Timef 09/11/2025

Enterprising students have been bringing the contraband of yesteryear to school in what they see as a “loophole” in cellphone bans.

The French government says Apple sent out threat notifications to customers alerting them to spyware attacks earlier in September.

Google Tables, a work-tracking tool and competitor to the popular spreadsheet-database hybrid Airtable, is shutting down. The app will not be supported after December 16, 2025.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders for three days of bold ideas, groundbreaking tech, and future-shaping conversations.

Zaslav also said that the streaming service's crackdown on passwords will be coming in the future.

Kids are making a mark in the U.K.'s cybersecurity arena, and not in the way their parents want them to.

Box released a new set of AI tools at its Boxworks conference on Thursday, filling out CEO Aaron Levie's vision for an AI-led transformation of the enterprise.

The DJI Mic Mini (one transmitter, one receiver) is on sale at Amazon for $59, down from the standard price of $89. That's a 34% discount.

Sydney Sweeney plays boxer Christy Martin in David Michôd's biopic "Christy," which premiered at 2025's Toronto International Film Festival

We’ve found the best travel cameras—from point-and-shoot to full-frame—to help you bring home the perfect vacation photos.

Alongside new iPhones, Apple released a new security architecture on Tuesday: Memory Integrity Enforcement aims to eliminate the most frequently exploited class of iOS bugs.

The new pizza oven from All-Clad offers a rotating pizza stone for easy, even bakes. Turns out, I wanted this.

As Breakthrough Energy Fellows welcomes a new cohort of 22 startups, it is also diversifying its portfolio to include more global founders.

On its official page detailing the features available on iOS 26, the company said EU residents or those with EU Apple IDs won't be able to use live translation, which is powered by Apple Intelligence and will also be coming to AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2.

How to stop videos from autoplaying on X when there's disturbing or violent content going viral.

'Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Ultima Limited Edition' is now available to preorder for PS5 and Xbox Series X. Launching Nov. 18, 2025, it includes both Season Passes, the Macragge’s Chosen DLC, and a SteelBook case.

I’ve also tested previous versions of this medium-firm favorite, and it never disappoints.

The Apple event led to lower traffic from the world's most well-known tube site, Pornhub.

Apple has greatly reduced its iPhone 16 lineup following the launch of iPhone 17.

Tons of improvements make this boutique brand’s latest model a true rival to the best wireless earbuds.

Check the latest Pokémon TCG price watch for Destined Rivals. See which cards are climbing, which are falling, and how sealed products like booster boxes and ETBs are performing as investments. Updated September 2025.

As of Sept. 11, the Hisense 98-inch QD5 QLED 4K TV is discounted at Amazon to $1,498.99, 35% off its list price of $2,298.

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.

Mashable's senior shopping reporter rounds up a list of brands that have started selling Apple iPhone 17 cases.

Stephen Colbert has reacted to the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk with a message about political violence.

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

As of Sept. 11, the TCL 75-Inch QM8K QD-Mini LED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,797.99, 10% off its list price of $1,999.99.

Best Fire TV deal. Save 28% on the Amazon Fire TV 40-inch 2-Series at Amazon.

Find out how to watch "Honey Don't!" at home, including when and where it will be streaming.

The best ipad deal. The Apple iPad 11-inch is on sale for $299 at Amazon. That's a 14% savings on the list price.

Movers, roofing companies and others are being bombarded with phony one-star reviews on Google Maps. Then they’re asked to pay up.

The iPhone 17 Pro dropped on Sept. 9, and online, Swifities are speculating that the new Cosmic Orange smartphone may be tied to Taylor Swift's upcoming album, 'The Life of a Showgirl.'

People are posting their perfectly pleasant, 'Dudes Rock'-esque days to TikTok.

How to watch NFL for free. Watch Packers vs. Commanders in the NFL 2025 for free from anywhere in the world.

What's new to streaming for the week of Sept. 12 on Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount+.

Master piano from the comfort of your home with this lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons, now just $109.97 (reg. $299.99).

Save even more time getting things done with this platform that lets you access multiple AI models in one place with this lifetime subscription to 1min.AI's Advanced Business Plan, now only $99.99 (reg. $540).

Gene-edited pancreatic cells have been transplanted into a patient with type 1 diabetes for the first time. They produced insulin for months without the patient needing to take immunosuppressants.

Find the best speaker deal. Save 34% on the Beats Pill at Amazon.

Best portable power station deal. Save $1,000 on the Bluetti Solar Generator Apex 300 at Amazon.

Answers to each clue for the September 11, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

The best MacBook deal. The 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $1,199 at Amazon. That's $200 off list price.

A new meme is editing an image of the AirPods Pro 3 to show its Live Translation feature translating corporate speak.

If SB 243 is enacted, California would become the first state to require operators to implement safety protocols for AI companions and hold companies legally accountable if their chatbots fail to meet those standards.

Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.

The 77-year-old former banker, who lives in Toronto, said he was “shocked” by the speed at which his photograph spread online.

