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Oura CEO Tom Hale addresses viral backlash, talks about future of the smart ring maker.

The new emojis include a trombone, a treasure chest, an eyes-bulging face, a fight cloud, an apple core, an orca whale, a gender-neutral ballet dancer, a landslide, and Bigfoot.

Developers using the Gemini API can now create Veo 3 videos in 9:16 aspect ratio, which is the mobile-friendly vertical format.

The Dyson Supersonic Nural is on sale for $399.99 at Best Buy as one of its deals of the day. That's $150 in savings.

Apple's latest iOS revision brings a new naming scheme and a new batch of phones that won't be supported.

The DJI Mic 2 is on sale at Amazon for $179, down from the list price of $219. That's an 18% discount.

Apple Intelligence was designed to leverage things that generative AI already does well, like text and image generation, to improve upon existing features.

The 2025 Lego advent calendars dropped on Sept. 1, and three are on sale already. Shop deals on Star Wars, Friends, and City sets.

The DJI Osmo Action 4 waterproof action camera is on sale for $249 at Amazon as of Sept. 9 — a $50 discount.

Zoey Deutch and Guillaume Marbeck star in Richard Linklater's ode to French film "Nouvelle Vague," on Netflix Nov. 14.

Where are top VCs placing bets in 2026? Hear from Index Ventures’ Nina Achadjian, Greylock’s Jerry Chen, and Felicis’ Viviana Faga on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27–29 in San Francisco.

Anthropic introduced a new feature for Claude that can make files for the user. This includes spreadsheets, PowerPoints, and PDFs.

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson fall in love to a Neil Diamond soundtrack in Craig Brewer's "Song Sung Blue," in theaters Christmas.

Dig Energy's water-jet drilling right promises to cut drilling costs by up to 80%, helping geothermal heating hit price parity with fossil fuel furnaces.

Not your grandma’s blow-dryer.

The Apple Store is down ahead of the company's big iPhone 17 event.

Customers are urged to take action after a database containing scrambled passwords and authentication information was compromised.

The Shark StainForce is a cordless stain remover for upholstery, car seats, and more. It's handheld vacuum-sized and just $199.99.

Dwayne Johnson leads A24's "The Smashing Machine" as MMA icon and UFC champion Mark Kerr, with a new trailer out.

The annual iPhone launch is almost here, and we're breaking down all the latest iPhone 17 rumors ahead of the Apple Event 2025.

Nuclearn has developed AI tools to help reactor operators automate routine paperwork. "Think of it as the junior employee," the company tells customers.

K2 Think compares well with reasoning models from OpenAI and DeepSeek but is smaller and more efficient, say researchers based in Abu Dhabi.

Mistral AI, the French company that develops the AI chatbot, Le Chat, and several foundational large language models, is considered one of France’s most promising tech startups, and is arguably the only European company that could compete with OpenAI. “Go and download Le Chat, which is made by Mistral, rather than ChatGPT by OpenAI — […]

Need to keep an eye (or ear) on your kids from another room? Our picks will help you do it.

The Persian Gulf nation has “open sourced” technology meant to compete with OpenAI and China’s DeepSeek.

VideoVerse is an Indian AI startup that lets broadcasters extract highlights and create content from sports footage.

Stephen King has posted a list of his "10 favorite movies" on X. Here's where you can watch them.

Apple is set to announce the next iPhone lineup on Sept. 9, but what else is on deck?

The Twitch streamer could pivot from influencer to candidate. But he tells WIRED’s Big Interview podcast he’d rather use his platform to tell Dems “you can’t podcast your way out of this problem.”

As of Sept. 9, the Apple AirTag four-pack is on sale at Amazon for $74.99, 24% off their list price of $99.

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: 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 September 9, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Kate Berlant and Vanessa Bauer co-star in "Maddie's Secret," John Early's feature directorial debut. Movie review.

From data-removal services to threat monitoring, the Public Service Alliance says its new marketplace will help public servants defend themselves in an era of data brokers and political violence.

Join us for live coverage of the launch of the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and Apple Watch Series 11. We'll be reporting from Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California.

Jimmy Kimmel has responded to the birthday letter Donald Trump allegedly gave to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday.

Stephen Colbert has reacted to the very creepy drawing Trump allegedly gave to Epstein for his birthday.

