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YC alum Greptile raises $30M Series A.

President Trump is under increasing pressure to have the Justice Department release files about the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

The Trump administration's handling of the so-called Epstein files has spurred a growing backlash from within the president's own MAGA base.

Pig.dev was working on a problem that could have been revolutionary: agent tech for controlling Windows desktops.

In a lawsuit filed against prominent leaker Jon Prosser, Apple alleges a conspiracy to break into a development device and steal its trade secrets. Prosser insists Apple has it all wrong.

Block is joining the S&P 500, replacing Hess as of July 23.

The change follows a ProPublica report that outlined how Microsoft's use of Chinese engineers left U.S. defense clients vulnerable to cybersecurity risks.

CBS could not figure out a path to profitability in an entertainment world increasingly dominated by streaming.

The probe into the acquisition, which was announced in March, began in June according to sources familiar with the matter.

Eric Jackson has been posting obsessively about Opendoor as part of an effort to spark a rally in shares of the online real estate service.

"Big Plastic" might hate it, but it's an opportunity for investors in the $1.3T plastics industry.

The landmark cryptocurrency legislation was signed into law by President Trump on Friday.

A CEO and his HR chief allegedly got busted canoodling at a Coldplay concert. The internet can't get enough of the Coldplay cheating scandal.

Three patients with a deadly muscle-wasting disease died from liver failure after taking the therapy, Ele­vidys, or a similar treatment.

AI is transforming public relations by reshaping how brands are discovered and represented.

Cursor-maker Anysphere is snapping up top talent from AI enterprise startups in an effort to compete with Microsoft's GitHub Copilot.

Here’s everything we know so far (based on rumors, speculation, and alleged leaks) about the Pixel Watch 4.

Mistral AI, the French company behind AI assistant Le Chat and several foundational models, is officially regarded as one of France’s most promising tech startups and is arguably the only European company that could compete with OpenAI. But compared to its $6 billion valuation, its global market share is still relatively low.  However, the recent […]

The Omoway Omo X features a modular design, obstacle detection and emergency braking, and can drive itself to charging stations, signaling the future of smart urban mobility.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang graduated with a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Oregon State University in 1984, but he would change that major if he were in college today.

The White House is reportedly planning to announce a series of AI executive orders next week. One of them targets "woke" AI models.

The new SS7 bypass-attack tricks phone operators into disclosing a cell subscriber's location, in some cases down to a few hundred meters.

TikTok is strutting, looking at their Google Maps, confused, but moving along to Charli xcx's 'Girl, so confusing.'

Nursing homes and home care agencies have lost workers as the Trump administration has moved to end deportation protections for migrants with temporary legal status.

A self-taught expert, he spent decades working in both nonprofits and the government to expose problems in the production of atomic weapons.

The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York unsealed an indictment against Christine Hunsicker, charging her with wire fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, aggravated identity theft, and lying to financial institutions.

Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is back at Amazon as a VP, leading the tech giant's home security camera division.

We sat down with the Mayor of Flavortown to find out the philosophy that helped him build a global brand centered on food, fun, and family.

A usually cute "kiss cam" segment of Coldplay's show took an unexpected turn.

Knowing when to sell your company can make a huge difference in the price you receive.

When you're a leader, you're the one in charge of your company's mission and vision. But you can't realize that vision alone.

Sarepta reported a third death tied to its gene therapies.

Trump has escalated his demands on the EU following weeks of negotiations over a possible framework deal, the FT reported.

As of July 18, you can get the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe vacuum for $129.99, down from $219.99, at Amazon.

PillTrek, a tiny wireless smart capsule created by Caltech, provides real-time gut health data by detecting electrolytes, metabolites, glucose, hormones, pH levels and temperature.

In a world where AI is reshaping industries overnight, agility is a leader's greatest asset. The companies thriving aren't the fastest or the biggest, but the ones built to adapt.

Catch One, which she opened in Los Angeles in 1973 in the face of local animosity, became a glittering sanctuary for a largely shunned community.

Carter Osborne launched his side business in 2017 to help with his tuition payments for graduate school.

Don't miss Woot's best headphone and earbud deals for July 2025. Find discounts on top ANC models from Sony, Beats, and more.

Following CBS's cancelation of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," Donald Trump took to Truth Social to celebrate.

SpaceX has been moving at breakneck pace, rapid progress comes at a cost. Worker injury rates at its Starbase facility are almost six times higher than the average, data reveals.

SpaceX has been moving at breakneck pace, rapid progress comes at a cost. Worker injury rates at its Starbase facility are almost six times higher than the average, data reveals.

DuckDuckGo's new search feature comes as the internet is being flooded with AI-generated slop.

The European Union issued a code of practice on artificial intelligence, including legal protections and transparency requirements.

As of July 18, get $300 off the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x at Best Buy today only.

As of July 18, Alienware has discounted its recently released Aurora gaming laptops with Nvidia's 50-series GPUs. Grab one on sale at Dell for $400 off.

Kesha's app, Smash, is a community platform for music creators to collaborate.

The National Capital Planning Commission has become pivotal in the administration’s campaign to discredit Jerome H. Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Netflix chief Ted Sarandos says audiences were "thrilled" with the AI-generated footage.

Prolific leaker Jon Prosser has been sued by Apple for allegedly leaking iOS 26 secrets.

