Timef 08/21/2025

An exploration of whether the "Alien: Earth" TV show will break canon from the Alien films.

As of Aug. 21, shop the best Jackery portable power station deals and stay prepared for power outages or off-the-grid trips.

Ten innovative tech solutions from gait sensors to smart pill dispensers help adults 65+ track fall risks and prevent injuries before they happen.

Workers say the executive was volatile and retaliated when they cooperated with an investigation. Apple denies the claims.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones are on sale for only $273.99 at Amazon, knocking 32% off the list price.

Energy-starved countries on the continent have reluctantly turned to coal and gas for decades. Cheap Chinese solar panels are now finally changing the calculus.

Pokémon TCG elite trainer boxes are up to 14% cheaper at TCGPlayer than Amazon, including Black Bolt, White Flare, Destined Rivals, and Twilight Masquerade.

Sony's latest headphones, the WH-1000XM6, are down to $428, back to their Prime Day price. While it might not seem like much, it's not bad for the recently released headphones.

Nia DaCosta gives a fresh spin on a classic.

Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell star in director Kogonada's romantic fantasy "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey."

A $50 e-gift card at Adidas is on sale for $40. That's a 20% discount.

Raphaël Graven, known online as Jean Pormanove, was regularly subjected to humiliation and abuse on Kick, a streaming platform.

Meta AI internal documents revealed chatbots were allowed to flirt with children and engage in romantic conversations until the company was exposed by Reuters.

What if startups raised less VC money and became self-sustaining? SecurityPal founder Pukar Hamal has done that and wants founders to know their options.

StrictlyVC is back at TechCrunch Disrupt in October, bringing together the insiders who shape the venture capital landscape, this time with a sharper focus on the market’s biggest challenge: liquidity. In an era of extended exit timelines, slowed distributions, and increasingly selective LPs, the conversations behind closed doors matter more than ever. Working with Cendana […]

HBO Max's Emmy-nominated series "The Pitt" returns with a new shift this January.

ChatGPT will avoid giving direct mental health advice under new OpenAI rules following instances where the AI model provided harmful or misleading responses.

As part of the expansion, Google is bringing AI Mode to 180 new countries in English.

The freeze went into effect last week, and it’s not clear how long it will last, The Journal’s sources say. Meta is still likely working through its reorg, which split its AI unit, Meta Superintelligence Labs, into four new groups: TBD Labs, run by former Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang, and three groups focused on research, product integration, and infrastructure, respectively. 

'The Mastermind' trailer: Josh O'Connor of "Challengers" stars in a new comedy caper from Kelly Reichardt

Insta360 has unveiled its GO Ultra action camera, offering a larger form factor and a boost in performance over 2024's GO 3S.

The two self-described hacktivists said they had access to the North Korean spy’s computer for around four months before deciding what they had found should be made public.

Nuro has attracted more investors, and capital, to push its Series E round to $203 million.

As of Aug. 21, the Sony 65-Inch 4K BRAVIA 3 LED Smart TV is on sale at Amazon for $698, 13% off its list price of $799.99.

Amazon’s $1 flash deals are live now, with everything from homeware and stationery to fashion and pet supplies marked down to just $1. Stock is limited, so don’t wait.

Meta is bringing its AI voice translation tool to Instagram Reels, Adam Mosseri announced on Threads.

China has rolled out a chatbot on its Tiangong space station. Its mission: to improve safety, navigation, and coordination in orbit.

Thanks to a design that remains largely unchanged in 50 years, even vintage examples of the original iconic folding bike can be made fit for the 21st century.

As NASA grapples with major proposed budget cuts and losing some of its most brilliant minds, America’s willingness to look outward is also at risk.

As of Aug. 21, the 98-inch Hisense QD5 QLED 4K Smart TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,497.99, 35% off its list price of $2,298.

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

ESPN's new streaming service just launched, offering sports fans a more comprehensive way to watch live sports without cable.

I spent two days at Notion and saw an industry in upheaval. I also shipped some actual code.

Apple has released updates for iPadOS and iOS, addressing a serious security vulnerability.

Amazon's offering a $200 Amazon gift card when you pre-order the new Google Pixel 10 Pro. This deal is valid until Sept. 4.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is down to just $209 at Amazon — a 23% saving on a slim, powerful tablet at its best price since June.