As of Sept. 9, the Pokémon TCG Slashing Legends Tin with Koraidon is $33.42 at TCGPlayer, $15.57 less than Amazon’s $48.99.

As of Sept. 9, Amazon is offering a bundle deal of a free black Smart Book Cover when you buy the 256GB Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite there, coming to $419.99.

Find the best robot vacuum deal. Save 13% on the EcoVacs Deebot X11 at Amazon.

Here's how to watch the Apple iPhone launch event live on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. PT. You have a few options for watching the livestream as it happens.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has begun studying TRAPPIST-1e and found no atmosphere, but scientists say water and air remain possible.

How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream Bolivia vs. Brazil in World Cup qualifiers for free.

How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream Peru vs. Paraguay in World Cup qualifiers for free.

How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream Venezuela vs. Colombia in World Cup qualifiers for free.

How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream Chile vs. Uruguay in World Cup qualifiers for free.

How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream Ecuador vs. Argentina in World Cup qualifiers for free.

Find the best robot vacuum deal. Save 47% on the Narwal Freo Z Ultra robot vacuum at Amazon.

Find the best gaming monitor deal. Save 35% on the Samsung 32-Inch Odyssey G50D gaming monitor at Amazon.

As of Sept. 9, the Pokémon TCG Trick or Trade Booster Bundle is $14.99 at Amazon, $4.49 less than TCGPlayer’s $19.48 price.

As of Sept. 9, Pokémon TCG deals include up to 60% off at TCGPlayer vs. Amazon. Boosters, tins, and ETBs all marked down today.

Amazon has reportedly fired over 150 unionised drivers, prompting protests and claims it's retaliation for a strike last December.

OpenAI executives are discussing a potential relocation out of California as increasing political resistance threatens the company's efforts to convert from nonprofit to for-profit status, according to The WSJ, but the company says it has no plans to leave.

How to watch Asia Cup for free. Live stream Afghanistan vs. Hong Kong in the 2025 Asia Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream Serbia vs. England in World Cup qualifiers for free.

How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream France vs. Iceland in World Cup qualifiers for free.

How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream South Africa vs. Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers for free.

How to watch EuroBasket for free. Live stream Turkey vs. Poland in EuroBasket 2025 for free from anywhere in the world.

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

Finnish startup ReOrbit, has raised a record €45 million Series A for the country to offer "sovereign" satellites.

Geedge Networks, a company with ties to the founder of China’s mass censorship infrastructure, is selling its censorship and surveillance systems to at least four other countries in Asia and Africa.

Nepal has reversed its social media ban following nationwide “Gen Z” protests and public backlash.

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" #1543 on September 9 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

CEO Evan Spiegel just announced the company is restructuring around small "startup squads" of 10 to 15 people to regain agility against larger competitors.

Richard Linklater presents a perplexing portrait of American songwriter Lorenz Hart in "Blue Moon." Margaret Qualley and Bobby Cannavale co-star, alongside Ethan Hawke and Andrew Scott. Review.

June Squibb is brilliant in Scarlett Johansson's feature directorial debut "Eleanor the Great." Review.

Intel also announced the creation of a central engineering group that will build custom chips for outside customers.

The 13-year-old company could be valued up to $6.5, with Lightspeed's stake worth $1.1 billion.

After watching Reddit's OpenAI and Anthropic communities, Sam Altman thinks social media cannot be trusted. And bots are to blame.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale at Amazon for just $289.99 as of Sept. 8.

As of Sept. 8, you can get the MSI Vector 16 HX AI for $1,839.99, down from $2,099.99, at Amazon. That's a $260 savings.

Get your online business up and running with this lifetime subscription to Sellful White Label Website Builder and Software's ERP Agency Plan, on sale for $349.97 (reg. $1,497) through Oct. 5.

The 85-inch Samsung QLED Q8F 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,597.96, down from the standard price of $2,297.99. That's a 30% discount.

A leaked image reportedly shows a magnetic Crossbody Strap accessory for iPhone 17. That's just one last-minute rumor before the iPhone launch event.

During a Sept. 9 live event, Apple is expected to announce new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. Here are all the ways to tune into the livestream.

