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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.

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.

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.

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."

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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.

This one simple shift is changing how companies turn data into decisions—and why most leaders are still missing it.

Here are some valuable business and life lessons you learn from the other side of the table.

The administration has been preparing for months for the possibility that the court would rule against the president and developed contingency plans.

A Ukrainian man has been sentenced for helping North Koreans gain fraudulent employment at dozens of U.S. companies and funnel that money back to the regime to fund its nuclear weapons program.

"The grounds for relief that Tesla relies upon are virtually the same as those Tesla put forth previously during the course of trial"

As of Feb. 20, you can get the 85-inch TCL Class T7 Series 4K OLED Smart TV for just $999.99, down from $1,399.99, at Amazon.

A counter-narrative to speed culture — written by a founder who lived the cost of hype.

Lorraine Pater left behind a promising Big Four auditing career and a long-held goal of making partner.

"Paradise" Season 2 ventures out into the apocalypse, with delightful results. The season premieres Feb, 23 on Hulu.

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Anthropic doesn’t want its AI used in autonomous weapons or government surveillance. Those carve-outs could cost it a major military contract.

The new Threads feature lets you share your posts — or anyone else's — to your Instagram Story without leaving the Threads app.

The U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to strike down large parts of President Trump's tariff policies Friday.

A viral video of Punch, the baby monkey who clings to a stuffed animal, sparked panic online. The zoo says the incident is normal behavior.

The court ruled 6-3 that the President lacked authority to impose tariffs without Congress, setting up a battle over hundreds of billions in potential refunds.

Amazon had a couple of cloud outages late last year that were apparently caused by its own AI tools.

The Fox News AI Newsletter covers the latest artificial intelligence technology advancements, including the challenges and opportunities now and for the future.

In a 6-3 ruling, justices upended the Trump administration's signature economic policy, potentially putting the US government on the hook for at least $175 billion in tariff refunds.

The oil market's biggest fear is that a conflict between the U.S. and Iran could lead to a prolonged disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Addictive, AI-enabled tablets are taking over, and also, Woody is balding in the new Toy Story movie, out June 19.

The MSI MPG 491CQP 49-inch curved OLED gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $749.99, saving gamers $100.

As of Feb. 20, you can get the LG Ultragear 5K2K OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (45GX950A-B) for $1,350.18 at Amazon.

The EV maker also cut the price of its top-end Cyberbeast model by $15,000 as recalls, quality issues, and sagging demand plague the electric pickup.

The FBI has warned about hackers stealing millions from ATMs.

Jeffrey Epstein appears to have used Match, OkCupid, and JDate after his 2008 conviction as a sex offender.

Meta said it's shifting focus for Horizons Worlds to be "almost exclusively mobile" and that it will separate its Quest VR platform from the virtual world.

President Trump is the first to invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to set tariffs on imported goods from more than 100 countries.

Save up to 50% on a new TV this weekend with these deals on Samsung, LG, and Hisense models at Amazon.

The layoffs affect hundreds of full-time workers in the US, according to an internal memo obtained by TechCrunch.

The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March.

Nike’s pivot to direct-to-consumer created an opening on store shelves that New Balance and other rivals moved quickly to fill.

AI expands access to filmmaking for resource-constrained creators. But as efficiency becomes the industry’s north star, creativity risks being overwhelmed by a deluge of low-effort, AI-generated content.

Nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Pitch at Disrupt 2026 in October in front of top VCs and the full TechCrunch audience. Nominate your startup or for one that's deserving.

Trump, as recently as Thursday, has talked up the consequences of the Supreme Court striking down his tariffs prior to the seismic ruling.

As of Feb. 20, you can get the eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum-mop for just $349.98 at Amazon, down from $599.99.

Peak XV says most of its new capital will target India as the firm prioritizes AI, fintech and cross-border bets while navigating recent partner departures.

President Trump is the first to invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to set tariffs on imported goods from more than 100 countries.

Trump has revealed economic data before its official release on multiple occasions, raising questions about possible policy violations

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The lowest ticket rates of the year for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends next Friday, February 27. Save up to $680 on your pass. Register now before prices increase.

