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Mind Robotics, which was first revealed in late 2025, has now raised more than $1 billion to date.

"I believe I am an honest and trustworthy business person," Altman testified in federal court.

Angela Lipps says she was arrested based on a facial recognition match and jailed for months before bank records helped prove she was in Tennessee.

Dirty Dill CEO Dan Graves explains how its new crowdfunding campaign will fuel its next phase of growth.

Origin Lab will serve as a marketplace where AI labs can buy high-quality licensed data, and video-game companies can sell it.

Hannah Bigeleisen's shift to functional design paved the way for a successful business.

Anthropic is looking to broaden its customer base from larger enterprise customers to smaller and mid-sized businesses.

Trading platform Opo empowers retail traders with the same intelligent tools that institutional desks have had for years.

A ransomware group has claimed responsibility for hacking the electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, and is attempting to extort the company.

Inside Besties, the functional mushroom and nootropic brand exploring psilocybin-inspired microdosing alternatives for mood, focus, and everyday wellness amid the evolving psychedelic wellness and psilocybin regulatory landscape in the U.S.

As of May 13, get $5 off a $50 Shell gift card and get more gas for less.

Samsung's next Unpacked event will allegedly feature a huge array of upcoming devices, including Galaxy smart glasses.

Figure and 1X share new footage from their humanoid robot factories, revealing how each company is building the technology.

As of May 13, you can get a 16-inch Asus V16 gaming laptop for $1,189.99, down from $1,499.99. That's a 21% discount or $310 savings.

Dozens of long-shot bets on Polymarket, from the war with Iran to the cryptocurrency market, have defied the odds, according to a New York Times examination.

Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.

The DJI Flip with RC 2 is on sale at Amazon for $509, down from the standard price of $639. That's a 20% discount.

Alexa for Shopping is a new personalized AI shopping assistant in the Amazon search bar that replaces its Rufus assistant.

Otis CEO Judy Marks thinks new college graduates have a unique advantage.

As of May 13, save $700 on the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop.

After achieving $2.2 billion in revenue in 2025, the defense tech startup has raised another massive round, led by Thrive and a16z, it says.

The retail trading subreddit submitted the sharpest criticism yet in response to the financial regulator's idea of letting companies report twice per year.

In a dispute over vapes, the president sided with tobacco companies that filled his groups’ coffers over his own F.D.A. commissioner, who resigned in protest.

U.S. House lawmakers want to know how hackers broke into education tech giant Instructure twice, and stole reams of data from students who use the company's flagship student data software Canvas.

The Producer Price Index rose in April at its fastest pace in four years, government data showed, a day after consumer prices showed inflation was surging.

The government must return about $160 billion, plus interest, collected from duties deemed illegal and potentially more if it loses a related tariff case.

In her second pop-science book, theoretical cosmologist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein returns to her celestial and cultural roots.

Meta said these incognito conversations are not saved, and messages will disappear by default once you close the chat.

Daniel Boone spent two decades selling couches before deciding his next venture had to focus on health. His son Ethan joined him.

For the first time, Anthropic has more verified business customers than OpenAI, according to this month’s AI Index from the fintech firm Ramp. 

From October 13-15, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature 200+ sessions across six stages, led by 250+ tech leaders shaping the industry today. Register now to save up to $410, plus 50% off a second pass.

Instagram has a new feature that lets you share an unedited photo dump that disappears once viewed. Yes, we have questions.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen made an ambitious bid for eBay, a company nearly four times the size of his own. eBay's board wasn't impressed.

The Trump T1 phones are shipping this week, the Trump Mobile CEO confirmed.

Purdue is cutting tuition 40%. Johns Hopkins is offering 50% scholarships. As applications decline, schools are doing a fire sale on MBAs.

Poppy is an AI-powered app that connects your calendar, email, messages, and other services to surface reminders, suggestions, and tasks based on what’s happening in your life.

LAIKA Studios' next animated film is the epic fantasy "Wildwood," featuring the voices of Carey Mulligan, Angela Bassett, Mahershala Ali, and more.

Months-old Ineffable Intelligence announced a record $1.1 billion seed round in April.

A new Gallup poll finds 43 percent of Americans aged 15-34 think it's a good time to find a job, compared to 64 percent of those 55 and over.

The Loop iridescent earplugs are back now. Where to buy this limited product.

The president landed in the Chinese capital for a highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping.

Amazon has the LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor on sale for $477.99, saving you $322 on a glossy QHD display.

As of May 13, the LG gram Pro 16-inch laptop has hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $2,299. This is 18% off its list price of $2,799.99.

The IEA's oil market report for May noted that global oil supply declined by a further 1.8 million barrels per day in April.

Adaption's new AutoScientist tool is designed to let models adapt to specific capabilities quickly through an automated approach to conventional fine-tuning.

Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick to run the Federal Reserve, would face a growing inflation challenge if he’s confirmed.

