Timef 07/24/2025

Netflix and Spotify teamed up to launch a golf-inspired game as a way to promote “Happy Gilmore 2,” which premieres on Netflix this Friday.

Exclusive: The popular "leaking and cracking" forum left one of its databases exposed to the internet without a password, exposing the IP addresses of its users logging in.

A Chinese man with no medical training is injecting cancer patients with a toxic bleach solution; a full course of treatment runs $20,000. He's now working to bring the unproven treatment to the US.

Bluetti power stations come in a range of sizes with great features for camping, overlanding, and power outages.

One of the most popular platforms for AI-assisted programming says the next era of vibe coding is all about supercharging error detection.

Lyft has launched a new safety hub and driver personalization, including favoriting and blocking tools.

"We're getting a lot of stuff that looks like gold, but it's actually just crap,” said the founder of one security testing firm. AI-generated security vulnerability reports are already having an effect on bug hunting, for better and worse.

Memories.ai's platform can process up to 10 million hours of video. For companies with a lot of video to analyze, the startup wants to provide a contextual layer, complete with searchable indexing, tagging, segments and aggregation.

Lego has unveiled a new Nintendo Game Boy building set. Set for release on Oct. 1, it's now available for preorder for $59.99.

Amazon announces the first Kindle with color for kids, called the Kindle Colorsoft Kids, available on July 24.

'Adult only' and NSFW games are being purged from Steam and Itch.io.

Google's leaky faucet spewed out some high-res images of every new Pixel 10 phone before their official unveiling in August.

A promo video of the new brick-built Nintendo collaboration has some people confused as to what your $60 will buy you.

Think twice before clicking that email from Amazon. The company has sent out emails to hundreds of millions of customers warning about phishing scams that are tricking people into giving up their login credentials.

The revamped Zenbivy Light Bed still uses the company’s clever quilt-and-sheet sleeping system, but sheds some ounces for ultralight backpackers.

The animatronic nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza has become legend in the trailer for Blumhouse's "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2."

There's now a Kindle Colorsoft Kids, plus a cheaper, 16GB version of the main Colorsoft.

Google has announced an upgrade to its "Visual Match" tool, which can suggest shoppable outfits and home decor ideas based on user prompts.

Snap Map's new "Home Safe" feature sends one-time alerts to friends, so you don't need to remember to message others that you're back safely.

The feature is launching in the United States today, letting users try on apparel items in Google's Shopping Graph across Search, Google Shopping and product results on Google Images.

LegalOn Technologies, a Tokyo- and San Francisco-headquartered legal tech startup that has built an AI contract review software for legal teams, has raised $50 million in Series E funding led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, along with existing investor World Innovation Lab (WiL), and new investors Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, a law firm […]

Refurbished Mac Studio with M2 Max is just $899 on Amazon — pro performance with 12-core CPU, 30-core GPU, and 32GB RAM.

Galaxy AI helps you skip the scroll, clean up your clips, and command your phone like a pro.

Get more done in fewer steps with the intelligent tools built into the Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra.

SteelSeries’ latest wireless and wired Rival 3 Gen 3 are the budget gaming mice to beat.

This corporate laptop brings back the replaceable battery.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared some ambitious plans for the company's Robotaxi expansion.

With ultra-crisp 4K resolution, USB-C charging, and HDR10 support, this pro-level monitor is a steal at nearly half off

Samsung makes the right improvements with its latest folding phones, but it could still go further.

It’s the first such product to reach the market, and it could unlock a host of fattened-up meat alternatives.

In a measure that flouts the FDA, Florida says doctors can give unapproved stem-cell therapies for wound care, pain management, or orthopedic purposes.

"The Daily Show" host Josh Johnson has taken a look at the latest stories about Trump and Epstein's friendship.

Instead of guessing, the new wearable hydration sensor provides real-time data, allowing you to stay ahead of dehydration, rather than just react to it.

China has made it a national priority to catch up with SpaceX’s nearly 8,000 Starlink internet-providing satellites in low-Earth orbit, which it regards as a military threat. Despite successes in other parts of its space program, China has just 124 internet-providing satellites in low-Earth orbit. Selam Gebrekidian, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains why China is lagging behind in this new space race.

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 24, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Stephen Colbert has spoken about the latest Trump/Epstein news, and taken a shot at his parent company Paramount, in his latest "Late Show" monologue.

