Timef 05/03/2025

Like virtually every sector in the business world, the secondhand industry is grappling with the ramifications of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.  However, based on the comments made by eBay and Etsy earlier this week, both don’t appear to be overly concerned.  The companies recently reported Q1 2025 earnings results, both addressing the pressing topic of […]

On Friday May 2, President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as the new Pope.

Clean your house without the restraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.

Healthcare company data breaches have leaked personal data of millions of people in recent years, and the CyberGuy offers ways to keep your information safe.

This is the best robot vacuum we’ve tested, and it scored a rare 10 out of 10.

Sharp corners? Squeaky joinery? These expert solutions can help.

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

With unrivaled performance, a versatile triple-camera setup, and a fun modular accessory system, Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro reinvents the idea of a budget smartphone. But there's a catch.

Riot’s “anti-cheat artisan” Phillip Koskinas explains how he and his team go after cheaters and cheat developers to protect the integrity of games, such as Valorant and League of Legends.

The Chinese automaker's new model has a big range, lightning quick charging, and is super cheap—but it's a new pure vision-based autonomous driving system very similar to Tesla’s.

The best TV brands include LG, Samsung, Hisense, and TCL

In countries like Germany, balcony-mounted solar panels are all the rage. But from breaker-masking to voltage mismatches, America’s grid isn’t ready for it—yet.

President Donald Trump has ended the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed Temu, Shein, and other online retailers to send packages from China to the US valued under $800 duty-free.

Plus: France blames Russia for a series of cyberattacks, the US is taking steps to crack down on a gray market allegedly used by scammers, and Microsoft pushes the password one step closer to death.

We tested the best smart rings on the market. While the Oura Ring comes out on top, there are other more affordable options available.

Police around the world are adding robots powered by artificial intelligence to their departments, and Thailand has emerged as one of the key players.

Plus: Philips Norelco has an AI-powered shaver, and Wiz's Sync Box is an affordable synced lighting alternative for your TV.

Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko details many of the onscreen deaths Pedro Pascal has performed, and asks filmmakers to give us all a break.

Answers to each clue for the May 3, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Shokz' latest pair of open-ear headphones delivers engaging sound with full transparency.

Residents of Oakdale, Calif., have abandoned traditional media outlets for a mishmash of online sources. These days, they’re often not sure what information to trust.

The way 'Thunderbolts*' brings mental illness to the Marvel universe sometimes misses the mark.

Astronomers at NASA say an enormous filament near the Milky Way's center appears broken, and they think they know the culprit.

We got to preview the new Bird Buddy Kickstarter project at CES 2025. Now, the Petal and Wonder Block system are available for preorder.

Ditch messy notebooks and let AI take over your note-taking with a lifetime My Notes AI Pro Plan for just $39.99 (reg. $299).

Give your workflow a visual upgrade with Microsoft Visio, now just $14.97 for a lifetime license for Windows (reg. $249).

Headway Premium boils down some of the best non-fiction books into quick, accessible insights you can enjoy in minutes.

Treat yourself to this bundle of endless entertainment — an Apple iPad and a pair of Beats Flex headphones — all for $139.99 (reg. $299).

Create content faster and easier forever with this lifetime subscription to AI Magicx, now $59.97 through June 1.

What TV shows are coming to streaming this summer? We break down titles to expect from AppleTV+, Hulu, Netflix, Max, Prime Video, and more.

World, a start-up backed by Sam Altman, has launched in the United States with the goal of verifying your humanity.

It's only $159.97 to get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC.

As of May 3, the 2025 Apple MacBook Air is on sale for $849 at Amazon. This deal saves you $150 on list price.

The Bluetti AC180 portable power station is on sale for $449 at Amazon, saving you 44% on list price.

Free Comic Book Day takes place on May 3, 2025. Here's how to get free comics.

Live stream Sabalenka vs. Gauff in the 2025 Madrid Open final online for free from anywhere in the world.

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

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" #1413 on May 3 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Is your child ready for artificial intelligence? A new report says Google is preparing to roll out its Gemini AI chatbot to users under 13 years old.

Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom says AI companies are trying too hard to “juice engagement” by pestering their users with follow-up questions, instead of providing actually useful insights. Systrom said the tactics represent “a force that’s hurting us,” comparing them to those used by social media companies to expand aggressively.  “You can see some of these […]

A lawyer with the copyright office revealed people have registered over 1,000 works with AI-generated material.

Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko weighs in on "Talking Pictures with Neil Rosen."

