Timef 08/26/2025

Google announces Pixel 10 lineup with Tensor G5 chip and Gemini Nano AI, introducing Magic Cue, Pro Res Zoom up to 100x and satellite emergency support features.

Viewers have the opportunity to hype up to three videos per week for a favorite creator. This gives the video points, which helps it gain traction on a new, ranked leaderboard.

Mitti Labs is working with The Nature Conservancy to expand the use of climate friendly rice farming practices in India. The startup uses its AI to verify reductions in methane emissions.

The Nvidia RTX 5070 is coming to the Framework Laptop 16, proving that upgradable GPUs in laptops aren’t just a fool’s errand.

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

The Sonos Era 300 is back at its best-ever price of $359 at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Sonos. That's 20% off its list price.

Google hasn't given us new Nest products in years, but that's about to change.

Before sixteen-year-old Adam Raine died by suicide, he had spent months telling ChatGPT about his plans to end his life.

The 100-inch Hisense Class U8 Mini-LED TV is on sale at Amazon for $3,499.99, down from the list price of $6,999.99. That's a 50% discount.

A security researcher mapped TeslaMate servers that are publicly exposed to the internet, including sensitive Tesla vehicle data, such as their locations.

Adult content creators tell Mashable all the equipment and services required to run their independent businesses.

Netflix has dropped its trailer for "The Woman in Cabin Number 10", starring Keira Knightley trying to solve a murder on a luxury yacht.

Skylight's TikTok alternative adds community curators, custom feeds, and live content.

The launch comes a week after TikTok rolled out a nearly-identical feature.

Google says that it's behind the anonymous AI image editor "nano-banana" that's been making waves on social media.

Spotify has launched in-app Messages on mobile devices.

This vision care startup secures $20M Series A for 90-second prescription kiosk.

More people are turning to general-purpose chatbots for emotional support. At first, Adam Raine, 16, used ChatGPT for schoolwork, but then he started discussing plans to end his life.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 is a standard budget laptop with just enough qualities to be worth the money when it’s on sale.

The deal will require Planetary to remove 115,000 metric tons of carbon by increasing the alkalinity of water flowing into the sea.

As of Aug. 26, the Pokémon TCG Black Bolt ETB is $87.79 and White Flare ETB is $82.49 at TCGPlayer, saving up to $10.45 compared to Amazon.

Xbox Wireless Controllers are on sale at Amazon starting from just $49.99 — save up to 23% across a range of colourways.

As of Aug. 26, the Bose Ultra open earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $229 for a limited time, 23% off their list price of $299.

Spotify will now allow users to send messages to each other through a new chat feature to share content.

After a turbulent beginning, smart home standard Matter feels like it’s growing up. And with big-name supporters like Google, Apple—and Ikea—behind it, a simpler smart home feels finally within reach.

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

Watch a Formula 1, Nascar, or IndyCar race and you'll see a “ghost car” overlayed atop the real-life image. The sensors used to create it also collect heaps of data that teams can access and study.

How to watch the US Open for free. Live stream Tomljanović vs. Gauff in the 2025 US Open for free from anywhere in the world.

Kindle Unlimited is a monthly subscription to Amazon's digital library. It provides access to millions of books, all at your disposable

Pokémon TCG — Destined Rivals prices are shifting fast this week. Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex SIR fell over 20%, while Cynthia’s Garchomp ex Hyper Rare and Misty’s Psyduck are climbing. Here’s the full breakdown of bumps, cuts, and sealed product prices for Aug. 26, 2025.

SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless delivers ultra-lightweight design, RGB flair, long battery life, and accuracy for competitive gaming.

Samsung's ultra-thin foldable takes on Google's newest flagship.

Changes in US government support for electric vehicles have led to a buying bonanza—and a darker long-term future for the US auto industry.

Shudder has dropped its trailer for "Night of the Reaper", Brandon Christensen's new slasher movie.

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 26, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

The Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum is just $297.99 at Amazon — 50% off a smart, self-emptying cleaner built for pets.

As of Aug. 26, the standard 16GB Kindle is on sale at Amazon for $89.99, 18% off its usual price of $109.99.

Find the best Apple Magic Keyboard deal. Save 20% on the Apple Magic Keyboard at Amazon.

Find the best deal on Amazon Fire TV 4-Series. Save 28% on the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 50-inch at Amazon.

The Reddit cofounder joins WIRED’s “Uncanny Valley” podcast and opens up about his early days in tech, his plans for Digg, the future of women’s sports, and what his immigrant mom taught him about America.

Apple Watch Series 11 rumor guide

Find the best deal on Apple AirPods Pro 2. Save 29% on the Apple AirPods Pro 2 at Amazon.

