Timef 10/25/2025

About a week ago, I woke to a dizzying DM on Instagram — Rizzbot flipping me off. This sent me down a rabbit hole about humanoids in society.

BlaBlaCar is seeing rapid growth in India, with 20 million passengers expected this year — up 50% from last year.

Monday's AWS outage took Eight Sleep Pod user offline who spent the night hot, cold, or in an elevated position.

Microsoft reports Storm-2657 cybercriminals sent phishing emails to 6,000 addresses at 25 universities to steal payroll credentials and redirect funds.

Learn how to create AI-generated videos with Sora by OpenAI in this easy step-by-step tutorial.

In the 45 years since 'The Shining' came out, we’ve had countless horror movies with insanely high kill counts and absolutely shocking imagery, and yet this movie is frightening in a way that’s really hard to pin down. How did Stanley Kubrick manage to make 'The Shining' so creepy? This is the question we set out to answer.

New AI browsers from OpenAI and Perplexity promise to increase user productivity, but they also come with increased security risks.

These affordable open buds come with Bose-crafted sound.

Plus: Aura’s new digital photo frame goes wireless, a mood-morphing watch, Wyze and TP-Link unveil solar-powered outdoor security cameras, and Intel will open “AI Experience Stores” in five cities.

Plus: The Jaguar Land Rover hack sets an expensive new record, OpenAI’s new Atlas browser raises security fears, Starlink cuts off scam compounds, and more.

Whether you’re new to feeding birds or have been at your wits’ end for years, here are some tried-and-true tips on how to foil these wily rodents.

In OpenAI’s new Atlas browser, the Ask ChatGPT sidebar is moderately helpful at best. Sometimes, it’s confusingly wrong.

Samsung Galaxy XR was just officially announced. How does it stack up against the Apple Vision Pro?

I tested Hinge, Bumble, Match, and newcomers like HER and Pure to find the best dating apps of 2025. Here are my top picks.

The angst of nu metal is being discovered by Gen Z, but with digital eyes always looming, the ephemeral catharsis of collectively going mad is a thing of the past.

A new study uncovers the role that the solar system's largest planet played in Earth's development.

Go from paper to polished PDF on iPhone or Android with iScanner’s lifetime plan — scan, OCR, edit, sign, and export in minutes.

Joel Edgerton brings Denis Johnson's novella to life in "Train Dreams." Review.

I've been using the Brick for months, and it's the only thing that cuts my screen time in half. Here's everything to know about using The Brick.

Looking to have fun with ChatGPT? Try some of our favorite image prompts to create and transform your photos with AI.

From iconic horror films to hidden gems, our comprehensive guide to women-centric horror is a celebration of socially conscious horror movies.

Mauro Porcini is, amazingly, Samsung's first ever chief design officer. He's got a hell of a job ahead of him.

No matter if you’re in the same room or an ocean away, these sex toys will help you stay connected to your partner.

The revolving door reportedly reflects deeper tensions.

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

See the moon phase expected for October 25, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

We've lined up a selection of the best DSLR cameras for photography novices, including models from top brands like Canon and Nikon.

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" #1589 on October 25 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.

Yorgos Lanthimos' dark comedy "Bugonia," starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, ends with a wild twist. Let's break it down.

The Anker Soundcore Aerofit 2 and C30i open earbuds are both down to their lowest prices ever at Amazon. Save up to 50%.

US border patrol is asking companies to submit plans to turn standard 4x4 trucks into AI-powered watchtowers—combining radar, cameras, and autonomous tracking to extend surveillance on demand.

As of Oct. 24, get the Renpho Scale for 25% off at Amazon

As of Oct. 24, get 27% off the Sonicare Protective Clean 5300 electric toothbrush.

Upgrade your PC and save $10 by bundling Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro — get lifetime Office apps and a secure, modern OS in one purchase.

From "Hereditary" to the original "Cat People," we dig into the LGBTQ+ themes of our favorite horror movies. Queer horror movies currently streaming.

Astronomers have discovered asteroid 2025 SC79, a skyscraper-sized space rock orbiting the sun in just 128 days — the second-fastest known.

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

Dave's Hot Chicken is the top app in the iOS App Store, ending Sora's weeks-long reign.

Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.

As mankind was planning the first moon landing in the 1960s, an asteroid approached Earth—and still hasn't left.

The browser wars are heating up again, this time with AI in the driver’s seat.  OpenAI just launched Atlas, a ChatGPT-powered browser that lets users surf the web using natural language and even includes an “agent mode” that can complete tasks autonomously. It’s one of the biggest browser launches in recent memory, but it’s debuting […]

Liquid Glass and the iOS 26 update have had a very mixed reception so far, but there are plenty of good reasons to upgrade, too.

OpenAI has acquired Sky, a native AI interface for Mac.

TikTok can't stop talking about Group 7. Here's why it's the big trend right now.

Serious gamers take note, the Arctis Nova Pro is feature-packed and ready for anything.

The Fox News AI Newsletter delivers the latest developments form the world of artificial intelligence, including the technology's challenges and opportunities.

A cyberattack on SimonMed Imaging exposed personal information of 1.2 million patients, including medical records, financial details and identity papers.

As of Oct. 24, when you buy the Bosch 18V 2-Pack for $179 at Lowe's, you'll get a bonus tool at no extra cost.

Microsoft Copilot officially gave its AI version of Clippy a name: Mico.

With this new feature, users can go back and find videos they might not have had the chance to save.

As of Oct. 24, the 3i G10+ Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo is on sale for $269.99, down from $449.99, at Amazon.

As demand for electricity from data centers grows, Arbor Energy has made its power plant capable of burning natural gas in addition to biomass.

As of Oct. 24, get a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2 for their Prime Day price of $169.99.

The best Apple deals this week include the M4 MacBook Air, M5 iPad Pro, AirPods Pro, and AirTags.

Apple's new iOS brings a ton of changes and upgrades, but some users are experiencing a serious downgrade in battery life.

The European Commission said on Friday that it has preliminarily found that both companies are not complying with rules of the Digital Services Act (DSA) that mandate them to give researchers adequate access to public data.

As of Oct. 24, the Soundcore by Anker P20i true wireless earbuds are on sale for $19.98, down from $39.99, at Amazon.

The Home Depot's 12-foot skeleton is on sale for 50% off as of Oct. 22, but it's only available for in-store pickup.

As of Oct. 24, the ASUS ROG Strix 24.5-inch gaming monitor (XG259CMS) is $179, down from $299, at Amazon. That's a $120 price cut.

IShowSpeed joins other creators and celebs in speaking out against AI deepfakes after Sora 2 videos used his likeness without consent.