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After migrating from misogynist forums to social media feeds, terms like “looksmaxxing” and “mogged” are now impossible to avoid.

Many of hyperscalers have already made public commitments in to cover electricity cost increases.

Under the first year of the Trump administration, the U.S. cyber agency CISA has faced cuts, layoffs, and furloughs, as bipartisan lawmakers and cybersecurity industry sources say the agency is unprepared to handle a crisis.

A federally appointed committee is pushing back on plans to mint gold currency depicting President Trump.

Crypto is creeping back into the startup conversation, but at ETHDenver last week, the buzz was as much about Washington as it was about tokens. Policy shifts are rippling through the market as Tether and stablecoins face scrutiny, players like Stripe re-enter the conversation, and startups either find traction or flame out. The hype cycle is over, or at least taking a break. So what comes next?  On […]

At Samsung Unpacked, the brand released the new Samsung Galaxy S26 phone. If you've already preordered your new phones, start shopping for a new case from Samsung, Burga, and more.

Nvidia has been the best performer on Wall Street this year among tech's megacap companies.

An existing law could help create new retirement savings plans for people who lack them. But there may be income restrictions on any match.

When you make AI-generated images with your Galaxy S26 camera app, Samsung will apply an AI label.

Federal filings reveal that OpenAI employees are among the best-compensated workers in Silicon Valley.

Nearly five years after graduating into an independent Alphabet company, Intrinsic is moving under Google's domain.

The software engineer is famous for his online stunts. Now he’s joining the company behind ChatGPT to work on new ways for humans to use AI systems.

Snapchat is the latest social media platform to launch awards for creators, joining TikTok and Instagram.

By the president’s own admission, it could be years before the matter is settled, even though the administration previously indicated it would pay.

Personal data removed from broker sites can reappear weeks later as databases refresh, increasing exposure to scams and identity theft.

Samsung's new Galaxy S26 Ultra has Privacy Display, which can do a lot of things to keep your screen's secrets safe.

A tax accountant saw Elon Musk fans bidding up a Kalshi prediction market and saw a sure bet to make easy money.

The former boss of a U.S. hacking tools maker was jailed for selling highly sensitive software exploits to a Russian broker. This is how we first learned of his arrest, reported the story, and some of the unanswered questions we still have.

Every Samsung Galaxy Unpacked announcement, including S26

Website accessibility is an ongoing operational responsibility. Here's what happens when it's treated like a one-time effort or a post-launch checklist instead.

As of Feb. 25, Best Buy is offering My Best Buy members a free $20 or $30 gift card along with a preorder of the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro.

Increase your daily productivity with these elite AI-powered programs.

The new privacy tech uses different types of pixels to let you block certain apps and notifications from being viewed by others.

The wearable incentivizes healthy behavior with points that can be redeemed for health products.

Kalshi fined the MrBeast editor, Artem Kaptur, for over $20,000.

Public backlash over the data center boom is leading to a variety of draconian policies—including bans on new construction.

The research is clear on this one thing — and I've used it to take my business from $60M to nearly $120M in 5 years.

An open source project called Scrapling is gaining traction with AI agent users who want their bots to scrape sites without permission.

The investment was separate from the $100 billion funding round that OpenAI is finalizing, according to a source.

We found a few solid Samsung Galaxy S25 deals amid the S26 news during Samsung Unpacked, like $320 off a new unlocked S25 Edge at Best Buy.

Waymo this week will begin mapping and collecting data in Chicago and Charlotte. The move comes as Waymo announces it is currently operating its robotaxis fully autonomously in 10 US cities.

In apparent test fluke, the Xbox app has sent users dozens of spam messages, prompting some to delete or mute the app.

It's not the flashiest deal, but if you need a new pair, you can snag one at a slight discount.

Mini PCs, including the Mac mini, are on sale at Amazon to run OpenClaw.

Samsung's latest Galaxy flagship is here. Let's see how it compares to last year's model.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro are available starting March 11, but preorders start Feb. 25 in select markets.

Samsung announced its latest Galaxy S26 smartphones at Galaxy Unpacked, and preorders are now open starting at $899.99.

Now that we know everything about Samsung's latest handset, let's compare it to the Pixel 10.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 brings performance boosts and smarter features, but are the upgrades over the S25 worth it? Here's how they compare on price, specs, and everyday use.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces the Privacy display, which makes the phone's screen difficult to see at wide angles.

Samsung just announced the Galaxy S26 Ultra. How does it stack up to its biggest competition from Apple?

The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Pro were announced during the Galaxy Unpacked event. Here's everything you need to know.

Samsung announced the launch of the new lineup of Galaxy S26 phones. Unfortunately, the S26 and S26 Plus arrive with a small price increase.

The latest generation of Galaxy phones touts enhanced AI capabilities, but supply chain concerns hang over sector

Samsung’s new phones all get AI enhancements, and the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra has a Privacy Display that can block the screen from nosy neighbors.

Samsung is playing it relatively safe with the Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup, focusing on improved AI features and privacy.

Starting a one-person business with minimal expenses is possible by using existing skills, keeping costs low and focusing on early revenue instead of scale or polish.

Gemini on Android will be able to automate tasks involving rideshare requests, or grocery or food delivery, says Google.

Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S26, Google's Gemini can automate tasks in popular mobile apps. We got a live demo of the new feature in action.

