Timef 08/02/2025

And it starts with a reality check, according to Sapphire Ventures partner Cathy Gao.

Scientists hope their plumage project could someday lead to biocompatible lasers that could safely be embedded in the human body.

With the advancements in iPads over the past year, these tablets can do everything that a laptop can now. Is this Apple's answer to a cheap laptop?

With clean energy more cost-competitive than it once was, the White House’s oil-first strategy is faltering.

Plus: A former top US cyber official loses her new job due to political backlash, Congress is rushing through a bill to censor lawmakers’ personal information online, and more.

We chugged chilled beverages to bring you our favorite coolers for every situation.

You probably don't need a new TV, just a new streaming device. We tested the best streaming sticks, cubes, and boxes from Google, Apple, and Roku.

Plus: Netgear has an affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold series is a hit, and Google’s Pixel 10 leaks heat up.

The Iris Woozoo fan is a cult favorite in college dorm rooms, and it's on sale for $39.97 in this back-to-school deal.

After 'Andor' and the end of the High Republic, Star Wars has gone quiet. With no more Star Wars 2025 projects, what's next for the franchise?

Should you buy the Nothing Headphone (1), Sony XM6, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, or Apple AirPods Max? We compared them all ear-to-ear.

The James Webb Space Telescope has reshot the Hubble Ultra Deep Field image and found many galaxies are older and farther than once thought.

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

"The Naked Gun" director Akiva Schaffer reveals how he came up with the film's ridiculously funny snowman montage.

The Apple MacBook Air M4 is on sale at Amazon for $799, down from the list price of $999. That's the best-ever price.

Get Microsoft Visio Professional 2021 for just $14.97 (reg. $249.99) and easily turn data into powerful diagrams.

Get lifetime access to Youbooks, the AI-powered non-fiction book generator, for just $49 (reg. $540)

Pick up a Grade A refurbished 16" Apple MacBook Pro (2019) with Touch Bar for just $579.99 (MSRP: $2,799).

Stream and access retro and 3D gaming fun with the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro for just $89.97 (reg. $159.99).

Get Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac with a lifetime license — just $69.97 (reg. $219) for a limited time.

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).

How to unblock porn for free. Unblock and watch Xnxx from anywhere in the world.

How to watch The Hundred for free. Live stream The Hundred 2025 for free from anywhere in the world.

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

See the moon phase expected for August 2, 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" #1505 on August 2 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Not content to rest on the laurels of stars Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, "The Naked Gun" reboot features more than a few cameos.

The 55-year-old VC firm announced its twentieth fund.

With two IPOs this week alone, Kleiner Perkins partner Mamoon Hamid has reason to celebrate.

OpenAI lost access to the Claude API this week after Anthropic claimed the company was violating its terms of service.

A Miami jury has ordered the automaker to pay up to $243 million after finding that the Tesla vehicle had a “defect.” It's the first time Tesla has been found liable in an Autopilot-related crash.

News of a backlog at the U.S. federal department comes less than a week after national security experts urged the Trump administration to reverse its decision that allows Nvidia to export H20 chips to China.

News of a backlog at the U.S. federal department comes less than a week after national security experts urged the Trump administration to reverse its decision that allows Nvidia to export H20 chips to China.

OpenAI has been forced to remove a feature that allowed some users' ChatGPT conversations to appear in Google Search results.

Paralyzed woman Audrey Crews controls a computer with a brain chip from Elon Musk's Neuralink, demonstrating breakthrough brain-computer interface technology.

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

It's one of the first major legal decisions about driver assistance technology that has gone against Tesla.

The jury verdict is one of the first major legal decisions about driver assistance technology that has gone against Tesla. Both Elon Musk and Tesla have spent years making claims about Autopilot's capabilities.

The jury verdict is one of the first major legal decisions about driver assistance technology that has gone against Tesla. Both Elon Musk and Tesla have spent years making claims about Autopilot's capabilities.

We found Stray Kids member Hyunjin’s favorite floral phone cases and accessories. Here's where to buy them.

Nintendo confirmed this week that its original Switch consoles are going up in price, but you can still find them on sale.

Google has backed STAN, an Indian social gaming mobile platform that connects gamers with creators, communities, and publishers.

On today's episode of Uncanny Valley, our senior business editor joins us to talk Meta, brain-aging, and ChatGPT's recent dark turn.

Meta removed over 600,000 predatory accounts from Instagram and Facebook while launching enhanced safety protections for teenage users on both platforms.

Apple CEO Tim Cook projected an increase in tariffs for the company, and revealed that the company has taken a billion-dollar hit this quarter alone.

Nintendo wouldn't say what the "market conditions" were but likely reference President Trump's tariffs, which are increasing costs for U.S. consumers.

Nintento announced on Aug. 1 that it will be raising prices on the original Nintendo Switch consoles and select accessories, citing "market conditions."

Shop the best back-to-school deals for college, including dorm essentials, noise-cancelling headphones, laptops, tech, and more.

Facing pressure from payment processors, the indie game platform delisted many adult titles this week. Itch.io began offering free NSFW content again on Thursday as it looks for new payment options.

As of August 1, take $20 off the Hori Piranha Plant Camera at Amazon.

We sorted through the Ninja Back to School Sale to find the absolute best deals on air fryers, blenders, and cookware.

Some tech companies saw strong earnings in Q2 2025 despite tariffs, uncertainty, and a negative jobs report. Why are companies like Apple and Reddit thriving?

IRS commissioner says Direct File has been shuttered after Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, with the agency looking to new audit tech and private partnerships.

VCs and founders took much of the $2.4B, but money was left for a payout to all employees, sources say.

As of August 1, get the TCL QM6K Mini LED 4K TV for over $100 off at Amazon.

Fundamental Research Labs is releasing multiple AI products related to gaming and productivity.

The app's call recording feature will no longer be available on iPhones starting September 30. Users with saved call recordings can either download them to their devices, share them via email or messaging apps, or switch their storage preference to iCloud to keep the recordings accessible.

Chappell Roan's music video for "The Subway" features New York City and lots and lots of hair.

As of August 1, you can get a pair of Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth with ANC for just $229, down from $349, at Amazon. That's a 34% discount and $120 in savings.

As of August 1, get the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for $30 off at Amazon.

Google's most advanced AI model is available to Google Ultra subscribers now.