Timef 10/18/2025

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss the impacts of antifa’s designation as a domestic terrorist group as author Mark Bray faces new harassment from the far-right.

From a backyard hot tub to the warmest slippers, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.

Cybersecurity experts warn about ShadowLeak vulnerability that weaponized ChatGPT's Deep Research agent to steal personal data from Gmail accounts through hidden commands.

WhatsApp is banning general purpose chatbots from using its Business API

A new threat actor is targeting flawed WordPress sites using a new malware spreading technique.

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system faces federal investigation following 58 reports of crashes, with six vehicles running red lights before colliding with other cars.

A surprisingly high-tech case makes these low-budget hearing aids almost worth considering.

The art of ordering and culling your possessions before you die should extend to your documents, photos, and digital accounts.

Plus: A secret FBI anti-ransomware task force gets exposed, the mystery of the CIA’s Kryptos sculpture is finally solved, North Koreans busted hiding malware in the Ethereum blockchain, and more.

Plus: Coros has a new mountain watch, July unveils a trackable suitcase, Fujifilm has a new Instax, GrapheneOS will work on non-Pixel phones soon, and Roku leans into AI.

Apple’s newest AirPods might be its best fitness buds to date, and that’s coming from a Beats fan.

Attacks on the site are piling up. Its co-founder says trust the process.

The average lifespan of a vacuum depends on whether it's cordless or corded and how well you maintain its filters and attachments.

While some art institutions are eagerly engaging artificial intelligence, others are less enthusiastic.

The Repair App is a new platform that connects trusted repair service providers with people who need their stuff fixed. It couldn’t come at a better time for economically strapped consumers.

Apple's iPhone 17 has been improved to the point that it makes the most sense for most people. But Apple's new lineup still presents some tough choices.

A discovery in V883 Orionis' planet-forming disk suggests Earth's water could have come from ancient interstellar ice that predates the sun.

Peacock's John Wayne Gacy show and Netflix's Ed Gein show offer up two different approaches to true crime drama. Which works best?

You have one day left to score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021 for just $59.97 (reg. $219), so you need to act fast before this deal ends on Oct. 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Unlock lifetime access to all 14 Babbel languages — and learn anytime, anywhere — for $159 (reg. $299) with code LEARN via StackSocial through Oct. 30.

They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious, and total nightmare fuel — they're the hidden horror gems of Shudder's streaming service.

A roundup of the scariest movies available on horror streaming platform Shudder.

This dual-stimulating vibrator is a nice entry for beginners, but you may want to opt for the standard Lush 4.

Twitch streamer Emiru was seemingly assaulted by a fan during her meet-and-greet at TwitchCon 2025. Twitch says it maintains a "zero tolerance for harassment."

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

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

See the moon phase expected for October 18, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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" #1582 on October 18 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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

The White House's David Sacks and OpenAI's Jason Kwon caused a stir online this week for their comments about groups promoting AI safety.

This fall, The Home Depot cut prices on bedding, cutlery, rugs, and Milwaukee power tools. Here’s where to find the biggest deals.

The Federal Aviation Administration raised a production limit that the regulator had imposed after a door panel blew off a plane during a flight last year.

At TwitchCon 2025, Twitch unveils a host of new changes coming to the livestreaming video platform.

BitMar is a Bing-powered streaming aggregator that finds free, legal movies and TV across the web with no subscription required.

A roundup of the best horror comedy movies you can stream on Shudder. They'll scare you AND make you laugh.

The video was posted Friday on the Senate Republicans X account. According to X’s policies, the platform prohibits “deceptively shar[ing] synthetic or manipulated media that are likely to cause harm.” Harmful content includes media that could “mislead people” or “cause significant confusion on public issues.” 

Marc Benioff, the chief executive of Salesforce, said he no longer believed that National Guard troops were needed in the city.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra get a rare discount until the end of the day.

If you're wondering why AI companies are pursuing this path, they'll tell you it's not just about electricity – it's about beating China.

The loan guarantee will backstop $1.6 billion for AEP, one of the nation's largest utilities, as it seeks to modernize a portion of its transmissions lines.

Silicon Valley’s rule? It’s not cool to be cautious. As OpenAI removes guardrails and VCs criticize companies like Anthropic for supporting AI safety regulations, it’s becoming clearer who the industry thinks should shape AI development.  On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff discuss how the line between innovation and responsibility […]

The Fox News AI Newsletter brings you the latest developments on artificial intelligence, with news on OpenAI moving to soon allow erotica for adult users.

How different are Apple's new iPhones, really, when it comes to camera versatility and photo quality? We compared the new iPhone cameras to find out.

Canadian airline WestJet announced it will make customers pay extra to get reclining seats.

Facebook is rolling out a new Meta AI photo suggestion feature across the U.S. and Canada that lets its AI recommend edits to images stored on users’ camera rolls—even if they haven’t been shared. The feature is currently opt in only.

Eric Schmidt alerts that hackers can reverse-engineer AI models to bypass safety measures, citing examples like the jailbroken ChatGPT variant called DAN.

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

As of Oct. 17, the Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus portable power station is $2,998.95, down from $4,299, at Amazon.

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are back down to $169.99 at Amazon. That's 32% off their list price and matches the Prime Day deal.

As of Oct. 17, save up to 77% on NordVPN with this Black Friday sale.

ChatGPT’s mobile app may have reached its growth peak, according to new data from app intelligence firm Apptopia.

A hacking collective called Com alleges it has doxxed hundreds of ICE and FBI officials. The group also has ties to Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters.

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

A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 wouldn’t be what it is without the incredible companies that power the innovation behind the scenes.

As of Oct. 17, shop the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones at Walmart for $284.99. That saves you $115 for 29% off.

Put down a $100 deposit before Nov. 2 to save $1,000 on the new Valerion VisionMaster Max 4K projector.

As of Oct. 17, get the GEEKOM A8 Max Mini for its lowest price yet.

OpenAI stopped AI-generated versions of MLK Jr. after, of course, things got disrespectful and offensive.

The Nothing Phone (3) got its first big discount at Amazon as a Lightning Deal. Save $100 on an unlocked base model as of Oct. 17.

Certain NordicTrack home rowing machines have been identified as fire hazards by the U.S. government.

As of. Oct. 17, shop the Bose Ultra Open earbuds at Amazon for just $199. That's the lowest price ever on the earbuds, saving you 33%.

'My Secret Santa' trailer: Alexandra Breckenridge plays Santa in Netflix's romantic comedy.