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How Hong Kong gave rise to Labubu and a designer toy movement now shaping global culture.

This level of consumer adoption is worth noting because Sora remains an invite-only app, while ChatGPT was more publicly available at launch. That makes Sora's performance more impressive.

"For us, Pittsburgh isn’t a 'backup plan' to the Bay Area," the language learning app said.

On the Space Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Celeste Ford (Stellar Ventures), Chris Morales (Point72 Ventures), and Morgan Beller (NFX) explore where capital is flowing in the space economy. Don’t miss the ticket savings — register today to save up to $444.

Knapsack creates a unified workspace that integrates design and coding tools to ensure design and engineering teams are on the same page.

Tigris has raised $25 million to expand its growing network of localized data storage centers — the storage layer for decentralized computing infrastructure.

Work email scams are becoming harder to detect as criminals use AI and spoofed addresses to trick employees into opening malicious attachments and links.

India has launched a pilot to let users shop and pay directly through AI chatbots, starting with ChatGPT.

Apple speaks out about how the Texas age assurance law was written, saying it affects the privacy of users.

The CDC no longer broadly recommends the Covid-19 vaccine, but US residents will still be able to get one if they want.

Dia, an AI-powered web browser with both paid and free versions, is now available on Mac.

SoundCloud is evolving into a more social platform with new features like playlists based on the likes of friends or favorite artists you follow.

From ride-hailing at massive global scale to autonomous delivery bots on neighborhood streets, AI is reinventing how people and goods move. Uber Technologies’ Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal and Nuro Co-Founder Dave Ferguson take the stage to discuss the breakthroughs shaping mobility, the challenges of deploying AI in unpredictable real-world environments, and what the next decade of transportation will look like.

As the race to make ever faster semiconductors intensifies, China has once again notched up export controls on rare earth minerals as well as related mining and refining technology.

The centerpiece of the company’s comeback hopes is a multibillion-dollar facility in the Arizona desert. Will it draw new customers?

The centerpiece of the company’s comeback hopes is a multibillion-dollar facility in the Arizona desert. Will it draw new customers?

Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Cate Blanchett, Charlotte Rampling, Vicky Krieps, Indya Moore, and Luka Sabbat star.

The struggling American chipmaker is betting that a new plant and fresh product line will help turn around its fortunes.

As of Oct. 9, the Toshiba 50-inch C350 Series LED 4K TV is discounted at Amazon to $189, 46% off its list price of $349.99.

The U.S.' top auto safety agency said it had identified more than 50 reports of FSD running red lights, crossing yellow lines, or making illegal turns.

As of Oct. 9, the Insignia 50-inch F50 Series LED 4K TV is discounted at Amazon to $169.99 for Prime members, 43% off its list price of $299.99.

The new product launched Thursday already has customers, including Gordon Foods, Macquarie Bank, and Virgin Voyages.

DoorDash customers in Los Angeles might soon have their food brought to them by one of Serve Robotics’ sidewalk delivery bots. The two companies on Thursday announced a multi-year partnership that would see them using autonomous robots to make deliveries across the U.S.  

Save 20% on the Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch before October Amazon Prime Day deals disappear

Save 50% on the Roku Smart TV 65-inch at Amazon.

People who ghost often tend to reach back out and apologize. Here's why.

"Late Night" host Seth Meyers reacted to Donald Trump's return to TikTok.

Stephen King has posted on X about Trump sending troops into Democratic-run cities, and what he thinks that could mean for the 2026 midterm elections.

The online trend takes a comedic approach to spreading anti-AI messaging, but some creators are using racist references to make their point.

Welcome to the era of fakery. The widespread use of instant video generators like Sora will bring an end to visuals as proof.

Uranus' moon Ariel could have had liquid water 100 miles deep, hidden under its icy crust, possibly making it yet another ocean world.

Unlock lifetime AI-powered stock picks and portfolio tools with Sterling Stock Picker for just $55.19 (MSRP $486) with code SAVE20.

Easily access things you copy with this lifetime subscription to CopyMagic, on sale now for just $29.99 (reg. $49).

Get Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional for Windows for just $9.97 (MSRP $249.99) through Oct. 19 — new users only.

What's new to streaming for the week of Oct. 10 on Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Hulu?

The Orionids meteor shower peak dates and how to see it.

