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The president seems as intent on tariffs as ever and argues that his trade agenda is succeeding, despite little evidence to support it

Sony’s WH-CH720N headphones offer excellent value at full price, but right now they're a steal.

Wikipedia editors have decided to remove all links to Archive.today, a web archiving service that they said has been linked to more than 695,000 times across the online encyclopedia.

Credit freeze after data breach? It won't stop all identity theft. Learn what gaps remain and how fraudsters bypass credit checks to steal your identity.

People brought AI companions on real dates at a New York cafe, chatting with screens instead of humans. This AI dating event shows virtual relationships.

Nation’s largest bank, in response to a lawsuit filed by the president, confirmed his longstanding complaint about “debanking.”

YouTube Music Premium subscribers started hearing ads on home devices this week, a glitch that Google says has since been resolved.

Is Microsoft's gaming division doubling down on AI?

An interruption in the flow of helium to the upper stage may require that the rocket be removed from the launchpad for repairs.

Trump also warned: "During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs."

Insiders say U.S. has plans to host content blocked by other countries, including extremist content banned by the European Union.

The move signaled anew that the president would press ahead with his trade war despite the legal setback from the Supreme Court.

Every cord cutter should have a digital antenna. Here's why and what you should look for.

The market volatility may be leading retail investors astray.

As generative AI evolves, a Google VP warns that LLM wrappers and AI aggregators face mounting pressure, with shrinking margins and limited differentiation threatening their long-term viability.

Pinterest users still report faulty AI content labelling, account bans, and slop inundating their feeds, as the platform leans into AI.

During Warren Buffett's last quarter as CEO, Berkshire Hathaway sold more equities than it bought, continuing to whittle away at its big Apple and Bank of America stakes and slashing its already modest Amazon.com holding.

Jesse Van Rootselaar's descriptions of gun violence were flagged by tools that monitor ChatGPT for misuse.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Engineering majors typically earn more than $75,000 within five years of graduating from college, placing them among the highest-paid graduates.

Lowest ticket prices to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end February 27. Up to $680 off individual passes and up to 30% off group passes. Register before they go up to join 10,000 founders, tech operators, and VCs.

The Supreme Court’s ruling on the president’s tariffs has jolted Washington and the business world. Here’s what to watch next.

How to watch Serie A for free. Watch Atalanta vs. Napoli in Serie A for free from anywhere in the world.

Tech giants, including Meta and Alphabet, are spending lavishly on splashy billboard ads, courting on-the-fence politicians and bulking up their ranks of lobbyists.

How to watch T20 World Cup for free. Live stream India vs. South Africa in the 2026 T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch ice hockey for free. Live stream Canada vs. USA in men's ice hockey final for free from anywhere in the world.

From pins to mascots to Swatch watches, memorabilia from the Milano Cortina Games is showing up on sites like eBay and Vinted.

You might assume all monitors under $200 are terrible. But after trying some out, I found a few that defy expectations.

Plus: The cybersecurity community grapples with Epstein files revelations, the US State Department plans an online anti-censorship “portal” for the world, and more.

By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft Store—all without the typical ads or clutter.

After just two months, my husband saw enough hair regrowth that his college friends commented on it.

From disappointments to scandals to Madison Chock and Evan Bates’ silver medal, figure skating brought some of the biggest surprises of the Milano Cortina Games. We talked to Adam Rippon to find out why.

India’s prime minister acceded to many of President Trump’s demands under pressure of heavy tariffs. It would be awkward to reject them now.

The storied Los Angeles retailer, once recognized as an arbiter of West Coast style, has been acquired by the mass-market brand Aritzia.

Dan Ariely, a behavioral scientist at Duke, sought out the convicted sex offender for his research. Their yearslong correspondence suggests it wasn’t all business.

Tech leaders are beginning to worry about the public’s underwhelming enthusiasm for their plans to remake the world with artificial intelligence. Will that burst the bubble?

Following increased surveillance and patrols of routes used by transnational drug-trafficking networks, Mexican authorities have seized approximately 10 tons of cocaine in the past week alone.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is the best Windows laptop we've tested. See how it compares to other Windows 11 laptops.

Sony’s LinkBuds Clip favor pastel colors and an all-plastic construction over metallic accents and exotic materials like titanium. These are some of the best-sounding open-ear wireless earbuds you can buy.

With NASA preparing to return to the moon, the space agency revealed how it's learning from past failures.

How to watch college basketball for free. Live stream Michigan vs. Duke in 2026.

How to watch college basketball for free. Live stream UConn vs. Villanova in 2026.

How to watch college basketball for free. Live stream Arizona vs. Houston in 2026.

Watch the Six Nations for free. Live stream Wales vs. Scotland in the 2026 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world.

Save on an Apple MacBook Air 2017 with a 13.3-inch display, Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD, on sale for $199.97 (reg. $999).

Get lifetime access to Pansophy’s fully local AI desktop assistant for $59.97 — private, unlimited, and cloud-free through Feb. 22.

How to meet people on AdultFriendFinder and what kind of success rate can you expect from this adult dating site.

The exemption was shut down last year by President Trump based, in part, on the same legal grounds as the tariffs that were invalidated by the Supreme Court.

How to watch T20 World Cup for free. Live stream Sri Lanka vs. England in the 2026 T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

India hosted one of the world's biggest AI events this week, but it was marred by impossible traffic and a lack of organization.

