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A new app called Lately launched on the App Store a few weeks ago, targeting people with ADHD to help them arrive on time and rewarding them for doing so. The service is designed to help users manage their travel plans by notifying them when it’s time to leave for a trip, sending reminders 30 […]

Recent reports show many common passwords can be cracked in literally seconds. Kurt the CyberGuy explains how to strengthen your passwords.

Move over, PayPal mafia: There’s a new tech mafia in Silicon Valley. As the startup behind ChatGPT, OpenAI is arguably the biggest AI player in town. Its meteoric rise to a $300 billion valuation has spurred many employees to leave the AI giant to create startups of their own. The hype around OpenAI is so […]

From photo books and iPads to board games and bike bags, we have a pick for every type of mom and mom figure.

Instagram Edits, Meta’s newly released video creation app, had a bigger debut than its direct competitor, ByteDance’s CapCut, once did. The new app, which today helps users craft videos for Instagram reels, stories, and other social posts, was downloaded an estimated 702,900 times on iOS devices during its first two days on the market. That’s […]

Fujifilm’s latest Instax camera is simple, delightful, and capable of some surprisingly good images.

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

This makeup printer custom shade-matches you—and creates your foundation on demand.

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The KeySmart SmartCard works just like an AirTag that can fit in your wallet, and a three-pack just went on sale for $90

Save over 80% when you upgrade your PC's performance and productivity with this $54.97 bundle featuring Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro.

The credit card-sized NanoPhone is a lightweight and affordable alternative to heavy, big-screened smartphones, and now just $89.97.

This energy storage technology is harnessing the potential of solar and wind power—and its deployment is growing exponentially.

Plus: Cybercriminals stole a record-breaking fortune from US residents and businesses in 2024, and Google performs its final flip-flop in its yearslong quest to kill tracking cookies.

Iron, a robot that stands 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 154 pounds, combines advanced artificial intelligence with human-like movement and exceptional vision.

Plus: Duolingo now teaches chess, and it’s a big week for coffee.

There’s still plenty of time between now and Memorial Day, but the mattress and bedding sales are already underway.

Google has some new competition in the budget flagship space, but not even the iPhone 16e can unseat the Pixel 9a, for now.

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As controversy bubbles around Trump's new 2028 campaign hat, the president's official store has even more hidden gems to offer.

Scientists have used the James Webb Space Telescope to discover new clues about what's lurking at the center of the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy.

Director Isaiah Saxon and lead puppeteer Robert Tygner break down the puppetry behind "The Legend of Ochi."

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Answers to each clue for the April 26, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

As of April 24, the 2025 Apple MacBook Air powered by the M4 chip has fallen to a new record-low price on Amazon.

The Anker Solix C1000 portable power station is on sale for $449 at Amazon, saving you 55% on list price.

The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni robot vacuum is on sale for $589.99 at Amazon. This deal saves you over $900 on list price.

Elon Musk’s xAI Holdings is in talks to raise $20 billion in fresh funding, potentially valuing the AI and social media combo at over $120 billion, according to a new Bloomberg report that says talks are in the “early stages.” If successful, the deal would constitute the the second-largest startup funding round ever, behind only […]

A lifetime license for Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is available at the incredible price of $14.97 (reg. $199).

The 98-inch Samsung Crystal UHD DU9000 TV is on sale for $1,849.99 at Woot, saving you over $2,000 on list price.

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

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

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" #1406 on April 26 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.

DoorDash has asked a California Superior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Uber that accuses the food delivery company of stifling competition by intimidating restaurant owners into exclusive deals. DoorDash argues in its motion that Uber’s claim lacks merit on all fronts. On a post on its website on Friday, DoorDash said, “the […]

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Busy week, so let’s get to it. Starting with federal regulations! Woohoo. Exciting stuff.  I’m talking about the U.S. Department of Transportation’s new Automated Vehicle Framework, which […]

In the battle between two “agentic” coding tools — Anthropic’s Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex CLI — the latter appears to be fostering more developer goodwill than the former. That’s at least partly because Anthropic has issued takedown notices to a developer trying to reverse-engineer Claude Code, which is under a more restrictive usage license […]

In the latest development of an increasingly public dispute between HR and payroll services rivals, Deel has filed a countersuit against Rippling. To recap: Rippling publicly announced on March 17 that it was suing Deel over alleged corporate espionage, with accusations ranging from violation of the RICO racketeering act (typically used to prosecute organized crime) […]

Slate Auto, the buzzy new EV startup that broke stealth this week, is close to locking in a former printing plant located in Warsaw, Indiana as the future production site for its cheap electric truck, a review of public records shows. The company is expected to lease the 1.4 million-square-foot facility for an undisclosed sum. […]

We’re thrilled to announce that Greece prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be joining us at our upcoming StrictlyVC event in Athens, co-hosted with Endeavor, on Thursday night, May 8, at the stunning Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. For those who might not be familiar with his background, Mitsotakis brings a fascinating blend of experiences to […]

The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are officially underway. Here's how to watch online, including the best streaming deals.

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This glossary includes the most common terms and expressions TechCrunch uses in our security reporting, and explanations of how — and why — we use them.

FRDM+ provides access to an impressive library of automotive videos for $20 a month.

A rock containing many smaller round stones could indicate that there was once a large amount of liquid water on the Red Planet.

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. What started as a tool to supercharge productivity through writing essays and code with short text prompts has evolved into a behemoth with 300 million weekly active users. 2024 was a big year for OpenAI, from its partnership […]

As of April 25, you can score a Bestway Hydro-Force Kayak Set for just $59.99, down from $259.99, at Woot.

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week confirmed that deals can still happen in a troubled world, but price considerations and adjustments are now part of the picture. Most interesting startup stories […]

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As of April 25, get the Fitbit Versa 4 for 25% off at Amazon.

In the GAO's third AI assessment, the agency argues a lack of data is hampering AI environmental research.

Kai Chen, a Canadian AI researcher working at OpenAI who’s lived in the U.S. for 12 years, was denied a green card, according to Noam Brown, a leading research scientist at the company. In a post on X, Brown said that Chen learned of the decision Friday and must soon leave the country. “It’s deeply […]

As of April 25, you can get the Dewalt (DCPR320B) 20V Max pruning shears for $79.99, down from $208.22, at Woot. That's a 62% discount.

A new hack apparently targets employees of organizations that work on human rights or Ukraine-related issues.

As of April 25, you can get a Bose SoundLink Flex portable speaker for $30 off the usual price, just $119. Pick one up for a limited time at Amazon.

The best Amazon deals this week include the M4 MacBook Air, Kindle Colorsoft, Fitbit Versa 4, Shark SmoothStyle, and BlueAir Pure 311i Max.

As of April 25, get the Xbox Wireless Gaming Headset for 11% off at Amazon.

It's a Faustian deal. Would you bite? Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan talk about how they can connect to Sammie's struggle to pursue art and resist temptation in "Sinners."