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See what to expect for Startup Battlefield 200 in 2026, the ultimate startup pitch competition on the global stage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Join the mailing list to be the first to know when applications drop.

TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield 2023 winner, Biotics AI, announced on Monday that it has received FDA clearance for its AI software that helps detect fetal abnormalities in ultrasound images. 

As of Jan. 19, the Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses is on sale at its best price at Amazon of $47.95. Usually it's listed for $59.99, so this saves you 20%.

Amazon Alexa browser version launches as Alexa.com for Early Access users with Alexa+ subscriptions and compatible Echo devices in the United States.

The visually stunning ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitor is now only $956.96, saving you $340 on a top-brand upgrade to your setup.

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update is causing some computers to restart instead of shutting down.

Can you still buy a DJI drone in the US? (Yes.) Will you be able to buy future drones? (Maybe.) Here are the current DJI dos and don’ts.

Answers to each clue for the January 19, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Jon Stewart responded to an audience member asking if he'd ever consider running for office on "The Daily Show".

Your pod coffee maker can get gross over time. Here’s how to clean it up.

The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale at Amazon for $239, down from the list price of $299. That's a 20% discount.

As of Jan. 19, the Soundcore Q30 by Anker headphones in Absolute Black are on sale at Amazon for $53.99, 33% off their list price of $79.99.

Avatar: The Last Airbender fans can try out its Magic: The Gathering Beginner Box for an amazingly low price of $26.99.

All my Gen Z friends want to ditch their smartphones. It’s cool. They’re cool. But there’s more at stake than they think.

A rare sight in the modern Pokémon TCG, you can now score the 151 Booster Bundle at 10% off — meaning $12 off six booster packs

From surveys of the pre-Sputnik skies to analysis of interstellar visitors, scientists are rethinking how and where to look for physical traces of alien technology.

As of Jan. 19, the Roborock Q10 S5 robot vacuum and mop has dropped to $229.99 at Amazon. This is a 43% discount from its list price of $399.99.

Threads is winning the mobile war against X, new data shows.

HBO Max has released its "weeks ahead" preview trailer for "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms".

A research team has successfully imaged a nova in high resolution—and the images suggest that the nova was not a single, impulsive explosion.

How to watch college football for free. Live stream Indiana vs. Miami in 2026 without cable.

Stop renting your cloud storage and switch to this lifetime subscription to Drime Secure Cloud Storage for just $129.97 (reg. $299) through Feb. 15.

Get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $49.99 and unlock AI-powered, cross-platform development tools.

Watch Australian Open for free. Live stream Rybakina vs. Juvan in the 2026 Australian Open online for free from anywhere in the world.

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.

As Europe’s longstanding alliance with the US falters, its push to become a self-sufficient AI superpower has become more urgent.

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

See the Moon phase expected for January 19, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

HBO's new "Game of Thrones" spin-off, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," features more knights than you can shake a lance at. But what is a hedge knight?

In "A Knight of the Seven Kingdom" episode 1, a drunk man in an inn tells Dunc he dreamed about him. The coin he puts on the table could be a clue.

"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" star Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, who plays Master of Games Plummer, broke down the scene where he hawks phlegm into a cup.

In "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" there are constant jokes and references to Ser Duncan's height. But how tall is he in the story, and how tall is Peter Claffey, who plays him?

"Industry" Season 4, episode 2 sees Henry Muck (Kit Harington) cross paths with his father's ghost. Here's why.

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" #1674 on January 19 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Get a MacBook Air for only $199.97 (reg. $999) while supplies last.

Streamline your AI workflow with a lifetime subscription to 1min.AI's Advanced Business Plan, now just $74.97 (reg. $540).

Sequoia Capital is reportedly joining a blockbuster funding round for Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, according to the Financial Times. It’s a move sure to turn heads in Silicon Valley. Why? Because venture capital firms have historically avoided backing competing companies in the same sector, preferring to place their bets on a single winner. […]

NASA's Artemis 2 rocket is at the pad. Learn what's next for the wet dress rehearsal, and see best photos from the historic rollout.

Brightspeed allegedly faces major security breach as hackers claim access to over 1 million customer records including personal data and payment info.

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” 

Threads’ daily mobile usage has quietly surpassed X as Meta leans on cross-promotion, creator tools and fast feature rollouts — even as X faces fresh controversies

Now, the startup is turning its attention to building the business, fundraising and striking commercial deals.

Harry Potter gets 'Heated Rivarly' treatment in 'SNL' sketch

OpenAI to finally bring ads to ChatGPT