Tech and world leaders flocked to New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit

Even after the Supreme Court invalidated many of the president’s levies, foreign leaders and executives assume that U.S. tariffs are here to stay, in one form or another.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the Moon phase expected for February 21, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Watch the Six Nations for free. Live stream France vs. Italy in the 2026 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1708 on February 21 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The president signed an executive order implementing 10 percent global tariffs after calling the justices who struck down his signature trade policy a "disgrace."

Sarvam's Indus chat app is currently available in beta.

Driverless cars report mixed safety records as Waymo logs 1,429 incidents since 2021, 117 injuries and two fatalities. The company claimed it has 80% fewer crashes than human drivers.

Despite Friday's SCOTUS ruling, many tariffs affecting the auto industry will remain. So will the other dynamics that have led to today's historically high car prices.

Some companies could decide to temper price increases, but the effect would take time to materialize.

What scientists thought were four separate star clusters are actually part of one nearly invisible system.

The justices struck down a central piece of President Trump’s agenda. What does that mean?

Get Microsoft Office 2021 Professional and Windows 11 Pro for just $44.97 with lifetime licenses before this limited-time bundle after Feb. 22.

The creator economy is evolving fast, and ad revenue alone isn’t cutting it anymore. YouTubers are launching product lines, acquiring startups, and building actual business empires. In fact, MrBeast’s company bought fintech startup Step, and his chocolate business is outearning his media arm. This isn’t just one creator’s strategy. For many, it’s the new playbook.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Rebecca Bellan unpack how creators are diversifying beyond ads, […]

The Trump administration says it could take years and additional litigation for importers to get their money back.

OpenAI told investors it's targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend by 2030, trying to clarify its plans after touting a $1.4 trillion figure.

The Supreme Court’s ruling against many of President Trump’s tariffs cheered executives who set to work seeking refunds on their duties.

OpenAI is working on a smart speaker with facial recognition, according to a major new report. Meta and Apple are working faster.

Blue Owl, a direct lender specializing in loans to the software industry, said it had sold $1.4 billion of its loans to institutional investors at 99.7% of par value.

Self-driving vehicle companies are revealing new details about their safety-critical “remote assistance” programs—but questions remain.

Child-safety advocacy coalition ParentsSOS urged the National PTA to end other Big Tech partnerships due to safety and well-being concerns.

An investigation has uncovered unsecured AI apps hosted on the Google Play store have been slowly leaking customer data, including emails, IDs, and personal videos and photos.

The Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate many of President Trump’s tariffs raised questions about what would become of agreements struck with major U.S. trading partners.

The Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate many of President Trump’s tariffs raised questions about what would become of agreements struck with major U.S. trading partners.

The Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate many of President Trump’s tariffs raised questions about what would become of agreements struck with major U.S. trading partners.

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer and President Sarah Bond are both leaving the company, with AI exec Asha Sharma replacing Spencer.

After the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, investment firms are in line for a whopping return on a niche trade.

The former HQ host Scott Rogowsky is back with TextSavvy, a live mobile game show that he's building on his own terms.

Dueling pro-AI PACs have centered around backing or targeting one New York congressional bid: Alex Bores, whose RAISE Act requires AI developers to disclose safety protocols and report serious system misuse.

This Samsung OLED comes loaded with features specifically for gamers.

Phil Spencer is retiring from Microsoft after joining the software company 38 years ago, and will be replaced by Instacart's former COO.

The tariffs thrown out by the Supreme Court had become an important revenue source. President Trump said he could replace that money with other levies.

President Donald Trump's tariffs have cost the iPhone-maker about $1 billion each quarter.

AI injury lawyers have filed a new lawsuit against OpenAI over an AI Psychosis case.

Over three decades, he reported from Moscow, Beijing, Tehran and elsewhere and wrote well-received books based on his reporting, including one about his globe-trotting cat.

Many of President Trump's sweeping tariffs have been struck down in a 6-3 decision from the Supreme Court. What does the decision mean for consumers?

Homeland Security aims to combine its face and fingerprint systems into one big biometric platform—after dismantling centralized privacy reviews and key limits on face recognition.

A 2023 law championed by Republicans requires the CDC have a director confirmed by the Senate. For months, though, it's had only acting directors—and the White House won't say when that will change.

iOS 26.4 introduces several updates, including an AI-powered playlist generation feature in Apple Music, support for video content in the Podcasts app, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, and more. 

The startup, founded by accountants who worked at Flexport, Miro, Hopin and Thrive Global, automates the difficulties of prepping financial statements.

President Donald Trump spoke hours after the Supreme Court ruled against his global tariffs that he imposed without Congress.

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, in his dissent, warned that "the refund process" for tariffs "is likely to be a 'mess,'" citing oral arguments

Comments and other data left on a PDF detailing Homeland Security's proposal to build “mega” detention and processing centers reveal the personnel involved in its creation.

A new report from Business Insider reveals that high-level engineers at xAI were pulled off other projects to make sure Grok could answer detailed questions about the video game "Baldur's Gate."

Branch makes excellent office essentials, and our top picks are discounted.

YouTube TV billing scam email tricks users with fake "BILLING FAILED" alerts. Jackie from New York spotted red flags despite not subscribing to the service.