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

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

See the moon phase expected for September 11, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

The AI-powered search startup's valuation jumped from $18 billion two months earlier.

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" #1545 on September 11 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Prominent far-right figures and elected officials have called for vengeance following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

First posted to X, they amassed millions of views on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and Telegram within hours.

The JBL Bar 500 soundbar is on sale at Amazon for $299.95, down from the normal price of $649.95. That's a 54% discount.

Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk died after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

As of Sept. 10, get the 65-inch LG evo AI TV for its lowest price yet.

Amazon has the new 55-inch Hisense E6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV on sale for just $287.99, its lowest price ever.

Grab the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro for $89.97 and enjoy thousands of retro and 3D games, 4K visuals, and Wi-Fi streaming in one sleek box.

In a blog post shared Wednesday, Mira Murati's startup offered a rare glimpse into some of work its doing to improve AI models.

Here's how you can turn off autoplaying videos and GIFs on Facebook, Instagram, X, Twitter, and Threads.

Get Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for just $59.97 (reg. $219) with this lifetime license — offer ends Sept. 14.

Sex, laughs, and rebellion collide in Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke's fascinating film "A Useful Ghost." Davika Hoorne, Wisarut Homhuan, Wanlop Rungkumjad, Apasiri Nitibhon, and Wisarut Himmarat star.

The funding covers more than half of the A.I. data centers that OpenAI plans to build in the U.S. over the next several years.

Three Republican senators sent a letter to Meta’s chief executive on Wednesday asking him to respond to whistle-blower allegations over security flaws.

Conservative political leader Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at a Utah college on Sept. 9. The president later announced that Kirk had been killed.

New evidence from Martian rock sample collected by NASA's Perseverance rover strengthens the case for a sign of ancient microbes.

Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. A suspect is in custody, according to campus police.

Anduril has landed a lucrative contract and is bringing its uncrewed undersea vehicle Ghost Shark to Australian waters next year.

Of the 34.3 million shares Klarna sold, only 5 million were sold by the company, it said. The rest were sold by existing investors.

Trump’s 'no tax on tips' law applies to content creators

OpenAI and Oracle reportedly signed a deal that includes OpenAI buying $300 billion of compute over a five-year span.

Orbital missions will unlock the next phase of Starship’s development, providing better data on the performance of the spacecraft’s heat shield and allowing for tests of in-orbit refuelling, which will be essential for missions to Mars.

The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are $50 off on Amazon.

Mustafa Suleyman says that designing AI systems to exceed human intelligence—and to mimic behavior that suggests consciousness—would be “dangerous and misguided.”

The iPhone 17 Pro just launched, but fake demo videos are already going viral.

YouTube's multi-language audio feature is rolling out to millions of creators, helping them reach a wider global audience.

The London institution is creating “RBO/Shift,” a technology festival whose first year will ask how far A.I. can push the boundaries of opera.

It's a big step in the company's ambitous plan to electrify all watercraft.

We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — a new destination for founders navigating the complexities of company building, from early traction to IPO and beyond.

Now, users will be notified when they've interacted with a post on Facebook, Instagram, or Threads that receives a Community Note. Plus, anyone can now request a note or rate a note if it's been helpful to them.

Anthropic reported a service outage impacting APIs, Console, and Claude earlier this afternoon. 

While Sony has long offered parental controls, the new app brings all of these tools into one dedicated place for easier access.

An upgraded selfie camera with a square sensor, dual camera capture, and 8X optical-like image quality has me excited about the new iPhone 17 models.

After Apple's "Awe-Dropping" Sept. 9 event, the internet is getting nostalgic for the days Steve Jobs led Apple.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27 to 29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders for three days of bold ideas, groundbreaking tech, and future-shaping conversations.

Unlike other fast-growing vibe coders, Replit has not been running to VCs every few months, though we'll see if that changes.

Replit's annualized revenue has skyrocketed from $2.8 million to $150 million in less than a year, it said.

The AirPods Pro 3 and new Apple Watches are available for preorder at Amazon after the Apple event.

Mashable's senior shopping reporter explains why she ditched her $249 Apple AirPods Pro for a pair of $19 wired EarPods.

Bluesky says the age verification laws strike "the right balance," so it won't have to exit the states as it did in Mississippi.

Find the best gaming monitor deal. As of Sept. 10, get the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 monitor home for $450 off.

A two-story 3D concrete printed home in Western Australia demonstrates faster construction methods that could reshape American housing amid rising costs.

What makes a startup pitch stand out? At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27–29 in San Francisco, hear candid insights from Defy.vc’s Medha Agarwal, Harness CEO Jyoti Bansal, and January Ventures’ Jennifer Neundorfer.

What does gooning mean? What is a gooner? Gooning is a trending term to refer to marathon masturbation. We spoke to sex experts about it.

The Jackery Explorer 300 portable power station with a 100W solar panel is on sale at Amazon for $299, down from the standard price of $499. That's a 40% discount.