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Planning your Series C and beyond? Hear from IVP’s Zeya Yang, Generation’s Lila Preston, and Diligent Robotics’ Andrea Thomaz on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27–29 in San Francisco.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, titled The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, will be released in 2026. The original cast, including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black, will reprise their roles.

Nintendo gave us 60 minutes of trailers. Let's round them up.

The application to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Boost your brand during Disrupt Week in October. Apply now.

The groundbreaking Leaf returns bigger and better than ever—but leaves us wanting more.

Anthropic agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement for authors whose books were used to train its AI model. As an author who fits that description, I’ve come around to the idea.

Google has killed off its Weather watch app.

In season 3 of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty', we spotted Conrad Fisher wearing the Bose QuietComfort headphones, and they're now on sale for $120 off.

Quilt's software update unlocked an additional 20% heating and cooling capacity for all of its heat pumps, including those installed in customers' homes.

As of Sept. 12, you can get the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 solar generator for $449, down from $799, at Amazon.

Authorities have named Tyler Robinson as a suspect in the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, citing Discord messages as evidence of his alleged role.

As of Sept. 12, get the Anker portable power station for its lowest price yet.

The 10th generation Apple iPad is back down to just $349 at Amazon. That's 30% off and its lowest price on record.

Whether you’re shopping for a couple or updating your own registry, these are our favorite tried-and-tested gifts that’ll be enjoyed for years to come.

Nintendo announced that "Super Mario Bros. Movie 2" will be called "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," coming to theaters April 2026.

The new 'Purchases' tab is coming to a Gmail inbox near you soon.

At age 7, Ethan Dallas began playing the online game, where he met Nate. Deadly abuse followed, said Ethan’s mother, who blames Roblox.

Dunkin' is giving away reusable Sabrina Carpenter cups — here's how to get yours on Sept. 12.

The eSIM-only iPhone Air's release is being delayed in China, likely due to regulatory issues around the approval of the embedded SIM.

Microsoft will escape largely unscathed from a major antitrust investigation by the European Commission that could have resulted in billion-dollar fines for the tech giant.

The robotics startup market has matured over the last decade and the cost to produce robots has gone down significantly.

Find out whether a single Wi-Fi router or a mesh system makes the most sense for your home network.

How to watch the 2025 Nintendo Direct live on Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. ET. Find out about upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games.

Get the Apple iPhone 17 for free. Get an iPhone 17 Pro for free with a trade-in at AT&T.

A couch should be able to adapt as the needs of your living space evolve. That’s exactly what a modular couch can do.

Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Trump's comments in the wake of the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.

Apple has received FDA clearance for its new Hypertension Notification feature.

Jay Duplass and Michael Strassner give their own silly spins to classic movie lines.

Age-verification laws are on the rise around the world, and VPNs promise to get around them. But do they actually work?

Get the full guide to 'okémon Legends: Z-A'. Learn the release date, editions, preorder bonuses, confirmed Mega Evolutions, and how the new real-time gameplay works.

“There’s only so many things that you can do to redesign a glass rectangle in your pocket.”

'Borderlands 4' is here. Discover the best Vault Hunter builds, smart playthrough tips, and how to gear up for Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode and endgame bosses.

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.

Seth Meyers has responded to the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk on "Late Night".

Best streaming stick deal. Save 40% on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K at Amazon.

Tineco Floor One S9 Artist Steam is an excellent wet and dry vacuum with steam function, though it comes at a high price.

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

Is "Warfare" streaming? Find out how to watch the A24 war drama at home, including the best HBO Max streaming deals.

We put the best headphones for working out to the test. Check out the top sports earbuds and bone conduction headphones from Bose, Shokz, Beats, and Apple.

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

OLED TVs are top tier for dark scenes, but there are settings you can fix on any 4K TV to make dimly-lit content display better.

Answers to each clue for the September 12, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

The term has increasingly been invoked on social media after major political moments, highlighting divisions among Americans.

Eliezer Yudkowsky has spent the past 20 years warning A.I. insiders of danger. Now, he’s making his case to the public.

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Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2019 for just $24.97 through Sept. 14.

Grab a Grade A refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar for $324.97 (reg. $1,499) while stock is still available.

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

Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson star in Francis Lawrence's adaptation of "The Long Walk."

How to watch the Rugby Championship for free. Live stream Australia vs. Argentina in the 2025 Rugby Championship for free.

How to watch Bundesliga for free. Watch Bayer Leverkusen vs. Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga for free from anywhere in the world.

Charli XCX, the pop star behind "brat summer" headlines a sapphic romance with "Erupcja." Review.

Tessa Thompson is on fire in the title role of Nia DaCosta's "Hedda," a sexy, sapphic adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler."

Best mesh WiFi system deal. Save 20% on the eero Max 7 mesh WiFi system at Amazon.

How to get free Apple iPhone 17 Pro. Get an iPhone 17 Pro for free with a trade-in at Verizon.

Find free AI courses. Find the best free online AI courses in September 2025.

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

How to watch Asia Cup for free. Live stream Pakistan vs. Oman in the 2025 Asia Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch MotoGP for free. Live stream the 2025 Grand Prix of San Marino for free from anywhere in the world.

