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The White House joined TikTok, despite ongoing legal battles surrounding the use of the Chinese-owned app.

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

Life360 has launched a new no-show notification to alert family members when you don't reach a location at a designated time.

Visitors have unearthed over 35,000 diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park since 1972.

The Soundcore Boom 3i speaker is on sale at Amazon for $99.99, down from the list price of $139.99. That's a 29% discount.

A new gadget called Dex allows kids to take pictures of objects and the AI translates the word into different languages.

Scientists recorded in 3D and in real time the exact moment a human embryo implanted itself in an artificial uterus, opening new avenues for treating infertility.

Whenever a Grok user clicks the “share” button on a conversation with the chatbot, it creates a unique URL that the user can use to share the conversation via email, text or on social media. According to Forbes, that also makes the URL indexable by search engines like Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo, which in turn lets anyone look up those conversations on the web.

Prices for hacking tools that allow governments to break into mobile phones keep going up, thanks to efforts by tech firms shoring up their cybersecurity.

FieldAI builds foundational AI models that help all kinds of robots learn and adapt to new environments using physics.

Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and Tonatiuh star in "Kiss of the Spider Woman," a musical from "Dreamgirls" director Bill Condon.

Elon Musk confirmed that the six-seat version of the Model Y won't be available in the U.S. very soon.

As of Aug. 20, the Fire TV Stick HD is on sale at Amazon for $24.99. That's 29% off its list price of $34.99.

The company helps automate complex enterprise workflows (like continuous integration and testing) — or, in other words, it makes DevOps capabilities more efficient as AI technology takes hold. 

It's the latest in a series of deals that have seen robotaxi companies look outward for help in scaling their fledgling networks.

Garage is a marketplace that sells specialized equipment commonly used in local governments and public safety.

Keen to try the latest wellness trend, I dipped out of my comfort zone. These are my favorite cold-water-plunge pools for any budget.

As of Aug. 20, Seismitoad IR is up 227% while Reshiram SIR is down 16% — here’s the latest Pokémon TCG price watch.

For years, one of the most annoying issues with using Notion was that you couldn't get much done offline because of its cloud-first architecture. The company has finally solved that problem, adding support for an offline mode to its apps.

Built using AI technology from Baidu and DeepSeek, the virtual livestreamers sell everything from wet wipes to printers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Workers at FEMA worry that demanding disaster survivors access services using email could shut out people without internet connectivity from receiving government aid.

In February, DOGE affiliates at the SBA set up an X account and solicited whistleblower complaints. “It’s like having a crazy uncle who decides to be the cops,” a government auditor tells WIRED.

Runway AI paired up with Imax to screen 10 AI-generated winning selections. The festival has been derided by some cinephiles, while others insist it’s part of a natural technological evolution.

“It’s getting out of hand,” one seller says. “They realize the US market is a gold mine.”

Mashable chats with "Alien: Earth" stars Sydney Chandler and Alex Lawther about their characters, fighting Xenomorphs, and voice notes.

Apple is reportedly launching a new version of its environmentally-conscious case material this year.

An early winner in the generative AI wars was near collapse—then bet everything on a star-studded comeback. Can Stability AI beat the competition?

Matt Armato and Beau Ciolino, behind the lifestyle brand Probably This, went viral for their breakup video.

Best Apple deal. Save 6% on the Apple Studio Display at Amazon.

Where to buy DJI drones online. The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $249 on Amazon.

As US labor and inflation data seemingly worsen, the White House refrain is “no panicans”—in other words, no room for panic. That isn't keeping everyone in Trumpworld from getting the jitters.

As of Aug. 20, the 4K Fire TV Stick is on sale at Amazon for $29.99, 40% off its list price of $49.99.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.

Best smartphone deal on Samsung. Save 15% on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at Amazon.

Until Sept. 7, Samsung is offering a "buy one, get one free" TV deal. When you buy a Super Big Samsung TV, you’ll get a 65-inch Class UHD TV for free.

Answers to each clue for the August 20, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered an unknown moon orbiting Uranus. It may help create the planet's inner ring system.

Unlock a world of creativity with a lifetime subscription to Imagiyo AI Image Generator (Standard Plan), on sale for $49 (reg. $495).

Learn piano from home with Skoove Premium Piano Lessons, now just $109.97 (reg. $299.99) for life.

Bring home an Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch for just $579.99 (reg. $2,799). Get it in time for back-to-school season.

Find the best coffee machine deal. Save 35% on the Nespresso Vertuo Plus at Amazon.

Get the best AirPods deal at Amazon. Save 13% on the Apple AirPods Max at Amazon.

The White House has opened an official TikTok account to promote President Donald Trump. Users have given it a frosty reception.