Nothing is about to drop new flagship earbuds on September 18. Here's what we know about the Nothing's Ear (3).

Is Google about to change online search forever by replacing its classic web search with AI Mode? All signs point to yes.

Hotel privacy concerns are valid but rare, with methods to detect hidden tech using smartphone flashlights, mirror tests and scanning apps.

Deep Fission had been seeking to raise $15 million in a seed round as recently as April. The reverse merger will raise twice that amount.

Bluesky adds bookmarks so users can privately save posts they want to reference later.

As young people in Nepal lead protests against government corruption and a controversial social media ban, users are turning to VPNs to get back online.

Ryan Petersen, CEO of Flexport, joins the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Register to join.

Cefalo is the founder of Space DOTs, which launched in 2022 to detect space threats. She and her team have created a software platform for space tech manufacturers and operators to help them capture various data points, like radiation interference, as well as track any in-orbit anomalies, to help make space travel safer. 

The venture capital giant, behind cyber giants Wiz and Databricks, said it has notified current and former employees and the firm's limited partners of its January breach.

Founders Fund, the Peter Thiel-backed VC, led Cognition’s latest round, with participation from existing investors like Lux Capital, Joe Lonsdale’s 8VC, Elad Gil, Definition Capital and Swish Ventures. 

Google's AI Mode is rolling out in Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese.

AI needs a better brain — and Edo Liberty is building it. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, Pinecone founder and CEO Edo Liberty will explain why the next wave of AI-native apps won’t be driven by bigger models, but by smarter search. With 10,000+ startup and VC […]

Users reported issues with Google Meet on Monday, Sept. 8.

Improve your Wi-Fi speed and reliability with 10 simple router optimization tips that don't require special apps or expensive subscriptions.

Millions of viewers watched the Friday NFL game exclusively streamed by YouTube.

Show off your social side with this kit from DJI, which includes two microphones and a charging case. Our reviewers love it.

An AI-created animated movie backed by OpenAI is looking to debut at Cannes, a troubling signal for people who enjoy art from their fellow humans.

Signal introduces backups with both free and paid plans.

The breach, now known to have begun in March, raises questions about why it took six months for Salesloft to detect the breach.

Four whistleblowers share documents with Congress alleging that the company may have suppressed research on children's safety.

Amazon has the 55-inch Samsung The Frame TV on sale for a best-ever $797.96. That's 47% off its usual list price.

Apple is debuting the iPhone 17 at its annual hardware event on September 9.

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

As of Sept. 8, you can get LG's 27-inch StanbyMe for $796.99, down from $999.99. That's a 20% discount and a $203 savings.

'Star Wars: Outlaws' looks and runs surprisingly well on Nintendo Switch 2, and the controversial physical format may have helped.

MacOS 26 Tahoe is on the way. We've identified 6 new features of the latest Apple operating system for Macs that are worth looking forward to.

With one day before the Apple Event 2025, a leaker claims to have the full iPhone 17 specs.

While "Only Murders" Season 5's mystery is muddled, its trio of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez continues to shine. Review.

As Anthropic endorses SB 53, much of Silicon Valley and the federal government are pushing back on AI safety efforts.

Tech companies are displaying A.I., lasers and more as they compete for a piece of President Trump’s ambitious plan for a missile defense shield.

Tesla is spending a fraction of the amount of money spent in previous years, according to its SEC filing, as Tesla sales struggle in Europe.

Ahead of Apple's September event, the best Apple deals this week include the M4 MacBook Air, M4 iPad Pro, AirPods Pro, and more.

The Beats Studio Buds + are just $84.95 at Woot, knocking a whopping $85 off their $169.95 asking price.

As of Sept. 8, buy a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE and get a free Galaxy SmartTag 2 at Amazon.

From Sept. 8 to Sept. 21, DQ Rewards members can grab a small Blizzard Treat for just 85 cents.

The DJI Mic Mini bundle is on sale at Amazon for $109, on sale from the normal price of $169. That's a 36% discount.

The trailer for "Dust Bunny", Bryan Fuller's horror starring Mads Mikkelsen, Sigourney Weaver and David Dastmalchian, has dropped.

Apple's iPhone 17 reveal is nearly here, but when will you be able to buy the new phones?

The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G81SF gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $899.99, down from the list price of $1,299.99.