Timef 09/27/2025

“It is my opinion that Microsoft should immediately terminate the employment of Lisa Monaco,” Trump said of a former Biden administration official.

From the classic body pillow to unique shapes for optimal limb support, we tested a wide range of body pillows designed for side sleepers.

Plus: A ransomeware gang steals data on 8,000 preschoolers, Microsoft blocks Israel’s military from using its cloud for surveillance, call-recording app Neon hits pause over security holes, and more.

South Korea has launched its most ambitious sovereign AI initiative yet, as the nation's major tech players like LG and SK Telecom develop their own LLMs.

Ultrahuman, known for its smart ring, is stepping into home environment monitoring, but the experience is far from polished.

These are as close to AirPods as it gets for Samsung phone owners.

Generative A.I. has lowered barriers for sophisticated cyberattacks as hackers exploit ChatGPT and other tools to forge documents and identities.

iOS 26's new features include bigger lock screen clocks, dirty lens alerts, and improved spam detection for iPhones.

This all-white wonder of a gaming laptop now comes with a splendid, HDR-ready OLED display.

After most of a week air-frying Factor’s delivery high-protein meals, I realize I could probably live like this.

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

Companies are going to great lengths to protect the infrastructure that provides the backbone of the world’s digital services—by burying their data deep underground.

Tasty bakes are easy to make with the help of the latest statement stand mixers—as are homemade pretzels, tender pasta, and artisan breads.

Nicholas Spada is one of the only scientists in the world using a nuclear x-ray process to study deadly nanoparticles in wildfire smoke. What he’s uncovered in California is a nightmare.

Plus: Withings collabs with Clue to offer advanced women’s cycle tracking, there’s a new Balmuda toaster, and Shokz shows off Dolby Audio–powered open earbuds.

Looking for the best dating apps for women? Get our honest reviews on which apps are actually worth your time.

On today's episode of Uncanny Valley, we cover everything from what exactly the DHS is doing with Americans' DNA, to the rising influence of Nick Fuentes.

We put the best headphones for working out to the test, including the new Apple AirPods Pro 3. Check out the top sports earbuds and bone conduction headphones.

What's the best vacuum for pet owners? After years of testing, I've selected the top vacs for making pet hair and messes disappear.

I tested the Apple AirPods Pro 3 in the middle of a noisy conference and on a Maui beach — their ANC, overall sound, and ease of use blew me away.

There are lots of very good reasons you might want to finally make the switch to Android from iPhone.

Wētā's Vaughan Flanagan and Joe Dunckley and creature performer Cameron Brown break down the Xenomorph suit from "Alien: Earth."

The NFL has sold streaming and TV rights piecemeal, so much so that watching every single game will cost you a lot of cash.

How to get free books on Stuff Your Kindle Day. Download free dark and cozy fantasy books on Enchant Your Kindle Day.

Learn 14 different languages at your own pace with this lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning for $159 (reg. $249) with code LEARN until Oct. 2.

Give yourself a much needed productivity boost this fall with a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021, now just $69.97 (reg. $219).

"Alien: Earth" lead prosthetics supervisor Steve Painter breaks down three key prosthetic effects from Season 1.

Brooks, who co-founded iRobot and spent decades at MIT, is particularly skeptical of companies like Tesla and Figure trying to teach robots dexterity by showing them videos of humans doing tasks. In a new essay, he calls this approach "pure fantasy thinking."

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

See the moon phase expected for September 27, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri wade into sexual politics in Luca Guadagnino's "After the Hunt." New York Film Festival Review.

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

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" #1560 on September 27 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.

Meta AI unveils Vibes, an endless scroll of short AI videos.

Get lifetime access to Sterling Stock Picker for just $55.19 and use AI-powered guidance from Finley (powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT) to invest smarter.

New mechanics, how Mega Evolution has changed from last time, and deck buiding guides with affordable Pokémon TCG cards. Find out the pull rates for Mega Evolution in our full review.

Sinclair and Nexstar announced Friday that they have walked back their preemption of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its ABC affiliates.

Apple's flagship earbuds are revised and better than ever, especially if you crave silence.

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days begin Oct. 7, but early deals are already here. We've got over 30 deals to start shopping before October Prime Day.

