Timef 07/31/2025

In a lengthy report, federal government officials set out a roadmap for delivering on president Donald Trump’s promise to turn the US into the “crypto capital of the planet.”

Chinese companies showcased A.I. gains in Shanghai this week. More chips will only help them improve faster, industry insiders say.

Behind closed doors, Chinese researchers are laying the groundwork for a new global AI agenda—without input from the US.

Nintendo announced the latest Switch 2 games Thursday, along with a new Monster Hunter expected next year.

OpenAI said the new Norway-based datacenter comes as the European Union races to achieve AI sovereignty by investing in data center and compute power.

A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.

A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024.

Mashable's Senior Shopping Reporter rounds up the best back-to-school laptop deals ahead of the 2025 fall semester.

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, a candid conversation is coming to the Builder Stage — one that unpacks what startup funding looks like beyond the venture capital echo chamber. Funding routes that don’t start in the Valley Founders today have more capital paths than ever. But how […]

The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds are on sale for just $213 at Amazon. That's 35% in savings.

Jim Farley, Ford's CEO, has touted this as a "Model T moment" -- but the first of these new EVs won't come out until 2027.

A new crypto mining company is flexing the Trump name and connections to get ahead.

Luxury fashion brand Dior experienced a January 2025 data breach affecting customer personal information, and notifications were sent months after the discovery.

Autonomous vehicles have long been touted as “just around the corner,” but the reality of what it takes to bring self-driving cars to the streets is anything but simple. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana joins the Disrupt Stage for a wide-ranging conversation on […]

On September 15, WIRED is gathering a panel of leaders across technology, politics, and media to tell you everything you need to know about the future of generative AI.

Google will use machine learning and user data to estimate age of users in the U.S.

Whether you’re on a road trip or a plane ride, these are our favorite travel strollers that fold as flat as possible.

You could fill a stadium or two with all the cheap headphones out there. We tested a ton of the best headphones under $100 to help you pick the right pair.

The world needs more affordable Chromebooks that don't suck, and the Asus Chromebook CX14 is a solid entry.

As of July 31, the Lego Botanicals Orchid is on sale at Amazon for $39.95, 20% off its list price of $49.99.

With the new Live order chat feature, merchants can message with customers in real-time to do things like confirm replacements for sold out items, clarify special requests, and check in on dietary or allergy preferences.

The new Spotlight launcher tool coming to macOS this year looks and works a lot like the indie application Raycast. Here’s what they can both do, and how they differ.

The disease has claimed the lives of 12 people in the country this year, with the virus continuing to spread rapidly.

As of July 31, Woot is offering 62% off a 1st Gen Apple MagSafe wireless charger, dropping its price from $39 to $14.99.

Save 31% on the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro at Amazon.

Save 20% on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 at Amazon.

Save 31% on the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum at Amazon.

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

Seth Meyers has taken "A Closer Look" at the Trump/Epstein scandal during Wednesday's episode of "Late Night".

Answers to each clue for the July 31, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

The commercial Unitree H1 humanoid robot weighs 104 pounds with 365 pound-feet torque per joint and demonstrates dangerous potential when software glitches occur.

Proton has a free new authenticator apps, which is available cross-platform with end-to-end encryption protection for data.

Spice things up with our favorite sex toys, date night boxes, and lingerie for every type of couple.

Walmart is offering the Lego Harry Potter Flying Ford Anglia set for just $9.59 — its lowest price yet, saving you over $5 on this fan-favourite buildable toy.

We compare the best Sony headphones and earbuds, from the new flagship Sony XM6 headphones to the affordable WH-CH720.

Score the Samsung 55-inch U7900 Series 4K Smart TV for just $279.99 at Best Buy — a $100 discount on this 2025 model.

The ASUS TUF Gaming F16 laptop with RTX 4050 is just $892.49 on Amazon — its lowest price ever, down $207 from $1,099.99.