Most entrepreneurs enter a partnership expecting it to last, but when goals change or conflicts emerge, a business breakup can become unavoidable.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus appeared on "The Late Show" and roasted Stephen Colbert in the style of "Veep".

Apple settled a class-action lawsuit for $250 million over claims it overpromised Siri and Apple Intelligence features on newer iPhone models.

As of May 13, the Ecovacs Deebot T30S robot vacuum and mop is back to its lowest-ever price of $449 at Amazon. This is 63% off its list price of $1,199.99.

Seth Meyers unpacked Donald Trump's comments in his "Late Night" segment "A Closer Look."

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Samsung's 27-inch Odyssey G5 QHD gaming monitor is down to $159.99 at Amazon — its lowest price yet.

Britain faces among the highest borrowing costs of any developed nation — but bond markets offer 4 key lessons the government can embrace to remedy the issue.

The Anker Solix F3800 Portable Power Station with a 400W Solar Panel is on sale for $1,999.99 on Amazon — its lowest price yet.

Alibaba on Wednesday said its core profitability plunged in the March quarter amid heavy investments in tech and e-commerce.

U.K. gilts and bonds faced heavy selling pressure in response to the latest 'Starmer drama', as the prime minister faces down rivals ahead of the King's Speech.

Amazon has the MTG Spider-Man Gift Bundle for $73.31, saving over $15 and beating TCGplayer’s $75.49 low.

Find the best MacBook Air deal. Save $100 on the 13-inch 2026 MacBook Air M5 at Amazon.

Stephen Colbert has reacted to footage of Trump saying "I don't think about anybody" to a reporter.

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OpenAI and Anthropic are opening offices in Washington, hiring lobbyists and spending more than ever to win over federal lawmakers.

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The tech giant reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday.

As of May 13, the Holy Stone HS600 drone is on sale for $299.98 at Amazon. This is 25% off its list price of $399.99.

A recent tie-up between Jeep maker Stellantis and China's Leapmotor is seen as a watershed moment for the future of European carmaking.

President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.

Recursive Superintelligence, founded by former Google, Meta and OpenAI researchers, is part of a growing effort to automate the creation of artificial intelligence.

Recursive Superintelligence, founded by former Google, Meta and OpenAI researchers, is part of a growing effort to automate the creation of artificial intelligence.

Five luxury artworks hold the key to the spring season, one of the most anticipated sales in years. Major buyers are looking past female and younger artists and toward tradition.

Apps from Apple, Google and others can assist in making your online accounts more secure, even as new ways of logging in continue to take off.

“If you think there’s a lot of money in politics now,” Marc Andreessen said in 2000, “you haven’t seen anything yet.” His firm is now the biggest known spender on this campaign cycle.

On nighttime excursions in dark-sky hot spots like Norway, New Zealand and Nevada, all you have to do is relax and look up. The stars will do the rest.

What robot vacuum works the best on carpet and rugs? These four had the best crumb, lint, and hair pickup on plush and low pile.

Lithuanian officials hope restored peat bogs can reinforce the border in addition to locking away planet-warming carbon.

Astrobiologists propose a method of looking for alien life that relies on statistics and chemical diversity, not just specific molecules.

Hockey romance "Off Campus" brings Elle Kennedy's popular book series to Prime Video. All episodes are now streaming.

In May 2026, Disney+ is offering a few bundle deals so you can stream its library at a discounted price.

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"Off Campus" doesn't just adapt Elle Kennedy's "The Deal" in Season 1. It also ties in elements of "The Score" and the Briar U series.

Stuff Your Kindle Day is live on May 13-16. Into the Darkness, hosted by Indie Author Collective, is offering dark romance and mafia romance books for free.

Stephen Colbert kissed Pedro Pascal and shared a glass of tequila with him in a chaotic "Late Show" interview.

The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.

Answers to each clue for the May 13, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Pedro Pascal appeared on BBC Radio One and played "Unpopular Opinion" with host Greg James.

Apple is planning a complete overhaul of its Camera iPhone app in iOS 27, according to a new report.

Starmer's leadership is under pressure, sparking concern in the bond market.

The start-up, which makes A.I.-backed weapons, was valued at $61 billion in the financing round, double what it was a year ago.

SoftBank booked a yearly gain of $46 billion at its Vision Fund driven in large part by the huge rise in value of its investment in OpenAI.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang becomes a last-minute addition to the Trump administration's trip to China, despite restrictions in working with Beijing.

European stocks are expected to buck the negative sentiment seen in Tuesday's session by opening higher on Wednesday.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has alighted on resetting relations with Europe as a way of reviving his flagging popularity.

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.

The government has imposed a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% tax on gold and silver imports, as per notifications issued on Wednesday.

The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.

A central question hanging over the summit this week is whether China will agree to extend a temporary postponement of even tougher rare-earth export controls.

As President Trump prepares to meet with Xi Jinping, a trade war that once threatened to freeze commerce between the two countries has given way to an uneasy truce.

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