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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.

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

A researcher, professor and federal policy adviser, he guided students who went on to do groundbreaking work in connecting the world online.

Matrix flying car becomes world's largest at 11,000 pounds after successful flight tests near Shanghai by AutoFlight. The electric aircraft can carry up to 10 passengers.

Months before the film’s release, there were signals that this wouldn't be the adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic fans were expecting.

Plus: Meta plans to add face recognition to its smart glasses, Jared Kushner named as part of whistleblower’s mysterious national security complaint, and more.

Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.

Filing taxes is a pain. Here’s how H&R Block DIY performed against other services I tested.

Plus: iOS 26.3 makes it easy to switch to Android, Google cancels the Android 17 beta, and YouTube debuts on the Apple Vision Pro.

Looking for the best sexting apps of 2026? We tested dozens of apps for privacy, safety, and features.

From February 14 to 16, these ultra-plush blankets and throws are nearly half off. No exclusions.

ExpressVPN is a dependable and thoughtfully designed VPN with strong privacy practices and servers throughout the U.S.

I’ve tested hundreds of toys, from basic dildos to high-tech vibrators and strokers. See the most mind-blowing toys you can buy in 2026.

He speaks English. She speaks Mandarin. The secret to their happy marriage: Microsoft Translator.

The Mexican city of Guadalupe, which will host portions of the 2026 World Cup, recently showed off four new robot dogs that will help provide security during matches at BBVA Stadium.

A dad is turning his 3-year-old's meandering stories into adorable, catchy songs.

North America will see a total lunar eclipse this March, with especially good views for people watching on the West Coast: what to know.

If you're not in a committed relationship, you can still celebrate Valentine's Day. Here's how.

Watch the Six Nations for free. Live stream Wales vs. France in the 2026 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch ice hockey for free. Live stream USA vs. Denmark in men's ice hockey for free from anywhere in the world.

Save on an Apple MacBook Air 2017 with a 13.3-inch display, Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD, on sale for $199.97 (reg. $999).

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The HP OmniBook 5 14 is the best battery life laptop we've tested to date. It lasts for more than 32 hours on a single charge.

I watched every episode of the viral YouTube dating show 'Pop the Balloon.' Here's what it taught me about love.

HBOh NO!! 🔪 A list of the best horror movies now streaming on Max, including "The Blob," "The Shining," "I Saw the TV Glow," "Scanners," "Sinners," "Weapons," and more.

The two-story location will sell products from Nothing and the more affordable, mass-market brand CMF.

Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.

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

See the Moon phase expected for February 14, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

A backend flaw in web admin dashboards used by one of India's largest pharmacy chains, exposed thousands of online pharmacy orders.

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" #1701 on February 14 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said the company wants to increase its use of large language models for customer discovery, support and engineering.

Family banned for life from cruises after paying $3,556 through Zelle to fake consultant who used stolen credit card. Now she owes double the amount.

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Get lifetime access to Pok Pok for $44.97 and give kids ages 2–8 a calm, Montessori-inspired screen time experience.

A roundup of horror movies that are perfect for single people.

Airbnb has shifted a third of its North American customer service to its AI agent, CEO Brian Chesky said.

As OpenAI removed access to GPT-4o in its app on Friday, people who have come to rely on the chatbot for companionship are mourning the loss all over the world.

Waymo is paying DoorDash drivers to close doors that are left ajar on their self-driving robotaxis.

The company said hackers downloaded “a limited number of files” after breaking into an employee’s account. The hacking group ShinyHunters took responsibility for the breach.

OpenAI retired the GPT-4o model on Feb. 13, the day before Valentine's Day. The AI relationships community is heartbroken.

AI companies have been hemorrhaging talent the past few weeks. Half of xAI’s founding team has left the company — some on their own, others through “restructuring” — while OpenAI is facing its own shakeups, from the disbanding of its mission alignment team to the firing of a policy exec who opposed its “adult mode” feature.  Watch as TechCrunch’s Equity podcast hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony […]

The Japanese sex toy maker said a hacker broke into an employee's inbox and stole customer names, email addresses, and correspondence, including order details and customer service inquiries.

