Timef 04/14/2025

Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, successfully launched its New Shepard rocket at around 9:30 a.m. ET on Monday, as it seeks to challenge Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the space tourism industry.  What stands out most about this mission is that it featured the first all-female space crew since 1963, when Soviet astronaut Valentina Tereshkova […]

The verbose programming language felt like a universal form of communication—until it didn't.

The purging of IT and cybersecurity staff at the Department of Health and Human Services could threaten the systems used by the agency’s staff and the safety of critical health data.

Chipolo, the maker of AirTag-like devices, on Monday introduced the latest version of its product. Now, instead of offering models that only work with either Apple or Google’s lost-item finding technology, the new Chipolo POP devices work with both companies’ finding networks out of the box. By combining these different functionalities into one device, Chipolo […]

Meta announced on Monday that it’s going to train its AI models on public content, such as posts and comments on Facebook and Instagram, in the EU after previously pausing its plans to do so in response to regulatory pressure due to to data privacy concerns. The company will start training its AI on users’ […]

From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.

AI dev platform Hugging Face has acquired Pollen Robotics, a robotics startup based in France, for an undisclosed amount. Wired reports that Hugging Face plans to sell Pollen’s humanoid robot, Reachy 2, and let developers download and suggest improvements to its code. Pollen Robotics, which aims to bring affordable humanoid robots to the home, was […]

The tech giant went to court on Monday in an antitrust trial focused on its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The case could reshape its business.

Despite the annoying naming convention, the Helinox Chair One (re) is an impressive upgrade to Helinox's classic, compact camping chair.

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says quantum internet ensures unhackable security and redefines online privacy and speed.

Self-driving truck startup Kodiak Robotics plans to go public via a merger with special purpose acquisition company Ares Acquisition Corporation II. The transaction values Kodiak, which has raised around $243 million to date, at about $2.5 billion pre-money. New and existing Kodiak institutional investors, like Soros Fund Management, ARK Investments, and Ares, have funded or […]

The crosswalk buttons, which include audio alerts, were hacked over the weekend.

Assembling a computer yourself is a good way to learn how they work.

"Hereditary" director Ari Aster returns with the 2020-set "Eddington," starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler.

Nvidia says it has commissioned more than a million square feet of manufacturing space to build and test AI chips in Arizona and Texas as part of an effort to move a portion of production to the U.S. The chipmaker says that Nvidia Blackwell chips have started production at TSMC’s chip plants in Phoenix, Arizona, […]

A handful of engineers who worked at Lucid Motors and on Apple’s electric car project have launched a new startup that puts a fresh spin on electric hub motors. The new startup, called Conifer, has developed its motor to be free of rare earth elements by using more abundant ferrite magnets, which the company says […]

Hugging Face has acquired the open source robot startup Pollen Robotics to help “democratize” robotics.

As of April 14, the AirPods Pro 2 are on sale at Best Buy for $189.99. Normally they're listed for $249.99, so you're saving $60.

Intel on Monday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 51% of its Altera semiconductor business to Silver Lake, a private equity firm. The deal, which values Altera at $8.75 billion, will make Altera “operationally independent,” Intel said in a press release. Intel will retain 49% ownership in Altera, which will […]

We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.

These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.

John Oliver has broken down Trump's tariff policies on "Last Week Tonight".

Sony has increased the price of its PlayStation 5 console in Europe and Australia.

As of April 14, the Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds are on sale at Best Buy for $229. Normally they're listed for $299, so you're saving $70.

As of April 14, Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds are on sale for $179.99 at Amazon, a 40% discount off their $299.99 list price.

Ben Stiller appeared on "Chicken Shop Date" and giggled his way through an interview with Amelia Dimoldenberg.

As of April 14, Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale for $199 at Amazon, a $100 discount from its regular $299.99 price.

As of April 14, LG's 65-inch UT70 4K UHD Smart TV is on sale for $349.99 at Best Buy, a $250 savings off its $599.99 list price.

As of April 14, the Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR headset is on sale at Best Buy for $269.99. Normally it's listed for $299.99, so you're saving $30.

Kawasaki's CORLEO is a hydrogen-powered, AI-driven rideable robot. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reports on this new way of thinking about off-road transportation.

From crypto kingpins to sophisticated scammers, these are the lesser-known hacking groups that should be on your radar.

American companies that make everything from keychains to mattresses say Chinese manufacturing is superior, and tariffs won’t be enough to shift production to the United States.

Though less well-known than groups like Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon, Brass Typhoon, or APT 41, is an infamous, longtime espionage actor that foreshadowed recent telecom hacks.

Despite their hacktivist front, CyberAv3ngers is a rare state-sponsored hacker group bent on putting industrial infrastructure at risk—and has already caused global disruption.