Amazon drops the Eufy C10 robot vacuum to $229.99 — 52% off its launch price and the best deal since its debut.

Garmin, Beats, and much more: A runner's guide to shopping on Amazon.

Scientists think the strange orbits of stars near the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*, might be due to a past collision.

"The Fantastic Four: First Steps" brings Marvel's First Family into the MCU. But does it have MCU-style post-credits scenes?

As of July 23, get the LifeStraw Go for $10.95 off at Amazon.

As of July 23, get the Renpho Smart Scale for $20 at Amazon.

Discover why the Arctis Nova 7X remains among the best wireless gaming headset for Xbox, PS5, PC, Switch, and more in 2025.

Are AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods 4 with ANC better for travel? I compare the noise-canceling features to find out.

Book a hotel or flight, then the price drops? OneAir tracks your bookings, rebooks at lower rates, and refunds the difference. Get it for $50 for life.

Give an old PC a revamp with this Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows license and Windows 11 Pro Bundle for $54.97 (reg. $418.99) through November 1.

What's new to streaming for the week of July 18 on Netflix, HBO Max, Paramount+, Prime Video, and more?

Save big on flights with this 1-year subscription to Dollar Flight Club's Premium Plan, on sale now for just $9.99 (reg. $69).

Save 59% on a Grade A refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (2021), on sale for $999.99 with free shipping.

How did steamy, short soap operas that originated in China become the hottest thing in Hollywood, seemingly overnight?

Sellful is your all-in-one business toolkit — build websites, run marketing, and handle HR forever for just £257.92 with a lifetime subscription to its ERP Agency Plan.

National Drive-Thru Day takes place on July 24. Celebrate with a free glazed donut from Krispy Kreme.

Upgrade your PC for just A$23 with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license.

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

Free AI courses. Find the best free online AI courses in July 2025.

See the moon phase expected for July 24, 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" #1496 on July 24 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Google Home users on Reddit report declining performance with their Google Home devices. What's driving these complaints?

A new AI coding challenge has revealed its first winner — and set a new bar for AI-powered software engineers.  On Wednesday at 5pm PST, the nonprofit Laude Institute announced the first winner of the K Prize, a multi-round AI coding challenge launched by Databricks and Perplexity co-founder Andy Konwinski. The winner was a Brazilian […]

When DeepSeek, Alibaba, and other Chinese firms released their AI models, Western researchers quickly noticed they sidestepped questions critical of the Chinese Communist Party. U.S. officials later confirmed that these tools are engineered to reflect Beijing’s talking points, raising concerns about censorship and bias. American AI leaders like OpenAI have pointed to this as justification […]

Meta's researchers have been in the lab cooking up a wrist-worn device that interacts with computers via hand gestures.

The comment came shortly after analysts peppered Pichai and other Google executives with questions about how AI would affect its core search business and why Google is spending an extra $10 billion on capital expenditures this year to catch up in the AI race.

Conservatives, including President Trump, are accusing A.I. companies of left-wing bias, following a playbook that worked well against social media platforms.

The remarks, which came during a keynote speech at a summit hosted by the All-In Podcast, follow President Donald Trump's newly released AI Action Plan.

iRocket is aiming to hit the public markets but the SPAC vehicle has hardly any cash left.

YouTube continues to lead in the streaming market, with ad revenue increasing by 13% to $9.8 billion.

YouTube continues to lead in the streaming market, with ad revenue increasing by 13% to $9.8 billion.

Multiple hacking groups—including state actors from China—have targeted a vulnerability in older, on-premises versions of the file-sharing tool after a flawed attempt to patch it.

Amazon is reportedly acquiring Bee, a startup that makes an AI wristband that listens to your conversations.

Google shared new stats about its AI features' adoption during its Q2 earnings.

WIRED stopped by the new Tesla Diner in Hollywood to try a $17 hotdog, watch a humanoid robot serve popcorn, and talk to people who still stan Elon Musk.

Tesla saw a 17% growth in its services business, but it was not enough to close the gap in falling EV sales, fewer regulatory credits, and a decline in solar and energy storage sales.

Google’s parent company, which is facing aggressive competition in its core search business from A.I. chatbots, also posted a double-digit profit increase.

Meta launched new teen safety tools on Instagram and shared data showing their impact.

President Trump's AI Action Plan sounds a lot like the AI moratorium that was rejected by the Senate. Here's what is says.

