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"I think we're still kind of feeling out the space," CEO Brian Chesky told investors on the Q2 earnings call.

Duolingo faced significant backlash for announcing that it would become an "AI-first" company -- and yet, the app posted strong financials this quarter.

China demonstrates how manipulating economic data can ultimately erode government credibility.

While it’s not as revolutionary as the Framework Laptop, the Framework Desktop manages to combine a worthwhile balance of performance, upgradability, and size.

The DJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo is in stock at Amazon for $449 with free delivery for Prime members.

The move would help power X's struggling ads business following the departure of former CEO Linda Yaccarino.

How did a wandering ronin become the blueprint for modern heroes?

OpenAI will be hosting a livestream event on Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. ET. Find out how to watch and what we expect to see released?

At Amazon, get a $200 gift card with the purchase of a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7. Buy now and save 14% on this bundle.

As of Aug. 7, save $80 on the Dyson Supersonic Origin at Amazon.

The search engine, dubbed Truth Search AI, is already available on the web version of Truth Social, with public Beta testing on the iOS and Android apps planned for “the near future.”

There has been a recent surge in "quishing" attacks, which are a form of phishing that uses QR codes instead of traditional methods like emails, text messages, and phone calls.

Elad Gil isn’t just ahead of the curve — he practically lives there. Before most of the world had even asked ChatGPT its first question, Gil was writing early checks into companies like Perplexity, Character.AI, and Harvey. And that’s just a slice of the story. His track record includes seed or Series A investments in […]

This is the latest cyberattack to hit a French cellular carrier in recent weeks, following an attack on Orange Telecom in July.

Netflix's "The Thursday Murder Club" adaptation is almost here, with a twisty new trailer out today.

Trump's post comes after Republican Senator Tom Cotton on Wednesday wrote to Intel's board of directors, asking about Tan's ties to China, his investments in the country, and raised concerns about his time leading Cadence Design Systems, which had a Chinese military university as a customer.

Unlock the course and raise your game with the best golf rangefinders you can buy.

As of Aug. 7, the Anker Laptop Docking Station is on sale for $139.99 at Amazon, 30% off its list price of $199.99.

The U.S. congressional agency confirmed to TechCrunch that the removal of key sections of the Constitution from its website were removed in error. The full text has now been reinstated.

The DJI Mini 4K drone is available to purchase for $299 on Amazon.

United Airlines passengers have experienced delays after a "technology issue" saw flights grounded for several hours on Wednesday.

The budget hearing aid company revamps its product with a new look but few new features.

Hubble Network's satellite-enabled Bluetooth network is getting a boost from Muon's new XL satellite bus.

Instagram's Map feature lets you track friends in real-time, but privacy concerns have risen. Here's how to turn location on/off.

Save 20% on the Roku Streaming Stick at Amazon.

In an 18-month clinical trial of the experimental GLP-1 pill orforglipron, about 60 percent of people lost at least 10 percent of their body weight.

Save 35% on the Hisense 75-inch Class U6 Series at Amazon.

Save 16% on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 at Amazon.

Save 24% on the Samsung ViewFinity S50GC Monitor at Amazon.

The Eureka E20 Plus Robot Vacuum is down to $349.97 on Amazon (its lowest price ever), with a $40 coupon available until Aug. 9.

Unitree just dropped its latest creation, the R1 humanoid robot, and people are talking.

Stephen Colbert has reacted to Ghislaine Maxwell allegedly saying Trump "never did anything concerning" around her.

Amazon has the Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon buildable model for just $67.98 — that’s nearly its all-time low, saving you over $17 on this collector’s set for adults.

Apple AirTags four pack is on sale for $79.99 at Amazon — save $19 and never lose your keys, wallet, or luggage again.

The promise of AI Agents like ChatGPT agent is outweighed by negative use cases. And GPT-5 looks like an incremental upgrade.

Google AI Overviews are being seen atop an increasing number of Google searches. But they're not as accurate as Google AI Mode.

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 August 7, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Verizon is dropping free NFL tickets three times throughout the day on August 7. Plus, get free NFL Sunday Ticket with select phone or internet plans.

How to watch the Rugby Championship for free. Live stream the 2025 Rugby Championship for free from anywhere in the world.

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Get lifetime access to a real-time weather radar app with storm tracking, severe alerts, and map overlays.

Grab a 2020 Apple MacBook Pro with premium specs and polished performance, refurbished to grade-A condition.

Imagiyo AI lets you generate 500 high-quality, commercial-use images every month.

Upgrade your vehicle's tech with a 10-inch touchscreen wireless car display featuring Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, hands-free calling for just $119.99 (reg. $199.99) + free shipping.

