Timef 04/01/2025

Google on Tuesday announced a new partnership with gaming company Roblox, which will allow advertisers to purchase and scale Roblox’s Rewarded Video and other immersive ad formats. That means marketers who want to reach the younger Gen Z audience that dominates the platform will be able to use Google Ad Manager to place their video […]

NaNoWriMo, a twenty-five-year-old online writing community-turned-nonprofit, announced on Monday evening that it is shutting down. NaNoWriMo — an abbreviation of National Novel Writing Month — is an annual challenge for writers to complete a rough draft of a novel during the month of November. After starting as a Yahoo! mailing list in 1999, the project […]

Thousands of CDC employees who worked on things like preventing HIV and lead poisoning have been told they were subject to a reduction in force. Experts say people will die.

Qualcomm has acquired the generative AI division of VinAI, an AI research company headquartered in Hanoi, for an undisclosed amount, the companies announced on Monday. The move marks Qualcomm’s continued expansion into the AI tooling sector. VinAI, which was founded by former DeepMind research scientist Hung Bui, develops a range of generative AI technologies, including […]

While working on their MBAs at Harvard Business School, Colombian immigrants Stephanie Murra and Lorenza Vélez noticed that most of the workers in the cafeteria were Hispanic. In conversations with them, a common theme kept coming up: how difficult it was for people who legally moved to the U.S. from Spanish-speaking countries to find their […]

Looking for a new graphics card? There’s no shortage of options to choose from, but here are the best to buy now.

When there are damages to energy infrastructure, such as electricity pylons or gas pipelines, expensive helicopters are frequently used to inspect them. Drones have begun to replace some of those inspections, but the flight-time for these can be limited. Now a new company has produced a drone with a very long range to fill this […]

You know the online dating scene is bad when dating giants like Tinder are now introducing AI personas for users to flirt with. On Tuesday, the company announced a new game powered by OpenAI, allowing users to interact with an AI bot to practice flirting, reenact meet-cute scenarios, and receive scores with suggestions for improving […]

The Kindle Paperwhite Kids 16GB is still on sale for 22% after Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

In a collaboration with WPP, Canon, and NVIDIA, Boston Dynamics' Atlas has been tested as a robotic camera operator, demonstrating how humanoid robots could assist in filmmaking.

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reports that researchers have uncovered a Chrome vulnerability used in a cyber espionage campaign.

"Karate Kid: Legends," starring Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and Ben Wang, hits theaters March 30.

Tweak these settings to get the most out of your feature-packed iPhone.

As of April 1, the Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale at Amazon for $29.99, 40% off its list price of $49.99.

As of April 1, the Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) is on sale at Amazon for $339.99, 15% off its list price of $399.99.

As of April 1, the Beats Solo 4 headphones are on sale at Amazon for $129.95. This is 35% off their list price of $199.95.

"Bring Her Back," directed by Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, hits theaters May 30. Watch the trailer.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT may be the world’s most popular chatbot app. But rival services are gaining, according to data from analytics firms Similarweb and Sensor Tower. SimilarWeb, which estimates traffic to websites including chatbot web apps, has recorded healthy recent upticks in usage across bots like Google’s Gemini and Microsoft’s OpenAI-powered Copilot. Gemini’s web traffic grew […]

Intel’s new CEO Lip-Bu Tan wasted no time laying out his plans for the semiconductor giant. Speaking at the Intel Vision conference this week, Tan told attendees that the company will spin off assets that aren’t core to its mission, Bloomberg reported. Tan didn’t specify what was classified as core and non-core to the company’s […]

Despite Google’s intentions for its default image viewing and editing app for Android, the Photos app has, over the years, become one of the most popular photo backup services around. In fact, it was one of the most attractive offerings for years until it stopped offering unlimited storage in 2020. That change in the tech […]

For those who want to drive like George Russell but don’t have the bucks for a Benz, this blingy electric bike might be the next best thing.

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"Severance" star Britt Lower appeared on "The Tonight Show" and played the show's theme song on a trumpet.

OpenAI's new image generator is available for all users in ChatGPT, days after backlash to Studio Ghibli-style art generated by the tool.

Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn will star in "The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event" directed by Sam Mendes.

Preserving voicemails securely on Android: Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals easy methods to keep memories alive forever.

Jon Stewart has mocked Trump's lack of accountability with a "Severance" joke.

The best deals still live after the Amazon Big Spring Sale include discounts on Kindles, MacBooks, and lots of robot vacuum/mop combos.

MacBooks, AirPods, and more are on sale in Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Here are the best deals still live.

Save 6% on the Apple Studio Display at Amazon.

An alleged X data breach has leaked the email addresses of more than 200 million users.

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Scambaiting has become a new form of popular entertainment, with millions following its stars. How big can this thing get?

A look at six common internet scams and the warning signs to help you avoid falling for them.

