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Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to let shoppers buy products directly through ChatGPT. The new integration will allow users to link their Walmart accounts, browse items ,and instantly check out — all within the chatbot.

OpenAI will purchase 10 gigawatts worth of AI accelerator hardware from semiconductor Broadcom.

Google is rolling out updates to Search and Discover that introduce AI-powered features, improved navigation, and a new option to collapse ads. While users can now hide sponsored results, the “Sponsored” label will remain visible as they scroll — making ads persistent even when collapsed. Additional changes include new sports updates in Search and AI-driven topic previews in the Discover feed, launching first in the U.S., South Korea, and India.

YouTube makes it easier for teenagers to find informative videos on mental health topics like depression and anxiety.

Flint raised a $5 million seed round led by Accel, with participation from Sheryl Sandberg’s fund, Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners, and prior investor Neo.

AI phishing scams now use voice cloning and deepfake technology to trick victims, but Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson reveals warning signs to watch for.

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Managed Accounts are available to Spotify Premium Family plan members, and allows account holders to manage a separate music-only listening experience for their kids under the age of 13.

Revolut's full banking license is on hold because U.K.'s central bank is concerned whether the startup can maintain its risk controls in the face of its rapid international expansion.

As of Oct. 14, get $175 off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ at Amazon.

The 85-inch Hisense Class QD7 4K QLED TV is on sale at Amazon for $877.99, down from the normal price of $1,299.99. That's a 32% discount.

Treat yourself or someone else to days of little gifts, ranging from sweet treats and savory beverages to beauty products and toys. We found a tiny door for everyone.

Alicia Silverstone and Melissa Joan Hart team up for Netflix's "A Merry Little Ex-Mas." Trailer.

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A24's "Eternity" features a heavenly love triangle between Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner.

Researchers spent the past year alerting affected organizations, including T-Mobile and AT&T, but warn that large amounts of satellite data will remain unencrypted and exposed for some years to come.

Co-founded by a former Uber Freight product manager, and backed by Uber's lead seed investor, FleetWorks is quickly scooping up customers in the trucking world.

Spotify now has managed accounts for young listeners as part of its Premium Family plans.

Aquawise uses satellite images and a physics-based AI model to monitor and predict water quality at aquaculture farms.

'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' on Nintendo Switch 2 ticks a lot of the boxes, and I hope we see more games like this soon.

DJI’s pocketable drone pushes image quality and flight safety to dizzying new heights.

The restrictions also apply to conversations between teenage users and artificial intelligence chatbots.

Following warnings that safety tools don't work, Meta is overhauling Teen Accounts with PG-13 settings modeled after Hollywood.

This laptop’s built-in cellular radio is a standout feature in a device that's otherwise not worth the cost.

Instagram users under 18 will now by default only see content that adheres to PG-13 ratings applied to movies, avoiding themes like extreme violence, sexual nudity, and graphic drug use.

Inversion Space unveils Arc, a reusable reentry vehicle that can deliver up to 500 pounds of cargo from orbit to anywhere on Earth in under an hour.

Farewell, V2: SpaceX on Monday night sent Starship’s current configuration on one last test flight, in a mission that the company says hit all its key goals, moving the program into its next phase.

There are dozens of iPhone VPNs at your disposal, but these are the services that will actually keep your browsing safe.

As of Oct. 14, the black Xbox Elite Series 2 wireless controller is discounted at Walmart to $153, $46.99 off its list price of $199.99.

As of Oct. 14, the LG 45-Inch Ultragear curved gaming monitor is discounted at Amazon to $997.14, 41% off its list price of $1,699.99.

The best free Kindle books. Find the best free Kindle books in October 2025.

Oura is raising new funding of $900 million as its valuation reaches nearly $11 billion

These affordable earbuds are the best AirPods alternative for Android, with reliable active noise canceling and a replaceable battery in the case.

Stephen King has shared his review of "The Running Man", Edgar Wright's new adaptation of his novella starring Glen Powell, on social media.

Google's investment in India will roll out over the next five years, through 2030.

Walmart is currently running some great discounts on Nintendo Switch games and accessories right now, here's the best deals.

The billionaire investor campaigned for Kamala Harris, but thinks tech execs have a “moral imperative” to play nice with the president. Why? It’s good business.

Stephen Colbert has reacted to the mixed reviews received for Taylor Swift's new album "The Life of a Showgirl".

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter talk Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" with Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show."

How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream Portugal vs. Hungary in World Cup qualifiers for free.

Answers to each clue for the October 14, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Stephen Colbert paid tribute to late Hollywood icon Diane Keaton, sharing a 2012 interview from "The Colbert Report."

