Timef 10/04/2025

How to clean your laptop screen and make thumbprints and smudges disappear. Plus, some cleaning products you need to avoid at all costs.

Xbox is looking to add a free, ad-supported tier to its cloud gaming service.

California's Department of Insurance has been warning Tesla to fix its claims process since 2022, but consumer complaints have skyrocketed anyways.

Online banking users face a new threat: web injection scams that overlay fake pop-ups to steal logins. Here’s how to spot them and protect your accounts.

Meta introduces Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger while launching School Partnership Program for U.S. educators to report bullying within 48 hours.

Executive order signed by President Donald Trump tasks Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA Commission with using AI to find new cures for childhood cancers.

Americans are paying more for electricity—and rates will keep rising. But after a period of pain, rates should level off as the benefits of a shift away from fossil fuels begin to be felt.

Plus: China sentences scam bosses to death, Europe is ramping up its plans to build a “drone wall” to protect against Russian airspace violations, and more.

Plus: Whoop lets you order blood tests, Arlo refreshes its security camera lineup, and Roland unveils a new analog drum machine.

Having reportedly shelved work on a cheaper Vision Pro, Apple is apparently pivoting its focus to smart glasses—and hoping it's not too late.

I've been using Sora 2, and I've found a torrent of AI videos and memes featuring JFK, Martin Luther King Jr., and SpongeBob.

With the help of citizen scientists, astronomers have discovered a rare pair of "Odd Radio Circles" overlapping in space.

Cover 2/3 of the phrase "Phone, wallet, keys" as you hurry out the door with these wallet cases fit for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air.

We tested the best smart rings on the market. While the Oura Ring comes out on top, there are more affordable options available.

There will be a supermoon in October. Find out when to catch the peak of the October 2025 full moon and what it's called.

Generative AI has become a much bigger player in the security sector. But privacy experts worry that it's introducing a civil liberties nightmare.

Ditch the subscriptions and get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $39.97 (MSRP $219.99) through Oct. 19.

Get lifetime access to 1min.AI’s all-in-one AI platform for just $79.99 (MSRP $540) through Nov. 2 with code SAVE20 — no more juggling multiple monthly subscriptions.

Pick up a refurbished 13.3" MacBook Air (2017) for just $179.97 (MSRP $999) with free shipping through Oct. 12 — ideal as a reliable backup laptop.

NASA's 2025 astronaut class doesn't seem to include any Black recruits, a first in 40 years at the space agency. Officials would not discuss it.

"Train to Busan," "Saint Maud," and "Nope" are among the best horror movies streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.

We've researched and reviewed the best tablets, including the iPad family, a Samsung Galaxy tab, and an Amazon Fire tablet.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made a rare public appearance at Italian Tech Week in Turin on Friday and used the opportunity to predict that millions of people will be living in space “in the next couple of decades,” the Financial Times reports. Speaking with John Elkann, a scion of Italy’s Agnelli dynasty, Bezos, who also […]

See the moon phase expected for October 4, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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

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

Tom Waits, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, and Luka Sabbat co-star in "FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER," a sublime family dramedy from Jim Jarmusch. Review.

OpenAI is acquiring the CEO of Roi, an AI financial companion. Roi will sunset its service as its talent heads to OpenAI, ostensibly to help boost revenue in consumer apps.

From "Fear Street" to "Velvet Buzzsaw" to "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" and "Jaws," here are the scariest movies to watch on Netflix right now.

Former Databricks AI chief is raising $1 billion to build a Nvidia rival through a novel approach.

A billion Salesforce records are allegedly up for grabs on the dark web unless a ransom is paid to the ShinyHunters hacker collective.

A Chinese robotics company showed off an unsettling creation — a robot with a very human-like face. It's giving 'Westworld' vibes.

The next major software update for Samsung devices is launching early next year, but some features have already leaked.

The upgraded version of the Legion Go S with SteamOS makes for a nice Steam Deck upgrade.

OpenAI's third-ever developer conference is around the corner, and it's shaping up to be the company's biggest yet.

After avoiding the continental US on his world tour due to ICE, Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show will be a battleground for the country’s culture wars.

If your Memories exceed the new limit, you will need to either export them or sign up for one of Snapchat's new Memories Storage plans in order to preserve them.

Google's Gemini AI app is getting a redesign with suggested prompts, a reverse engineer finds.

The change comes after employees and customers reportedly voiced concerns.

The YC Partner Simulator game, created by an undergrad in Berlin, lets you see if you can predict what startups get into Y Combinator.

The U.S. government shutdown that began this week is the first in seven years. While it might not feel immediately disruptive, for startups waiting on permits, visas, or regulatory approvals, even a few weeks can become an existential problem.  On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff talk through how uncertainty […]

It's been a wild year of growth and fundraising for vibe-coding database of choice, Supabase.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is around the corner and Echo devices are already on sale. Here are the best Amazon Echo deals so far.

The music video for Taylor Swift's latest single, "The Fate of Ophelia," will premiere in movie theaters, but when will it be online?

The Apple Watch Series 10 GPT + Cellular model just got a wild discount at Amazon. Save a record $170 on the Apple smartwatch.

Prime Day is here, and we're rounding up the best deals on our favorite tested and approved Ninja kitchen appliances.

The cellular Apple Watch Series 10 is $170 off ahead of October Prime Day, making it one of the best deals we've tracked down ahead of the sale.

The country spends like no one else on renewables and has reshaped the global market. Is it enough?

As of Oct. 3, shop the best early Prime Day noise-cancelling headphone deals.

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft arrived with immediate buzz due to its $630 price tag. That's more than an iPad, and we have questions.

Perplexity has officially launched its AI web browser, Comet, for all to use.

Sora becomes the No. 3 US app after 164K downloads in 2 days, making the AI video app an early hit.

ICEBlock, a popular crowdsourcing app for tracking immigration officials, was told it was a threat to the safety of ICE officers after facing heat from Trump officials.

Amazon's October Prime Day book deals are stellar, with up to 65% off physical books and Kindle versions of 2025 bestsellers.

Drone shopping for Prime Day is complicated this year. We've sorted through the sketchy sellers to find the best deals on DJI, Potensic, and more.

From 'Good Boy' to 'Air Bud': how directors turn dogs into unforgettable movie stars.

Rococo is making a whimsical comeback in fashion, interiors, and culture as a playful rebellion against minimalism and modern seriousness.

Here's what you need to know about Best Buy's "Techtober Sale," set to compete with Amazon's October Prime Day event.

Enterprise Gmail users can now send extra locked down messages to people outside of their network.

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days means a round of sales from other retailers, including The Home Depot. Here are all of the best deals on tools, Halloween decorations, and more.

Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl sparked over a million mentions online within hours of its release, flooding social platforms with mixed reactions.

As of Oct. 3, shop the best tablet deals on offer ahead of Prime Day.