Bluetooth, even in its latest 6.0 version, isn't the most security-friendly technology. Users need good security practices.

The threat of scams is a constant companion of online life. What to do if you've given your information to a scammer.

Threats against password managers are growing. Here are some things you can do about it.

Scam calls, boosted by advancing AI and data breaches, are targeting younger and more vulnerable Americans.

Being deceived by a scammer can make people feel alone, paranoid, and ashamed. Four steps to help process what happened.

Calling all Nancy Drews and Benoit Blancs, here are the best mystery movies on Netflix, from "Fear Street" to "Glass Onion."

The academic and author discusses what to expect from the singularity, the need for AI self-correcting mechanisms, and what hope there is for superintelligence safeguarding democracy.

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Save 22% on the Google Pixel 9 at Amazon.

As of April 1, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are on sale for $329 at Amazon — $100 off the $429 list price.

As of April 1, the 2024 Apple Mac Mini with M4 chip is on sale for $549 at Amazon — $50 off its $599 list price.

As of April 1, Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) is on sale for $329 at Amazon — $70 off the $399 list price.

Apple has upgraded its AirPods Max headphones to support lossless audio.

Answers to each clue for the April 1, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

IGN has announced that tickets for its annual LA convention IGN Live 2025 are now on sale.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

Late Night host Seth Meyers mocked Elon Musk for complaining about Minnesota governor Tim Walz finding joy in Tesla's falling stock.

OpenAI’s new image generator, powered by its GPT-4o model, is now available to all users, CEO Sam Altman said in a post on X. The feature was until now available only to paying users of ChatGPT. While it is not clear how many images users on the free tier can generate, Altman last week had […]

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In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral.

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Tinder and OpenAI have teamed up to launch a new game on the dating app that tests users' flirting skills. Here are the details.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1382 on April 1, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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

Construct Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups applying technology to sectors like manufacturing, transportation, and defense, has closed its third fund with $300 million in capital commitments. The Washington D.C.-based firm previously raised a $225 million second fund and a $75 million capital pool for later-stage companies in 2022. While many […]

The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.

The start-up’s valuation, which has nearly doubled in six months, shows continued enthusiasm for A.I. among investors.

CaaStle, a startup that launched in 2011 as a plus-sized clothing subscription service and in 2018 became an inventory monetization platform for clothing retailers, is facing financial difficulties, reports Axios. The company is almost out of money, CEO Christine Hunsicker has resigned, and law enforcement is investigating alleged financial misconduct, Axios reported, citing a leaked […]

OpenAI on Monday announced that it closed one of the largest private funding rounds in history. According to a blog post on the company’s website, OpenAI raised $40 billion in a tranche that values the company at $300 billion post-money. SoftBank led the round, CNBC reported. Other participants included Microsoft, Coatue, Altimeter, and Thrive. “[This] […]

In a global exclusive, WIRED went inside TAG Heuer's Swiss factory to see exactly how the brand has brought back its classic entry-level race watch, but this time bigger than ever—and solar powered.

For the final day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are on sale for $329 — a $100 discount on their usual price.

The Owala FreeSip is that girl. Find the colorful water bottle on sale for 15% off during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

This month, ChatGPT unveiled a new image generator as part of its 4o model that is a lot better at generating text inside images.  People are already using it to generate fake restaurant receipts, potentially adding another tool to the already-extensive toolkit of AI deepfakes used by fraudsters. Prolific social media poster and VC Deedy […]

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This Soundcore Anker P20i Earbuds deal is going strong for Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Take advantage of the sale to get the earbuds for $19.99, saving you 50%.

Instead of choosing between a robot vacuum and stick vacuum, grab the Eufy E20. It's both, and is on sale for $399.99 at Amazon's spring sale.

Isomorphic Labs, the AI drug discovery platform that was spun out of Google’s DeepMind in 2021, has raised external capital for the first time. The $600 million round was led by Thrive Capital, with participation from GV, and existing investor Google’s parent Alphabet, it said.     The funding will accelerate further development of Isomorphic’s AI […]

It's time Amazon Big Spring Sale week and there are great deals on Spider-Man Lego sets from Amazon and beyond. Shop now.

DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.

The Privacy Act Modernization Act would update 1974 legislation for the modern age, restricting government use of personal data and introducing new penalties, including prison time, for violators.

Of the Shark and Roomba deals live during Amazon's spring sale, the $799 price point on both fancy flagships might be the most noteworthy.

The news follows the breakout success of DeepSeek and growing pressure from rivals like Meta.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has joined Bluesky, following in the footsteps of former president Barack Obama, who made his first post on the platform last week. Clinton confirmed her Bluesky account’s legitimacy in an Instagram story and a post on X. In her introductory post, Clinton wrote about the Wisconsin Supreme Court election […]

Yahoo's Director of Product Design, Vidya Nayak, on being a female leader in the tech industry.