As of Feb. 25, you can get the Nancy Lem Clitoral Massager for just $66.75 with code LEM25. That's a $92.25 price cut.

As of Feb. 25, get the Shark AI Ultra Voice Control Robot Vacuum for half off at Amazon.

"Industry" Season 4 is airing early to make way for the premiere of HBO's "DTF St. Louis."

OpenAI introduced ads to ChatGPT earlier this month

Larry Summers last fall said, "I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused," after his emails with Jeffrey Epstein came to light.

eBay is offering a curated collection of Pokémon items for the franchise' 30th anniversary.

Bill Gates "took responsibility for his actions" in a meeting with employees of the Gates Foundation, which had held fundraising discussions with Epstein.

1Campaign is a hacker tool used to streamline massive malvertising attempts, including spoofing Google ads and bypassing automatic fraud protection.

AI is no longer about pilots and promise. Leaders must focus on execution, using agentic AI, smart automation and disciplined cloud and security strategies to deliver business value.

Dr. Richard Axel, a longtime Columbia University professor, is mentioned repeatedly in the Jeffrey Epstein files released by the Department of Justice.

Peter Steinberger talks about the creation of his viral AI agent OpenClaw and how being more "playful" makes for a better way to learn AI coding.

The delivery giant acquired SevenRooms to compete with the industry leader that controls reservations for 60,000 restaurants.

New subscribers can get two free months of Amazon Music Unlimited through March 2, which is nearly $24 in savings.

As of Feb. 25, you can get the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G93SC Series curved gaming monitor for $899.99, down from $1,228.80.

A popular right-wing account that called a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes "a masterpiece" appears to be run by a White House staffer, according to records reviewed by WIRED.

AJ Scaramucci thinks trading cards have experienced tremendous growth, and thus they, and other collectibles, are great alternative investments.

The latest Pew study reveals that nearly six in ten teenagers report that classmates routinely cheat with AI tools.

Save between 16% and 25% on a Hisense TV at Amazon this week.

The president said he had negotiated a deal with tech giants to cover the energy costs of data centers, but offered few details. Experts said such pledges could prove difficult in practice.

"I Saw the TV Glow" director Jane Schoenbrun returns with "'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," out August 9.

Apply to speak at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 by April 17 for a chance to lead a roundtable or breakout session for 1,000 founders and investors. If you’ve built, backed, or operated inside high-growth startups, your experience could shape how the next wave of founders scales.

Trump supporters are angry at the lack of arrests after the latest Epstein file dump, but have targeted their ire at Kash Patel, Pam Bondi, and Steve Bannon rather than the president.

Leading prediction market Kalshi has revealed details of two recent insider trading cases it flagged to authorities, giving a rare look at how the platform enforces its policies.

Passion can work for or against you in a business model. Your goal? Make it work for you.

It doesn’t matter if you’re studying computer science or literature — there’s one skill that Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi prioritizes above the rest.

As of Feb. 25, you can pre-order the 52-inch LG UltraGear evo Curved Gaming Monitor (52G930B-B) for $1,999.99 at LG.com.

General purpose tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok are not designed for this use, making mental health professionals wary.

You can get a new Apple iPhone 13 at Walmart (in store) for only $99 when you sign up for select prepaid Unlimited AT&T plans.

As of Feb. 25, save nearly $200 on the XREAL One Pro AR Glasses.

Recent findings also show that video podcasting -- while popular -- is not necessarily replacing audio shows.

Investors expect a surge in bond issuance from hyperscalers, according to a new survey.

A review of "Resident Evil Requiem" from Capcom.

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Prosecutors increasingly rely on cellphone location data, messages and cryptocurrency trails to reconstruct timelines and link suspects to crimes.

The Trump administration has ordered U.S. diplomats to lobby against countries' attempts to regulate how American tech companies handle foreigners' data.

Tepper said he watched with "a certain astonishment" as the company issued equity in what he called a large and unnecessary dilution of shareholders.

The luxury automaker said losses for 2025 had increased from the year before, as tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty take a toll on its operations.

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

Some butterfly species can’t grow unless they trick ants into taking them home with a complex rhythmic signal.

It's the Los Angeles trucking startup's first acquisition — the latest in a series of moves to spin up new revenue streams.

Atlassian is unveiling "agents in Jira" which gives users the ability to assign and manage work given to AI agents the same as humans.

Harper is an AI-native insurance brokerage that just raised a $45 million combined Series A and seed, after a member of YC's Winter 2025 cohort.

Users will be able to choose from Alexa styles like Brief, Chill or Sweet, Amazon says.

Adobe Firefly is getting a new feature called Quick Cut that uses AI to edit footage to create a first draft of the final video based on user instructions.

The CIA invited Iranians with "sensitive information" or "unique skills" to contact it.

The European defense landscape remains "fragmented", Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani told CNBC.

The HR tech startup, which currently operates in Brazil, has raised a $17.25 million Series A.

The Pokémon TCG: Perfect Order Booster Box is $211 at TCGplayer, beating Walmart’s $229.95 preorder price.

The president boasted about a strong economy in his State of the Union address. But he spent less time on a potential weakness, affordability.

As of Feb. 25, the Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet is on sale at Amazon for $47.99, 20% off its list price of $59.99.

Stephen Colbert has responded to Trump's State of the Union address in 2026.