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Scammers target older adults with fake retirement investment offers using personal information purchased from data brokers to appear legitimate and trustworthy.

Get those floors squeaky clean with the help of these steamy gadgets.

Answers to each clue for the August 8, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp.

Armed with a trunkful of outdoor gear, we hit the beach to source the best trolley for your next family vacation.

It’s useful to know the quality of the air around your home, but your personal air quality monitor could lead to safer air for everyone.

'Bob Does Sports' has turned hanging out with buddies on the golf course into a lucrative career. It's been an amazing rise to watch.

You can get impressive and high-resolution 3D scans out of this relatively inexpensive scanner.

WindBorne Systems is one of several companies launching balloons, drones, buoys, and other devices to provide critical data to the beleaguered agency’s National Weather Service, but they can’t fill all the gaps.

Plus: Instagram sparks a privacy backlash over its new map feature, hackers steal data from Google's customer support system, and the true scope of the Columbia University hack comes into focus.

Plus: Seiko’s official Pepsi watches are here (for anyone who needs a GMT Master II), and Motorola showcases a bedazzled Razr.

Tesla's new West Hollywood diner combines EV charging with entertainment, offering drive-in movies on LED screens, car-side service and all-day dining experience.

Right now is the best time yet to bag a bargain secondhand electric car. But how do you test battery health? Or charging ability? Here’s WIRED’s expert tips on how to get it done properly.

Reverse charging is an often underutilized technology. Here's what it is and how to use it.

What is a Copilot+ PC? Mashable's senior shopping reporter breaks down this new-ish category of AI-forward Windows laptops.

Based on our research and testing, the best laptops for college students include the M4 Apple MacBook Air and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

Despite the love-it or hate-it squircle design, the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is worth the $349.99 price of admission.

The AirPods Pro (USB-C) are on sale for just $169 this weekend at Amazon. Save $80 while you can.

"The Last of Us" star Pedro Pascal had to drop out of filming "Weapons," but the film still has a key similarity to the HBO series.

If you're looking to buy some Marvel Lego sets to have at home, whether for kids or adults, here are the new sets releasing in August 2025.

Upgrade your car’s tech with the PlayAIBox Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter with built-in streaming support — only $74.97 with free shipping.

Unlock lifetime access to BitMar and discover millions of free movies, shows, and songs from around the web — all for just $14.99 (MSRP: $150) with code BITMAR5.

In August 2025, Disney+ is offering a few bundle deals so you can stream its library at a discounted price.

Own Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows forever for just $49.97 — includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & more.

Get lifetime access to all 14 Babbel languages for just $159 (MSRP: $599) with code LEARN via StackSocial through August 25.

Shrink your smartphone with this miniaturized, fully functional device, the NanoPhone, on sale for $89.97 (reg. $199.99) through September 7.

Long after shifting your feed away from friends and toward influencers, Instagram is adding new features intended to make the app more personal. The turnabout exposes the platform’s identity crisis.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 cover screen only features approved Samsung apps by default. But there is another way.

Cut streaming costs with BitMar — find free movies and TV shows online with no subscription.

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

See the moon phase expected for August 9, 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" #1512 on August 9 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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At the Defcon security conference in Las Vegas on Friday, Nakasone tried to thread the needle in a politically fraught moment while hinting at major changes for the tech community around the corner.

Truth Search AI appears to rely heavily on conservative outlet Fox News to answer even the most basic questions.

August 2025 full moon: what it’s called and when to see it

The Reddit AMA got spicy as users peppered OpenAI with the questions, and some asked the company to bring back its previous model.

After facing fierce negative reviews of GPT-5, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a Reddit AMA that GPT-4o is coming back — with a catch.

Security researchers found two techniques to crack at least eight brands of electronic safes—used to secure everything from guns to narcotics—that are sold with Securam Prologic locks.

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we're talking about why some chatbot subscriptions are so expensive and how these premium prices were determined on vibes more than anything substantial.

Microsoft is killing Lens, a handy mobile scanning app with over 90 million downloads.

OpenArt launched a new feature to help creators make AI-generated brain rot videos.

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

One innocent little PC driver is apparently a Trojan horse for ransomware on Windows PCs.

On August 14, bring your questions about OpenAI's latest model, GPT-5, and what it means for the future of chatbots.

For 20 years, startups have come to TechCrunch Disrupt to meet their first investors, land their biggest partnerships, and spark the idea that takes them to the next level.

Early impressions of GPT-5 aren't great, according to many ChatGPT users on Reddit and elsewhere. Sam Altman's scheduled AMA could get awkward.

The multi-modal tool, which includes speech, text and images, runs inside Google Cloud’s Vertex AI environment.

YouTube announced recently that it will use AI to help with age verification. Now, we know when the change goes into effect.

A security researcher discovered that flawed API configurations are plaguing corporate livestreaming platforms, potentially exposing internal company meetings—and he's releasing a tool to find them.

Following concerns about safety, Instagram head Adam Mosseri reassured users that the feature is opt-in, and noted that some people are “confused” about how the feature works. 

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready talks about the agentic web and where the social network will fit in the AI era.

Developers who have had early access are touting GPT-5's pricing as much better than competing models.

As of Aug. 8, get the Twelve South Butterfly SE 2-in-1 charger for its lowest price at Amazon.

Foxconn spent years promising electric vehicles would be built at the former Chevy Cruze factory. Now it will make AI servers.

Amazon just dropped the price on Apple's iPad 11th generation 128 GB model. It's down to $299, dropping the tablet under $300 and saving you $50.

Instagram's new Map feature is sparking privacy fears and confusion over location sharing. Here’s what it actually does.

Get $300 in the form of a virtual prepaid Mastercard when you sign up for T-Mobile's All-In 5G home internet plan.

Bad news for HBO Max fans — and their younger siblings. Starting in September, the streaming platform will crack down on password sharing.

How to stop Instagram from sharing your likes views, comments in the Friends Reels tab

GPT-5 will integrate with Siri and other Apple Intelligence features starting in just a month or two.

As of Aug. 8, buy the Samsung’s 55-inch Odyssey Ark from Samsung and get a free smart monitor.

Amazon isn't an official Nintendo dealer, but you can buy a Nintendo Switch 2 from the brand — with a catch.

As of Aug. 9, you can get the DJI Neo at Amazon for $199. Get yours before it's too late!