Timef 01/27/2026

Designed to autonomously resolve help desk tickets, Risotto has raised $10 million in seed funding in a round led by Bonfire Ventures.

The phone's display unfolds twice to reveal a 10-inch display, which is the largest screen ever on a Galaxy phone.

“We’re on the cusp of a completely new way of shopping,” Gates told TechCrunch.

SuperAgent is Airtable's first standalone product in its 13-year history, and signals both the company's ambitions and the reality of the current AI moment: every serious software player is racing to prove they can deliver on agents.

Pinterest says it's "reallocating resources to AI-focused roles and teams that drive AI adoption and execution" and "prioritizing AI‑powered products and capabilities."

A new leading bidder has appeared in the Luminar bankruptcy case: Redmond, Washington-based MicroVision, which beat out Quantum Computing Inc.'s bid by $5 million.

The company said that the model was trained on 15 trillion mixed visual and text tokens.

Flora's node-based design tool is being used by companies like Pentagram and Lionsgate.

Did your favourite movie get a nod at the BAFTA Film Awards nominations? Here's the full list from "Hamnet" to "Sinners."

Uber is not developing its own robotaxis again; instead it plans to collect and offer data. It's a bet that more volume will help autonomous vehicle partners solve the weirdest edge cases.

Fauna, a new startup, is betting that humanoid robots will find success as hospitality workers, research assistants, and entertainers.

Uber robotaxi testing begins on public roads in San Francisco Bay Area with plans to launch driverless rides in a major U.S. city later in 2026.

As of Jan. 27, the Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees set is on sale at Amazon for $54.99, 15% off its list price of $64.99.

Extract from Kink Curious by Gigi Engle. How to use the internet, ethical porn, to find out which kinks you'd like to explore.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale at Amazon for $1,099, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 31% discount.

If you’re new to smart home tech, light bulbs are an affordable, low-commitment place to start.

Stephen Colbert has responded to nurse Alex Pretti being shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Saturday.

Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Play Booster Packs drop to $8.99 at Amazon, their lowest price in 30 days.

As of Jan. 27, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (46mm) is back to its lowest-ever price of $399.99 at Amazon, 27% off its list price of $549.99.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined Jimmy Fallon during his "Tonight Show" monologue on Monday to tell a joke about the weather.

Clawdbot is a powerful new AI assistant, but users should be aware of some major security risks before installing it.

Jon Stewart has responded to the shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by ICE in Minneapolis.

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

A source trapped inside an industrial-scale scamming operation contacted me, determined to expose his captors’ crimes—and then escape. This is his story.

A whistleblower trapped inside a “pig butchering” scam compound gave WIRED a vast trove of its internal materials—including 4,200 pages of messages that lay out its operations in unprecedented detail.

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OnlyFans creator Sophie Annaston chats with Mashable about how she earns so much money on the platform.

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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.

As of Jan. 27, the Hisense 65-inch Class QD6 Hi-QLED 4K TV is on sale at Best Buy for $299.99 as part of its 48-hour flash sale. This is $200 off its list price of $499.99.

This is the El Segundo, California-based startup's second raise in less than a year.

We asked tech CEOs, journalists, entertainers, students, and more about the promise and peril of artificial intelligence. Here’s what they said.

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

Answers to each clue for the January 27, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

The Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collection is cheaper on Amazon than TCGplayer or Walmart right now.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is skeptical of AI doom warnings — but manages to indulge in them anyway

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is skeptical of AI doom warnings — but manages to indulge in them anyway

Meta is considering adding premium, paid subscription plans for its social media sites, new report claims.

The LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD gaming monitor is down to $226.99 at Amazon, marking its lowest price ever for competitive players.

“We assess a lot of AI chatbots at Common Sense Media, and they all have risks, but Grok is among the worst we’ve seen,” Robbie Torney of Common Sense Media said.

An airline’s boarding policy shake-up shows the limits of efficiency. (Spoiler: It’s money.)

Marvel's latest TV show stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley as struggling actors Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery. Wonder Man review.