Before the Amazon Big Spring Sale ends, snag the Shark FlexStyle for 20% off. It's just $20 off from its lowest price ever and our favorite Dyson dupe.

Xiaofeng Wang, a longtime computer science professor at Indiana University, has disappeared along with his wife, and their profiles on the school's website were wiped ahead of recent FBI raids.

OpenAI says that it intends to release its first “open” language model since GPT‑2 “in the coming months.” That’s according to a feedback form the company published on its website Monday. The form, which OpenAI is inviting “developers, researchers, and [members of] the broader community” to fill out, includes questions like “What would you like […]

There's still time left to shop Amazon's Spring Sale. Shop Nutribullet's full-size blender for 23% off before the sale ends on March 31.

Amazon has delivered on its promise to launch an upgraded Alexa experience, Alexa+, by the end of March. But the service reportedly lacks many of the features Amazon demoed at a press event in late February. Alexa+ can’t yet perform certain “agentic” AI tasks showcased in the company’s marketing, like ordering takeout on Grubhub or […]

The internet is poking fun at Morgan Wallen's Instagram post about "God's country."

Retym, a U.S. chipmaker with Israeli roots, has raised a fresh $75 million series D led by James Kuklinski of Spark Capital. Existing investors — Mayfield’s Navin Chaddha and Kleiner Perkins’ Mamoon Hamid — also participated, bringing its total raised to $180 million, it says. Retym is another startup benefiting from AI’s glow-up. It’s chips […]

After weeks of “Tesla Takedown” protests, extremist groups are showing up to back Elon Musk’s beleaguered car company.

Oracle has denied at least one breach, despite evidence to the contrary, as it begins notifying healthcare customers of a separate patient data breach.

Apple Intelligence, the iPhone maker’s suite of AI-powered tools and features, is gaining new features. Most notably, the company on Monday announced that Apple device owners will now be able to take advantage of Priority Notifcations, which allows Apple’s AI to highlight your most time-sensitive notifications in a new format. Other updates are coming to […]

Apple announced on Monday that it’s rolling out visionOS 2.4, bringing Apple Intelligence-powered AI features to the Apple Vision Pro. The update also introduces new spatial experiences and the Apple Vision Pro app for iPhone. With Apple Intelligence on the Apple Vision Pro, users will get access to writing tools that allow them to rewrite, […]

Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin is preparing for a second launch of its New Glenn mega-rocket in “late spring,” the company announced Monday. The company also believes it has determined why the booster stage failed during an attempted landing on an ocean platform during the inaugural flight in January. Blue Origin said it has […]

The API testing firm took down a database exposed to the internet without a password.

OpenAI is still struggling to overcome the capacity issues brought on by the viral image generation feature the company launched last week. On Monday, OpenAI disabled image generation for new users of Sora, the company’s suite of generative AI media tools. “We’re currently experiencing heavy traffic and have temporarily disabled Sora video generation for new […]

OpenAI is still struggling to overcome the capacity issues brought on by the viral image generation feature the company launched last week. On Monday, OpenAI disabled video generation for new users of Sora, the company’s suite of generative AI media tools. “We’re currently experiencing heavy traffic and have temporarily disabled Sora video generation for new […]

Encrypted messaging app Signal continues to see spiking downloads in the wake of the messaging scandal, which saw The Atlantic’s editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg added to a group chat where high-ranking officials in the Trump administration were discussing an attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen. The resulting press coverage around the leak of these […]

The best Amazon deals on March 31 include the Kindle Colorsoft, Echo Buds, Fitbit Charge 6, Beats Studio Buds+, and Peloton Guide.

Check out the best cordless power tool deals we could find during Amazon's 2025 Big Spring Sale.

As of March 31, you can get a pair of Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian headphones for $179.99. That's a 49% discount and a $169 price cut.

The 40-ounce Hydro Flask wide mouth water bottle is on sale at Amazon for just $25, down from the normal price of $49.95. That's a 50% discount.

Substack continues to double down on video amid TikTok’s uncertain future in the U.S. The company announced on Monday that it’s rolling out a scrollable video feed in its app, making it the latest platform to introduce a TikTok-like feed. Given the timing of the launch, Substack is likely aiming to capitalize on the potential […]

Electric trucking company Harbinger has filed an objection to the sale of Canoo’s assets to its CEO, potentially throwing a wrench into the two-month-old bankruptcy case. Harbinger’s objection, filed late Friday, accuses Canoo of hiding certain assets from the sale process, including what the startup purchased from another bankrupt EV company, Arrival. It also accuses […]

Ketchup Entertainment bought Looney Tunes film "Coyote vs. Acme" from Warner Bros.

As of March 31, the Bird Buddy Pro solar smart bird feeder is available at Amazon for $199. That's a 33% discount and a $100 price cut.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring comes with a free $100 Amazon gift card during the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.