Best TV deal. Save 22% on the Roku 65-Inch Pro Series Smart TV at Amazon.

Answers to each clue for the August 21, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

'Hollow Knight: Silksong' developers Team Cherry will make a special announcement about the highly anticipated game. Here's how to watch.

"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," all the "Shrek" movies, and more are hitting Netflix Sept. 1.

NASA's Psyche orbiter just took a rare photo of Earth with the moon from a distance of 180 million miles away in space.

Fox One streaming service is set to launch on Aug. 21 for $19.99 per month. Here's everything you need to know.

Lifetime access to 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan for just $79.97 (reg. $540) — an all-in-one AI toolkit for smarter operations.

Own Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more — for just $29.97 (reg. $229) with lifetime access.

Make wise investing choices with some help from this lifetime subscription to Sterling Stock Pickers, now only $55.19 (reg. $486) with code SAVE20 until Sept. 7.

What's new to streaming for the week of Aug. 15 on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more?

Karat Financial co-founder and podcast host Eric Wei takes Mashable through his top tips for making connections in the creator space, all while creating content.

Get free $300 Amazon gift card with Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Save 14% on the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold bundle at Amazon.

Free $200 Amazon gift card with Google Pixel Pro XL. Save 14% on the Google Pixel 10 bundle at Amazon.

Free $100 gift card with Google Pixel 10. Save 11% on the Google Pixel 10 bundle at Amazon.

Get free Lego on Aug. 24. Build a Crayons model at participating stores and take it home with you for free.

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.

See the moon phase expected for August 21, 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" #1524 on August 21 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Stop us if you've heard this one before: Sony announced that it's raising prices on its gaming consoles in the United States.

As of Aug. 20, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale at Amazon for $39.99. That's 33% off its list price of $59.99.

The next era of the space economy isn’t just about rockets and satellites — it’s about infrastructure, autonomy, and entirely new models for building and defending off-Earth assets. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 this October 27–29 in San Francisco's Moscone West, the Space Stage is where this shift gets real.

Say “hello” to autumn with deals on WIRED-approved fire pits, headphones, tablets, and home office gear.

The battery materials startup raised significant Series D funding to expand its manufacturing capability. At the same time, it bought out partner SK's stake in a joint venture.

Google's Pixel event was awkward and forced, underselling the technology it had on display.

SpaceX is pushing back on state funding allotments in Louisiana and Virginia, as the Trump administration revises BEAD priorities.

Made By Google debuted the Pixel 10 Series with a bunch of new AI features. Here's the roundup.

India is set to ban real-money gaming nationwide under a proposed law that has just passed the lower house of parliament.

SpaceX's plans to launch Starship from Florida could have implications for the state's booming airports.

There have been more border device searches than ever before, per new data, despite the constitutionality of whether these searches are legal.

Google's new Pixel phones have a few nifty tricks up their sleeves.

That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more.

Google revealed Pixelsnap, a new line of magnetic charging accessories to go along with the Pixel 10 series.

Frisbee, Seth Meyers' Italian Greyhound and Andy Samberg's longtime nemesis, passed away at 14, sparking a wave of internet jokes about their famously one-sided feud.

Everything revealed at Google's Made at Google event hosted by Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon

The plush monster toy Labubu has already generated more than $650 million in 2025 for Pop Mart.

Google's new Camera Coach feature uses AI to help people take better photos on the Pixel 10.

Google is launching its own set of magnetic accessories for Pixel 10 including chargers and stands.

Sony is hiking the price of PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S. this week, citing a "challenging economic environment."

The integration positions Anthropic to better compete with command-line tools from Google and GitHub, both of which included enterprise integrations on launch.

For AI models, knowing what to remember might be as important as knowing what to forget. Welcome to the era of “sleeptime compute.”

His work on complex systems and responsive technologies helped lay the groundwork for later work on artificial intelligence.

Looking for a new office chair? Branch is offering 10 percent off the base price of its chairs and accessories.

Mashable spoke to "Alien: Earth" star Timothy Olyphant about playing synth Kirsh and his frankness about life and death.

Starting August 21 in the US, every edition will cost $50 more than it did the day before, thanks to Trump’s tariffs.

As of Aug. 20, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Ring for $299.99, down from $399.99, at Amazon. That's a 25% discount.

