Timef 08/15/2025

ChatGPT is topping its rivals on mobile with $2B in global consumer spending to date.

The lawsuit points to several sexually explicit experiences that were on the platform, including “Escape to Epstein Island,” “Diddy Party” and “Public Bathroom Simulator Vibe."

A security flaw in Google Workspace's Gemini AI enables cybercriminals to manipulate email summaries with invisible commands that bypass current protections.

Startup Battlefield 200 is the crown jewel of TechCrunch Disrupt. From thousands of applicants, only the top 20 will take the Stage at Disrupt 2025 (October 27–29, San Francisco) to pitch their vision to panels of top-tier VCs in front of a live audience. Every contender is chasing game-changing impact — and we’re here for the drama, the breakthroughs, and the big reveals.

Tropical Storm Erin is predicted to become a major hurricane as it barrels westward across the Atlantic this week.

The nasal spray vaccine FluMist can now be ordered online and shipped to your door.

"Fixed" director Genndy Tartakovsky joined Mashable to discuss the animation inspirations behind his raunchy new animal comedy.

Robot athletes are going for the gold in Beijing, China, as the first ever World Humanoid Robot Games kicks off.

I wouldn’t replace my Airwrap just yet, but if you’ve never owned one, the Co-anda 2x is Dyson’s best version so far.

“I think this was a growing up moment for OpenAI and the industry.”

WIRED found over 100 YouTube channels using AI to create lazy fanfiction-style videos. Despite being obviously fake, there’s a psychological reason people are falling for them.

Seth Meyers has responded to Trump saying he refused to honor some artists at the Kennedy Center Honors because they're "too woke".

These are the best mattresses for getting busy, according to our reviewers.

Stuff Your Kindle Day is 24 hours of free e-books by indie authors. And despite the name, you don't need a Kindle to participate. Here's everything you need to know about Stuff Your Kindle Day.

Dubai's Woohoo restaurant features Chef Aiman, an AI system that reduces kitchen waste by creating new dishes from discarded ingredients and trimmings.

The Huupe Mini is an over-the-door smart basketball hoop for your home. But at $799, is it worth it? We tested it to find out.

Is the new "Superman" movie streaming? Find out how to watch the DC reboot at home, including the best HBO Max deals.

We've sourced the best back-to-school tech gear and gadgets for dorm rooms, classrooms, or busy homes.

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 15, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

New types of cuddly toys, some for children as young as 3, are being sold as an alternative to screen time — and to parental attention.

With "Highest 2 Lowest," Spike Lee plus Denzel Washington equals pulse-pounding cinema. Plus, A$AP Rocky enters his movie star era. Review.

A lifetime PDF converter and editor that makes converting, creating, and editing PDFs fast, easy, and frustration-free.

A portable dual USB-C + USB-A flash drive with 1TB of space, fast transfers, and rugged durability — for $69.97 with free shipping until September 7.

Koofr is a secure cloud storage platform with a 1TB lifetime subscription no sale now for $160.

1min.AI gives you all your favorite AI tools in one place for $80, and it lasts for life.

AOL may be losing its dial-up service, but the 1990s internet pioneer seems ever more ahead of its time in the tech world of 2025.

Margaret Qualley appeared on "The Tonight Show" and challenged Jimmy Fallon to a game of Truth or Dare.

Lelo’s Sona 3 Cruise remains a great vibrator, but there’s not much new here to excite.

1MinAI gives you lifetime access to multiple GPT models, including Meta AI, Google AI, ChatGPT, and more. You can generate copy, images, analyze files, conduct research, and more.

Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.

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

See the moon phase expected for August 15, 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" #1518 on August 15 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Peak has sold millions of copies and is Aggro Crab’s biggest hit to date. That makes it a prime target for cloning.

This deal would be meant to help Intel bulk up its U.S. chip manufacturing, including its much-delayed Ohio factory.

A cognitive scientist, she used the language of computers to explore the nature of human thought and creativity, offering prescient insights about A.I.

The Department of Government Efficiency is apparently failing to do the one thing it's supposed to do. Not very efficient!

Nvidia struck a surprising deal after convincing the president that H20 chips aren’t a national security risk. But whether the reversal is good or bad depends on who you ask.

The coolest kitchen gear and gadgets we'll always recommend, all tested and loved by members of the Mashable staff.

What really motivated the US government to ban Nvidia from selling powerful computer chips to China?

Named for its developer, an undergrad who took leave from UChicago to become a DOGE affiliate, a new AI tool automates the review of federal regulations and flags rules it thinks can be eliminated.

Scan documents from anywhere with this lifetime subscription to iScanner, now A$38 (reg. A$307) using coupon code SCAN.

Is the grass greener on the other side? We’re not sure, but the sky is most certainly bluer. It’s been over two years since Elon Musk purchased Twitter, now X, leading people to set up shop on alternative platforms. Mastodon, Post, Pebble (two of which have already shuttered operations) and Spill have been presented as […]

After reviewing thousands of groundbreaking applications from around the globe, TechCrunch is just days away from announcing the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200.

A trade group representing sites like Facebook and X said the law ran afoul of the First Amendment.

Bluesky is updating its rules.

The Russian hackers used their access to the dam's computer systems to open a flood gate that spilled millions of gallons of water.

Cohere's market proposition has always been to offer secure LLMs specifically geared for enterprise use, not for consumers.

Bose's QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen) will be available for preorder starting Aug. 28: Here's what else you need to know.

Internal emails obtained by WIRED show a hasty process to onboard OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI providers to the federal government. xAI was on the list—until MechaHilter happened.

"The Man in My Basement," starring Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe, tells a twisted tale of a mysterious basement tenant.

Dive into what we can expect from the Made by Google 2025 event, where the tech giant will debut its Pixel 10 lineup.

An internal Meta doc revealed some potentially troubling policies for its AI chatbots.

X and Grok appeared to crash, according to user reports. Here's what we know.

From a new slim iPhone Air model to redesigned AirPods, here's what to expect from this year's Apple event.

Here's a step-by-step guide to ordering prescription glasses, sunglasses, and other eyewear from Warby Parker.

Warby Parker is discontinuing the Home Try-On program that made it famous at the end of 2025, according to its Q2 earnings report.

Kodak strikes back at media reports suggesting it may go out of business or file for bankruptcy (again).

Kodak strikes back at media reports suggesting it may go out of business or file for bankruptcy (again).

Command strips and hooks are on sale for up to 49% off at Amazon as a back-to-school college deal.

As of Aug. 14, get the Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor for its lowest price yet.

The Shark PowerDetect with Clean & Empty System is on sale at Amazon for $399.99, down from the list price of $549.99. That's a 27% discount.

The Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker is on sale at Amazon for $129.99, down from the list price of $229.95. That's a 43% discount.

Grab the Sonos Ace headphones while they're on sale for just $299 at Amazon and Sonos. That's a savings of $100, or 25% off.

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

The feature was removed on select smartwatches due to a patent infringement lawsuit, but Apple has “redesigned” it.

Loveable is a vibe coding startup growing phenomenally quickly, according to new sales projections from CEO Anton Osika. 

Lovable is a vibe coding startup growing phenomenally quickly, according to new sales projections from CEO Anton Osika. 

The standards also allow the bots to make "statements that demean people on the basis of their protected characteristics," such as "black people are dumber than white people." 

Airbnb has launched a new feature called "Reserve Now, Pay Later" that lets users in the U.S. reserve a property without paying upfront, potentially allowing people to cancel their bookings with less hassle if their plans change.