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! Your usual host Kirsten has passed the reins to me, Rebecca Bellan, for the day, and I want to talk about Aurora Innovation and its last-minute save.  […]

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! Your usual host Kirsten has passed the reins to me, Rebecca Bellan, for the day, and I want to talk about Aurora Innovation and its last-minute save.  […]

Find out how to watch "Black Bag," including which streaming service you need to catch the movie online.

Next week, Google will begin allowing kids under 13 who have parent-managed Google accounts to use its Gemini chatbot, according to The New York Times. The Times reports that Gemini will be available to kids whose parents use Family Link, a Google service that enables families to opt into various Google services for their child. A Google […]

A photo taken this week showed Mike Waltz using an app that looks like—but is not—Signal to communicate with top officials. "I don't even know where to start with this," says one expert.

In its push for “efficiency,” DOGE has leaned increasingly on AI—regardless of whether it makes any sense. And it's using it as an imperfect means to destructive ends.

Samsung's anticipated ultra-thin Galaxy phone hasn't been officially shown off yet, but leaks are filling in the blanks.

A recently released Google AI model scores worse on certain safety tests than its predecessor, according to the company’s internal benchmarking. In a technical report published this week, Google reveals that its Gemini 2.5 Flash model is more likely to generate text that violates its safety guidelines than Gemini 2.0 Flash. On two metrics, “text-to-text […]

Apple and Anthropic are teaming up to build a “vibe-coding” software platform that will use generative AI to write, edit, and test code for programmers, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The iPhone maker is planning to roll out the software internally, according to Bloomberg, but hasn’t decided if it will launch it publicly. The system is […]

Cybersecurity firm Oligo identified 23 security vulnerabilities related to Apple AirPlay, and Apple issued several fixes. What should AirPlay users do about it?

Uber announced Friday yet another autonomous vehicle partnership as it leverages its dominant ride-hail and delivery position while relying on partners to supply the self-driving tech it isn’t building in-house. Today, the lucky startup is Chinese self-driving firm Momenta. The tie-up comes a day after Uber added Ann Arbor-based May Mobility to its roster of […]

The app claims it uses end-to-end encryption, but spilled its users' dating preferences and granular location data to the open web.

World opened the doors to its new San Francisco storefront with eight brand-new orbs ready for eyeballs to scan.

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 was low on M&A and IPO news, but there was still some drama to follow, if that’s your thing — and more importantly, some worthy […]

In a hearing on Friday, lawyers for the Justice Depart. indicated the government would double down on its requests to break up the tech giant’s business.

Microsoft is ditching passwords for passkeys.

A ton of gift cards are on sale for Mother's Day, graduation gifts, and beyond, including Lyft, DoorDash, Ulta, and Yankee Candle.

As of May 2, you can get up to 30% off select Echo devices at Amazon.

As of May 2, get the 55-inch Amazon Fire 4K Smart TV for $359 at Amazon.

A startup founder told a Palantir alumni Slack group that AI agents could do the work of tens of thousands of government employees. He was met with emojis of clowns and a man licking a boot.

Ara Partners recently raised an $800 million infrastructure fund focused on reducing carbon emissions in industrial sectors.

OpenAI says it’ll make changes to the way it updates the AI models that power ChatGPT, following an incident that caused the platform to become overly sycophantic for many users. Last weekend, after OpenAI rolled out a tweaked GPT-4o — the default model powering ChatGPT — users on social media noted that ChatGPT began responding in […]

Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are expected to launch on May 20, according to app store listings. The apps are currently available for pre-order. Since its launch in 2023, the AI-based note-taking and research assistant has only been accessible via desktop. Google is now gearing up to make the service available on the go. […]

A crypto company part-owned by the Trump family stands to earn millions of dollars from a business deal involving a state-backed investment fund from the UAE. The arrangement amounts to “foreign policy for sale,” critics claim.

Your passwords probably aren't doing a great job of protecting you.

Audible Premium Plus subscriptions are just $0.99 per month for three months through May 6. That's over 90% in savings.

As of May 2, you can get the Garmin Forerunner 165 running smartwatch for $199.99, down from $249.99, at Amazon.

As of May 2, get $250 off he Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum (AV2501S) at Amazon.

'GTA 6' is probably the most anticipated video game of my lifetime, so naturally, we'll have to wait a little longer for it.

TikTok faces a steep fine from Ireland and bad headlines amid the West's privacy concerns.

As of May 2, you can get the Levoit LVAC-200 for $149.99, down from $199.99, at Amazon. That's a 25% discount and a $50 savings.

As of May 2, save $50 on the Razer Kishi Ultra at Amazon.

The Shark Pet Cordless Vacuum is on sale for less than $150 at Amazon. That's 42% off its usual cost.