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The purchase rewrites the domain record books -- not that the crypto industry has ever been accused of restraint when it comes to spending.

AI image of Bad Bunny burning the US flag is circulating Facebook

But this is still a bad idea.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick previously said on a podcast that he had cut ties with the notorious sex offender since an initial 2005 encounter.

Super Bowl 2026 between the Seahawks and Patriots is hours away. Here's when it starts and how to stream it live.

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

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A march supporting California’s billionaires didn’t exactly draw a huge crowd on Saturday.

From the first AI-generated Big Game ad courtesy of Svedka to Anthropic's beef with OpenAI, here are the biggest ads from Super Bowl LX.

SoundCloud data breach exposes 29.8 million users' email addresses and profile data to hackers, leaving affected users locked out with error messages.

This AI-powered mobile editor delivers professional image content affordably.

PM Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party is likely to win between 274-328 seats in the Lower House, higher than the 233 seats needed for a majority, NHK says.

Flying cars are here now. Pivotal's "Helix" eVTOL costs $190,000 amd requires no pilot license. Real people are flying today.

Halfway between chess and bocce, curling is experiencing an evolution thanks to technology. From brooms to stones to footwear, here’s everything you need to know about the game’s gadgets.

A growing collection of pocket-sized gadgets lets you record your meetings and extract value from them. Here are our favorites.

From jogging and cycling to multi-tasking or puttering around the house, open earbuds are an excellent way to jam out in the real world.

You could go all in on one pricey, luxe watch or assemble a collection of lower-budget timepieces. Let’s crunch the numbers.

Artemis 2 marks NASA's first mission to place biomedical research of the astronaut crew at the center of a lunar flight.

Bad Bunny has long criticized U.S. immigration policy and Trump-era politics. Will he speak out at Super Bowl LX?

With the help of some of her nieces, the New York designer Anna Sui is steering her 45-year-old label into the future.

Researchers discovered surprising changes to former pets along the front line of combat with Russia.

The Israeli military killed 34 people on the U.S.S. Liberty in 1967. Whether it was an accident, as many historians believe, has become a litmus test within President Trump’s movement.

Young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco are hoping to cash in, even as they wonder how artificial intelligence will affect society.

Young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco are hoping to cash in, even as they wonder how artificial intelligence will affect society.

The race to create the next major women’s sport.

The romance industry, always at the vanguard of technological change, is rapidly adapting to A.I. Not everyone is on board.

The romance industry, always at the vanguard of technological change, is rapidly adapting to A.I. Not everyone is on board.

More people are turning to chatbots for advice, inquiring about high-stakes decisions such as saving for retirement — even if they eventually turn to a human.

Composer Dan Romer and showrunner Ira Parker break down the charming score of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."

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Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business is on sale for $99.97, adding AI features and performance updates to Microsoft’s core productivity apps.

Charlie Puth, Coco Jones and Brandi Carlile will all perform at Super Bowl LX.

R&B artist Coco Jones will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at Super Bowl LX.

Express your love with these creative (and thoughtful) gift ideas.

The Chinese coffee upstart is expanding from budget drinks into the premium market with a new flagship store.

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

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See the Moon phase expected for February 8, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushed through a record supplemental budget and is proposing tax cuts, raising questions about how the government will pay for it all.

India is adjusting startup rules to help more of its deep tech startups with funding and long-term success.

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 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 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" #1695 on February 8 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is expected to be there. Apple's Tim Cook, too.

Federal officials had warned that the new product from the online provider of weight loss drugs might be illegal.

The 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan lifetime subscription is available for $99.99, delivering 81% off AI tools for writing, images, PDFs, audio, and video.

Mr. Lewis will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D’Onofrio, formerly the chief financial officer, the company said.

Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is on sale for $34.97 through Feb. 22, offering a lifetime license with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.

The fish, hooked as part of a study on the halibut population around the Ha! Ha! Bay in the Canadian province of Quebec, measured more than 6.5 feet long, researchers said.

Antetokounmpo is the first NBA player to directly invest in Kalshi.

