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A joint CISA and FBI warning reveals Russian-linked cyber actors are phishing messaging app users to bypass encryption and access private conversations.

Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025 but suspended fewer advertisers.

Why choose fossil fuels or electricity when you can have both? NOC Energy has figured out how to hybridize heavy industry.

Students can get one year of Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free with the purchase of a Windows 11 laptop. But is that enough to sway you away from the MacBook Neo?

If you're tired of YouTube Shorts, or if watching them has become a brain rot problem, you can now eliminate them on mobile.

Runway’s CEO says AI could help studios make dozens of films for the cost of one, betting volume will boost hit-making odds.

The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo pack is on sale for only $369 at Amazon. That's $80 cheaper than usual — its best price ever.

Users can become a character in "Alice in Wonderland" or reimagine the story entirely.

"Street Fighter," based on the iconic video game franchise, hits theaters Oct. 16. Watch the trailer.

Starting April 19, the price of the Meta Quest 3S (128GB) and Meta Quest 3S (256GB) will go up by $50 to $349.99 and $449.99, respectively. The price of the Meta Quest 3 is going up by $100 to $599.99.

"Lee Cronin's The Mummy" features some inventive scares, but it's ultimately an uninspired new creepy kid movie.

The latest version of Canva's AI assistant lets users create editable designs with text prompts.

As of April 16, you can get the DJI Mini 4K for $209 at Amazon, down from $299. That's a 30% discount or $90 savings.

As of April 16, the black Sony WH-CH720N headphones are on sale at Amazon for $92.95, 48% off their list price of $179.99.

Retail giant Express was publicly spilling customer information to the open web. The bug is now fixed after TechCrunch alerted Express, but the company would not say if it plans to notify customers.

Antioch raised a $8.5 million seed round to create simulation tools for a new generation of robot builders.

As of April 16, the Bose SoundLink Max has dropped to $329 at Amazon, 18% off its list price of $399.

Google's Gemini now has a dedicated Mac app, following in the footsteps of ChatGPT and Claude.

For four days, Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles for Walmart+ members.

Josh Johnson sat down with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday for his first "Late Show" interview, and it was a delightful chat between late night show hosts.

The X alternative is experiencing issues.

It's Tax Day in the U.S. and Stephen Colbert gets real about those refunds promised in Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.

Jimmy Kimmel has reacted to Trump sharing yet another AI image of Jesus.

Score 50% off the LG 77-inch class OLED 4K TV and get the LG 43-inch Class UA77 Series for free at Best Buy.

Save $452.47 on LG’s 45-inch UltraGear OLED monitor at Amazon, down to $1,547.52 from its $1,999.99 list price.

As of April 16, the Google Pixel Watch 4 (41mm, LTE) is on sale for $389.99 at Amazon, 13% off its list price of $449.99.

Find the best portable power station deal. Save 43% on the Bluetti Elite 10 Mini at Amazon.

Answers to each clue for the April 16, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Find the best portable power station deal from Amazon. Save 55% on the Anker Solix F2000 at Amazon.

Find the best portable power station deal. Save 44% on the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at Amazon.

There's no reason to buy a 32-inch The Frame when Hisense's Déco TV exists. The chic budget QLED is the best small TV for a bedroom,

Work smarter, not harder, with an operating system made for professionals, Microsoft Windows 11 Pro.

Get multiple AI model responses in one window with this lifetime subscription to ChatPlayground AI Unlimited Plan.

Get eight apps for one low price with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license.

Say goodbye to ads and hello to an amazing deal with this AdGuard Family Plan lifetime subscription.

Director Daniel Roher had a blunt message for AI companies hoovering up protected IP without permission.

What’s new to streaming for the week of April 17, 2026, on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.

If you're looking to experience the internet's hookup culture without exposure, here are three solid adult dating sites that haven't experienced a data breach.

TCGplayer has the MTG Marvel’s Spider-Man Play Booster Box for $102.49, beating Amazon and Walmart by $12.46.

Walmart has the TMNT Pizza Bundle for $99.97, matching market price and undercutting the next lowest Amazon listing.

Open back headphones are cropping up from more brands. Mashable's audio expert breaks down what they are and who should buy a pair.

DeepL says its tech could be used for real-time translation with meeting tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams

The trailer for "Focker-in-Law", the latest instalment in the "Meet the Parents" franchise that seems Ben Stiller feuding with his soon-to-be daughter-in-law Ariana Grande, has dropped.

Val Kilmer deepfake film 'As Deep as the Grave' has released its first trailer, and the internet has responded with disgust.

Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, and Cailee Spaeny star in a new season of "Beef."

