Timef 04/09/2025

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) may have to pay a fine of $1 billion or more to resolve a U.S. export control investigation related to a chip it made that was used in a Huawei AI processor, according to a report by Reuters. TSMC did not provide any further comments as it is now “in […]

As of April 9, get three months of Apple TV+ for $2.99 apiece.

The Frontier Go Wild! summer pass is on sale for just $399.

Doing laundry can be a chore. It takes time and is tedious. Few of us like to do it. So it’s no surprise that startups have emerged to take that load off your back — literally. And investors are lining up to fund new and older players alike.  Eleven-month-old NoScrubs has just raised $2 million […]

Samsung has updated SmartThings, its app that lets users control the company’s IoT devices, with new home automation capabilities in an apparent bid to cross-sell more of its smart home devices and appliances to existing customers. Besides the automation features, users will get new integrations with the Samsung Health app, an intercom feature, and support […]

It’s been a tough but exciting year for 23-year-old Jaspar Carmichael-Jack, founder and CEO of AI sales agent startup Artisan. Artisan just raised a $25 million Series A led by Glade Brook Capital, Carmichael-Jack exclusively tells TechCrunch. Y Combinator, Day One Ventures, HubSpot Ventures, Oliver Jung, Fellows Fund, and others participated as well. A year […]

Your cluttered hard drive has never looked so good.

Hosting platform WordPress.com on Wednesday launched a new AI website builder that allows anyone to create a functioning website using an AI chat-style interface. The feature, which is being made available to WordPress users for free, is targeted at entrepreneurs, freelancers, bloggers, and others who need a professional online presence, the company says. At this […]

As of April 9, spend $20 at Amazon on select groceries and save $5.

Parental control apps help keep screen time healthy and age-appropriate, but some are better than others. Here are our picks for the Apple-friendly ones.

Instagram appears to be quietly testing locked reels that viewers would have to unlock with a code and a provided hint. The feature is a simple way to increase engagement with the creator’s content, but it could also offer creators and celebrities a way to share exclusive reels with their most dedicated fans, who are […]

After months of hearty marketing efforts and large-scale technology demos across the U.S., Nuro has secured $106 million in fresh funding to help scale its autonomous driving technology and advance commercial partnerships.  The Series E round brings Nuro’s total funding raised to $2.2 billion and its valuation to $6 billion. That’s a drop from the […]

Spirit Airlines Spring Into Flight sale is live, with domestic tickets starting as low as $34 for Saver$ Club members and $57 for non-members.

Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.

X hit with massive data breach with 200 million records leaked, including emails. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers seven tips to help protect yourself.

Legal tech has come a long way, but the bulk of an intellectual property or patent lawyer’s work today is still done with spreadsheets, word processors and PDFs. A startup out of Delaware, Solve Intelligence, is using generative AI to speed up that work, believing its tech is uniquely suited to the needs of patent […]

Tessell, a startup developing a multi-cloud database-as-a-service, has raised $60 million in a new funding round led by WestBridge Capital ahead of its plans to expand its market presence and launch an AI-powered conversational database management service. As data becomes more critical than ever, many companies are struggling to manage and store it efficiently. Legacy […]

It’s been a couple of years since our last topic-focused, one-day event — but with AI transforming the tech landscape, we couldn’t miss the chance to gather 1,200 founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone shaping the future of AI for a deep dive into what’s next. On June 5 in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley, […]

The gadgets we buy and regularly update are about to get more expensive. It's time to keep the stuff you already have running longer.

If you need a bombproof backpack that will never die, a GoRuck works for rucking, hiking, travel, and every day carry.

During its Cloud Next conference this week, Google unveiled the latest generation of its TPU AI accelerator chip. The new chip, called Ironwood, is Google’s seventh-generation TPU and is the first optimized for inference — that is, running AI models. Scheduled to launch sometime later this year for Google Cloud customers, Ironwood will come in […]

Google is releasing a new AI model designed to deliver strong performance with a focus on efficiency. The model, Gemini 2.5 Flash, will soon launch in Vertex AI, Google’s AI development platform. The company says it offers “dynamic and controllable” computing, allowing developers to adjust processing time based on the complexity of queries. “[You can […]

Google is upgrading Workspace, its suite of cloud-based productivity tools, with new AI capabilities. The suite is gaining Workspace Flows, a tool designed to automate multi-step processes such as updating spreadsheets and digging through documents for information. Flows can tap Gems, Google’s brand of custom AI-powered chatbots, to handle specialized tasks, and it can also […]

On Wednesday, Google rolled out updates to several of its first-party media-generating AI models available through its Vertex AI cloud platform. Lyria, Google’s text-to-music model, is now available in preview for select customers, and the company’s Veo 2 video creation model has been enhanced with new editing and visual effects customization options. The company has […]

Gemini Code Assist, Google’s AI coding assistant, is gaining new “agentic” capabilities in preview. During its Cloud Next conference on Wednesday, Google said Code Assist can now deploy new AI “agents” that can take multiple steps to accomplish complex programming tasks. These agents can create applications from product specifications in Google Docs, for example, or […]