Lauri Moore (Bessemer), David Cramer (Sentry), and Zach Lloyd (Warp) join the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to debate what founders really need from their first engineering hires — and how AI tooling fits into the equation.

By inflating numbers and narrowing definitions, Heritage promotes a false link between transgender identity and violence in its push for the FBI to create a new terrorism category.

This week on Equity, Anthony Ha and Max Zeff go beyond the headlines to break down what's really going on in these AI infrastructure deals.

Checkout.com is boosting its valuation as part of an employee stock buy-back program, and now says it's profitable.

The rumored buyers of EA include investors like Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Fifteen years after "The Social Network," director Aaron Sorkin is making a sequel film about Facebook called "The Social Reckoning."

From official partnerships to general usage policies, universities around the country are figuring out how to embrace AI.

Sophisticated phishing scams now exploit Apple's iCloud Calendar invite system to bypass spam filters and trick users into calling fake support numbers.

YouTube Music's new AI hosts are currently being tested through YouTube Labs, the platform's new hub for AI experiments.

On this special episode of Uncanny Valley recorded in front of a live audience in San Francisco, our hosts discuss Silicon Valley's history and future.

Upgrade your whole house to Wi-Fi 7 for just $130.

We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.

A significant security flaw has resulted in the viral app that paid users to record their phone calls going offline.

The wider shakeup comes a few weeks since its CEO and CTO left.

From $100 billion OpenAI commitments to $100,000 visa fees, this week showed just how much the tech landscape is shifting. On the latest episode of Equity, Anthony Ha and Max Zeff unpack the AI infrastructure gold rush and tech’s talent shuffle. Watch the full episode for more about:   Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced by […]

At the Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm showed off an impressive reference device: A mini PC the size of a coaster, unofficially dubbed the UFO.

From Montenegro to northern California, the tech elite dream of building cities where they make the rules. Is this, finally, their moment?

The best early October Prime Day Apple deals we've found include discounts on the new Apple Watch Series 11 and M4 MacBook Air.

The iPhone 17 Pro will be the first of its kind to broadcast a live sporting event on Friday night, and you can watch it anywhere.

New and eligible returning subscribers can get their first three months of Audible Premium Plus for just $0.99 per month through Dec. 16.

As of Sept. 26, get the Shark robot vacuum & mop combo for its lowest price yet.

Fat Bear Week 2025 ends on Sept. 30. Tune into the livestreams to watch some very fat bears become even more so, then vote on your favorites.

Age verification laws are a privacy and security nightmare. This Battlefield startup performs age checks on-device, without users having to upload their IDs to the internet.

Complete guide to medication tracking apps for iPhone and Android users, featuring built-in Health apps, MediSafe, MyTherapy, and smart pill dispensers.

As of Sept. 26, the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) is on sale for $389 at Amazon, down from its list price of $399.

Security researchers found the exposed Indian bank transfer records, and the data was eventually secured. Indian fintech company NuPay took responsibility for the "configuration" error.

Here's everything we know so far about the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile chipset, including when it will be available in North America.

Amazon has the Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED TV on sale for just $697.99, a 22% discount from the usual $897.99 and its best price ever.

As of Sept. 26, you can get the 65-inch Samsung Class QLED Q7F Series AI Smart TV for $499.99, down from $547.99, at Amazon.

Meta will soon offer an ad-free experience for UK users.

As of Sept. 26, save $350 on the Roborock Qrevo S5V robot vacuum and mop.

Xiaomi's newest flagship looks totally bonkers in a way Apple can't match, but U.S. customers don't need to worry about it.

Sarah Gadon, Alyvia Alyn Lind, and Sydney Topliffe also weigh in on Netflix's new drama.

Amazon's Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for just $17.99, which is just shy of 50% off and matches its best price ever.

As of Sept. 26, you can get the Shark AV2501S AI Ultra Robot Vacuum on sale for $229.99, down from $549.99, at Amazon.

As of Sept. 26, get the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for 50% off at Amazon.

Meta says Instagram passed the 3 billion threshold in Monthly Active Users. But does being a MAU mean what Zuckerberg's team says?

Is the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (13-inch) worth it? The 2-in-1 tablet-laptop hybrid is still a great product after all these years.