See the moon phase expected for September 12, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Keep your kitty fed and happy with the best automatic cat feeders.

Outside of the Utah hospital where Charlie Kirk was taken Wednesday, a crowd of families, college students, and Proud Boys gathered to mourn.

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" #1546 on September 12 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

"The Long Walk"s ending deviates massively from that of the original Stephen King novel. Let's break it down.

Did you just get a Kindle, or are you looking to upgrade your reading setup? These are the best Kindle accessories for the ultimate e-reader experience.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are on sale for $198 at Amazon — that's a savings of over $150.

Misinformation watchdogs warn that AI chatbots are helping spread conspiracies about Charlie Kirk's death and other breaking news.

The start-up OpenAI reached a tentative deal with Microsoft, its biggest investor, and said it would give a $100 billion stake to the nonprofit that manages it.

As of Sept. 11, get the 65-inch Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 4K TV for its lowest price yet.

SB 243 passed the California Senate on Thursday and heads to Gov. Newsom's desk. 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.

OpenAI and Microsoft say they reached a non-binding agreement for the startup to transition its for profit arm into a public benefit corporation.

Apple launched a new security feature for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air designed to reduce the effect of memory corruption bugs, and in turn make spyware and zero-days more difficult to hack into iPhones.

As of Sept. 11, get the Hisense AX3100Q 3.1Ch Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer for the lowest price we've seen.

As of Sept. 11, the Fire TV Cube has dropped to $99.99 at Amazon, 29% off its list price of $139.99.

Save 91% on a lifetime subscription to AdGuard Family Plan.

Everyone's excited about the big Nintendo Direct this week, but you might want to temper your expectations a bit.

The iPhone 17 Air complicates Apple's smartphone lineup. Our primer on the differences and similarities can help you shop.

Kristen Wiig stars in "Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie," in theaters Sept. 26.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is the best Windows laptop we've tested. See how it compares to other Windows 11 laptops.

OpenWav is building a direct-to-fan platform for music artists which lets them keep more of the profits.

Tesla can now test its autonomous vehicle technology on public streets in Nevada, but it still has steps to take if it wants to offer paid rides like in Austin, Texas.

Social media users are spreading elaborate and entirely unsubstantiated theories about what happened to the conservative commentator.

A series of corporate leaks show that Chinese technology companies function far more like their Western peers than one might imagine.

A worker had to be rescued by the local fire department, but is reportedly stable. Dozens of Boring Company workers have been injured over the years in Vegas.

Apple raised iPhone prices for some models despite receiving tariff relief from President Donald Trump, with the new lineup starting at $799 for the base model.

It's the latest in a long line of criticism — and action — against the company's treatment of people with physical disabilities.

Adam Bain, Dick Costolo, and David Fischer — the operators behind Twitter and Meta’s growth — reunite at Disrupt 2025.

Videos of the shooting spread across TikTok, Instagram, and X. Researchers say that in some cases the platforms are falling short on enforcing their own content moderation rules.

The Federal Trade Commission said it was starting an inquiry of how six major tech companies monitor activity that could harm minors.

If you're agnostic about iOS and Android, which of these two phones is right for you?

The federal consumer regulator seeks to learn about how AI companies evaluate the safety of their chatbots.

Extremists and an anonymously run website are posting identifying details about people accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk's murder online. Some of those targeted are now getting death threats.

The Arlo Pro 5S is only $100 right now on Amazon.

The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra is on sale at Amazon for $4,199 as a Lightning Deal. That's 33% in savings.

Apple EU users located in the EU will miss out on the new AirPods Live Translation feature, at least for now.

Which new Apple phone should you buy? Mashable compares the specs and features of the new iPhone Air and iPhone 17 lineup.

Two separate AR smart glasses are currently in development by Amazon.

T-Mobile is giving away the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro for free to those who sign up for an Experience plan with the carrier.

Nintendo's upcoming 60 minute Direct livestream has a lot of potential. Here are the games we want to see the most.

As of Sept. 11, grab the Staub pumpkin-shaped dutch oven for $199.99 and take $170 off. Prepare for a season of festive soups and stews.

Google also announced on that it's updating the Promotion category in Gmail to allow users to sort by "most relevant" promotion emails.

Nvidia has updated its GeForce Now game-streaming service with the RTX 5080, but it's more than just a GPU swap.

The Dreame AirStyle Pro styler and dryer is on sale at Amazon for $249.99, down from the list price of $399.99. That's a 38% discount.

Apple watchOS-26 drops four new face options: Exactograph, Flow, Waypoint, and Hermès Faubourg Party. There's also an updated Photos face.

Soundcore is marking down a ton of headphones to get ready for fall. Find deals up to 53% off on headphones and earbuds from the brand so you're ready for study sessions.

How It Hits explores why stories like The Long Walk, The Hunger Games, and Battle Royale keep putting kids in deadly games.

You can save $34 when you bundle the Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds with the Q20i headphones. Get both for under $270 at Amazon.

As of Sept. 11, get the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum and mop for its lowest price yet.