Timef 05/11/2025

Our top pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, Sea to Summit, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.

OpenAI is currently in “a tough negotiation” with its biggest investor and partner, Microsoft, according to the Financial Times. The AI startup recently announced a major change to its corporate restructuring plans — while it still aims to convert its business arm into a for-profit public benefit corporation, its nonprofit board will remain in control. […]

The mobile controller company Backbone unveiled its Backbone Pro controller this week, which brings iOS and Android gaming experiences to the next level. A successor to the Backbone One controller, the Pro features full-size joysticks, re-mappable buttons, and Bluetooth compatibility, making for a more premium gaming setup. Unlike its predecessor, the Backbone Pro doesn’t need […]

'SNL' Weekend Update pokes fun at new Pope and Trump's Alcatraz plans

Walton Goggins is a giant flirt in 'SNL' Mother's Day sketch

There are a variety of text message formats. Knowing the difference can save you money, improve message delivery and ensure you’re using the full potential of your messaging app.

The tech industry seems to have two thoughts when it comes to where human workers fit into the AI-powered world they are creating: Either they think that all the jobs, except perhaps their own, will be done by bots. (VC Marc Andreessen seems to think that his work as an investor could never be automated).  […]

'SNL' Mother's Day Cold Open gets ruined by Trump

Make your favorite golfer’s day with the best gifts to enhance every part of their game.

"Poker Face" creator discusses the impact Stephen Sondheim has had on his whodunnits.

Answers to each clue for the May 11, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

It’s not always practical, but Samsung’s 3D gaming monitor makes me want to believe in the future of 3D displays.

We have options for coffee lovers, foodies, bookworms—and even those who are hard to shop for—with these gifts that keep on giving.

Shopping for the best gifts for travelers? Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.

The bean-to-cup Rivelia won’t rival classic espresso. But it’s easy, it froths milk with a button-press, and you can swap beans to decaf in the afternoon.

Complex neural circuits likely arose independently in birds and mammals, suggesting that vertebrates evolved intelligence multiple times.

Monosodium glutamate has a poor reputation in the US, which is both unfortunate and based on misinformation. A spate of new cookbooks highlighting its powers is here to awaken our senses.

Petco Love Lost, a free, innovative platform that uses AI-powered photo matching to reunite lost pets with their families, helped a man find his lost dog.

Much of the world isn’t paying close attention to Greece right now. That may be a mistake. Best known for its stunning islands, sun-soaked cities, and deep historical roots, Greece has been quietly laying the foundation for something far less expected: a modern, resilient tech economy. While the international spotlight often misses it, something real […]

Feather & Bone founder, CEO, and mom Shubhangini Prakash on how parenting and running a business influence each other.

After spending nearly a year with the $170 alarm clock, the purchase has been more than worth it to me — here's why.

Tackle work or play on a refurbished MacBook Pro for just $329.97 (reg. $1,499) through June 1, while supplies last.

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Power up efficiently with the TsumoCharge 100W USB-C silicone charging cable, now just $39.99 for a 4-pack (reg. $59.96), the best price on the web.

Zone out with these comfy, powerful headphones. Pump up the bass with these comfortable Sony ULT WEAR over-ear noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones, now just $89.99 (reg. $199.99).

Upgrade your PC for just $14.97 with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license, on sale through June 1.

Watch Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (Game 4) in the 2025 NBA playoffs for free from anywhere in the world.

For decades, buying property in Egypt meant navigating a fragmented real estate market, relying on personal networks, dealing with commission-driven brokers, and facing developers more focused on selling than serving customer needs. In 2019, Mostafa El Beltagy, Abdel-Azim Osman, Ahmed Rafea, Mohamed Abou Ghanima, and Aly Rafea founded Nawy to bring transparency and efficiency to […]

Learn how I started investing during a volatile market with help from Sterling Stock Picker’s AI tools — now $68.99 for a lifetime (reg. $486).

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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.

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

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1419 on May 10 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Billy Evans, partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, is working on a new startup that seeks to deliver “human health optimization” through blood testing, according to The New York Times. The Times reportedly spoke to two investors pitched on the startup, called Haemanthus, and also viewed some of Haemanthus’ marketing materials. In those materials, the […]

There were so many other businesses a hotel heir could've started. And yet.

The Federal Trade Commission voted Friday to delay enforcement of the Negative Option Rule — known widely as the “click-to-cancel” rule requiring that companies make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it was to sign up. The rule, which was first announced in 2023, took aim at businesses selling physical and digital goods […]

Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications, […]

Soundcloud updated its AI policy so it could train off of users' content.

Google has agreed to pay the state of Texas $1.375 billion to settle two lawsuits accusing the company of tracking users’ personal location, incognito searches, and voice and facial data without their permission. The lawsuits were brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2022. Facebook’s parent company Meta agreed to pay a similar amount […]

OpenAI appears to be pulling well ahead of rivals in the race to capture enterprises’ AI spend, according to transaction data from fintech firm Ramp. According to Ramp’s AI Index, which estimates the business adoption rate of AI products by drawing on Ramp’s card and bill pay data, 32.4% of U.S. businesses were paying for […]

Google agreed to settle with Texas but denied any wrongdoing.