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ElevenLabs' valuation has raised more than three times in the last twelve months.

“Too many GPUs makes you lazy,” says the French startup's vice president of science operations, as the company carves out a different path than the big US AI labs.

Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.

Uber is promoting Balaji Krishnamurthy, its VP of strategic finance and investor relations, to be its CFO, replacing its current finance chief Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah.

SNAK Venture Partners announced Wednesday the close of its oversubsubscribed $50 million debut fund, anchored by Pritzker Group. 

Amazon opens Alexa+ to everyone in the U.S. The AI feature is free for Prime members across devices, and free for everyone on mobile and web.

Most of what we know about the ocean just skims the surface, literally. We’ve gathered a large quantity of data on the oceans from satellites, but most of that is based on the top layer of water. Below that, the picture gets murkier. Buoys, ships, and some autonomous rovers have recently added some detail, but […]

Most of what we know about the ocean just skims the surface, literally. We’ve gathered a large quantity of data on the oceans from satellites, but most of that is based on the top layer of water. Below that, the picture gets murkier. Buoys, ships, and some autonomous rovers have recently added some detail, but […]

Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.

Stephen Colbert has poked fun at Kid Rock's "All American" alternative halftime show that's playing at the same time as Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show.

Top Tinder questions, like whether is Tinder free, answered by Mashable.

Fibr AI replaces marketing agency– and engineering-heavy website personalization with autonomous systems designed for enterprise scale.

Spotify is revamping its lyrics feature, adding offline access for Premium users, global lyric translations, and a more prominent placement in the Now Playing view.

As of Feb. 4, the Soundcore by Anker Q20i headphones are on sale at Amazon for $39.98, 43% off their list price of $69.99.

"The Daily Show" host Michael Kosta has responded to fears that Donald Trump may interfere with, or cancel, the midterms.

Instead of using AI as a coach, our AI chatbots just began talking to each other, as we became human facilitators for an AI love story. Now that's what I call dystopian.

Is this the year the internet changes forever?

Amazon teased something on its "Fallout" website, but it turned out not to be a remaster or new game.

The Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection is $80 off at Amazon, bringing this Pokémon TCG box closer to market value.

As of Feb. 4, every color of the Fitbit Sense 2 is on sale at Amazon for $199.95, 20% off its list price of $249.95.

As of Feb. 4, the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) is on sale at Amazon for $219, saving you 12% off its usual price of $249.

Markiplier breaks down Iron Lung's box office performance, confirms its extended theatrical run, and gives a home release update.

From maple syrup packets to a latex pillow, these are his personal essentials that bring a taste of Vermont to Milan.

From Heated Rivalry stars to the event’s iconic venues, here’s what you should be looking out for at the Winter Olympics 2026 opening and closing ceremonies.

Within the sports culture of more, bigger, and faster, the epically slow winter sport of curling is an entrancing watch.

Outdoor Vitals' Vantage Alpine puffer jacket uses gold-embedded down to break up water molecules to keep you warm and dry.

The Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames 8-pack bundle is down to $66.96 at Amazon, saving $23 on sealed Mega Evolution boosters.

Jimmy Kimmel has responded to footage of Trump telling a female CNN reporter "I don't think I've ever seen you smile."

Get the best Dyson deal. Save 24% on the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 at Amazon.

A growing legion of “zero trimester” influencers are convincing followers that healthy pregnancies are a choice—and that raw milk, watching sunsets, and pricey specialized courses can help.

New data shows AI bots pushing deeper into the web, prompting publishers to roll out more aggressive defenses.

Answers to each clue for the Feb. 4, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Stumped on what to get your boyfriend for Valentine's Day? These thoughtful gifts say "I love you and I get you" without being cliché.

Find the best earbuds deal. Save 41% on the Beats Studio Buds+ at Amazon.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show is almost here, and these are the songs we hope make the cut.

Super Bowl 2026 is almost here. We've got all the info you need to get you ready.