Here's how entrepreneurs can build a strong, value-creating partnership with their board of directors and create a powerful ally.

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The technology promises to replace several parts of the grid with one device that’s both controllable and updatable.

A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.

The core PCE price index was expected to increase 3% from a year ago in December. GDP was projected to rise at a 2.5% pace in Q4.

The e-commerce giant posted $717 billion in sales versus Walmart's $713 billion, breaking the retailer's 24-year reign.

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In a time of burnout and disengagement, authentic joy — not forced positivity — may be the most overlooked driver of performance, innovation and inclusion.

This lifetime PDF tool can streamline your daily workflow.

The company said on Friday that users between 18 and 24 years of age account for nearly 50% of all messages sent by Indians to ChatGPT, and users under 30 accounted for 80% of usage in the country.

Gross domestic product grew at a 1.4 percent annual rate in the last quarter of the year, slowed by the effects of the government shutdown.

Agibot stages live televised gala with over 200 humanoid robots in Shanghai, featuring synchronized dancing, martial arts and acrobatic performances.

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Steep declines in the shares of private lenders, after a major fund changed how investors can withdraw money, have sparked worries about more trouble to come.

The MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender Collector Booster Box drops to a record-low $346.16 at Amazon, letting you save over $100.

As of Feb. 20, the Lego Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Mos Espa Podrace set is on sale at Amazon for $55.99, 30% off its list price of $79.99.

Epilogue’s adorable GB Operator plug-in gizmo is a must-have for collectors of retro Nintendo Game Boy games.

Logitech G435 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset falls to $39.99 at Amazon — 50% off, and its best price of the year.

The OpenAI mafia: 15 of the most notable startups founded by alumni

The Boldr Kelvin heater looks cool and promises energy savings and far-infrared heat. Too bad it also heats backward.

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This would be an unprecedented escalation against a U.S. company.

Massive data centers for generative AI are bad for the Earth. How about launching them into orbit?

Tech leaders are increasingly paying attention to AI developments in the country.

Abu Dhabi-based tech company G42 has partnered with U.S.-based chipmaker Cerebras to deploy eight exaflops of compute through a new system in India

"The Pitt" cinematographer Johanna Coelho reveals her process of creating one of the most immersive shows on television.

President Trump has warned Iran that an attack would be "far worse" than the U.S. airstrikes that targeted its nuclear facilities last June.

As of Feb. 20, the purple JBL Endurance Race 2 are on sale at Amazon for $47.44, 41% off their list price of $79.95

Inside Dewar’s cavernous whisky warehouses, man’s best mechanical friend—a Boston Dynamics robot dog with an ethanol sensor for a nose—is on the hunt for leaky barrels.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen land on the Switch eShop for $19.99 ahead of Pokémon Day 2026, with pre-load support and classic Kanto gameplay.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested with a paparazzi photo to end all paparazzi photos. And Stephen Colbert has thoughts.

Presearch’s “Doppelgänger” is trying to help people discover adult creators rather than use nonconsensual deepfakes.

As of Feb. 20, Best Buy has slashed $1,100 off the price of the Samsung 65-inch Class S84F OLED 4K TV as part of its Deal of the Day, dropping its price from $1,999.99 to $899.99.

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If you have multiple email accounts, your Gmail setup may soon need some reorganizing.

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are booming, and so is a fight among regulators, lawmakers, and advocates over their legality.

Answers to each clue for the Feb. 20, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Amazon finally updated the Kindle Scribe, and it's now a much faster and better looking e-reader. But we still don't love its price.

Major indexes have mostly been treading water for months, as investors’ exuberance for artificial intelligence wears off.

As Federal Reserve chair, Kevin M. Warsh may face a tough task persuading his colleagues to lower borrowing costs because of potential productivity gains.

As Federal Reserve chair, Kevin M. Warsh may face a tough task persuading his colleagues to lower borrowing costs because of potential productivity gains.

Michael Silevitch leads a research center dedicated to protecting busy public spaces. Last April, he was instructed to “end all work” immediately.

A New York restaurant’s Lunar New Year merchandise has become a coveted collector’s item.

Tech workers are increasingly worried that the artificial intelligence they are building will replace them. But some are optimistic that it is just one more tool to work with.