NASA's Artemis 2 is about to return humanity to deep space after more than 50 years, setting the stage for a future moon landing.

Upgrade your tablet time with this Apple iPad Pro 13-inch, on sale now for just $899.99 (reg. $1,299).

Coming soon to Prime Video, "The Wrecking Crew" with Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa, from "Blue Beetle" director Ángel Manuel Soto, will have you howling.

Find the best Kindle Scribe deal at Amazon. Save 31% on the Like-New Kindle Scribe at Amazon.

The Shokz OpenFit Pro are the brand's newest flagship earbuds — Mashable's audio expert spent two weeks putting them to the test. The sound quality should have Bose sweating.

Find the best vacuum deal at Amazon. Save 25% on the Dyson V15 at Amazon.

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Just got a new Android tablet? Whether it's from Samsung, Lenovo, Google, or OnePlus, the setup will always be the same. Here's how to set up an Android tablet.

Jimmy Kimmel has tearfully paid tribute to Alex Pretti, the man shot dead by ICE in Minneapolis, and urged the right to act.

With the newly released MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+, the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 makes a great first impression in this redesigned work laptop.

Landmark trials beginning this week will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

Starting this week, a series of trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

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

The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day is live. Download free romance books for your Kindle in the Free Romance Book Blast.

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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" #1682 on January 27 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

As social media exploded, some tech voices spoke out.

Edenlux builds wearable tech to protect and train your eyes, inspired by its founder’s personal vision recovery.

SpotDraft now processes over 1 million contracts annually using its AI tool, with contract volumes up 173% year-over-year.

The tech giant did not admit wrongdoing in the case.

Ricursive joins Recursive and Unconventional AI in raising massive funds at multi-billion valuations out of the gate.

Shop QLED, OLED, and Frame TVs ahead of the Big Game on Feb. 8.

In the coming months, Meta is going to explore a premium experience on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp that gives users access to special features and more control over how they share and connect, while keeping the core experiences free. 

Sony announced its first Bluetooth turntables in seven years, but there's a catch. Here's how to pre-order the PS-LX3BT and LX5BT.

Finally get through your TBR stack with this lifetime subscription to book summary app Headway Premium, on sale now for just $39.99 with coupon code SUMMARY20 through Jan. 31, the best price online.

Many members of the international games industry are skipping the 2026 Game Developers Conference because of the growing ICE presence and other concerns.

Listen to music, take a call, or hear real-time AI translation of more than 50 languages with these Mymanu Orb Open-Ear AI Translation Earbuds, now on sale for just $139.99 (reg. $179.99).

A federal judge ordered a new briefing due Wednesday on whether DHS is using armed raids to pressure Minnesota into abandoning its sanctuary policies, leaving ICE operations in place for now.

“In my opinion ICE are the bad guys. I am not proud that the company I enjoy so much working for is part of this,” one worker wrote on Slack.

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The technical failure coincided with TikTok’s ownership transition, leading users to question whether videos criticizing ICE raids in Minnesota were being intentionally censored.

Unwavering Trump loyalist and VC Keith Rabois caused his colleague and his firm's founder to distance themseves from his comments on ICE.

The YouTubers claim Snap, like others, used AI datasets meant for research and academic use to train its AI models.

No matter how much NFL fans want to believe it, the NFL is not rigged. But that doesn't stop the viral posts about the "script."

From phone spyware and facial recognition to phone unlocking technology and databases and more, this tech powers Trump's deportation machine.

Executives, investors and engineers are speaking out against the Trump administration after the killings of Alex Pretti and another protester in moves reminiscent of Silicon Valley a decade ago.

Aura AI pet robot tracks behavior changes to detect when pets feel excited, anxious or relaxed. Tuya Smart's device offers laser play, treat dispensing and voice interaction.

UpScrolled's TikTok alternative is climbing up the App Store's top charts.

A company called Life Electric Vehicle Holdings has emerged as the top bidder for Rad Power's assets. It's not clear what the company plans to do with them, though.

