Timef 07/23/2025

One lesson Republican insiders took away from Elon Musk's spectacular flameout? Be wary of billionaires who love the spotlight.

In an “A.I. Action Plan,” the White House outlined steps it said would promote American dominance in the fast-growing technology.

Elon Musk has said that robotaxis are the company’s future, but most revenue still comes from cars.

The Trump administration’s new AI policy blueprint calls for limited regulation and lots of leeway for Big Tech to grow even bigger.

Seattle-based Avalanche recently operated its desktop fusion machine for hours on end while maintaining 300,000 volts.

Facebook scammers impersonated a woman to trick her friend into paying for a nonexistent grant. See the conversation transcript and eight ways to secure your account.

TRIC Robotics just raised a $5.5 million seed round for its tractor-sized robots that help eliminate bacteria and pests on strawberry plants.

We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — a new destination for founders navigating the complexities of company building, from early traction to IPO and beyond. Today, we’re excited to announce additions to the agenda that bring even more insight and firepower to the stage. Joining the speaker lineup are Eric […]

One of the hacked organizations reportedly includes the U.S. agency responsible for maintaining the country's stockpile of nuclear weapons. China-backed hackers have been observed carrying out the hacks targeting SharePoint servers.

Less than a week after becoming Europe’s latest unicorn, Swedish vibe coding startup Lovable has now crossed the $100 million annual recurring revenue mark.

Apple has launched AppleCare One, a new warranty subscription plan that covers three or more Apple gadgets.

Uber will soon roll out its "women preference" feature in the U.S., starting with Detroit, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Portable retro greatness, with great compromises.

Proton's new AI assistant Lumo promises to keep user data private with zero-access encryption, no logging, and an incognito mode.

UK's age verification law goes into effect on July 25. Several dating apps tell Mashable they will comply.

Here's everything we know about President Trump's AI Action Plan, a roadmap for the administration's approach to AI.

Until now, people have had to enroll their Apple devices into separate AppleCare+ plans if they wanted additional coverage for their products beyond the standard warranty.

Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.

As of July 23, the Lego Wednesday Addams Figure set is on sale at Amazon for $30.99. That's 38% off its list price of $49.99.

The update will impact the accounts of family vloggers/creators and parents running accounts for "kidfluencers," both of which have faced criticism for the risks associated with sharing children's lives on social media.

NetZeroNitrogen's bacteria approach has attracted investors and $6.6 million in seed funding.

As of today, there are even more ways to enjoy WIRED’s journalism, including premium newsletters and livestream Q&As. Join us.

New York's bell-to-bell phone restriction goes into effect in the fall, as well as a new initiative to hear directly from teens who are affected.

"The Daily Show" star Josh Johnson gave his first monologue behind the hosting desk, talking about Trump attempting to distract from the Epstein story.

For years, crypto firms complained about being “debanked” in the US. Under the Trump administration, a group of fintechs is rolling out the red carpet.

How to watch 2025 MLS All-Star Game for free. Live stream MLS All-Stars vs. Liga MX All-Stars for free from anywhere in the world.

The Nexus supercomputer features 330 terabytes of memory and 10 petabytes of storage, built specifically for artificial intelligence research and complex scientific problems.

The high-selling Model Y is crucial for both Elon Musk and Tesla, but a half-hearted reskin of the car hasn’t reversed the company’s sales woes. Would a complete overhaul have been a better bet?

Stephen Colbert's latest "Late Show" monologue was all about Trump and Epstein.

In an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out.

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 July 23, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

A breakdown of features and gameplay of EA Sports 'College Football '26'

The country’s newly formed space agency wants to establish a lunar base by 2045.

A NASA-led team found a star about the size of the sun in the glare of Betelgeuse, a companion long-suspected but never seen, until now.

"Washington Black" is based on Esi Edugyan's 2018 novel of the same name, but it completely rewrites the ending.

What does age verification mean? Mashable explains the new age checks in the UK.

If you're looking for an e-reader that offers a pop of color, the Kindle Colorsoft is here to help. Is the Kindle Colorsoft worth the upgrade?

Fitbit Sense 2 review. Why I love the Fitbit Sense 2: features, specs, metrics, price, and more.

Sterling K. Brown stars in "Washington Black," about the globe-trotting adventures of an enslaved boy-turned-inventor. TV review.

The HyperMount is a more secure way to keep your phone handy in the car, and a two-pack is only $45.

Traveling abroad this summer? Babbel makes it easy to learn real-world conversation skills for your trip.

Get Microsoft Office 2021 Professional for Windows with a lifetime license for just $49.97 (reg. $219.99).

Avoid roaming fees with $50 in aloSIM eSIM data credit for just $24.97.

The MSI Gaming RTX 5070 is now just $579.99 on Amazon — the lowest price yet for a Blackwell-powered GPU with DLSS 4 and 12GB GDDR7 memory.

Save 31% on the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro at Amazon.

Save 28% on the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 50-inch at Amazon.

Gupshup has raised over $60 million in a new round over four years after attaining the unicorn status.