Scientists transformed everyday coffee stain patterns into a breakthrough diagnostic tool that's 100 times more sensitive than current rapid tests for diseases like COVID-19 and sepsis.

The AI Action Plan offers a path, but not a concrete plan, for what the administration is thinking when it comes to chip export restrictions.

Elsa, the FDA's new AI efficiency tool, is being lambasted by employees who allege alarming mistakes and slow adoption across the agency.

An invite-only startup event hosted by former YC and a16z staff will help founders learn to pitch press and run their own social media.

Macy's Black Friday in July event has Lego building sets on sale for as much as 40% off.

Through July 25, you can grab a DoorDash gift card for $25, $50, $100, or $150 for 15% off at Target.

Elon Musk’s DOGE minions have largely moved out of the General Services Administration. A dystopian scene of bedding and discarded kids’ toys remains.

Mastodon is experimenting with a new way to raise money: in-app donation banners.

As of July 23, you can get the Anker Solix C100 Portable Power Station for $469, down from $799, at Amazon.

AI-powered Caper Carts at Wegmans use cameras, sensors and digital scales to detect items, display real-time spending and enable checkout-free grocery shopping.

The Trump administration published its much-anticipated AI Action Plan Wednesday, signaling a sharp shift away from former President Biden’s cautious approach to addressing the risks of AI, and toward a focus on speed, sovereignty, national security, and competing with China.

India's financial crime watchdog filed a complaint against Walmart-backed Myntra, alleging the company violated foreign investment rules by channeling over $191 million through a related-party scheme.

The goal of this wristband is to provide less invasive tools to interact with computers for people with motor disabilities. 

The goal of this wristband is to provide less invasive tools to interact with computers for people with motor disabilities. 

The Anker 622 power bank wirelessly charges phones on the go, and right now you can find it for 33% off at Amazon.

Nothing's new smartwatch, the CMF Watch 3 Pro, is here and brings AI-enabled features to the table. One of the biggest is ChatGPT integration, which is something even the latest Apple Watch can't do.

iOS 27 is reportedly focused on foldable iPhone features

"Wednesday" Season 2 has yet to premiere, but Netflix has already ordered a Season 3 of the smash hit starring Jenna Ortega.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is on sale for just $209.99 at Amazon, which is less than it cost on Prime Day.

iOS 26, featuring a sleek new design and major updates, is expected to enter public beta this week.

As of July 23, you can get your hands on the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni robot vacuum and mop for just $229.99, down from $1,499.99. That's an 85% discount and $1,270 off.

President Trump announced his highly-anticipated AI executive order, called the AI Action Plan. Here are the critical policies to know about.

Google announced a handful of new features that will allow users to get more creative with their photo memories, including an option to turn photos into videos, and "remix" photos into different styles, like anime, comics, sketches or 3D animations.

The image to video feature lets creators turn a picture from their camera roll into a a six-second video.

If your FYP is full of people doing an impressive — if uncomfortable looking — pose, then you have Nicki Minaj to blame. It's the latest trend on TikTok.

The move is designed to create a more open, competitive environment for the app economy and user choice.

The move is designed to create a more open, competitive environment for the app economy and user choice.

The Ember Mug 2 (10 ounces, white) is on sale at Woot for $64.99, down from the list price of $129.99. That's a 50% discount.

French authorities say they wiretapped a server used by the administrator to access their private messages, which revealed activities relating to cybercrime and ransomware attacks.

The Bissell Little Green Machine is key to keeping our carpets looking fresh against the tyranny of our pets — and right now it's 24% off at Amazon.

As of July 23, get the 10th Gen iPad for under $400 at Amazon.

As of July 23, you can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" bundle at Best Buy, Target, and GameStop for $499.99.

Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, and Keke Palmer star alongside Aziz Ansari in his directorial debut, "Good Fortune," out Oct. 17. Trailer.

At Walmart, find the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) for $137.99 — its lowest price ever. Shop and save over $100 now.

Here's where to stream the previous Fantastic Four movies to get hyped for "First Steps" with Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby.

The JBL PartyBox 710 is on sale at Amazon for $599.95, down from the list price of $849.95. That's a 29% discount.

Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix took turns reacting to each other's old movies for an A24 promo.

The Apple AirPods 4 are back down to just $99 at Amazon, which is only $10 away from their Prime Day price.