See the moon phase expected for October 9, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Answers to each clue for the October 9, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

More than 1,000 hp, 192 mph, and regen braking with more than half the force of an emergency stop aren't enough for the Italian carmaker—it might just have solved the EV sonic problem once and for all.

Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames launches Nov. 14 with Mega Charizard X ex and is up for pre-order at Walmart today

Regulatory tailwinds and growing awareness around accessibility helped DevAlly secure €2 million in pre-seed funding.

Amazon TV deals for Prime Big Deal Days include cheap QLED TVs in every size, plus the INSIGNIA 75-inch LED QF Series on sale.

Prime Day ends tonight! Shop the best last-chance deals on outdoor gear from Jackery, Yeti, and LifeStraw before the sale is over.

We've vetted the Prime Day Lego deals at Amazon to find the best discounts on Lego Star Wars, flower sets, and advent calendars.

Here's what you need to know about Best Buy's Techtober Sale, which competes with Amazon's fall Prime Day event from Oct. 6 to 12.

OpenAI is expanding its $5 per month ChatGPT Go plan to 16 more countries.

Target Circle Week is live through Oct. 11. Shop Halloween costumes, toys, and more during this anti-Prime Day sales event.

From TCG packs and binders to Funko or Loungefly collectibles, trainers have solid Pokémon deals to shop this Prime Big Deal Days.

The best October Prime Day Apple deals we've found include discounts on the Apple Watch Series 10 and M4 MacBook Air.

Mashable's tech editor recommends tech deals to shop before the end of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days. Save on Apple, Beats, Shark, Samsung, and Bose gadgets.

We're in the final hours ofAmazon Prime Big Deal Days, and still dropping live updates on the top deals. Get record prices on Apple, Kindle, Samsung, and Beats.

Around 70,000 Discord users may have had their government IDs leaked after a third-party service it employs suffered a security breach.

Novoloop has signed a deal with a contract manufacturer to produce its Lifecycled TPU material.

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

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

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" #1573 on October 9 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Prime Day ends in a few hours! Shop our expert-curated list of the best last-minute stocking stuffer deals before the sale is over.

The T3 Aire 360 is on sale for a new record low price of $236.99 hours before Prime Big Deal Days is over.

Our favorite headphones, the JLab JBuds Lux headphones, just dropped to an all-time low. Now 50% off, you can get these noise-cancelling headphones for under $40.

The Loop Experience 2, Loop Switch 2, Loop Engage 2, and Loop Quiet 2 are all on sale for Prime Big Deal Days.

Prime Day is ending, but you can still shop "secret" deals on Satisfyer sex toys. Here are the codes you need to save up to 59%.

The Sony WH-CH520 headphones are a great budget option, made even better by a record-low price.

By some estimates, OpenAI has this year inked $1 trillion dollars worth of infrastructure deals. Altman says to expect even more.

Mason Peck, an aerospace engineer at Cornell, was trying to test innovative designs in spacecraft when a stop-work order hit.

For Prime Day, the Dell 14 Plus has dropped to just $650, and for that price, it's the Windows laptop most people should buy.

From her Arizona living room, Christina Chapman ran a covert hub that helped North Korean operatives infiltrate U.S. firms, netting $17 million in stolen salaries.

The show is one of many on Draper's newly launched television channel, DraperTV, which offers programming around business and entrepreneurship, available via streaming services like Roku.

Amazon’s Prime Day 3-for-2 sale is live, letting you add any 3 eligible items to your cart and get the cheapest one free.

Dive into your favorite movies and games with a great deal on Sony's Bravia Theater System 6.

The Shark Pet Cordless Vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $149, down from the list price of $299.99. That's a 50% discount.

Director Park Chan-wook's much-lauded film "No Other Choice," which stars Lee Byung-hun from "Squid Game," hits theaters December 25.

Time is running out to save! You don't have to shop Amazon Big Deal Days to save on WIRED-approved favorites.

The best Samsung Frame alternative is the Hisense Canvas QLED TV, and every size is on sale at Amazon for October Prime Day.

Google's newest flagship foldable gets the job done, but I can't help but prefer the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Need a new car seat or stroller? There are only hours left of Prime Big Deal Days—don't miss these sales.

A scavenger hunt campaign to promote Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl resulted in a viral #SwiftiesAgainstAI campaign.