A roundup of all the famous cameos in "Beef" Season 2, from Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps to award-winning musician Finneas O'Connell.

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

See the Moon phase expected for April 16, 2026 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" #1762 on April 16 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo is on sale at Amazon for $499, down from the standard price of $719. That's a 31% discount.

Nuclear startup X-energy hit the road today to sell prospective investors on its initial public offering.

Lego has announced the Star Wars The Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter set, its newest Ultimate Collector Series build. It arrives on May the 4th.

Learn piano on your own time with this three-year subscription to flowkey Piano Learning App Classic Plan.

Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for $99.97 (reg. $249.99) with a lifetime license, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote without a subscription.

Get 100TB of Internxt cloud storage for $974.47 with a lifetime plan, offering long-term storage without recurring monthly fees.

Doug Field had stints at Apple and Tesla before joining Ford in 2021.

A federal jury found that Live Nation has acted illegally as a monopoly -- but the company just came to a tentative settlement with the DOJ last month.

Lena Dunham's new memoir "Famesick" seemingly confirms an emotional affair between Jack Antonoff and Lorde. But is that really the point?

The startup had faced mounting pressure from dealers, farmers, and a co-founder who complained that Monarch's tech didn't work properly.

In a victory for those trying to break Live Nation's control of the live entertainment industry, a federal jury has ruled it violated antitrust laws and must pay penance.

Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software.

The Amazon Ember Artline, a 4K QLED TV that can display artwork, will launch on April 22. Preorders are now open starting at $900.

How to boost your storage capacity without upgrading your device

OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of its agent-building toolkit, as agentic AI continues to grow in popularity.

The startup says it grew its ARR by $70 million in just 20 months after launching an AI agent platform for marketers.

LinkedIn says hiring is down 20% since 2022, but blames higher interest rates — not AI — for the slowdown.

In a first, the U.S. Energy Information Agency said it will require data centers to disclose details of their energy use.

Gizmo, an AI-powered learning platform, has attracted more than 13 million users and just secured $22 million in Series A funding.

Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works.

You can share anything on their screen with Gemini to get help with what they're looking at in the moment, including local files

Glydways is in talks to raise another $250 million as it prepares to launch three pilot programs.

WPP, Dentsu and Publicis settled claims they colluded on policies to combat misinformation, denying ad revenue to publishers on the right.

Accel announced on Tuesday that it raised $5 billion in fresh capital to back late-stage companies building AI.

On April 15, thousands of users reported problems accessing Claude AI. An Anthropic spokesperson confirmed service was down.

Emergent's Wingman lets users manage and automate tasks through chat on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.

As of April 15, save 30% on TurboTax Deluxe for your last-minute Tax Day needs.

After a deal with AI company Perplexity fell apart, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said the company will eliminate 16 percent of its staff.

HBO deleted and re-uploaded a "Euphoria" Season 3 trailer with changes to an NSFW Sydney Sweeney scene that earned backlash.

Prime Video launches Apple TV and Peacock bundle for just $19.99 per month. That's 30% less than subscribing to both individually.

Smart TVs, voice assistants and connected cars collect detailed behavioral data through privacy clauses most users never read. Learn to protect yourself.

VCs are frothing at the mouth to write more checks to Anthropic at a valuation that matches or beats OpenAI's.

Here's how to preorder the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD, Amazon's slimmest ever streaming device.

A new survey looks at which app is the worst at damaging teen sleep cycles.

Motorola is suing dozens of content creators and social media platforms including Instagram, X, and YouTube over posts it alleges are defamatory.

The new app from ex-OnlyFans CEO, Ami Gan, just launched publicly. It's called Vylit and it's for adults only.

Airwallex, valued at $8 billion, is launching a point-of-sale product that lets businesses accept in-person payments in multiple countries via a single platform.

The Apple MacBook Neo just hit a new best price ever: only $589.99 at Amazon. That's $9.01 off its list price.

The Shure MoveMic Two Kit is on sale at Amazon for $384, down from the normal price of $549. That's a 30% discount.

EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, announced an EU age-verification app. Several countries already said they'll use it.

The Trump-branded smartphone is back, once again, but we still don't know when it's coming out.

Horror/thriller "Obsession" has released a spoof commercial and helpline for anyone who needs a wish granted.

As of April 15, get the Sennheiser HD 600 wired headphones for nearly 50% off at Amazon.

When Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc got COVID despite being vaccinated and boosted, he tried to fund research for a better solution. What he quickly found out? You can’t just write a check in biotech. Regulators require a commercialization plan, and philanthropy doesn’t move science through clinical trials or get you a license on university IP. Now, he’s bootstrapping a cancer drug platform targeting pancreatic cancer, a disease that […]