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Fake airline texts claiming flight cancellations are targeting travelers with convincing scams. Learn how cybercriminals steal personal data and credit card info.

The delivery giant said “no sensitive information” was accessed, and did not specify the number of customers, delivery workers, and merchants who were impacted by the breach.

Scientists used tiny new sensors to follow the insects on journeys that take thousands of miles to their winter colonies in Mexico.

PowerLattice, a startup founded by veteran electrical engineers from Qualcomm, NUVIA, and Intel in 2023, claims to have developed a groundbreaking approach that reduces the power needs of computer chips by more than 50%.

The only craft docked at Tiangong space station has been damaged and “does not meet the release conditions for a safe manned return.”

Give the techie in your life access to the inner workings of the companies and characters shaping Big Tech.

Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos seems to be getting his hands dirty once again: the billionaire is partly backing a new AI startup called Project Prometheus that has raised $6.2 billion in funding, and will take on duties as co-chief executive.

Could Rian Johnson's 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' be the case that cracks Benoit Blanc?

Recycling isn’t just for glass and paper anymore. This mail-order clothes recycling program lets you earn points for old textiles and e-waste.

Inference optimization startup Luminal has announced $5.3 million in a seed funding round led by Felicis Ventures, with angel investment from Paul Graham, Guillermo Rauch and Ben Porterfield. 

Three-time founder Andrew Berman is back with a startup that helps IT ensure business users' AI agents operate securely.

The defacement of Protei's website said "another DPI/SORM provider bites the dust," apparently referring to the company selling its web intercept and surveillance products to phone and internet providers.

Bone AI, a South Korean startup, is combining AI and manufacturing to build next-gen defense robotics and challenge the region’s industry giants.

Discover how iOS 26's new Adaptive Power feature automatically extends iPhone battery life by learning your usage patterns and adjusting performance intelligently.

As of Nov. 17, Woot is offering up to 57% off select Samsung sound systems before Black Friday. The sale ends on Dec. 5.

"Wicked: For Good" stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Bowen Yang, Ethan Slater and Marissa Bode appeared on "The Tonight Show" for an introduction song.

Deliriants like Benadryl can bring on terrifying hallucinations in high doses. Some Gen Z-ers are taking at least a dozen pills at a time—and challenging others to do the same.

As of Nov. 17, Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Booster Bundle can be free providing you qualify for this offer.

As of Nov. 17, you can still catch Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle for $9 less than Amazon at TCGplayer.

Sakana AI raised about $135M at a $2.65B post-money valuation in one of Japan’s largest fundraises this year.

As of Nov. 17, you can still catch Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Booster Box under market value at Amazon.

Find the best Black Friday streaming deal. The Fire TV Cube has dropped back to its best price of $89.99 at Amazon.

I spent months testing 30 dry shampoos on day-two hair and beyond—these are the most effective formulas you can buy.

Get the best Black Friday Garmin deal. The Garmin Forerunner 265 smartwatch has dropped from $449.99 to $299.99 before Black Friday.

As OpenAI expands in every direction, the new CEO of Applications is on a mission to make ChatGPT indispensable and lucrative.

Get the best portable power station deal ahead of Black Friday. Save 50% on the Jackery HomePower 3000 at Amazon.

Find the best early Black Friday streaming deal. Save 50% on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus at Amazon.

Don't buy something for a loved one you wouldn't want for yourself. These are the hot tech products of 2025 that everyone will yearn for this holiday season.

Answers to each clue for the November 17, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Get access to the best Black Friday deals for free as a Mashable text subscriber.

"IT: Welcome to Derry" has dropped its mid-season trailer, which teases the fire at the Black Spot from Stephen King's novel.

The 2024 MacBook Air M3 is light, powerful, and effortlessly fast — now refurbished for $779.99.

Build and manage your website, automate marketing, and launch AI chatbots with We.inc Website Builder for just $149.99.

Sophisticated crypto scams are on the rise. But few of them go to the lengths one bitcoin mining executive experienced earlier this year.

Find the best early Black Friday earbuds deal. Save 60% on the JBL Tune Buds at Amazon.

Find the best Kindle deal ahead of Black Friday. Save 26% on the like-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.

Called Project Prometheus, the company is focusing on artificial intelligence for the engineering and manufacturing of computers, automobiles and spacecraft.

Apple is adopting a different launch schedule for its iPhone Air, according to a new report.

Flatpay’s bet is that it can challenge larger players by charging small merchants a flat transaction rate to use its card terminals and point-of-sales systems.

The kiosks, which resemble conventional A.T.M.s and convert cash into virtual currencies, are increasingly under scrutiny as a tool for scammers.

As President Trump has championed crypto and the industry has gone mainstream, funds from scammers and other criminal groups have flowed onto major crypto exchanges.

See the moon phase expected for November 17, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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" #1611 on November 17 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

At the end of "IT: Welcome to Derry" episode 4, we see a shot of a familiar-looking house. What's the significance?

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

The death of a neighborhood bodega cat named Kit Kat has shaken San Francisco’s Mission District and prompted new debates about robotaxi safety.

As Morris watches his BNPL investments from the other side of the table, he seems to understand the warning signs better than most.

Apple is getting serious about succession planning, according to a new report.

The company has been quietly changing how it talks about who its internet customers will be before it announced a big name change last week.

Apple Books has released an excerpt from "Bloodsong of Wycaro," the fictional novel by "Pluribus" lead Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn).

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

According to a new report from the International Energy Agency, the world will spend $580 billion on data centers this year — $40 billion more than will be spent finding new oil supplies.

These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.

On "Saturday Night Live"s Weekend Update, Colin Jost and Michael Che tackled the government shutdown, the Epstein emails, and more.