How to watch ice hockey for free. Live stream the 2026 Winter Olympics ice hockey for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch curling for free. Live stream the 2026 Winter Olympics curling for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch alpine skiing for free. Live stream the 2026 Winter Olympics alpine skiing for free from anywhere in the world.

Save 83% on the trAInedup.ai Basic Plan lifetime subscription, now $79.99

Experts worry Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Health Department will use an internal AI tool to analyze vaccine injury claims in a way that furthers his anti-vaccine agenda.

See the Moon phase expected for February 4, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Get the best mesh WiFi deal. Save 20% on the eero Max 7 mesh WiFi system at Amazon.

Find the best power station deal at Amazon. Save 46% on the Anker Solix C1000 at Amazon.

A24 has released a new trailer for 'The Drama,' featuring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a couple approaching their wedding.

The investment comes from backers including the Qatar Investment Authority as demand for chips beyond Nvidia soars and as Qatar aims to build out its AI infrastructure.

Netflix's "Bridgerton" Season 4 Part 2 trailer teases a bathtub scene between Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).

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

How to cancel Tinder Plus, Gold, and Platinum, the dating app's paid subscription tiers.

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" #1691 on February 4 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Here's every TV show and movie coming to Apple TV in 2026, from more "Ted Lasso" to new originals.

Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh join forces for action comedy "Mayday," from directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein.

Attia co-founded longevity medical testing startup Biograph, which came out of stealth a year ago.

Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, and Javier Bardem star in Apple TV's reimagining of Martin Scorsese's 1991 film, "Cape Fear."

Epic Games is releasing Chappell Roan "Fortnite" skins this week. The singer will star in its Fortnite Festival game mode.

Varaha's fresh funding is part of a $45 million Series B round led by WestBridge Capital.

John Cena leads a starry ensemble in "Matchbox The Movie," based on the Mattel toys. The film premieres Oct. 9 on Apple TV.

Elle Fanning, Nick Offerman, and Michelle Pfeiffer star in Apple TV's adaptation of Rufi Thorpe's novel, out April 15.

Elle Fanning stars alongside Nick Offerman and Michelle Pfeiffer in Apple TV's "Margo's Got Money Troubles," coming April 15.

Upgrade your PC with Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for $44.97. Both Lifetime licenses without subscriptions.

Get optimized AI prompts for 10 different AI models with this lifetime subscription to PromptBuilder, on sale for $159.20 through Feb. 15.

Chris Pratt stars in "Way of the Warrior Kid," about a Navy SEAL who teaches his nephew to defend himself.

Founders and investors in the Minneapolis tech industry told TechCrunch they've put much of their work on hold to help out their community.

Nintendo's latest earnings report confirmed something we suspected: The original Switch is its most successful hardware ever.

Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen play pickleball players in "The Dink," out July 24 on Apple TV.

In his book The Intimate Animal, sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need for human intimacy, which is the real issue at root of the loneliness epidemic.

Musk says SpaceX acquired xAI to build AI data centers in space. But, there's more to it than that.

Intel has been bulking up a team to focus on this effort and will develop its GPU strategy around customer needs.

"Imperfect Women" premieres March 18 on Apple TV. Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara star.

Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara star in "Imperfect Women," coming March 18 to Apple TV.

Anya Taylor-Joy stars in Apple TV's "Lucky," about a con artist on the run after a multi-million heist goes wrong.

Anya Taylor-Joy leads Apple TV's heist drama "Lucky," out July 15.

Grindr is piloting EDGE, a new AI-powered subscription that carries a hefty price tag.

I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.

All startups accepted into YC will soon have the option to receive their seed checks via stablecoins.

Two agents involved in the shooting deaths of US citizens in Minneapolis are reportedly part of highly militarized DHS units whose extreme tactics are generally reserved for war zones.

Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson join forces for the dark comedic thriller "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed," on Apple TV May 20.

