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Despite recently being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is still talking to high-level members of the Trump administration.

New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.

Sceye completes endurance testing for its high-altitude platform system, bringing floating internet infrastructure closer to rollout.

After seven years, Sony has finally ventured back into the world of Bluetooth turntables. This spring, the company released the Sony PS-LX3BT ($399.99) and the Sony PS-LX5BT ($499.99), a pair of replacements for its original PS-LX310BT record player.

The Narwal Flow 2 isn't just another roller mop robot vacuum. Its inaugural drop to $1,099.99 packs legit AI smarts and absorbent mopping.

Non-monogamy has been highlighted by pop culture including Lily Allen's "West End Girl," Lindy West's "Adult Braces," and HBO's "Industry" — but is that a good thing?

How to get free iPhone. Get the Apple iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you trade in an eligible device and sign up for the Experience More plan.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon, saving you $500 on list price.

Sex work portrayals on HBO's 'Euphoria' are inaccurate, and can hurt real-life workers.

"Cats: The Jellicle Ball" brings ballroom culture to Andrew Lloyd Webber's polarizing musical, and the result is astounding.

Save 76% on Pok Pok for a limited time.

Babbel is a language-learning tool for 14 different languages, and a lifetime subscription is now available for an exclusive price

Save on a MacBook Pro by shopping refurbished for just $399.99.

We've rounded up the best free dating apps to try this year. Find love, a fling, or anything in between — no credit card required.

For most of its life, Airwallex and Stripe have mostly operated in different geographies, selling to different buyers. That's changing.

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

See the Moon phase expected for April 18, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

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

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 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" #1764 on April 18 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Friday’s meeting at the White House followed the introduction of Anthropic’s powerful new artificial intelligence model, Mythos, which U.S. officials believe could be critical for security.

World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to expand its influence via a bevy of new partnerships.

Outfit your Apple device with some Microsoft essentials with this Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021.

The Silicon Valley chip maker filed a prospectus just as SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI prepare for their own listings, in what is shaping up to be a wave of enormous initial public offerings.

Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles are leaving OpenAI as the company shuts down Sora and folds its science team, signaling a sharp pivot away from consumer moonshots toward enterprise AI.

Nicholas Moore hacked into three U.S. government networks using stolen credentials, and then bragged about it and posted victims' personal data on Instagram under the handle @ihackedthegovernment.

How to watch Copa del Rey final for free. Live stream Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad in the 2026 Copa del Rey final for free.

Character.AI's new Books feature isn't for English majors, it's for fans. Kind of.

Returning backers a16z and Thrive are expected to lead the round.

There's a lot more code—but it's a lot more expensive and requires a lot more rewriting.

Android phone users can potentially get paid later this year if and when Google pays out a $135 million class-action settlement.

Interested in checking out Netflix's "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen"? Read on for what to expect.

Steph Curry has been wearing a new screenless wearable like the Whoop fitness tracker. Here's what we know about the Fitbit device.

A security researcher published details of three security vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, and the code used to exploit them. Now, hackers are taking advantage of the vulnerabilities in real life attacks, according to a cybersecurity firm.

Anthropic says its new AI model Claude Opus 4.7 is less likely to hallucinate and engage in sycophancy than most other models.

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Can "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen" viewers expect more Rachel Harkin (Camila Morrone) in Season 2?

New iPhone app Gigs uses AI to turn old tickets, screenshots, and emails into a personal concert archive with stats, memories, and more.

Here's where you can catch the spooky miniseries starring Camila Morrone and Adam DiMarco, "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen."

Games like Words With Friends have become hunting grounds for romance scammers who build trust and then ask victims for untraceable gift card payments.

Bluesky, the anti-X social network, suffered an outage on April 16. Now, the cause has been revealed.

The company, which deploys AI-guided robot arms for food production, says it is looking to expand its services to provide for a broader array of customers.

The Fox News AI Newsletter gives readers the latest AI technology advancements, covering the challenges and opportunities AI presents.

Let's catch up on the latest iPhone 18 rumors, which include some juicy camera and color details.

MacBook Neo orders on the Apple Store won't reach customers until May. Score the best-ever price at Amazon with fast delivery.

We tested Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch, Garmin Venu, and a budget smartwatch over a 30-mile run to find the most accurate.

Apple’s 2026 MacBook lineup introduces the budget Neo and M5 upgrades. Find out which MacBook is right for you.

As of April 17, you can get the Monster Shock portable Bluetooth speaker for just $26.99, down from $49.99.

The gap between AI insiders and everyone else is widening, and the spending, suspicion, and even new vocabulary are starting to show it. While OpenAI is busy buying up everything from finance apps to talk shows, a certain shoe company just rebranded as an AI infrastructure play, and Anthropic unveiled a model it says is too powerful to release publicly …but apparently not too […]