Timef 08/16/2025

A class action lawsuit claims Otter Notetaker Otter Notetaker doesn't ask for permission to record video meetings.

Answers to each clue for the August 16, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

I sent my cats' saliva to the lab to get health and genetic insights sent to my inbox—with very different results.

The ShinyHunters cybercriminal group breached Google's Salesforce system through vishing attacks, stealing business contact details and customer data.

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

This Acer laptop’s top-tier performance is undone by bottom-shelf stability.

DJI’s debut 360 camera is a strong challenger to the Insta360 X5. Too bad it’s not officially available in the US.

Procedural hurdles yet again foil progress on a global agreement to end plastic pollution.

Cupertino has done the thing it swore it never would: turn its tablet into a full-blown window-wrangling, compromise-abandoning computer. Yes, it’s better, but lurking deep in the settings the ghost of Jobs remains.

Plus: Ultrahuman’s Ring now tracks ovulation, Nomad Cycles wants to make a fully repairable ebike, and Sling TV has new subscription options.

Plus: ICE agents accidentally add a random person to a sensitive group chat, Norwegian intelligence blames the Kremlin for hacking a dam, and new facial recognition vans roam the UK.

This WIRED-approved gear is on sale for the new school year. Save on tablets, headphones, desk chairs, and more.

Researchers turn 4.5 trillion discarded cigarette butts annually into sustainable road construction material, reducing litter and improving asphalt performance.

Right now is a great time to get a used plug-in hybrid car. Here’s what to know about PHEVs before plonking down that cash.

Is the JBL PartyBox 520 worth it? I brought this oversized party speaker to my wedding weekend, and it delivered in a big way.

A decade-long effort to boost one man's reputation was undone in a matter of weeks.

Scientists think a star's attempt to swallow a black hole triggered a strange supernova. An artificial intelligence tool helped them find it.

We tested GPT-5, Claude 4.1 Opus, and Grok 4 (Expert) to see which is the best for entry-level vibe coders.

Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $14.97 (reg. $199) and enjoy improved speed, security, and productivity — limited-time offer.

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Learn American Sign Language from home with 13 expert-led courses for just $14.97 (reg. $104) through September 7.

Grab Microsoft Office Professional 2021 + Windows 11 Pro for just $54.97 — a one-time payment, lifetime access.

Grab a Grade A refurbished 13.3" Apple MacBook Air (2020) M1 for just $399.99 (MSRP: $899) and enjoy speed, gorgeous visuals, and up to 18 hours of battery life.

As of Aug. 16, the M4 MacBook Air is on sale for £799 at Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

Some people can develop delusional thinking and psychosis while using AI chatbots. Here's what you need to know.

Multi-platform gaming earbuds with ANC, 40hr battery, and gym-ready fit for Xbox, PS5, Switch, and more.

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).

See the moon phase expected for August 16, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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

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" #1519 on August 16 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Another crypto company is headed for the public markets.

The agency began looking into the liberal watchdog group’s research critical of Elon Musk and his social media platform, X, in May.

At a dinner with reporters in San Francisco, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman spilled details on the company's ambitions beyond ChatGPT.

After the release of GPT-5 last week, the internet was flooded with posts from thousands of disgruntled ChatGPT users. Some users described genuine heartbreak.

Josh Hawley, Republican of Missouri, said he would look into whether the social media company’s artificial intelligence technology endangers children.

Mashable takes a closer look at why the Kobo Clara Colour is one of the most versatile and reader-friendly e-readers of 2025.

Texas solar company EG4 became the poster child for home energy cybersecurity risks this week after federal officials published an advisory detailing how hackers could hijack its inverters.

“Is there anything - ANYTHING - Big Tech won’t do for a quick buck?” Hawley wrote in a post on X announcing the investigation.

Les Amis is an app designed to make it easy for women to form friendships and attend local events.

Commentary: Figuring out a tech-supported solution helps me balance creatorship and family life.

TikTok rewrites its Community Guidelines. Here's what changed that creators should know about.

It's one of the best times of the year to score a new mattress. Here are all the best deals (plus some exclusive sale codes) to snag ahead of the long weekend.

This week on Uncanny Valley, we talk about one of the most notorious American corporations. So what does Palantir actually do?

Apple is set to announce the next iPhone lineup in the very near future, but what else is on deck?

The startup entered into receivership after selling its customer list to Turo.

A new Executive Order takes aim at the bureaucracy that the White House says is holding back American competitiveness in space.

The new HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 wireless gaming headset offers a whopping 250 hours of battery, but you might still want to buy its predecessor instead.

Software engineers are finding OpenAI’s new GPT-5 model is helping them think through coding problems—but isn’t much better at actual coding.

As of Aug. 15, get the Anker 735 Charger Nano at its lowest price yet at Amazon.

The OpenAI CEO addressed GPT-5 backlash, the AI bubble—and why he's willing to spend trillions of dollars to win.

The Dyson V8 Absolute is on sale for $359.99 at Walmart and Dyson.com. That's over 30% off the list price.

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

The latest in a series of child safety lawsuits, the case accuses the youth platform of 'knowingly' endangering children and not effectively warning parents.

Kodak clarified that it is not going out of business despite a recent report that the struggling company couldn't pay off its debts.

Cycle and Ovulation Pro is available starting Friday as a premium PowerPlug in the Ultrahuman app for $3.99 per month or $39.99 per year for users in the U.S., U.K., EU, Australia, and Canada.

The final episode of 'And Just Like That...' reveals the fate of Carrie Bradshaw. What does the ending mean?

Tesla is about to lose access to the carbon credits that have helped keep the carmaker afloat.

As of Aug. 15, you can get the Dyson Big Ball Turbinehead vacuum cleaner for $199.99, down from $379.99, at Walmart.

As the final episode of "And Just Like That..." airs, will Carrie Bradshaw's "Sex and the City" legacy live on as the relatable, messy character we can't help but love?

As of Aug. 15, get the Beats Solo 4 headphones on sale for under $100 at Amazon.

As of Aug. 15, you can get the Ninja CREAMi (NC300) ice cream maker for $169, down from $199, at Walmart. That's a 15% discount and a $30 savings.

A four-pack of Tile Mate Bluetooth trackers is on sale at Amazon for only $59.99, nearly 30% off its list price of $83.99.

As of Aug. 15, you can get the soundcore AeroFit 2 by Anker open-ear headphones for $99.98, down from $129.99, at Amazon.

Stasher bags are on sale at Amazon for up to 28% off in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors during their back-to-school sale.

As of Aug. 15, get 38% off the Dreamegg White Noise Machine at Amazon.

As of Aug. 15, you can get the Birdfy AI smart bird feeder for $134, down from $199.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% discount and a $66 savings.