• The 14 fintech, real estate, proptech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield 

    December 30, 2025

    Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and of them, the top 20 compete on the big stage to become the winner, taking home the Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash prize of $100,000. But the remaining 180 startups all blew us away as well in their respective categories and compete in their own pitch competition. Here is the full list of the fintech, real estate, and proptech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on why they landed in the competition. Fintech Clox AI …

  • Hyundai teases Staria EV ahead of likely January reveal

    December 30, 2025

    Hyundai has dropped a teaser image and a cheeky description of its next electric vehicle (EV), which it plans to reveal at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show in Belgium, taking place between January 9 and 18. The image shows a Hyundai logo and horizontal light band, in line with the latest Staria, which recently received a facelift in South Korea ahead of an update due in Australia sometime in 2026. Powertrain options have not yet been confirmed, though Hyundai teased an electric version of the Staria about 12 months ago as a potential rival to the Volkswagen ID.Buzz and Ford…

  • How to watch the Sony Afeela CES 2026 press conference

    December 30, 2025

    Longtime CES observers know that Sony’s press conference is the traditional capper to the press day that precedes the show floor’s official opening the following day. And while that appears to be the same for 2026, there’s a twist: Instead of an overview of Sony’s electronics, video game and Hollywood studio plans for the new year, the presser will apparently have a more narrow focus: electric vehicles. Apparently the full event will be focused on two vehicles from Sony Honda Mobility — the Afeela 1 car that has made repeat appearances at CES, as well as an all-new concept model…

  • VCs predict strong enterprise AI adoption next year — again

    December 30, 2025

    It’s been three years since OpenAI released ChatGPT and kicked off a surge in innovation and attention on AI. Since then, optimists have regularly claimed that AI will become a critical part of the enterprise software industry, and so enterprise AI startups mushroomed on the back of immense amounts of investment.   But enterprises are still struggling to see the benefit of adopting these new AI tools. An MIT survey in August found that 95% of enterprises weren’t getting a meaningful return on their investments in AI. So when will businesses start seeing real benefits from using and integrating AI? TechCrunch…

  • Honda Prelude Type R ruled out… for now

    December 30, 2025

    A hotter Honda Prelude Type R is far from imminent after a spokesperson from the Japanese automaker poured cold water on the idea when questioned by the media. The Prelude name will return to Australia in 2026 for the first time in 25 years with the new sixth-generation model, presented at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo last October and scheduled to land mid-year. The sole Prelude powertrain shown so far is a slightly more potent (147kW/315Nm) version of the 2.0-litre hybrid drivetrain with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT), as found in the Civic and best-selling CR-V SUV. The…

  • What to expect from tech’s biggest conference in January

    December 30, 2025

    CES is the January trade show where the tech industry kicks off the year with a bevy of new and notable announcements — and it’s less than a week away. The CES 2026 show floor is officially open from January 6 through 9, but the fun kicks off with events on Sunday January 4 and a host of press conferences on Monday. As always, product demos, announcements and networking will be happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center and other hotels all over the city. As usual, Engadget will be covering the event in-person and remotely, bringing you news and…

  • Samsung plans to bring Google Photos to its TVs in 2026

    December 30, 2025

    For years now, to enjoy their photos or videos on the big screen, Google Photos users had to either cast their photos to their Android TVs, or sideload the app to use it. The app is now finally getting a version for Samsung TVs: The Korean tech giant on Monday said it plans to bring Google Photos to its TVs in 2026. The company said the initial version of the Google Photos integration will show curated photos and videos through the Memories feature, which will be exclusive to Samsung for six months. The company said users will need to sign…

  • Video: Off-road battle for Beer O’Clock Hill has automakers scrambling

    December 30, 2025

    Australia’s best-selling utes have been pitted against each other in one of the toughest industry tests for off-road vehicles. However, not all of those tested made it up the first time. The video, published on the CarExpert YouTube channel, was filmed on-site at The Springs 4×4 Park – located at The Glen in the Granite Belt of Queensland, south of Warwick. Within the park is Beer O’Clock Hill, considered one of the toughest off-road hill climbs in the country – allowing for consistent testing back-to-back within the confines of a private property. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new…

  • LG to unveil a canvas-style TV at CES 2026

    December 30, 2025

    LG will unveil a canvas-style art TV, dubbed the LG Gallery TV, at CES 2026. The new model will be offered in 55-inch and 65-inch variants, and sports a flush-mount design along with customizable magnetic frames. The Gallery TV uses a Mini LED display and the company’s AI processor and offers 4K resolution. The new model will also leverage the LG Gallery+ service, a paid subscription with a library of over 4,500 works that users can display on the TV. Users will also be able to create custom images using generative AI or display images from personal photo libraries. LG…

  • How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others

    December 30, 2025

    OpenAI offers app integrations in ChatGPT to allow you to connect your accounts directly to ChatGPT and ask the assistant to do things for you. For instance, with a Spotify integration, you can tell it to create personalized playlists that will show up right in your Spotify app. To get started, make sure you’re logged into ChatGPT. Then type the name of the app you want to use at the start of your prompt, and ChatGPT will guide you through signing in and connecting your account. If you want to set everything up at once, head over to the Settings…