A user from r/Minneapolis was among the first to share footage of federal agents shooting Alex Pretti. Following his death, subreddits about football, cats, and embroidery have all rallied against ICE.

Industrial AI startup CVector built a brain and nervous system for big industry. Now, founders Richard Zhang and Tyler Ruggles are tasked with a bigger challenge: showing customers and investors how this AI-powered software layer translates to real savings on an industrial scale.  The New York-based startup has had some success following its pre-seed funding […]

Save on a full DJI Mic 3 bundle, or pick and choose to build your own portable recording setup.

Skylight, a TikTok alternative built on open protocols, has had a busy weekend.

Through Jan. 31 or until supplies last, certified refurbished Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale at Woot for just $129.99.

Claude users will now be able to call up interactive apps inside the chatbot interface, with Cowork integration coming soon.

The 12-year-old firm raised $360,360,360 for its fifth fund. And there's a reason for that number.

Clawdbot is a personal AI assistant that's achieved viral status among early adopters and Silicon Valley insiders. So, what is Clawdbot, and how can you try it?

The timing of these outages lines up with the long-awaited creation of a separate U.S. TikTok entity last week.

Duolingo launches "Bad Bunny 101" ahead of the Super Bowl LX halftime show.

As of Jan. 20, 2026, Kindle now allows for DRM-free e-books. Here's what this could mean for your library, and if you'll finally be able to read Kindle e-books on a Kobo or other e-reader.

Europe-based venture fund 2150 raised the money to invest in climate tech startups that help solve cities' carbon footprint.

The London High Court awarded the London-based satirist and human rights activist Ghanem Al-Masarir more than £3 million, after finding the Saudi government hacked his phone and was likely behind a physical attack targeting him in London.

Save 24% on the Roborock Q7 M5+ at Amazon. Now $249.99, this robot vacuum features 10,000Pa suction and a self-emptying dock.

The M4 Mac Mini is on sale at Amazon for $499, down from the normal price of $599. That's a 17% discount.

Sam Raimi is hitting "Evil Dead" levels of glop with his new movie, "Send Help," and we're here for it. Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien co-stars. Review.

ChatGPT and other AI chatbots are starting to use Elon Musk's Grokipedia as a source. That's concerning.

Apple reportedly plans to reveal its Gemini-powered Siri soon.

More than 450 tech workers from companies like Google, Meta, OpenAI, Amazon, and Salesforce have signed a letter urging their CEOs to call the White House and demand ICE leave our cities. 

The Mega Pokémon Pikachu build is on sale at Amazon for $58.20, down from the list price of $104.75. That's a 44% discount.

In the midst of a massive snowstorm enveloping much of the United States, each state has a way to check road conditions.

Malicious Chrome extensions steal login data by impersonating Workday, NetSuite and SAP SuccessFactors platforms, cybersecurity researchers say.

The Jump to Lightspeed Booster Display (24 packs) is down to $36 at Amazon. That's well below the TCGplayer market price of $47.

Microsoft has announced the launch of its latest chip, the Maia 200, which the company describes as a silicon workhorse designed for scaling AI inference. The 200, which follows the company’s Maia 100 released in 2023, has been technically outfitted to run powerful AI models at faster speeds and with more efficiency, the company has […]

As of Jan. 26, the Samsung 65-Inch Class QLED Q8F Smart TV (2025 Model) is on sale for $697.99 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount.

The 65-inch TCL Class S5 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $369.97, down from the list price of $449.99. That's an 18% discount.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale at Amazon for $1,099, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 31% discount.

Register now to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass and get a +1 ticket at 50% off. Offer ends this Friday, January 30.

The newest entry in the venerable 'Resident Evil' series seems like a good mix of sweaty panic and violent catharsis.

One of Apple's most useful accessories got an upgrade, with AirTags getting a nice refresh to start 2026.

Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Play Booster Box falls to $149.99 on Amazon, taking $53 off its $203.40 list price.

Sexual deepfakes continue to get more sophisticated, capable, easy to access, and perilous for millions of women who are abused with the technology.