Reddit Answers, the platform’s conversational AI search tool, gets an upgrade through an integration with Google Gemini. This comes over a year after Reddit expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to access its Vertex AI platform to build AI agents. Google and Reddit announced the update on Wednesday, explaining that by incorporating Gemini on Vertex AI, […]

Samsung said on Wednesday that it’s adding Google’s Gemini AI to its home robot Ballie through a partnership with Google Cloud. Users will be able to ask the robot different queries to get answers from Gemini, said the companies. Samsung aims to tap into Gemini’s multimodal capabilities for its robot. The Korean tech giant said […]

As of April 9, the Garmin Instinct 2 (45mm) smartwatch is on sale at Best Buy for $199.99. Normally it's listed for $299.99, so you're saving $100.

If you’re planning on hitting the streets, here’s what you need to know.

Fashion goes in and out of style, and so, it turns out, do fashion startups. Lyst — the high-end fashion marketplace with 160 million users that was once valued at $700 million — has been acquired for just $154 million in an all-cash deal. The buyer is Zozo, a Japan-based fashion and e-commerce business. Zozo […]

As of April 9, the Fitbit Charge 6 is on sale at Best Buy for $119.95 as part of its Deal of the Day. Normally it's listed for $159.95, so you're saving $40.

Ed Sheeran joined Jimmy Fallon to surprise people on the NYC subway with a performance of Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club".

As of April 9, the Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) is on sale at Amazon for $119. Normally it's listed for $149, so you're saving 20%.

Atlas robot by Boston Dynamics amazes tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson with its breakdancing moves.

The advisories say the spyware apps are used to target members of civil society who may oppose China’s state interests.

Save 30% on the Garmin vívoactive 5 at Amazon.

Save 16% on the Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) at Amazon.

Save 33 percent on the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max.

As of April 9, TCL Alto 8 Plus Dolby Atmos soundbar is on sale for $99 at Walmart, down from its usual $259. That’s a $160 savings.

As of April 9, Motorola razr+ 2023 (256GB, unlocked) is on sale at Best Buy for $299.99, a massive $700 off its original $999.99 price.

Meta's Instagram is getting a native iPad app, according to a new report.

As of April 9, Amazon Fire TV 43-inch 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV is on sale for $209.96 at Amazon, down from its usual $369.99.

On her first visit to Morocco’s largest city, a visitor swears off her phone, the internet and even printed guides. Her aim? To get lost, learn as she goes, and reclaim the serendipity of travel.

Apple's got a new iPad Air out, and we've tried it out for size.

Learn how top TikTok creators use CapCut to edit viral videos with easy tips, tutorials, and step-by-step guides for beginners.

Saturn's moon Titan has the ingredients for life, but a new study suggests its deep underground ocean could support only a tiny amount.

Colossal Biosciences has revealed three "dire wolves," grey wolves genetically modified to have the extinct species' features.

Be the resident DJ this summer with the Skullcandy Terrain Mini Portable Wireless Speaker, now just $34.99 (reg. $39).

Tackle spring cleaning with this powerful Proscenic P12 Handheld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, now just $79.99 (reg. $199.99).

A powerful and portable refurbished MacBook Air can be yours for just $199.97 (reg. $999) through April 27.

Give your car an upgrade just in time for road-tripping season with the ESSGOO Portable Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto car display, now $64.99 (reg. $89), with free shipping.

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

Answers to each clue for the April 9, 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.

"The White Lotus" creator Mike White has spoken about the possible location of Season 4.

Save on rowers and accessories with Hydrow coupons, including an exclusive discount of $125.

DeskSense is an AI platform that pulls popular models like GPT-4 and Claude together into one cohesive AI toolbox.

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

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

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1390 on April 9 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

If you ever call 911 from an area that’s hard to get to, you might hear the buzz of a drone well before a police cruiser pulls up. And there’s a good chance that it will be one made by Brinc Drones, a Seattle-based startup founded by 25-year-old Blake Resnick who dropped out of college […]

The show's handling of suicide and incestuous sexual assault hurt its storytelling.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri says the company is looking to improve the app’s search functionality, admitting this is an area where Instagram could do more to compete. The remarks, made on a recent episode of the “Build Your Tribe” podcast, come at a time when younger Gen Z users often turn to social apps like […]

It might be smart to upgrade your hardware now if it's on its last legs. We've vetted these deals to ensure you're getting a real discount.

Dr. Oz, who now controls the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its $1.5 trillion budget, promoted the idea that AI avatars could replace frontline health care workers.

In over a dozen books, he explored the failures of journalism and the internet, blaming capitalism and calling for the nationalization of Facebook and Google.

