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On the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Mercor co-founder and CEO Brendan Foody will break down how artificial intelligence is transforming not just how we work, but also who gets to work in the first place.

Newly released data shows Customs and Border Protection funneled the DNA of nearly 2,000 US citizens—some as young as 14—into an FBI crime database, raising alarms about oversight and legality.

Australia-based Alloy thinks it can help robotics firms with their data problem: the startup is building data infrastructure to help companies process and organize all the data their robots collect.

Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, takes the Disrupt Stage for a candid fireside chat on AI, climate, healthcare, and transformational startups. Hear blunt, big-picture advice from one of tech’s most legendary investors, and learn what founders truly need to succeed in turbulent times.

Tim Chen, solo VC at his firm Essence VC, just closed his fourth fund, a fresh $41 million, without even trying.

Meta is investing 'tens of millions' into a new pro-AI super PAC called the American Technology Excellence Project to fight state-level tech policy that would regulate AI.

Superpanel announced Tuesday a seed $5.3 million raise in a round co-led by Outlander VC and Field Ventures.

StrictlyVC joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 for an investor-only LP track on October 28. Explore the full agenda and grab your investor tickets before prices rise on Sept 26.

Four major European airports in Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, and London continue to have flight delays due to a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, a provider of check-in systems.

Your window to save up to $668 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 closes in just 4 days. Regular Bird pricing ends September 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of tech at the conference where startup legends like Discord and Mint got their start.

Three devs who worked on NotebookLM are now building an app called Huxe, which can help users dive deep into topics by generating a "podcast" with multiple AI hosts.

The new groundbreaking Paris Solar-Battery Park in Wisconsin provides renewable energy day and night by capturing excess energy from its solar panels.

Users can expect more personalization, a redesigned Apps tab, new Play Games experience, and other features that leverage Gemini AI.

Convenience isn’t just for meat eaters anymore. These vegan meal kits and delivery services bring preprepared meals and meal kits to your door.

Travel Mode not only hides your most sensitive data—it acts as if that data never existed in the first place.

A global call for "AI red lines," signed by more than 200 Nobel laureates and experts, doesn't lay out what the red lines are.

As of Sept. 23, a selection of Apple iPhone FineWoven Wallets with MagSafe are discounted at Amazon to $49. This is 17% off their list price of $59.

Note taking app Goodnotes is launching new features to cater to professional users.

The Signal Foundation president recalls where she was when she heard Trump cabinet officials had added a journalist to a highly sensitive group chat.

Critics say looksmaxxing—the trend of men boosting their physical attractiveness—often uses eugenic beauty standards. Some Black influencers are struggling to fit in, while others are fighting back.

How do you get over a breakup? Should I try to be friends with my ex? Should I ask for closure? Is sleeping with someone new a bad idea?

As of Sept. 23, the Pokémon TCG Black Bolt Booster Bundle is $53.97 at TCGplayer, $4.98 less than Amazons price.

As of Sept. 23, the 15-inch 2025 MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is marked down at Amazon to $999, 17% off its list price of $1,199.

As of Sept. 23, the Pokémon TCG Unova Victini Illustration Collection is a cheap way to invest in the hobby for $47.94

As of Sept. 23, the Pokémon TCG White Flare Booster Bundle is $46.90 at TCGplayer, $11.99 less than Amazons price.

Kat Abughazaleh, 26, made her name swatting down right-wing talking points on social media. Now she’s hoping internet fame can propel her to Congress.

Sila has been building the facility on Moses Lake, Washington, for nearly two years. Now, it's poised to start volume production.

Review: Harris Dickinson's directorial debut, "Urchin," stars Frank Dillane.

For years, influencer Nick Fuentes was too extreme even for MAGA. Now he's working his way into the mainstream—and has a plan for his secret followers to seize the levers of power.

As of Sept. 23, the Anker Solix F2000 portable power station is discounted at Amazon to $949, 53% off its list price of $1,999.

Find the best portable power station deal on Amazon. Save 35% on the Jackery Explorer 300 at Amazon.

The database billionaire and his son, David, are Trump favorites. The family could soon control an empire that includes CBS, Paramount, Warner, CNN and a piece of TikTok.

On Sept. 23, Marshall launched the Heston 60 soundbar and Sub 200 subwoofer, follow-ups to its premium Heston 120 soundbar

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Mashable looks into three of the most popular AI-powered chatbot tutors and whether they actually make learning easier.

How to get the most out of AI learning tutors like Study Mode, Learning Mode, and Guided Learning.

Anthropic has finally released Claude's learning mode — a feature built for schools — to the public. We tested out how good the AI tutor is at teaching.

Answers to each clue for the September 23, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

If you need to upgrade this year, the iPhone 17 comes close to perfection.

Find the best portable power station deal. Save 42% on the Anker Solix F3800 at Amazon.

Find the best TV deal. Save 29% on the Hisense 85-inch U8 Mini-LED at Amazon.

Find the best smartphone projector deal. Get a $60 coupon off the Smonet movie projector at Amazon.

Stephen Colbert has reacted to news that Jimmy Kimmel will return to air on Tuesday, jokingly asking CBS to reinstate him as well.

Jon Stewart reacted to Jimmy Kimmel's anticipated return to air after ABC suspended him amidst pressure from the Trump administration.

Seth Meyers spoke about what that led to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, particularly President Donald Trump targeting his critics.

OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Go in Indonesia to compete with Google AI Plus plan.

Rocket.new has surged to 400,000 users and $4.5M ARR in three months.

How to watch Asia Cup for free. Live stream Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka in the 2025 Asia Cup Super Four for free from anywhere in the world.