Allegedly responsible for the theft of $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency from a single exchange, North Korea’s TraderTraitor is one of the most sophisticated cybercrime groups in the world.

After a series of setbacks, the notorious Black Basta ransomware gang went underground. Researchers are bracing for its probable return in a new form.

For the past decade, this group of FSB hackers—including “traitor” Ukrainian intelligence officers—has used a grinding barrage of intrusion campaigns to make life hell for their former countrymen and cybersecurity defenders.

Millions of scam text messages are sent every month. The Chinese cybercriminals behind many of them are expanding their operations—and quickly innovating.

Save 32% on the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet at Amazon.

Save 25% on the Echo Pop at Amazon.

Save 23% on the Apple iPad 10th Gen at Walmart.

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 14, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Meta’s chief has grown accustomed to tough questioning in courts and hearings, but an antitrust trial starting Monday could be more grueling, experts said.

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Finally make peace with PDF files with this lifetime license to PDF Converter Pro; now just $23.99 with code SAVE20 before April 27.

Thoroughly enjoy all that Windows 11 Pro has to offer with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and The Essential Windows 11 Pro Course bundle for just $24.99 (reg. $237).

QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus is an all-in-one finance management software with a lifetime license on sale for $249.99.

Apple is preparing some big changes for iPadOS 19, which is likely to be announced in June.

Demand for solar energy in power-starved Nigeria has soared in the last decade thanks to worsening grid reliability and rising fuel costs. That’s drawn investor interest to Arnergy, a cleantech startup meeting that need. The company just raised a $15 million Series B extension (on top of a $3 million B1 round last year), bringing […]

"The White Lotus" star Aimee Lou Wood has called out "SNL" for a sketch that featured a "mean and unfunny" version of her Season 3 character.

Give your PC the gift of versatility with a lifetime licence to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just £38.27 (reg. £168.49) through April 27.

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

During The Last of Us’ second-season premiere, Ellie gets called a homophobic slur. Craig Mazin tells WIRED it highlights what happens when humanity stops moving forward.

At the end of "The Last of Us" Season 2, episode 1, we see a shot of the Cordyceps fungus in the broken pipe running through Jackson. What does it mean?

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" #1395 on April 14 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

In "The Last of Us" Season 2, episode 1, Joel's therapist Gail reveals that he killed her husband Eugene. But what else do we know about this man?

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

In "The Last of Us" Season 2, episode 1, Joel (Pedro Pascal) has a scene with Maria (Rutina Wesley) that's the key to understanding his character.

"The Last of Us" Season 2 pays homage to the Naughty Dogs game's "Employee of the Month" puzzle.

'The Last of Us' Season 2 includes the Ellie and Dina dance scene and kiss from the game.

"The Last of Us" Season 2 puts plenty of Easter eggs in Ellie's (Bella Ramsey) room. Let's unpack them, including that butterfly guitar.

In "The Last of Us" Season 2, episode 1, "Curtis and Viper" is a gut-punch of a throwback. Explainer.

In "The Last of Us" Season 2, episode 1, we're introduced to a new character named Abby (Kaitlyn Dever). Who is she, and what do we know about her?

Season 2, episode 1 of "The Last of Us" introduces one of the scariest types of Infected in the game: Stalkers.

"The Last of Us" Season 2, episode 1 adds a character to Jackson who wasn't in the game. Here's why it matters.

According to Dealroom data cited by the Financial Times, British start-ups raised just £16.2 billion last year, far less than the more than £65 billion raised by their counterparts in Silicon Valley during the same period. In fact, the U.S. appears to be pulling further ahead each year. In 2024, 57% of global venture capital […]

The blockbuster antitrust case begins Monday. Its outcome could impact how Big Tech companies grow—but the government has a long way to go to prove its case.

OpenAI may soon require organizations to complete an ID verification process in order to access certain future AI models, according to a support page published to the company’s website last week. The verification process, called Verified Organization, is “a new way for developers to unlock access to the most advanced models and capabilities on the […]

Apple isn’t giving up on its mixed reality headset the Vision Pro, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company has been debating the best direction forward for the product after disappointing sales, Gurman says, but is now moving forward with two different models. One would address probably the two biggest complaints about the initial product […]

New "semiconductor tariffs" are coming account to Trump's commerce secretary.

OpenAI is powering a new AI search engine for Netflix.

Scan documents from anywhere with this lifetime subscription to iScanner, now A$40 (reg. A$320).

SNL's Chinese trade minister, played by Bowen Yang, had plenty to say about Trump's tariffs on China.

The tech industry may not be safe from new tariffs, according to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The Trump administration announced Friday evening that consumer electronics such as laptops and smartphones would be exempt from the tariffs it unveiled earlier this month. (While Trump delayed many of those tariffs this week, he left a 10% […]

SNL's Trump takes on Easter, Jesus Christ, his tariffs, and the price of eggs.