Grin and gadget: Can a startup’s $120 electric flosser finally change my dental habits?
The Slate flosser is boxed like an iPhone — for your teeth. (Slate Photo) I’ve been told by dentists and dental hygienists for the better part of my life that …
ChatGPT isn’t just for cheating. Teachers are using AI to save time.
Everyone in education, from K-12 teachers to university presidents, is well aware that AI is transforming the classroom. That presents all the challenges you’ve probably already heard of: students using …
TechCrunch Mobility: A new speed bump for EV owners and Waymo’s robotaxi fleet surpasses 2,000
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — …
Best Handheld Fan and Wearable Fan (2025), Tested and Reviewed
This fan was a great companion during a late summer parade, providing some airflow without much noise. I appreciate that the fan blades are soft, and they stop automatically if …
The Idea Man’s Last Big Idea: Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in his own words
Paul Allen speaks at the University of Washington in 2017. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) This week on the GeekWire Podcast: In light of his estate’s launch of the new …
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is spending billions on AI after its metaverse flop
Companies in the AI race are barreling toward a new goalpost: so-called superintelligence, or an AI model that can surpass human intelligence. The terminology here can get a bit dizzying. …
Taco Bell is having second thoughts about relying on AI at the drive-through
Taco Bell’s chief digital officer says the company is having an “active conversation” about when to use and not use AI. The company has apparently rolled out voice AI-powered ordering …
The 71 Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale
Isn’t it amazing how fast summer goes by? The kids are back in school, and it’s time for the annual REI Labor Day Sale. This year’s event kicks off today, …
Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Aug. 24, 2025
Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Aug. 24, 2025. Sign …
Future Perfect mailbag: Is AI lying? And other reader questions, answered.
For the last few years, we’ve been asking Future Perfect newsletter readers what their biggest questions are. And while we usually answer privately, we figured we’d try something new: a …