A new company, Deep Cogito, has emerged from stealth with a family of openly available AI models that can be switched between “reasoning” and non-reasoning modes. Reasoning models like OpenAI’s o1 have shown great promise in domains like math and physics, thanks to their ability to effectively fact-check themselves by working through complex problems step […]

Last week, details emerged about an application that fintech giant Stripe had submitted for a U.S. banking license. There was a lot of chatter on X about whether this meant Stripe – already the largest privately valued fintech in the world – would now be adding bank to the list of descriptions of what it […]

The Trump administration is dialing back its enforcement of cryptocurrency, and criticizing Biden-era prosecutions.

Jeff Bezos is funding a secretive EV startup based in Michigan called Slate Auto that could start production as soon as next year, according to multiple sources and documents that link the billionaire’s family office to the startup. Slate, which took root in another Bezos-connected company called Re:Build Manufacturing, has been operating quietly since its […]

President Trump’s tariffs don’t hit streamers like Netflix directly. But they could impact what streaming services release—and how much people are willing to pay for it.

An explainer on the fan art and song behind Le Poisson Steve, a French fish with arms, legs, and undeniable star power.

In the age of constant data breaches, keep your accounts secure with the best password manages out there. Here are our thoughts on 1password, Keeper, Dashlane, and more.

Here are four robocall blocker apps and tools that Mashable recommends based on their features and user ratings.

Your 401k is suffering. The billionaires are fighting. The gamers are imperiled. Not even the penguins on McDonald Island, where no humans reside, have been spared. But at long last, 26-year-old YouTuber and chocolatier MrBeast has weighed in on President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to impose sweeping tariffs on imports. Jokes aside, the prolific YouTuber […]

Keeping tabs on your kid's screen time, location, or internet behavior can be as intense or chill as you prefer, depending on the parental control app you pick.

If you will already spend $100 on diapers anyway, why not get a free gift card with it? This Target diaper promo gets you $30 back, which is (indirectly) like getting free diapers.

Having a good antivirus software not only keeps your personal information safe, but also gives you some peace of mind knowing your devices are protected. Check out our top picks for the best antivirus software in 2025.

A 54 percent tariff on imports from China will likely see rising prices on smartphones and laptops in the coming months.

Ditch Adobe’s fees; get a powerful PDF editor for Mac with a one-time payment — now A$229 for life.

Nintendo Switch 2 game-key cards won’t be account-locked

Cybertruck inventory has piled up amidst recalls, and now, Tesla is reportedly refusing trade-ins.

On Monday, the “de-extinction” startup Colossal Biosciences announced its most ambitious results to date: the dire wolf. These are creatures that have been extinct for more than 12,000 years made famous by the HBO show Game of Thrones. These white, fluffy animals live on a 2,000-acre preserve in a location so secretive that journalists, including […]

Tech giants like Microsoft might be touting AI “agents” as profit-boosting tools for corporations, but a nonprofit is trying to prove that agents can be a force for good, too. Sage Future, a 501(c)(3) backed by Open Philanthropy, launched an experiment earlier this month tasking four AI models in a virtual environment with raising money […]

The time to buy new devices might be now. Here are a few examples of devices that might be harder to get due to Trump's tariffs.

Tapestry, a new app designed to organize the open social web, is adding a valuable feature to help people who are keeping up with multiple social networks: It will now remove duplicate posts from your feed. That means if you follow the same person across social networking services like Bluesky and Mastodon, you won’t have […]

Bad Bunny did NPR's 'Tiny Desk Concert' and it was amazing. Watch the video now.

The SimpliSafe Indoor Home Security System (8-piece) is on sale at Best Buy for $124.99, down from the normal price of $249.99. That's a 50% discount.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 AMD Ryzen 9 16GB RAM GeForce RTX 4060 1TB SSD Gaming Laptop is on sale for $1,199.99 at Best Buy for a savings of $400.

The best Amazon deals on April 8 include the Sony SRS-XG300 speaker, Cricut Joy, Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, Fire TV Stick 4K, and Blink Outdoor 4.

The Robert Littell espionage thriller, "The Amateur," also stars Jon Bernthal, Rachel Brosnahan, and Holt McCallany. Review.

One of the best value TVs to come out of CES 2025 was the TCL QM6K. It was already a budget-friendly mini LED TV at full price, but now is up to 30% off at Best Buy.

Walmart+ Week is coming. Get ready to save April 28 through May 4.

The Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+ Snapdragon X Elite 12 Core 16GB Memory 512GB SSD is on sale for $1,049.99 at Best Buy, for a savings of $450.

As of April 8, get the Samsung Odyssey G6 gaming monitor for 50% off at Amazon.

The Nutri Ninja Personal & Countertop Blender is just $149.99 at Amazon, down from the list price of $249.99. That's a 40% discount.

The Blink Mini 2 home security camera is just $19.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $39.99. That's a 50% discount.

As of April 8, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for 29% off at Amazon.

Shop the Kindle Store and earn double rewards on every purchase. Earn six points for every $1 spent on April 8.

The Western Digital 1TB SSD Portable External Solid State Drive is currently on sale for 31% off on Amazon.