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The show on Sunday drew about 14.4 million people. It is the second consecutive year that the awards ceremony attracted a smaller audience.

Tyson Foods said its beef business could lose up to $500 million this year as the supply of cattle hits a 75-year low.

Chris Pratt stars in "Way of the Warrior Kid," about a Navy SEAL who teaches his nephew to defend himself.

She fished off the New England coast for more than 80 years, and intended to continue until she died. “It’s not hard work for me,” she said at 101.

Founders and investors in the Minneapolis tech industry told TechCrunch they've put much of their work on hold to help out their community.

Nintendo's latest earnings report confirmed something we suspected: The original Switch is its most successful hardware ever.

Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen play pickleball players in "The Dink," out July 24 on Apple TV.

In his book The Intimate Animal, sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need for human intimacy, which is the real issue at root of the loneliness epidemic.

Advanced Micro Devices reported fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday that topped expectations and provided a stronger-than-expected forecast.

Musk says SpaceX acquired xAI to build AI data centers in space. But, there's more to it than that.

The company’s rapid e-commerce growth and push into automation and artificial intelligence propelled its stock into the trillion-dollar club.

Intel has been bulking up a team to focus on this effort and will develop its GPU strategy around customer needs.

In a legal first, a jury in New York awarded $2 million to a patient who said that doctors had deviated from accepted medical standards.

"Imperfect Women" premieres March 18 on Apple TV. Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara star.

Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara star in "Imperfect Women," coming March 18 to Apple TV.

Apple is introducing agentic coding to Xcode, jumping into one of the biggest trends in technology.

Anya Taylor-Joy stars in Apple TV's "Lucky," about a con artist on the run after a multi-million heist goes wrong.

Anya Taylor-Joy leads Apple TV's heist drama "Lucky," out July 15.

General Motors already invested. Now, you have a limited window to join before the next share price increase.

Grindr is piloting EDGE, a new AI-powered subscription that carries a hefty price tag.

I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.

All startups accepted into YC will soon have the option to receive their seed checks via stablecoins.

Two agents involved in the shooting deaths of US citizens in Minneapolis are reportedly part of highly militarized DHS units whose extreme tactics are generally reserved for war zones.

Nvidia and AMD are leaders in the GPUs, which power large language models and have skyrocketed in demand with the data center buildout.

The U.S. Central Command said the drone approached the USS Abraham Lincoln with "unclear intent."

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the chipmaker's plan to invest in OpenAI remains "on track."

Learn how to build a resilient marketing strategy by combining different channels instead of relying on just one or two sources.

Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson join forces for the dark comedic thriller "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed," on Apple TV May 20.

Roku is knocking down the price of all of its streaming devices ahead of the end of the football season.

How to reclaim your time, shift into strategic leadership and build a company that runs without you.

See what to expect for Startup Battlefield 200 in 2026, the ultimate startup pitch competition on the global stage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Join the mailing list to be the first to know when applications drop.

Premium Samsung mini LED TVs like the QN00F are up to 34% off at Best Buy. You'll also get a $299.99 50-inch 4K TV for free.

Keanue Reeves teams up with director Jonah Hill for dark comedy "Outcome," coming to Apple TV April 10.

The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, including the owners of anonymous online accounts documenting ICE operations.

Massive password breach exposes 149 million stolen credentials online, including 48 million Gmail accounts. Learn what happened and protect yourself.

Skyrsye, now valued at $1.15 billion, is pushing to get FAA certification for its universal operating system for flight.

The N.F.L. claims Guardian Caps reduce the risk of concussions. The company that makes them says, “It has nothing to do with concussions.”

"Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" returns to Apple TV on Feb. 27, and it's bringing the terrifying Titan X with it.

Here's everything we know about "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" Season 2, from cast to release date to plot.

Nothing isn't shipping a proper flagship phone in 2026, but the company's next handset is nonetheless allegedly coming soon.

Get two Kindle Paperwhite devices for $269.99 with the Share the Love 2-pack bundle at Amazon. That's $50 in savings.

Xcode 26.3 offers agentic coding capabilities with Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex.

Xcode 26.3 offers agentic coding capabilities with Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex.

This metric is easy to overlook — but it could determine whether you scale or go broke.

Spanish figure skater Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté's Minions short program routine was almost blocked over copyright issues, until the internet stepped in.

Gradient's heat pumps fit in windows, minimizing installation times. Now, it is introducing software to make those units more intelligent.

Watch Club will house microdramas and fan discussions in the same app, creating a fandom-focused social media experience.

Right-wing influencers who were instrumental in spreading allegations of fraud in Minnesota ahead of ICE's surge are now going after a number of California’s social welfare programs.

As of Feb. 3, get the TCL 98-Inch Class X11K Series QD-Mini TV for its best-ever price.

No entrepreneur achieves success on their own. But how do you pick the right partners and avoid the wrong partners?

The company is banking on its Wegovy pill and next-generation weight loss injectable CagriSema to recapture share of the key U.S. market. 

