Timef 08/28/2025

Academics once loved Twitter—but in the age of X they’ve abandoned it in droves.

Framer, a no-code website builder that claims over half a million monthly active users,has reached a $2 billion valuation after raising a $100 million Series D funding round led by existing investors Meritech and Atomico.

Cuban said drug prices are opaque by design. He launched Cost Plus Drugs in 2022 to pull back the curtain on drug pricing, bring down costs to the average consumer, and disrupt the traditional pharmacy industry. 

In a his new book Breakneck, Dan Wang argues that if the US really wants to compete with China, it needs to focus more on engineering and less on litigating.

Honor's slim Magic V5 has a nice build and a good camera, but the camera bump is a bit of a menace.

Investors are clambering to get onto Swedish vibe-coding startup Lovable’s cap table, making unsolicited offers of investment that value the company at more than $4 billion.

What happens when your first 10 hires aren’t people at all? At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, we’re digging into the new wave of startups replacing or augmenting early employees with AI agents.

This matte-screen QD-OLED is the prettiest TV I have seen in 2025.

WhatsApp has released a new feature that lets you use AI to rephrase your messages or give them a different tone.

Whether AI is a bubble or not, it's helping some small businesses save real money. Here's how one has cautiously approached adoption.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Mirror Edition is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as an Amazon exclusive for $59.99. Here’s what’s included, the expected release timing, and why fans are divided over its randomized extras.

Save big on PS5 hits like 'Metaphor: ReFantazio', 'Persona 3 Reload', 'Lies of P', and more — now at insanely low prices.

The credit reporting giant confirmed unauthorized access to a third-party application storing the personal information of its customers.

Amazon's Halloween Shop is live now, offering a variety of products including indoor and outdoor decorations, costumes, and candy.

The transition from CCS to NACS will unlock thousands more fast chargers for many EV drivers, but they'll need to know their adapters to get the most out of it.

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

Amazon’s color Kindle now comes in a version made for kids, giving you colorful books for all ages and a full year of Amazon Kids+ content.

A new luxury mattress brand from the founder of Leesa offers unique features like foam caps on each coil.

'Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater' launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Here is what has changed in the remake, when you can play and where to buy it.

Switch 2 games are already dropping fast. Save up to $15 on 'Yakuza 0', 'Sonic X Shadow Generations', and 'Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4'.

Tesla has released a new video which may be a teaser for the long-awaited Model Y Performance trim.

A new policy document outlines China’s plan to create an internationally competitive BCI industry within five years, and proposes developing devices for both health and consumer uses.

Crocs has partnered with Animal Crossing. Where to buy the new Animal Crossing Crocs.

Suunto has launched the Wing 2 bone conducting headphones. Get the new Suuto Wing 2 headphones for $179 at Amazon.

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

While the library is everyone's go-to for reading books for free, you can find free books across the internet. Here are the best places to download free EPUB files for your e-reader, including Project Gutenberg and Libby.

This is a good indication of the sectors that are hot among investors, from biotech and defense tech to AI, AI, and AI.

Answers to each clue for the August 28, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

We tested Grok, Midjourney, ChatGPT, and Google Imagen 4 to find the best AI image generator. Compare the results for yourself.

A new study paves the way for astronomers to solve the mystery of fast radio bursts, revealing what causes them and where they come from.

The new EcoFlow Rapid Pro power bank and Rapid Pro X are built to last whilst offering portable power.

Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Matt Smith, and Bad Bunny co-star alongside Austin Butler in Darren Aronofsky's new film "Caught Stealing." Review.

Mashable's headphones expert spent one week with the second-gen Bose QC Ultra earbuds — here are her thoughts so far.

How to watch college football for free. Live stream Boise State vs. South Florida in 2025 without cable.

Koofr Cloud Storage now has a 1TB lifetime subscription on sale for $130.

ChatGPT therapy is risky, say experts. Here's what to do instead.

iOS 26 may be the biggest iOS update in years. Here are seven new features to look forward to.

What's new to streaming for the week of Aug. 29 on Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount+.

The MSI Thin 15 gaming laptop with Intel Core i7 and RTX 4050 is $759.99 at Amazon — down from $899.99.

Stephen King has given a damning assessment of what Trump is doing to America in the wake of the president's supposed crackdown on crime.

Maisa AI is built on the premise that enterprise automation requires accountable AI agents, not opaque black boxes.

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

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

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

Best free online courses. Find the best free online courses from Stanford University.

See the moon phase expected for August 28, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Keep your face fuzz looking fresh and tidy with this selection of the best beard trimmers from top brands like Remington and Wahl.

The best electric toothbrushes from top brands like Oral-B and Philips.

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.

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" #1531 on August 28 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The exodus has set off alarms among staff at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “My main concern is they will be replaced with puppets."