This Colossal 85-inch Samsung Smart TV is just under $800 this weekend

Amazon has a 4-pack of Apple AirTags on sale for 35% off this weekend

The unsealing of the Epstein files led to a conspiracy claiming Jeffrey Epstein's 'Fortnite' account is still active.

Protect your deceased loved one's identity from scammers with essential steps. Learn how to secure credit files and close gaps criminals exploit.

A who’s who of celebrities will join them Just a little over 25 percent of the seats for the game will be for regular fans, with the cheapest ticket now selling for more than $4,000.

This DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo Drone films in 4K and it’s 20% off this weekend

Although the bill’s prospects are uncertain, New York is at least the sixth state to consider pausing construction of new data centers.

The post appeared to describe the president’s rationale for deleting a racist video about the Obamas that he had shared.

Communication opens doors.

The Trump T1 phone has been MIA for a while now, but in a new interview, it reappeared with a different look.

Automakers are largely sitting on the advertising sidelines during this year's Super Bowl amid broader uncertainty in the U.S. automotive industry.

We dive deep into how 'The Pitt' builds on the legacy of medical drama giants like ER and Grey's Anatomy, while forging its own path with 100% handheld camerawork and "documentary realism."

Learn when and how to scale from freelancer to micro-agency without losing control, burning out or taking on a full team.

If you've been together for a while, then you may have already exhausted your best Valentine's Day gift ideas for your husband. We're here to help.

Issa Rae writes down her ideas and goals in a notebook on New Year's Day, and revisits them six months later, to stay on track for achieving them, she says.

Step up to the oche and hit the bull’s-eye with this automatic darts scoring system for online play.

Make life easier for your developer team.

American Airlines made $111 million last year, while rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, brought in $5 billion and $3.3 billion, respectively.

Kalshi and Polymarket say their prediction markets are not subject to gambling laws and taxes. The casino industry is lobbying to shut them down as a wave of court cases take on the question.

Elon Musk's net worth soared past $800 billion this week after he merged SpaceX with xAI in a deal that valued the combined entity at $1.25 trillion.

You can grab a lower price on some of Sony's biggest QLED panels.

Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media is warning that artificial intelligence companion tools "are not safe for kids under 18" as interactions turn personal.

From drones with “first-person” visualization to real-time 360-degree replays and Olympics GPT, get ready to immerse yourself in the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina.

Plus: Apple’s Lockdown mode keeps the FBI out of a reporter’s phone, Elon Musk’s Starlink cuts off Russian forces, and more.

Gen Z and millennials deleting their social media platforms cite the increasing pressures of being online as well as the damage to their mental health.

Plus: Dexcom updates its app, Fitbit founders create a new family caregiving app, and Blink has a new outdoor security camera.

Looking to have fun with ChatGPT? Try some of our favorite image prompts to create and transform your photos with AI.

Want to turn your action camera into a point-and-shoot? Insta360’s new accessory makes the Ace Pro 2 into a great pocket camera alternative.

The ChatGPT caricature trend is going mega-viral, but not everyone is satisfied with their results.

DJI Power 1000 V2 review: Great for content creators and DJI drone owners

The best-selling author grapples with big questions about A.I., consciousness and the distractions polluting our minds.

The latest iPhone Fold rumors and leaks point toward a very impressive display and a massive battery.

Plus, summoning the courage to loaf off as flagrantly as the person in the next cubicle.

Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to measure just how poorly they perform.

Ties between the exchange and the president’s company, World Liberty Financial, have only strengthened since the president pardoned Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao.

The billionaire’s decision to merge his A.I. start-up with his rocket company will test investors’ interest in giant combinations of unalike businesses.

The beginning of the year is a great time to take a hard look at your expenses and savings. Take these concrete steps to fix up your finances in about a day.

Apple's new AirTag is out. We tried it out to see whether the improved range claims are true.

Moltbook is a social network for AI agents, specifically AI agents powered by OpenClaw. The forum's viral posts have made Moltbook a sensation.

NASA's Curiosity rover just used its last bit of a special chemical to do a test for organic material in a rock sample on Mars.

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Save 80% on a refurbished Apple MacBook Air (2017) with Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD, now $199.97 for a limited time.

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