PayPal is partnering with global fintech companies to let users pay to different wallet systems cross border.

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.

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

How to watch Women's Euro 2025 for free. Live stream Germany vs. Spain in Women's Euro 2025 for free from anywhere in the world.

How to unblock porn for free. Unblock XVideos for free from anywhere in the world.

See the moon phase expected for July 23, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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" #1495 on July 23 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

On July 22, Nothing debuted the CMF Watch 3 Pro — and it's already on sale for $79. It's a strong contender for budget smartwatch of the year.

Find out how to watch 'The Phoenician Scheme' at home, including when it will be streaming and where.

The FlexStyle vs. Airwrap debate is hardly the first time Shark and Dyson have gone head to head. Here, we compare their cordless vacuum lineups.

Makenzie Lystrup’s departure from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center comes soon after the resignation of the director of JPL.

The UK government will prohibit organizations from making ransomware payments, part of a new package of cybersecurity measures.

Spotify is facing backlash for allegedly hosting AI-generated songs on the pages of deceased musicians like Blaze Foley and Guy Clark.

Researchers say Apple sent out threat notifications to several Iranians in recent months, saying their iPhones had been hacked. Iran is likely behind the attacks.

Amazon has acquired the AI wearables startup Bee, which makes a bracelet and an Apple Watch app that record your day-to-day life to function as an AI assistant.

OpenAI was customer that signed the huge deal that Oracle disclosed last month.

Lenovo's next Legion Go handheld gaming PC is allegedly featured in a new leaked video.

Rocket Lab is asking regulators to approve a temporary method to transport hardware to its new spaceport.

Google is recruiting publishers for a pilot program that would license their content for the tech giant's AI models, reports say.

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary heavy metal rocker and reality TV pioneer, died at 76 on July 22. In the wake of the rocker's death, fans mourned on social media.

Researchers at MIT have developed a bionic knee that redefines mobility for above-the-knee amputees. Unlike traditional socket-based prosthetics, this system anchors directly to the bone and integrates with the surrounding muscle tissue.

Apple launches iOS 26 beta 4 for developers with updates to Liquid Glass and AI notification summaries, ahead. A public beta is expected later this week.

The Meta-owned platform says the updates are focused on helping creators build audiences.

OpenAI, which recently announced a $40 billion round of financing, is seeking funding from new and existing investors to fulfill the deal.

"Clanker," an in-universe "Star Wars" term, has become a real-world insult aimed at AI and robots.

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

The world of VTubing is growing – and one of its leading talent agencies is facing controversy after creator Ironmouse decided to leave.

Ironmouse left VShojo and the allegations are certainly interesting.

Border Patrol is about to get a powerful new ally, and it doesn't bark. A microwave-sized device called VaporID could soon replace drug-sniffing dogs at U.S. border crossings.

Threads is rolling out upgraded Insights tools to help creators grow and understand their audience as it matures into a standalone platform.

Scan documents from anywhere with this lifetime subscription to iScanner, now A$38 (reg. A$308).

The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus is down to just $179.99 at Amazon, which is just $5 shy of its Prime Day low.

Etsy users are boycotting the site over its "Alligator Alcatraz" merchandise.

Experts applauded the proposed change, which would require ransomware victims to notify authorities when paying a hacker's ransom, arguing that this information can help catch cybercriminals and stop their activities.

As of July 22, get an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for $500 off at Best Buy.

The Anker Solix C300 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $219.99, down from the list price of $299. That's a 26% discount.

A ton of live plants, planters, and gardening supplies are up to 75% off at Walmart. Shop indoor and outdoor items, most with free shipping.

Marvel nails the First Family’s big-screen relaunch in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" with Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby. Movie review.

“Pokémon Friends,” available now, is a daily puzzle game that lets players untangle yarn to make prizes.

Nothing just debuted the CMF Watch 3 Pro — and it's already on sale for 20% off as of July 22.

As of July 22, these DJI drones are finally in stock at Amazon.

Proposed rule changes at the FCC would lower standards for broadband deployment, among other things.

Saber Interactive drops its first trailer for 'Hellraiser: Revival'

Nintendo releases a casual Pokémon-themed puzzle game

The DJI Mic 2 bundle is on sale at Woot for $249, down from the normal price of $349. That's a 29% discount.

The apparent price of the upcoming MSI Claw A8 gaming handheld may have leaked, and the device could cost nearly $1,200 according to listings at two European retailers.

Need to replenish laundry detergent, paper towels, or toilet paper? Do it at Target and get a free $10 gift card.

When you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 at Amazon, you'll get a storage boost to 512GB for free, as well as a $200 gift card.

Whether blistering frame rates, faster video editing, or crystal work calls are your jam, these cutting-edge AI machines bring it. New GIGABYTE AI laptops slay at gaming, content creation, and multitasking

As of July 23, get the EF EcoFlow Delta 2 Max portable power station for its lowest price yet.

The Soundcore AeroFit 2 open-ear headphones are on sale at Amazon for $99.99, down from the list price of $129.99. That's a 23% discount.