See the moon phase expected for September 23, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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

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" #1556 on September 23 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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

Amazon has the impressive TCL 65-inch QM7K QD-Mini LED TV on sale for $877.99. That's 41% off its usual list price.

Seven years after unveiling Mirror at TechCrunch Disrupt 2018, Brynn Putnam is returning to the stage where it all began.

The new Dreame H15 Pro CarpetFlex is a wet/dry vacuum that actually works, though we did find one major flaw.

As of Sept. 22, you can get the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $799, down from $999, at Amazon.

The EcoFlow Delta 2 Max is on sale at Amazon for $949, down from the list price of $1,899. That's a 50% discount and it comes with a free solar panel.

Pagico is an all-in-one productivity hub — on sale for $39.99 (reg. $137).

Upgrade your PC with Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for just $54.97 (reg. $418.99) — lifetime licenses, no subscriptions, all productivity.

Here's how to cancel your Disney+ subscription on your desktop browser or on your phone.

Some TikTokkers are convinced the Christian Rapture is coming on Tuesday. They're posting about their prep.

Disney and ABC have walked back their suspension of Kimmel's late night show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

After years of delays, the U.S. is close to a TikTok deal. What to know about the new algorithm, American ownership, and executive orders.

Facebook Dating's AI assistant is supposed to help users build their profiles and find the matches they're looking for.

Looking to cancel Hulu? We've got you covered. Here's how to do it on desktop and your phone.

The move comes a week after the automaker axed plans to produce an all-electric Ram pickup truck.

“Baseball is the perfect place to do an initial experiment like this, because it is so data-driven, and decisions are made very analytically," Ballers owner Paul Freedman said.

The ACLU issued an open letter signed by over 400 Hollywood artists condemning the suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Charles Hudson (Precursor Ventures) and Wesley Chan (FPV Ventures) break down what early-stage investors really look for in founders — from narrative and resilience to red flags and common mistakes. Don’t miss this candid Builders Stage conversation. Register by September 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT to save up to $668.

Elad Gil shares his approach to early-stage investing, frontier tech, and spotting breakout potential at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (Oct 27–29, Moscone West, SF). Register before Sept 26 to save up to $668.

The EU is looking to address cookie consent pop-ups.

Anthropologie just won the best lighthearted troll of the season with its fake decorative rock.

One report says, citing the hackers who took credit for the breach, that 18 million customer records were stolen from Stellantis' customer database.

Travelers face increased risks from fake Wi-Fi networks at airports and on flights as attackers exploit growing reliance on in-flight internet for entertainment and services.

TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the U.S. for four years now due to concerns about user data potentially being accessed by the Chinese government. As a result, U.S. users have often found themselves caught in the middle of this tension. Earlier this year, the app […]

This Keychron Q1 HE brings our favorite new type of keyboard switch to the mainstream.

The change is part of a deal to bring TikTok under U.S. ownership to avert a looming ban.

While the Argentine hiker and tech founder, Matias Augusto Travizano, was descending the mountain, he fell down a glacier, the authorities said.

Apple's new Watch Series 11 looks the same as last year's model but has one very important upgrade. We go hands-on with the new Apple Watch.

Scale AI announced that it has launched Seal Showdown, an AI benchmarking tool that gives LMArena some much-needed competition.

Here's everything we know about the biggest AI infrastructure projects, including major spending from Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.

The Justice Department argued that the best way to address the company’s unfair advantage was to force it sell off portions of its business.

OpenAI and Nvidia agreed to deploy 10 gigawatts worth AI chips to power the next generation of ChatGPT.

The chipmaker’s investment in the San Francisco start-up is an indication of the wild financial figures being tossed around in the world of artificial intelligence.

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss OpenAI's new teen safety features, the right's retaliation against critics of the late Charlie Kirk, and more of the week’s biggest stories.

From Sept. 22 to 28, Nvidia GeForce graphics cards and components are getting steep markdowns.

When fully rolled out, Google's AI will be on over 300 million active Google TV and other Android TV OS-powered devices.

Hours after the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max launch, users reported problems with scratching, a controversy quickly dubbed 'scratchgate.'

Safra Catz will become the executive vice chair of Oracle's board of directors after 11 years as the company's CEO.

The company is expected to generate more than $1 billion in revenue this year, doubling the $500 million it made in 2024.

Amazon has the Hisense 55-inch U65QF Mini-LED TV on sale for just $469.99. That's a savings of $330 or 41%.

Older Android phones, tablets and car systems will lose access to new Waze features as the app drops support for Android versions below 10.

iOS 26 problems: User complaints include lag and clunky app redesigns

The DJI Osmo Action 4 essential combo is on sale at Amazon for $239, down from the list price of $289. That's a 17% discount.

A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024.

The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (AMD) offers impressive battery life and performance for under $1,000. It left our reviewer's jaw on the floor.

The next frontier for iPhones is a foldable version, and it might resemble one of the new iPhones we got this year.

The FTC alleges that some unsuspecting customers may have been pushed into a Prime membership they didn't know how to cancel.

NASA's water-ice prospecting mission is getting a second life with Blue Origin.

The Jackery Explorer 500 portable power station with a 100W solar panel is on sale at Amazon for $468.98, down from the list price of $799. That's a 41% discount.

As of Sept. 22, you can get the Bluetti AC200L Solar Generator (plus two 200W solar panels) for $1,499, down from $2,499, at Amazon.

Apple's brand-new AirPods Pro 3 are on sale at Amazon for $239, $10 cheaper than their list price at other retailers.

Cuffing season typically starts in mid-October and ends after Valentine’s Day, and refers to the period of time when people search for a partner to keep them company during the winter months.

As of Sept. 22, you can get the Eufy Omni S1 Pro robot vacuum-mop combo for $949.99, down from $1,499.99. That's a 37% discount.