How the AI-powered Elemind sleep headband appeared to cure my insomnia by breaking up the alpha waves of thought.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope studies planetary nebula NGC 6072, revealing a dying star likely shaped by a stellar companion.

Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 Professional for Windows for just $49.97 (MSRP: $219.99).

Clean up your TV setup with the Dreamscreens TV Skirt Flex, now just $23.99 (reg. $29.99).

Keep spaces clean without lifting a finger thanks to the ECOVACS Deebot NEO+ Robot Vacuum and Mop with Auto-Empty Station, now on sale for just $229.99 (reg. $499.99).

Learn piano from the comfort of home with this lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons for only $109.97 (reg. $299.99)

What's new to streaming for the week of Aug. 1 on Netflix, HBO Max, Paramount+, Prime Video, and more?

The DJI Mini 4K drone is available to purchase for $249 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price.

This ultra-customizable toy can be (almost) whatever you want it to be.

Tesla is no longer taking orders for its Model S and Model X electric vehicles in Europe.

Introduce little ones to screen time with the gentle, low-stimulation app, Pok Pok, now £45.13.

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

See the moon phase expected for July 31, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

The best headphones for Android users, including models from brands like Bose and Samsung.

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" #1503 on July 31 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

One of the most popular AI coding tools on the market added five million users in the last three months.

The 15-year-old chipmaker saw its shares climb 61% above its IPO price by the close of its first trading day.

The company has also opened another facility in Phoenix as it scales driverless operations.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told investors that his new research lab will focus on building AI models that can learn with minimal human input.

In what should be a surprise to no one, Figma priced its IPO shares above its already-increased previously announced range.

All the best headphones for kids, with comfort, safety, and durability in mind.

Mark Zuckerberg really believes AI glasses will be the ideal way to blend the physical and digital worlds together.

A new website claims to know the Spotify listening habits of Trump officials, tech leaders—and even journalists. Attorney General Pam Bondi allegedly jams out to Nelly’s “Hot in Herre."

The basic 2025 iPad is back down to just $299 at Amazon, saving shoppers $50.

Starting in September, US buyers on sites like Etsy and eBay may face higher tariffs on goods from abroad.

The lawsuits offer a closer look at the safety environment at SpaceX.

Meta is pouring money into the physical and technical infrastructure needed to scale its AI ambitions. The company said Wednesday in its second-quarter earnings report that it plans to more than double its spend on building AI infrastructure – like data centers and servers.  “We currently expect 2025 capital expenditures, including principal payments on finance leases, to be in the range of $66-72 billion…up approximately $30 billion year-over-year at the midpoint,” Meta said.

Overall, Meta estimated that over 3.4 billion people used one of its "family of apps."

Google has proposed sweeping changes to its Play Store and advertising policies in India, aiming to allow more real-money gaming apps onto its platforms.

DJI is best known as a consumer drone company, but it's launching two new e-bikes for the U.S. market. Meet the Amflow PL Carbon and the Carbon Pro.

The Silicon Valley giant, which has been on a spending spree to hire A.I. researchers, also posted a 36 percent quarterly increase in profit and a 22 percent jump in revenue.

A new Department of Energy report “fundamentally misrepresents” climate research and leaves out key context, multiple scientists cited in the report tell WIRED.

Google, OpenAI, other tech giants commit to building digital health ecosystem with Trump admin.

The efforts will focus on two areas: creating a framework for patients and providers to easily share information, and creating more personal tools so patients can access resources needed to stay informed about their health.

The company’s results are likely to ease investors’ worries that big investments in artificial intelligence aren’t paying off.

'The Life of Chuck' is now available to watch at home on video on demand. It will also be streaming on Hulu at a later date.

Skechers introduced a line of kids' sneakers with built-in compartments for Apple AirTags. The Find My Skechers line is out now.

Americans average 10-plus hours online daily, according to recent survey, splitting time between streaming shows on TV and browsing websites on multiple devices.