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

In the face of budget cuts, NASA has issued a new directive on how it will procure replacements for the International Space Station.

The Tesla Model 3, Model Y, and Kia EV6 are among several EVs that fell short of their range and energy use claims during testing.

The Browser Company has its first paid plan in form of $20 per month Dia Pro.

Always have a scanner on hand with a lifetime subscription to this handy app, SwiftScan VIP, now £31.43 with code TAKE30.

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

See the moon phase expected for August 7, 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" #1510 on August 7 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Placing an atomic energy source on the lunar surface is “not science fiction,” experts say, but does pose technical challenges.

Between ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini, one AI model is the clear winner in 2025.

Two 15-year-olds have been charged with unarmed carjacking after allegedly attacking Edward "Big Balls" Coristine, the teenage software engineer and former Neuralink intern who became a prominent figure in the Trump administration's cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer reveal what it was like to work with comedy legend Eddie Murphy on "The Pickup." Interview.

Security researchers found a weakness in OpenAI’s Connectors, which let you hook up ChatGPT to other services, that allowed them to extract data from a Google Drive without any user interaction.

The tariff would not apply to businesses that made a commitment to build and invest in the United States.

"Wednesday" Season 2, Part 1 keeps mentioning Morticia's younger sister Ophelia, who comes with a tragic backstory. Let's dig in.

Looking to add a new fave to your nightstand? Here are the best sex toy deals you can find as of Aug. 6, 2025.

The company will merge Bubty and Ascen with its existing enterprise business to form a separate entity later this year.

Google denies AI is impacting search across the web, saying only "some" sites have suffered.

The newly launched app, now trending on Apple's App Store, contains at least one major security flaw that exposes the private information of its users, including their uploaded selfies and government-issued IDs.

NHTSA is also closing an investigation into the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company

Google just announced a partnership with Italian firm Energy Dome to help store clean energy using carbon dioxide in an entirely new way.

Upgrade your PC for just A$23 with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license, on sale for a limited time.

This isn’t your typical venture panel. Expect sharp insights on how to cut through the noise, structure your raise, and build relationships that last beyond a term sheet. Whether you're gearing up for your first round or advising a founder who is, this is the TC Disrupt session you don’t want to miss.

A federal jury found crypto developer Roman Storm guilty of operating an unlicensed crypto business, but cleared him of sanctions violations and deadlocked on a money laundering charge.

To find out whether Alexa is still the best smart assistant for my family, I'm going to test Amazon's AI-powered devices, experiment with AI queries, and write out my thoughts in a multi-part series.

Google is also offering students in the U.S., Japan, Indonesia, Korea, and Brazil a free one-year subscription to its AI Pro plan.

Match Group said that Tinder's paid users are declining, and the company is investing in several new features.

As of Aug. 6, get a free $50 e-gift card when you buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 at Best Buy for $349.99.

The US government conducted a groundbreaking study on frontier models—and never published the results.

YouTube, which should theoretically play nice with Android, did the opposite of that this week.

GSA Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum in a statement encouraged “other American AI technology companies to follow OpenAI’s lead and work with us.”

Checking your drink for drugs no longer needs to feel like a science experiment. Scientists in South Korea have created a new solution, a temporary tattoo sticker that instantly detects tampering.

The ChatGPT maker is providing its frontier AI models to federal agencies for $1 for the next year.

Jordan Peele produces "Him," a horror film about a young football star sacrificing everything to be great. Trailer.

Apple is pledging a higher commitment to U.S. manufacturing, with Tim Cook joining the President at the Oval Office to make an announcement.

Anthropic devotees held a funeral for the retired Claude 3 Sonnet model. Roughly 200 people showed up to pay their respects.

As of August 6, get the Cuktech 10 Power Bank for its lowest. price yet at Amazon.

The Ecovacs Deebot T30S robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $549.99 at Amazon, down from the list price of $999.99. That's a 45% discount.

Google announces $1 billion for AI education, a new learning mode for Gemini, and free subscriptions for students.

Google today launched its AI coding agent, Jules, out of beta — just over two months after its public preview debut in May.

The Department of Homeland Security used a "South Park" screenshot as an ICE recruitment tactic. "South Park" fired back.

iOS 26 beta introduces new battery features, including a radar-like low battery alert.

These are the top 10 products Mashable readers bought in July 2025, including Apple AirPods, DJI drones, and more.

Lava is a digital wallet that lets merchants use credits to facilitate transactions.

Dating safety app Tea suffered a breach of its own, compromising selfies, photo identification, and images from posts, comments, and direct messages within the app.

Instagram Map is a new opt-in feature that allows users to share their location in real-time and customize who sees their location.

Instagram is launching a TikTok-style repost feature for Reels.