading platform beyond crypto, allowing users to copy trades in traditional financial assets through its newly supported TradFi Perpetual Contracts.

22 Sept • 1 min read

Stablecoins Are Moving Into Creator Payroll as Meta, Visa and Stripe Build the Rails

Stablecoins are moving beyond crypto trading and into everyday payments, with major companies including Meta, Visa and Stripe building infrastructure that could make digital dollars a more common way to pay creators, freelancers and contractors.

22 Sept • 2 min read

Bitget Reports 122% Reserve Ratio in 45th Consecutive Proof-of-Reserves Report

Bitget has released its 45th consecutive monthly Proof-of-Reserves (PoR) report, reporting a 122% reserve ratio across the crypto assets held on its platform.

16 Sept • 1 min read

Gaming news on consoles, PC games, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and esports. Catch the latest game launches, industry updates and trends on TechCrest.

Nintendo Isn’t Killing Physical Games, But Switch 2 Owners Need to Watch for Game-Key Cards

Nintendo is still selling physical games for the Switch 2, but some cartridges don't actually contain the full game.

1 Oct • 1 min read

Sony Is Making PS5 Pro Buyers Prove They’re Real Gamers in Japan

Sony is putting an unusual hurdle in front of Japanese gamers looking to buy a PlayStation 5 Pro: they will have to prove they have actually spent time playing on a PlayStation console.

30 Sept • 2 min read

AYANEO Shrinks the Game Boy Into a Tiny $89 Retro Gaming Handheld

AYANEO is going back to basics with a tiny Android gaming handheld that takes heavy design cues from Nintendo’s classic Game Boy.

30 Sept • 2 min read