Online safety for the whole family is easy with this lifetime AdGuard Family Plan, now just A$24 (reg. A$260) with code FAMPLAN through 7 September.

Part of Google Earth Engine, AlphaEarth Foundations is a chip off Google’s DeepMind AI block—and it's here to help save the world.

As industry groups decry censorship, players are flooding Visa and Mastercard with complaints and sharing the titles of delisted NSFW games to support developers.

You may have seen the kitty that boarded the New York City subway. That story has a happy ending.

The cybersecurity giant is getting into identity security with its acquisition of CyberArk, which is one of the biggest cybersecurity deals of the year so far.

Germ's new app lets users send end-to-end encrypted messages on Bluesky. TechCrunch speaks with the Germ founders to hear why they came up with the idea.

The U.S. insurance giant tells state regulators that Social Security numbers were among the personal information stolen in its mid-July cyberattack.

RunSybil, a startup founded by OpenAI’s first security researcher, deploys agents that probe websites for vulnerabilities—part of a new AI era for cybersecurity.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his vision on Wednesday for “personal superintelligence,” the idea that people should be able to use AI to achieve their personal goals, create, connect, and lead fulfilling lives. Smuggled into the letter is a signal that Meta is shifting how it plans to ensure widespread access to superintelligence, a suggestion that the company’s most advanced AI may remain closed so that Meta can stay in the driver’s seat.

Commentary: Young people will be more prepared if they practice working with AI, rather than swearing it off altogether.

As of July 30, get $20 off this 4-port Anker charger at Best Buy.

Boost your smartphone privacy instantly with these security tweaks for iPhone and Android that limit ad tracking, hide notifications and prevent unauthorized access.

Does Tesla have a future? Where are the cheap US electric vehicles? How rapidly are Chinese EVs taking over the globe? Here's what we know.

Our favorite laptops of 2025 — the M4 MacBook Air, Asus Zenbook A14, and Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 — are all down to record-low prices.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg published a manifesto outlining his vision for "personal superintelligence," just in time for the company's Q2 earnings call.

As of July 30, you can get the Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) for $319.99, down from $399.99, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount and $80 in savings.

TikTok is officially rolling out its Footnotes feature in the U.S., allowing selected users to add fact-checking notes on videos.

TikTok unveiled new well-being tools, including updated family pairing settings intended to encourage healthier and safer app activity.

The F1 Ninja Creami is on sale for $199.99, down from the normal price of $229.99. That's a 13% disccount.

In 2025, Ramp keeps raising money at increasing valuations as its CEO pursues an AI-powered future.

Meta shared that it was working on Edits in January after ByteDance-owned CapCut was removed from U.S. app stores.

As of July 30, save $400 on the Google Pixel 8 Pro and snag a free Pixel Watch 2 *and* Pixel 8 Pro case. That's $334 worth of freebies.

Dylan O'Brien stars in writer/director James Sweeney's dark comedy "Twinless," which picked up two awards at 2025's Sundance.

Still Bright is now loaded up with $18.7 million in seed money to build out its demonstration unit.

PlayerZero landed angel investors like Databricks' Matei Zaharia, Dropbox's Drew Houston, Figma's Dylan Field, and Vercel's Guillermo Rauch, its founder says.

Hundreds of pages of records reviewed by WIRED show just how quickly DOGE gained access to systems at the Small Business Administration—and through it, a USDA system that handles payroll for federal law enforcement.

Gov. Tim Walz activated the state military's cyber forces to help ensure public services continue to run as the city of Saint Paul battles an ongoing cyberattack.

Harry Styles' brand Pleasing just dropped its first-ever vibrator, and it sold out in hours.

NotebookLM, Google's AI research and studying tool, can now generate visuals to illustrate concepts. Google also rolled out new education-focused tools in AI Mode.

The Google-owned video streaming platform YouTube will use AI to check if someone is under 18.

A marketing automation startup called Conversation has a founding story that sounds like it could have been an episode of the HBO show “Silicon Valley.”