Tackle your kitchen's landfill footprint with the Mill food recycling bin, which offers a similar experience to composting at home in the form of reusing your food scraps as chicken food.

One of Nintendo's most surprising early Switch 2 exclusives promises incredibly hectic multiplayer mayhem.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

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

How to watch Lausanne Diamond League for free. Live stream 2025 Lausanne Diamond League for free from anywhere in the world.

See the moon phase expected for August 20, 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" #1523 on August 20 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

In "Alien: Earth" episode 3, Wendy feels pain when the Xenomorph is being operated on. But why?

Your phone tracks you in more ways than that little GPS icon suggests. Here’s how to find and clear hidden location logs on iPhone and Android.

While Deel is calling this a "Rippling-aligned" suit, it's not the lawsuit filed by Rippling involving an alleged corporate spy.

'Halo 3: ODST' weapons and armor are coming to 'Helldivers 2'

"Fallout" Season 2 takes viewers to New Vegas, an iconic destination from the "Fallout" games. It premieres Dec. 17 on Prime Video.

Google is hosting its Pixel 10 event next week. Learn how to watch the tech giant reveal its new mobile devices and what else you can expect.

Shop our favorite Sony headphones for every price point while they're on sale, including the ULT Wear, XM5s, and more.

Horror and comedy may feel like opposites, but both rely on timing, surprise, and reactions you can’t control.

SpaceX scored a win in a decision from the Fifth Circuit over the labor board's structure.

Google has agreed to pay $30M to settle a lawsuit over children's data collection, though the company denies wrongdoing.

On Friday, The Information reported that Meta was preparing to tear down its existing AI org and reorganize it into four new groups. Four days later, the change has been made official with an internal memo.

From no-code to AI-assisted dev environments, “vibe coding” is changing how early-stage startups build — and who they need to hire. The once-standard idea of landing a “10x engineer” as your first critical hire is getting a serious reality check with Lauri Moore (Bessemer) and David Cramer (Sentry) on the Builder Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in October at San Francisco's Moscone West.

Finding a 50 Series card at retail price is rare, and including Borderlands 4 for free is legendary loot.

The round, which pushes Databricks' valuation to $100B, was co-led by Insight Partners and Thrive. CEO Ali Ghodsi says he's found an enormous untapped AI agent market to spend the funds.

Dropout's "Crowd Control" pits stand-up comedians against each other in a crowd work contest. Contestants include Gianmarco Soresi and Bob the Drag Queen.

The new feature, which is available in any market where Meta AI is available, allows creators to translate content into other languages for a broader audience.

Led by US senator Jon Ossoff, the investigation cites hundreds of reports since January, including accounts of miscarriages, child neglect, and sexual abuse at ICE detention centers in dozens of states.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 lands in San Francisco from October 27–29, and the Expo Hall is already packed with early adopters, startup scouts, and enterprise buyers looking to discover what’s next. If you’re not there to show off your product, your competitors will be — and they’ll be closing deals that could’ve been yours. There’s still […]

One way to get a discounted NFL Sunday Ticket is by having a paid My Best Buy membership. Save up to $222 for the upcoming season.

"The Long Walk" stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, and Tut Nyuot play Know Your Role, where they are given a line from an iconic Stephen King film and have to correctly guess the film.

As of Aug. 19, buy one ticket and get one free to see 'Together' at participating AMC Theatres.

Meta is expected to announce a new restructuring of its artificial intelligence division amid internal tensions over the technology, people with knowledge of the plans said.

Nearly a million records, which appear to be linked to a medical cannabis card company in Ohio, included Social Security numbers, government IDs, health conditions, and more.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says ChatGPT’s growth signals an AI bubble, but says AI is still an important technological shift.

The 55-inch TCL QM6K QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $447.99, down from the list price at TCL of $799.99. That's a 44% discount.

Sony launched a new generation of Inzone PC gaming products, including its first gaming keyboard, mouse, and wired gaming earbuds.

The Indian government plans to ban real-money games — whether skill- or chance-based — under its proposed online gaming regulation.

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

The AI startup is chasing a $500 billion valuation, with backers betting it can become the next Apple or Google. There are reasons for skepticism.

Sony launched its new Inzone H9 II wireless noise-cancelling gaming headset on Aug. 19. Priced at $349.99, the flagship headset comes with a surprise upgrade.

`The scary horror movie trailer has dog lovers stressed!

As of Aug. 19, get $150 off the Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop at Amazon.

The DJI Mini 3 with screen remote control is on sale at Amazon for $499, down from the standard price of $549. That's a 9% discount.

Spotify launched a beta feature for Premium users that lets them customize transitions between songs.