The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to medical research and health agencies will curtail the development of promising medications, the Congressional Budget Office said on Friday.

As of July 18, get the Google Pixel Watch 3 for its Prime Day 2025 price while it's still available.

A new report traces the history of the early wave of Chinese hackers who became the backbone of the state's espionage apparatus.

"Europe is heading down the wrong path on AI," global affairs chief Joel Kaplan wrote in a post on LinkedIn Friday.

The 'Hairy Creature' emoji is clearly just Bigfoot, and it's coming soon.

The Dor Brothers are indie filmmakers whose viral videos are generated entirely by artificial intelligence.

The central bank is poised to hold interest rates steady this month, but there could be a path to cut as early as September.

As of July 18, Target has restocked Nintendo Switch 2 'Mario Kart World' bundles. This restock is probably limited, so you'll want to act fast.

As of July 18, you can get the Apple Watch Series 10 (42 mm, GPS) for $299, down from $399, at Amazon.

As of July 18, get 30% off AirPods 4 at Amazon while they're still on sale.

Amanda Calabrese and Greta Meyer turned a college project into Sequel, the first spiral tampon, now backed by a WNBA partnership with the Indiana Fever.

The move by Saudi Arabia to review one of its megaprojects comes amid global scrutiny of its ambitious infrastructure agenda.

Following an announcement at TwitchCon, the streaming platform is testing vertical videos.

Learn to spot fake bank text messages with five warning signs of Chase phishing scams, including suspicious links and urgent deadlines designed to steal your account information.

Portable fans are a trendy yet troubling symbol of how capitalism commodifies our response to climate change.

This flashy indoor hydroponic garden is a great way to grow your own greens. Just watch out for bugs.

Meta will not sign the EU's new rules, calling the implementation "over-reach"

Emotional branding is no longer enough. Today's consumers reward functionality, not just familiarity.

Kids' programming like "CoComelon" and "Bluey" is becoming an important tool in retaining streaming customers as the services chase profitability.

Following Tesla's Robotaxi geofence area increase, Waymo has expanded its service area in Austin, too.

A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.

A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore.

While the U.S. stock market has rebounded, the combination of the Trump tariffs, a volatile dollar and an erratic bond market has begun to shake global investment thinking.

I tested the robot vacuum with the retractable arm, which got a lot of attention at CES. It still has a long way to go.

A reliable solution for storing contracts, media, and sensitive business data.

If your company updates are being ignored, it might be time to rethink your strategy. Here's how to craft updates that actually get read — and drive engagement across your team.

The brand-new 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch with M4 chip is on sale for $849.99 at Amazon. That's $150 off the list price.

The anatomy of a Chinese fossil offers a hint that birdsong may be as old as the dinosaurs themselves.

Netflix said it used gen AI for the first time for a scene in an Argentinean show called El Atonata.

A legislative win in Congress, and the promise of more to come, has helped lift the prospects and the wealth of the cryptocurrency industry.

President Trump’s plan to impose a 100 percent tariff on Russian goods could raise the cost of urea, a key fertilizer in corn and other row crops.

Tesla is working on a new variant of its Model 3 sedan in China.

With Formula One expertise, Bo plans to break 100 miles per hour on its nearly $30,000 Turbo scooter.

How to unblock porn for free. Unblock and watch porn from anywhere in the world.

The games on the devices shown by the content creator may not be entirely legal. That was enough for Italian law enforcement to ding him for “promotion of pirated copyrighted materials.”

As of July 18, the Garmin Lily 2 Active is on sale at Amazon for $249.99. This is 17% off its list price of $299.99.

Save 35% on the 'Like-New' Fire Max 11 tablet — just $129.99 for 11-inch display, 14-hour battery, and Alexa smart features.

“XAI had to apologize after Grok began praising Adolf Hitler, making antisemitic comments and referring to itself as MechaHitler.”

Ari Aster tells WIRED he wrote Eddington during the height of the pandemic and BLM protests. The Western depicts the explosive consequences of his characters’ conspiracy-fueled social media diets.

The mind-bending concept of time dilation results from a seemingly harmless assumption—that the speed of light is the same for all observers.

An arbitrator cleared the way for Chevron to buy Hess, allowing the energy giant to acquire a piece of one of the most promising oil projects in the world.

Whether you’re into cold brew, a frothy confection, or classic hot coffee, we’ve got a concentrated pick for every sipping style.

Burberry sales rose in the Americas in the fiscal first quarter, indicating green shoots in the embattled luxury brand's overhaul plans.

Robot coyotes built on motorized cars reaching 20 mph are being deployed at military airfields as an innovative solution to wildlife threats to aircraft safety.

Save 32% on the Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch — now $189.99 with GPS, offline maps, 27-day battery, and 170+ sport modes.

"Murderbot" and "Dexter: Resurrection" star David Dastmalchian reflects on his love of the Muppets, and determines which Muppet he is.

Save 31% on the Hisense Canvas TV at Amazon.

The European Union is pushing to secure a trade deal with the U.S. ahead of President Donald Trump's Aug. 1 deadline.

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

Plenty of Nintendo Switch games have received upgrades for the Nintendo Switch 2. Check out our breakdown of all the best titles, plus how to get them.