Crunchyroll is increasing prices

TurboTax Deluxe desktop edition 2025 for federal and state is on sale at Amazon for $44.99, down from the normal price of $79.99. That's a 44% discount.

This AI doctor is licensed in all 50 states, the startup says. The deal was led by CRV and Kleiner Perkins.

Apple's rumored foldable iPhone reportedly has different button placement from other iPhone models.

Amazon's newest smart displays, the Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11, are on sale for their best prices yet. Save up to $40 at Amazon.

The company wants to win back price-strapped chip consumers after years of raising prices.

Crypto keeps talking about mainstream adoption, but the entire industry is still built on a brittle function and all the vulnerabilities that come with it.

A group of cryptocurrency investors backing a memecoin hopes the statue will soon be installed at one of Mr. Trump’s golf courses in Florida.

The Paris prosecutor’s office announced that it is expanding a criminal investigation into X for alleged crimes, including the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material.

The Paris prosecutor’s office announced that it is expanding a criminal investigation into X for alleged crimes, including the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material.

Getting Legos as a Valentine's Day gift? Spend $80 at Lego's website to unlock the free Penguins in Love set through Feb. 6

NASA won't launch Artemis 2 in February following a wet dress rehearsal that exposed problems with the Space Launch System rocket.

Jeffrey Epstein wanted most of his money to go to his girlfriend, a native of Belarus. Mr. Epstein’s brother and a Harvard math professor were also named beneficiaries.

As of Feb. 3, get $100 off the iPad mini at Amazon.

The stockpile is the latest move by the Trump administration to build a Western supply chain to counter China's dominance in critical minerals.

The move followed a yearlong investigation into X and escalated a wider standoff between European officials and American tech companies over the regulation of social media.

President Trump says India will stop buying sanctioned Russian oil as part of trade deal, but data shows shadow fleet vessels unloading the crude at its ports.

The Kobo Clara Colour is on sale at Amazon for $139.99, down from the price of $159.99. That's a 13% discount.

A survey by college app Yik Yak found that 35 percent of Gen Z admitted to using social media or texting during the act.

Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after the U.S. cut aid.

D'Amaro's appointment to the top job once again brings to the fore Disney's storied history in park-going at a time of massive growth for the division.

The Trump administration’s approach to immigration has reached a level of violence that the tech industry cannot ignore. Here's how tech leaders are responding to the moment.

Ms. Tanner was previously an executive at CBS News and serves on the board of Audacy, a major U.S. broadcaster and podcast producer.

The Dyson PencilVac came out on Feb. 3. It weighs under four pounds and has two lasers. Is it the new best cordless vacuum for hard floors?

Josh D'Amaro, who has overseen Disney's booming theme parks division since 2020, will step into the role on March 18.

Ms. Tanner was previously an executive at CBS News and serves on the board of Audacity, a major U.S. broadcaster and podcast producer.

One thing is certain: AI will absolutely transform work. But how it plays out depends on not only how workers to adapt, but the willingness of organizations to help them along.

McDonald's is teaming up with Paramount Caviar to offer customers free McNugget Caviar kits for Valentine's Day, starting Feb. 10.

TikTok usage dropped following ownership change, benefiting rival apps. But now, its numbers are climbing again.

Luffu uses AI in the background to gather and organize family information, learn day-to-day patterns, and flag notable changes so families can stay aligned and address potential wellbeing issues.

Your phone secretly transmits tracking data while you sleep at night. Learn key privacy settings to stop overnight data sharing and protect yourself.

The record-setting deal will be the largest merger of all time and is valued at $1.25 trillion

As of Feb. 3, get 22% off a pair of Apple AirPods 4 at Amazon.

The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 portable power station is on sale for $394.98, down from the list price of $799. That's a 51% discount.

The deal creates the most valuable private company in the world.

The announcement is part of a broader push by countries to curb access to online platforms for minors. It also points to Europe’s stricter approach to regulating social media.

The agency did not complete a practice countdown for a mission that would be the first to send people around the moon in more than 50 years.

The food and beverage giant said that consumers were facing “affordability limitations.”

Smart leaders know when to seek input and how to use it to make stronger decisions. Here's how founders can bring in outside perspectives without diluting their vision.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urges the protection of children from a "digital wild west."

The Kinsey Institute's executive director, Justin Garcia, chatted with Mashable about relationships and tech.

PayPal is appointing CFO and COO Jamie Miller as interim CEO until March 1.

Peak XV is transitioning board roles and opening a U.S. office while continuing to view India as its largest market.

While rising costs are squeezing Pandora's margins from one side, a deteriorating macroeconomic backdrop is hitting it from the other.

I got to try the $100 Virtual Boy peripheral for Nintendo Switch and it's what I always imagined Virtual Boy to be.

This $100 accessory adds a little bit of that Nintendo quirkiness to the otherwise no-nonsense Switch 2.

Skip recurring subscription fees with this one-time Microsoft Office purchase.

Disney has named Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, as its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger and clinching a closely watched succession race at the Mouse House.

Mr. D’Amaro, 54, has most recently served as chairman of Disney Experiences, a division that includes theme parks, cruise vacations and consumer products.