Timef 10/31/2025

Perplexity’s agreement with Getty appears to legitimize some of the startup’s previous use of Getty’s stock photos. Perplexity came under fire last year for a series of plagiarism accusations from several news organizations.

Apple CEO Tim Cook looks to M&A and AI partnerships to advance Apple Intelligence.

The new turmoil comes as founder Austin Russell is trying to buy the company just a few months after being replaced as CEO.

As of Oct. 31, the Samsung 75-Inch Class QLED Q8F 4K Smart TV (2025 Model) is on sale for $799.99, down from $1,297.99.

As of Oct. 31, you can get the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 with two 200W solar panels on sale for $1,099, down from $1,999, at Amazon.

After generating over 10 million social media impressions with the launch of its text-to-3D model app, Adam has raised a $4.1 million seed round to power its next steps.

As of Oct. 31, the Klipsch Reference R-121SW 12-inch Subwoofer is on sale for $324.99, down from $649.99, at Amazon.

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George A. Romero, as a dad and a filmmaker, loved a good practical effect. His daughter creates her stamp on zombies with "Queens of the Dead."

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Nike unveils Project Amplify, revolutionary motorized shoes developed with Dephy that add powered assistance to every step for runners and walkers.

Reddit doesn't see a lot of traffic coming from chatbot answers

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is visiting South Korea to strengthen partnerships with Samsung, Hyundai, SK, and Naver, unveiling plans for AI-powered networks and next-generation intelligent systems.

Target Black Friday Ad. Browse the best deals from Target's Black Friday sale in 2025.

Forget stressful leaderboards and time-sensitive missions. These games let you play at your own pace. We've also included some great cozy gaming extras.

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Stephen Colbert challenged Sir Anthony Hopkins to read classic movie lines in the style of Hannibal Lecter from "The Silence of the Lambs".

What should you do when you see an ex while swiping on a dating app? Should you match with an ex on a dating app? Dating experts weigh in.

“We are living through a dramatic contraction in the access that teenagers have to technology online.”

Epson's latest ink tank printer made me forget about cartridges.

What sneaky invisible forces enable these instruments to locate buried treasure?

Get the best robot vacuum deal at Amazon. Save 35% on the Roborock Qrevo Edge at Amazon.

Stephen Colbert has reacted to "67" being named "word of the year" by dictionary.com.

As of Oct. 31, Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender preorders are below market value at Amazon, with single chase cards available now on TCGplayer

The four-time world champion shares the gear, fuel, and rituals that will power her through this year's New York City Marathon.

The best mattresses for stomach sleepers have spinal alignment in mind. These are my recommendations as a certified sleep science coach.

The Frankenstein director tells WIRED the real Victor Frankensteins are tyrannical politicians and Silicon Valley tech bros.

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Get the best portable power station deal. Save 52% on the Jackery HomePower 3000 at Amazon.

Get the best gaming monitor deal. Save 44% on the LG 39-inch Ultragear WQHD at Amazon.

Get the best gaming monitor deal. Save 22% on the Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 computer monitor at Amazon.

Musk and the DHS have used The Lord of the Rings references to push anti-immigration messaging, seemingly positioning themselves as underdogs to justify oppression.

Amazon will issue $1.5 billion in refunds as part of an FTC settlement, with up to 35 million customers getting compensation. Will you be one of them?

Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that the demand for iPhone 17 devices is stronger than expected.

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

Despite the risk of a bubble, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon plan to spend billions more on artificial intelligence than they already do.

This week on Uncanny Valley, we break down how one of the most common card shufflers could be altered to cheat, and why that matters—even for those who don’t frequent the poker table.

Answers to each clue for the October 31, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

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.

A certain clue in "IT: Welcome to Derry" suggests one character in particular is already doomed.

A gruesome scene involving pickles in "IT: Welcome to Derry" episode 2 has me thinking twice about eating pickles.

In "IT: Welcome to Derry" episode 2, a character on the air force base is revealed to be Dick Hallorann from Stephen King's novel "The Shining."