Roku is knocking down the price of all of its streaming devices ahead of the end of the football season.

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.

Premium Samsung mini LED TVs like the QN00F are up to 34% off at Best Buy. You'll also get a $299.99 50-inch 4K TV for free.

Keanue Reeves teams up with director Jonah Hill for dark comedy "Outcome," coming to Apple TV April 10.

The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, including the owners of anonymous online accounts documenting ICE operations.

Massive password breach exposes 149 million stolen credentials online, including 48 million Gmail accounts. Learn what happened and protect yourself.

Skyrsye, now valued at $1.15 billion, is pushing to get FAA certification for its universal operating system for flight.

"Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" returns to Apple TV on Feb. 27, and it's bringing the terrifying Titan X with it.

Here's everything we know about "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" Season 2, from cast to release date to plot.

Nothing isn't shipping a proper flagship phone in 2026, but the company's next handset is nonetheless allegedly coming soon.

Get two Kindle Paperwhite devices for $269.99 with the Share the Love 2-pack bundle at Amazon. That's $50 in savings.

Xcode 26.3 offers agentic coding capabilities with Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex.

Xcode 26.3 offers agentic coding capabilities with Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex.

Spanish figure skater Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté's Minions short program routine was almost blocked over copyright issues, until the internet stepped in.

Gradient's heat pumps fit in windows, minimizing installation times. Now, it is introducing software to make those units more intelligent.

Watch Club will house microdramas and fan discussions in the same app, creating a fandom-focused social media experience.

Right-wing influencers who were instrumental in spreading allegations of fraud in Minnesota ahead of ICE's surge are now going after a number of California’s social welfare programs.

As of Feb. 3, get the TCL 98-Inch Class X11K Series QD-Mini TV for its best-ever price.

Crunchyroll is increasing prices

TurboTax Deluxe desktop edition 2025 for federal and state is on sale at Amazon for $44.99, down from the normal price of $79.99. That's a 44% discount.

This AI doctor is licensed in all 50 states, the startup says. The deal was led by CRV and Kleiner Perkins.

Apple's rumored foldable iPhone reportedly has different button placement from other iPhone models.

Amazon's newest smart displays, the Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11, are on sale for their best prices yet. Save up to $40 at Amazon.

The Paris prosecutor’s office announced that it is expanding a criminal investigation into X for alleged crimes, including the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material.

The Paris prosecutor’s office announced that it is expanding a criminal investigation into X for alleged crimes, including the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material.

Getting Legos as a Valentine's Day gift? Spend $80 at Lego's website to unlock the free Penguins in Love set through Feb. 6

NASA won't launch Artemis 2 in February following a wet dress rehearsal that exposed problems with the Space Launch System rocket.

As of Feb. 3, get $100 off the iPad mini at Amazon.

The Kobo Clara Colour is on sale at Amazon for $139.99, down from the price of $159.99. That's a 13% discount.

A survey by college app Yik Yak found that 35 percent of Gen Z admitted to using social media or texting during the act.

The Trump administration’s approach to immigration has reached a level of violence that the tech industry cannot ignore. Here's how tech leaders are responding to the moment.

The Dyson PencilVac came out on Feb. 3. It weighs under four pounds and has two lasers. Is it the new best cordless vacuum for hard floors?

McDonald's is teaming up with Paramount Caviar to offer customers free McNugget Caviar kits for Valentine's Day, starting Feb. 10.

TikTok usage dropped following ownership change, benefiting rival apps. But now, its numbers are climbing again.

Luffu uses AI in the background to gather and organize family information, learn day-to-day patterns, and flag notable changes so families can stay aligned and address potential wellbeing issues.

Your phone secretly transmits tracking data while you sleep at night. Learn key privacy settings to stop overnight data sharing and protect yourself.

As of Feb. 3, get 22% off a pair of Apple AirPods 4 at Amazon.

The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 portable power station is on sale for $394.98, down from the list price of $799. That's a 51% discount.