YouTube TV is offering new plans that cost less than the main plan, which is priced at $82.99 per month.

Jonathan Glatzer's ("Better Call Saul," "Succession") "The Audacity" skewers Silicon Valley CEOs. It premieres April 12 on AMC.

The recent request goes against decades of precedent and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions.

As prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi battle regulators in court, Senate Democrats are urging the CFTC to avoid weighing in, escalating a broader fight over the burgeoning industry.

Pose your questions to a panel of WIRED experts about the future of the electric vehicle industry.

The ChatGPT caricature trend has gone mega-viral, but it actually reveals a lot about our relationship with AI and privacy.

Spotify says its developers are using AI for coding now.

Shop these limited-time sales to save on some of our favorite gadgets from Branch, Eufy, and more.

Find out how to watch '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' at home, including when it will be streaming and the best Netflix deals.

Snowpack levels across a wide swath of Western US states are among the lowest seen in decades, even as regulators struggle to negotiate water rights in the region.

The breakout hockey romance has sparked legions of enthralled fans, along with obsessive, parasocial behavior that’s starting to get called out.

Don't be fooled by a slowly dropping price tag, the Acefit are surprisingly capable.

The model is known for its overly sycophantic nature and its role in several lawsuits involving users' unhealthy relationships to the chatbot.

The model is known for its overly sycophantic nature and its role in several lawsuits involving users' unhealthy relationships to the chatbot.

Jon Favreau teases attendees of a Star Wars toy event with details about new toys from "The Mandalorian and Grogu."

The financial regulator revealed in a response to a TechCrunch records request that the probe was closed in September 2025.

How to watch FA Cup for free. Live stream Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United in the FA Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Mashable went on a date with an EVA AI companion. It didn't go so well.

India turns to Alibaba.com's B2B network of 50 million buyers in 200 countries to help businesses scale global exports.

MirrorMe Technology's Bolt became the fastest running humanoid robot demonstrated outside computer simulations when it reached a top speed of 22 mph.

Andrew Ferguson of the F.T.C. said in a letter to Apple that it might be violating consumer protection law by stifling conservative speech in its news aggregation service.

After Anthropic's Super Bowl ads, Claude's app reached the top 10 on the U.S. App Store.

As of Feb. 13, get the Bluetti Elite 400 Portable Power Station for its lowest price ever.

After 2+ years, I'd tell anyone that the Mill food recycler is worth it. It makes kitchen chores easier and has a direct impact on the planet.

Anna's Archive reportedly released millions of scraped Spotify tracks despite a huge lawsuit.

As of Feb. 13, get 20% off the like new Kindle Paperwhite.

Roku delivered an impressive Q4, posting net income of $80.5 million. The company also outlined plans for streaming bundles.

"Our matches convert to actual dates at about 10x the rate of Tinder," Weng told TechCrunch.

As the housing market stalls, Zillow’s CEO sees AI as “an ingredient rather than a threat” that can both help the company protect its turf and reinvent how people search for homes.

At least nine engineers, including two co-founders, have announced their exits from xAI in the past week, fueling online speculation and raising questions about stability at Musk’s AI company amid mounting controversy.

At least nine engineers, including two co-founders, have announced their exits from xAI in the past week, fueling online speculation and raising questions about stability at Musk’s AI company amid mounting controversy.

The best live TV deals at Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart for Presidents' Day. Shop deals on brands like TCL, Hisense, and Samsung.

As of Feb. 13, you can get up to 55% off select Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards at Best Buy. Save on Doom of Dimensions, Realm of Light, and more.

Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti, and Alexandra Shipp star as store employees and cult members in "Forbidden Fruits."

The Dutch phone giant Odido is the latest phone and internet company to be hacked in recent months, as governments and financially motivated hackers continue to steal highly confidential information about phone customers.

What's next for Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) after his proposal that she become his mistress?

See the Moon phase expected for February 13, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Pornhub released its map of How Americans Are Getting in the Mood for Valentine's Day.

Season 3 of "Interview with the Vampire," now "The Vampire Lestat," has released Lestat de Lioncourt's (Sam Reid) first single.

As of Feb. 13, get the DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo for its lowest price yet.