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

As of Aug. 20, the JBL Charge 6 is on sale for $179.95. That's $20 off its $199.95 MSRP and its best deal since launch.

As of Aug. 20, get the Anker Prime charging station for its lowest price yet.

Built with Gemini, Google’s AI health coach will be everything but a doctor.

Pre-order the new Anker Solix C1000 v2 at Anker for just $429, down from the standard price of $799. That's a 46% discount.

Google is improving the base Pixel offering by introducing a three rear camera system to the Pixel 10.

The Pixel Watch 3 is $100 off at Amazon ahead of the Made by Google event.

Verizon brands Simple Mobile and Total Wireless upgraded their offerings to add free unlimited texting and calling internationally.

Google announced the Pixel Buds 2a with active noise cancellation ahead of its Made By Google event on Aug. 20. The earbuds are $129.99 — here's what you need to know.

Customs and Border Protection agents searched nearly 15,000 devices from April through June of this year, a nearly 17 percent spike over the previous three-month high in 2022.

Google's updates to the Pixel 10 line allow it to showcase what its latest AI technology can do when enhanced by the Tensor G5 processor, an upgrade to the company's custom silicon designed for the AI experience.

Google's high-end Pixel 10 Pro promises some much-needed battery upgrades, among other improvements.

Google runs an array of tests on its Pixel phones and smartwatches throughout the development cycle. Here's a peek behind the curtain of what that testing looks like.

Google's newest Pixel foldable doesn't reinvent the wheel, but there are some important upgrades here.

Google Gemini was the star yet again at this year's hardware event, brining new features to the 2nd gen Pixel Buds A-Series and Pro 2.

After developing a facial recognition app for Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses and doxing random people, two former Harvard students are now launching a startup that makes smart glasses with an always-on microphone.

The phone's new gearless hinge allows for a larger outer display with smaller bezels, and the hinge is two times more durable than the one of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

The 41mm Pixel Watch 4 starts at $349 for Wi-Fi and $449 for LTE, while the 45mm version starts at at $399 for Wi-Fi and $499 for LTE.

Pixel Journal is a new journaling app from Google that uses on-device AI to suggest writing prompts.

Google Photos introduces an "ask to edit" feature that lets you speak or text your edit requests.

At its Made by Google event on Wednesday, the company announced a new AI-powered personal health coach built with Gemini that’s coming to Fitbit. The tech giant says the new personal health coach is a fitness trainer, sleep coach, and wellness advisor all in one. Google plans to roll out a preview of the personal […]

Pixel Watch 4 announced: What’s new, what’s not?

Google's latest baseline Pixel phone brings one important camera upgrade to the table.

The Pixel 10 series is here. These are the first official flagship Android phones with magnetic Qi2 wireless charging. Also in tow are the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a earbuds.

Google’s latest AI features include real-time translated phone calls in your own AI-generated voice, an AI camera coach that makes you a better Instagram husband, and a voicemail replacement.

Watch our exclusive teardown of the Pixel Watch 4 to see just how easy it is to remove the battery and display on Google’s latest smartwatch.

The ROG Xbox Ally is listed on Best Buy. We have the specs and release date, but the price is still TBD. Here's everything we know.

The social media company is adding another tranche of solar to power a new AI data center in South Carolina.

The Ninja Slushi (factory reconditioned/refurbished) is on sale for $239.99 on Woot as of Aug. 20. That's a rare $110 discount.

Hank Green’s new app, Focus Friend, uses beans and knitting to help people spend less time on their phones.

If you "share" a Grok conversation, it reportedly publishes and becomes searchable on Google.

Amazon's next Fire tablet will have an Android operating system, according to reports. The higher-end tablet will also have a bigger price tag.

The Bluetti Apex 300 bundle with two B300K battery expansions and two 350W solar panels is on sale at Amazon for $4,699, down from the standard price of $6,199. That's a 24% discount.

As of Aug. 20, get the Anker Zolo Magnetic Power Bank for its $15 off at Amazon.

The 15-inch Apple MacBook Air with an M4 chip is still sitting at its best price ever, just $999, at Amazon and Best Buy.

As of Aug. 20, you can get the LifeStraw Peak Series water filter straw for just $18.74, down from $24.95, at Amazon.