An Ohio man, and instant legend, has made the oversized Lego Halloween skeleton of our dreams.

The Ninja Slushi is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target for $299, or buy it at Costco for $279.

As of Oct. 8, save 30% on the Target-exclusive Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector's Set.

Looking for noise-cancelling headphones this Prime Big Deal Days? The Sony XM5s are down to $250, knocking a whopping $149.99 off their price.

The Petkit Eversweet Max is 25 percent off right now for Prime Big Deal Days.

Bird Buddy's Pro model is fun to use, easy to clean, and makes a great gift for family—or yourself. Don't miss out on these last hours of Amazon Prime Day.

In an interview, OpenAI's Head of ChatGPT discusses the company's push into developing an AI operating system full of third-party apps.

Taryn Delanie Smith talks about her viral rise, her characters, and the heartfelt humor that built her corner of the internet.

Fred Ramsdell was on vacation in the Montana wilderness when he and two colleagues received the honor for their breakthroughs in immunology.

The 48-inch LG C4 OLED is at the lowest price we've ever seen on Amazon.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular) is on sale for $599.99 at Target, down from the normal price of $799.99. That's a 25% discount.

As of Oct. 8, save up to 31% on Ruggable washable rugs for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.

Trump cabinet members and his administration's departments use X to hurl insults and push their nativist agenda.

With the US falling behind on open source models, one startup has a bold idea for democratizing AI: let anyone run reinforcement learning.

Apple is bringing back an iPad feature that was removed in iPadOS 26.

This level of consumer adoption is worth noting because Sora remains an invite-only app, while ChatGPT was more publicly available at launch. That makes Sora's performance more impressive.

Sora had a pretty great first week on the US App Store, nearing the size of ChatGPT's debut.

Now might just be the time to get a head start on your Christmas shopping with October Prime Day deals.

UC Santa Barbara researchers developed a soft robotic intubation system that achieved 100% success rates for experts and 96% for paramedics with minimal training.

One of Musk's first moves upon buying Twitter was to fire CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal, and top lawyers Sean Edgett and Vijaya Gadde.

The CMF Buds 2 are on sale at Amazon for just $24.50, down from the list price of $49. That's a 50% discount.

Fandango at Home gift cards are 20% off for Target Circle members, saving you up to $20 on digital movie deals.

The kiosks have a range of commonly prescribed medications, including antibiotics, inhalers, and blood pressure medications.

From phone spyware and facial recognition to phone unlocking technology and databases and more, this tech powers Trump's deportation machine.

Tefi Pessoa brings her trademark humor and pop culture insight to Mashable’s Kiss, Marry, Kill — and her answers don't disappoint.

Zendesk has launched a new autonomous support agent that should solve 80% of support issues without human intervention.

Google's $1,800 folding phone is missing many of the 'pro' features of its cheaper siblings, but upgrades like an IP68 rating and Qi2 make up for it.

The new Google Pixel Watch 4 is faster, brighter, and more customizable than ever. But is it worth upgrading?

Today on TechCrunch’s ⁠Equity⁠ podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis was joined by ⁠Jeremy Neufeld⁠, the Director of Immigration Policy at the Institute for Progress, to break down what the recent H-1B change means for startups, founders, and the future of tech talent in America.  Watch the full episode for more about:  Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced […]

A slim, good-looking watch whose battery lasts a few days and lets me call for help off-grid? Sign me up.

A gorgeous domed display and smarter assistant make this the best Pixel Watch to date. Just make sure to swap the strap.

The best coffee and espresso machine deals to get you wired and keep you wired on Prime Day.

AST SpaceMobile is deepening its relationship with mobile carrier giant Verizon.

Base Power's Series C will help the company expand beyond Texas, its beachhead market, and build batteries in the United States.

Microsoft is walking back parts of its massive Xbox Game Pass price hike, but only for some subscribers, and it’s confusing.

Moving accounts between Mastodon and Bluesky is about to get much easier, thanks to Bounce 2.

Ganiga's fleet of waste-sorting technology is meant to help companies track and reduce the waste they produce.

Ganiga's fleet of waste-sorting technology is meant to help companies track and reduce the waste they produce.

Following a massive customer data breach, AT&T is paying out a $177 million class action settlement.