Get lifetime access to iScanner for just $24.99 (reg. $199.90) and turn your phone into a full-featured scanner.

This Microsoft Surface SE is lightweight, powerful enough for work or school, and on sale for $185.

The Deeper Connect Mini is a decentralized VPN that protects all your devices, and right now it's only $180

New research from Stanford provides the clearest available evidence that AI is reshaping the workforce—but it’s complicated.

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 get free books on Stuff Your Kindle Day. Download LGBTQIA+ fiction for free or $0.99 on the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day.

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

The laptop market is a pain — this guide isn't.

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" #1529 on August 26 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Instead, a jury awarded plaintiffs $242.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages.

Venture giant Andreessen Horowitz is burning cash to shape policy on the Hill.

C San Diego study reveals 86% of school safety companies monitor students 24/7 on personal devices, raising privacy concerns.

The startup ecosystem in Central Eurasia is having its moment. What started as 485 applications from across 27 countries including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Pakistan, Qatar, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan, Vietnam has culminated in the largest startup pitch competition […]

Nevada officials are scrambling to fix a massive network security incident.

Apple and OpenAI are being sued by Elon Musk's AI company, xAI.

Experts say that many of the AI industry’s design decisions are likely to fuel episodes of AI psychosis. Many raised concerns about several tendencies that are unrelated to underlying capability.

On this episode of “Uncanny Valley,” our senior business editor joins us to talk about the Trump administration’s deals with chipmakers, OpenAI’s potential $500 billion valuation—and ants.

Ace the school year with special perks—like cheap software, phone plans, and classroom supplies.

Bounce publicly debuts a tool that will let you move your account between open social networks like Bluesky and Mastodon.

Mr. Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, claimed that its Grok chatbot app was being artificially suppressed in Apple’s App Store.

The Ooni Koda 2 Max is the best large pizza oven we have tested, and it's now just over $1,000.

Google will ask all Android developers to verify their identity starting next year.

NotebookLM’s Video Overviews now supports 80 languages, including French and Spanish.

The 'Love Island USA' Season 7 Reunion airs Aug. 25 on Peacock. Here's what you need to know, including the best Peacock deals.

According to Musk, Apple and OpenAI are colluding to stifle competition from other AI companies.

Exclusive: Hackers can take over the accounts of TheTruthSpy spyware customers, putting their victims' private phone data at risk thanks to a new security flaw.

Google's AI Overviews have been maligned for a while. Now it seems to be struggling with basic math.

A Bay Area tech founder, Ethan Agarwal, says he's running for California governor.

Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch face off in white-hot divorce comedy "The Roses," but do we love it or hate it? Review.

The xAI lawsuit claims that Grok's ranking below ChatGPT is a sign of allegedly monopolistic behavior.

Our previous top pick has been discontinued, but our man who carries things thinks he’s found a worthy replacement.

Movie lovers can score their first six months of streaming on MUBI for just $4.50 per month, which is 70% in savings.

Experts say that many of the AI industry’s design decisions are likely to fuel episodes of AI psychosis. Many raised concerns about several tendencies that are unrelated to underlying capability, including models’ habit of praising and affirming the user’s question (often called sycophancy), issue constant follow-up questions, and use of “I,” “me” and “you” pronouns. 

The best Labor Day deals include Apple, Samsung, Purple mattresses, and plenty more.

Mr. Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, claimed that its Grok chatbot app was being artificially suppressed in Apple’s App Store.

Amazon's Labor Day sale is live now! Get up to 40% off headphones, tablets, and more. Shop the best early deals before they're gone.

Amazon's Labor Day sale is live now! Get up to 40% off headphones, tablets, and more. Shop the best early deals before they're gone.

The next batch of iPhones should be here in September 2025, so let's review all the latest iPhone 17 news, leaks, and rumors.

The four-pack of Apple AirTags is on sale for $69.99 at Amazon, putting them $29.01 below their full price, and just $5.50 away from their lowest price ever.

Netflix is launching permanent brick-and-mortar locations in Philadelphia and Dallas for immersive experiences and more, inspired by the streaming giant's popular shows.

The Apple AirPods 4 (without ANC) are on sale for just $89.99 at Amazon, saving shoppers 30%.

Maddie Hasson, Alex Roe, Andra Nechita, and Marco Pigossi star in Mercedes Bryce Morgan's horror-thriller.

As of Aug. 25, the 11-inch iPad Air is $449 at Amazon, meaning you'll save $150 off its list price.

Here's what happens when you search 'KPop Demon Hunters' on Google.

The console wars might officially be over because 'Gears of War' is coming to PS5 this week.

Tower fans from Dreo, Levoit, and more are on sale at Amazon for up to 16% off.

Netflix's animated musical is crushing the competition, and the sing-along took it to the next level.