TransBnk has raised $25 million in a round led by Bessemer Venture Partners to digitize India’s corporate banking.

This Insignia 32-inch smart TV is marked down to just $69.99 for back-to-school dorm shoppers.

The Google Pixel 10 brings a few hardware upgrades, but it's further proof that we're living in the era of incremental improvements.

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is down to $34.99 at Amazon — a fantastic price for a compact streamer with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and long-range Wi-Fi.

Find the best tablet deal. Save 20% on the Amazon Fire Max 11 at Amazon.

Kick it old school with the Kinhank Super Console, packed with retro games and on sale now for just $89.97 (reg. $159.99) with free shipping until Sept. 7.

Learn something new in 15 minutes with nonfiction book summaries from this lifetime subscription to Headway Premium, now just $47.99 (reg. $299.95) with code READ20 through Sept. 7.

Nvidia's revenue hit $46.7 billion in the second quarter, a 56% increase compared to the same period last year.

Google says Pixel Care+ provides a "higher level of coverage, service and peace of mind for Google hardware owners."

The chipmaker, now the most valuable public company in the world, said strong demand for its chips should continue this quarter.

The company offers an AI voice assistant that helps 911 centers offload non-emergency call volume.

With Writing Help, users can get AI-generated suggestions that rewrite their messages in professional, funny, supportive, or rephrased way.

PopSockets is going beyond smartphones. The brand just announced its first Kindle case with compatible MagSafe grips. Shop the collection now and save 30%.

SpaceX proves it can fly through failures on Starship’s tenth test flight.

The FBI's cyber chief says the long-running China-backed hacking campaign is "ongoing" and affecting companies all over the world.

The report, in its fifth iteration, showcases two and a half years of data about consumers' evolving use of AI products.

Is the $999 Google Pixel 10 Pro worth the upgrade in 2025? On balance, yes, but the impressive main camera can't make up for all of its flaws.

In an effort to set a new industry standard, OpenAI and Anthropic opened up their AI models for cross-lab safety testing.

A whistleblower has come forward with troubling information regarding DOGE's handling of Americans' Social Security data.

Stonelake, who worked at Meta from 2009 until being laid off in early 2024, filed the suit against Meta in Washington state earlier this year, alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation. 

Imageboards 4chan and Kiwi Farms are suing the UK over the country's age verification law.

Chipolo debuts a lineup of rechargeable trackers to compete with AirTag and others.

Google Gemini has an updated image model for more consistency editing with generative AI. Here are the results.

AI is increasingly used for AI deadbots or digital resurrection, raising profound ethical questions.

It may seem like a great place to test Tesla's driver assistance tech, but the underground convention center shuttle program will stay human-driven for a while.

The Nothing Ear (a) are svelte and elegant, with great sound quality and a more compelling price than ever

WIRED spoke to a self-proclaimed leader of an online group called Purgatory, which charged as little as $20 to call in fake threats against schools.

Select animatronics and inflatables from the Home Depot's 2025 Halloween collection are up to 50% off during its Labor Day sale.

Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. How will 2025 compare?

The new artificially intelligent Pixel can help people streamline certain tasks. But that efficiency may not be worth the data you give up, our reviewer writes.

Shop five new 12- and 24-day sex toy calendars from Lovehoney, featuring brands like Womanizer and We-Vibe, and save over $540.

Ivan Mehta has been using the Pixel 10 Pro for the last few days, Google's latest device with a new, brighter screen, more RAM, and a pro camera.

Google's trio of 10th-generation Pixels is better than ever, but there's an off-putting dose of generative Al.

Google says the Pixel 10 has the best phone camera in the world. See for yourself if the photos live up to the hype compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The Gaylor Swift subreddit seems to have gone private after Taylor's engagement and lots of people mocking it.

Alien: Earth evolves the franchise’s horror, swapping chestbursters for brain-hijacking eyeball parasites.

In a recent blog post, OpenAI admitted to safety guardrail failures and said it was exploring future updates to mitigate harm.

As of Aug. 27, get the Bose QuietComfort headphones for $120 off at Amazon.

Get both AMC+ and Starz as a Prime Video add-on bundle for only $6.99 per month for two months.

As of Aug. 27, save $30 on the Kindle Colorsoft Kids at Amazon — its first discount ever.

We’re thrilled to unveil the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 — TechCrunch’s annual, handpicked list of the 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world.

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could get liquid silicone cases, leak reveals

Get cash back and coupon codes from RetailMeNot for top stores like Amazon, The Home Depot, and Lowe's. Save even more on your Labor Day shopping deals.

The Sony ULT Field 5 Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Amazon for only $198. That's 40% off and its lowest price ever.

Amazon has the Eufy Robot Vacuum 3-in-1 E20 on sale for just $349. That's 46% off its $649.99 MSRP and its lowest price ever.