"IT: Welcome to Derry" has an opening credits full of clues and Easter eggs. We've broken them all down.

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Thanks to everyone who made this year's San Francisco event what it was -- and to the 10,000 of you who filled the halls, made the connections, and left with more than you came with. Couldn't make it? These images tell part of the story.

See the moon phase expected for October 31, 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" #1595 on October 31 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons talk the fun needle drops in "Bugonia," from Chappell Roan to Green Day.

I covet big animatronic skeletons for no good reason. Finally, I can justify the impulse buy.

We hope to see the Yale Smart Lock 2 for under $120 during Black Friday 2025.

Learn to invest with confidence and minimize risk. Get lifetime access to this AI-powered stock picker for $55.19.

Hulu is known for its epic Black Friday deals every year. Here's what we're hoping to see in 2025.

The basic Kindle has dropped to $84.99 on Prime Day and Black Friday in the past. We're hoping to see an even lower price in 2025.

This Black Friday at Amazon, we hope to see new all-time low prices on the Anker Solix C1000 and Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 of under $379.

Navan finished its first day trading at an approximate valuation of $4.7 billion, which is about half of its last private valuation of $9.2 billion.

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we run through the top stories of the week and look closely at complaints to the FTC alleging that ChatGPT led them or loved ones into AI psychosis.

Nvidia is an existing investor in the AI company and participated in it's $500 million Series A round in 2024.

Deleted ghost posts on Meta's Threads may vanish from the app — but not from Google search results.

This discount brings the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder down to under $200.

Cybersecurity experts warn about one of the largest credential compilations ever found, urging users to check 'Have I Been Pwned' and change passwords immediately.

We now have data on Tesla Robotaxi crashes.

Samsung's XR headset is here. How long does its battery last?

Meta says copyright lawsuit is baseless trolling, arguing that any downloads of adult content by AI teams were for personal use.

Canva is launching new features like Forms, email design, and makes Affinity free for all users.

A new ICE proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.

In his newly translated memoir I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, Hu Anyan captures the brutal labor and quiet grace of life at the edge of China’s booming ecommerce industry.

On Oct. 30, Target announced that their Black Friday sale is coming three weeks early. Running Nov. 6 through 8, Target is hosting early savings on holiday decor, toys, and more.

Most people tracking their health today end up with scattered clues. Their smartwatch shows sleep duration. A fitness app logs steps. A nutrition app counts calories. Yet few tools help people understand how all of this fits together. Bevel, a New York–based startup, believes that’s the missing piece in the shift toward proactive health. The […]

Four years after the last content drop for 'Animal Crossing,' Nintendo is back for more.

As of Oct. 30, get the JBL Tour Pro 2 for their lowest price yet at Amazon.

The first big update to iOS 26 is on the horizon. What can you expect from it?

As of Oct. 30, Apple AirPods Pro 2 are down to $149.99 at Costco. This deal is available to Costco members and arrives the same day with Instacart.

Meta is leaning into even more AI in your feeds on Instagram and Facebook.

The Segway Cube 1000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $359.99, down from the normal price of $999.99. That's a 64% discount.

As of Oct. 30, Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Mega Latias ex Box is at market value.

As of Oct. 30, save 50% on the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum at Amazon.

The date for Starbucks' Red Cup Day 2025 has been announced. Find out when the event goes live and how to get your free cup.

Stay to the end of the "Scream 7" trailer for a real blast from the past.

Tesla is recalling some of its Cybertrucks again, this time for using the wrong glue on the vehicle's lightbar.

If "The Witcher" fans have wondered how Liam Hemsworth would pick up the leather mantle of Geralt of Rivia, the wait is over.

The first four episodes of "Stranger Things" Season 5 premiere on Thanksgiving, with new episodes on Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Rachel Sennott's HBO show "I Love LA" offers up sharp takes on influencers and a great new TV friend group.

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The CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro is packed with features, a long battery life, an AMOLED display, and it's still somehow only $99.