As of Oct. 14, the Samsung Odyssey G3 32-inch gaming monitor is discounted at Amazon to $299 exclusively for Prime members, 30% off its list price of $429.

Can young people be convinced to leave behind TikTok and Instagram? One group thinks so.

Enjoy a break from sun, rain, and more with the Carsule Lite, now just $89.99 (reg. $98).

Upgrade your home office with the HP Slim Desktop Pentium Silver J5040, on sale now for just $189.99 (reg. $299.99).

As of Oct. 14, the Pokémon TCG White Flare Elite Trainer Box is $82 at TCGplayer, $10 less than Amazon's price and at market value.

Get the best portable power station deal. Save 28% on the DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station at Amazon.

Find the best TV deal. Save 31% on the Hisense 55-Inch Canvas TV at Amazon.

Lachy Groom backs Airbound in $8.65M seed round as it launches pilot in Bengaluru.

Find the best DJI drone deal. Save 20% on the DJI Mini 3 at Amazon.

Jimmy Kimmel has reacted to Donald Trump losing out on the Nobel Peace Prize.

DJI is fighting the U.S. Department of Justice's classification of it as "Chinese military company," filing an appeal after its unsuccessful legal challenge.

How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers for free.

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

In an 11th successful Starship launch and splashdown, SpaceX inched closer to many of its longterm goals on the Moon and Mars.

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" #1578 on October 14 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

See the moon phase expected for October 14, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

With just $800 in basic equipment, researchers found a stunning variety of data—including thousands of T-Mobile users’ calls and texts and even US military communications—sent by satellites unencrypted.

Amazon has like-new Kindle Paperwhites on sale for just $96.99, which is about 28% less than buying a new model.

Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire Industry Ventures, a 25-year-old, San Francisco-based investment firm with $7 billion in assets under management, CNBC was first to report on Monday. The deal underscores the growing importance of secondary markets and buyouts as traditional venture exits remain sluggish. The investment bank is paying $665 million in cash and […]

The Oupes Exodus 2400 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $629, down from the standard price of $1,099. That's a 43% discount.

Grindr's majority owners are scrambling to take the LGBTQ+ dating app private after a stock decline triggered a personal financial crisis, according to a report from Semafor.

Oura's chief commercial officer doesn't seem particularly worried about capturing every demographic. Instead, she's focused on keeping Oura’s core users happy while organically attracting new segments. And young women are becoming part of that core market.

Red flags like processing fees, urgent countdowns and requests for full Social Security numbers expose fraudulent settlement sites targeting consumers.

OpenAI Sora 2 and Google Veo 3 are two of the most popular AI video makers. We compared them head-to-head and found a clear winner.

Dell's excellent 4K monitor is a perfect second screen for working from home.

Scammers are sending fake “inflation refund” texts posing as New York’s Tax Department to steal personal and financial information.

We've got ideas about how to test out Google Gemini's AI photo capabilities.

Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Odessa Young, Stephen Graham, Gaby Hoffmann, and David Krumholtz co-star.

Comprehensive analysis of Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps examines usability, routing accuracy, data handling and features across the top navigation platforms.

Teen AI chatbot has ended in tragedy. This bill aims to improve safety.

Windows 10 life support ends Oct. 14, when Microsoft stops providing free free security updates, bug fixes, or technical support for the operating system.

Amazon has the LG 55-inch C5 OLED TV on sale for its best price ever. Save over $130 for a limited time.

Two lawsuits allege that Apple trained its Apple Intelligence models using pirated works.

The Apple iPad, 11-inch (11th Generation) is on sale at Amazon for $279, down from the normal price of $349. That's a 20% discount.

Xbox refutes Target, Walmart pulling stock as rumors swirl

Samsung's rumored tri-folding foldable phone seems like it's close to being a reality, but will it launch stateside?

How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream Wales vs. Belgium in World Cup qualifiers for free.

How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream Northern Ireland vs. Germany in World Cup qualifiers for free.

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As of Oct. 13, you can get the Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) for $118.98, down from $179. That's the best-ever price.

As of Oct. 13, the DJI Mic Mini bundle is on sale for $99 at Amazon. That's a 41% discount from its usual price of $169.

How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream Iceland vs. France in World Cup qualifiers for free.

Apple's 13-inch M4 MacBook Air is on sale for $999 at Amazon post-Prime Day. That's $200 off its list price for the 512GB option.

The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is on sale at Amazon for $429, down from the list price of $799. That's a 46% discount.

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Disney+ is debuting "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The End of an Era", a 6-episode behind-the-scenes documentary about the Eras Tour.