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Chris Gray is suing his startup’s acquirer, Sallie Mae, for wrongful termination and alleging it's selling student data through a subsidiary. Sallie Mae denies the allegations and vows to fight.

Ameriprise Financial says a data breach exposed personal data of nearly 48,000 people. Learn what happened and the steps you should take to stay safe.

Apple is adding a new subscription option that lets app developers offer lower monthly pricing in exchange for a 12-month commitment.

Musk’s posts on his X social media platform have pushed his narrative that OpenAI has lost its way.

Users will be able to chat with a brand's AI agent to do things like ask questions and get recommendations.

YouTube is rolling out the new AI search feature to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on an opt-in basis.

The startup specializes in "non-invasive" "mind-reading" tech—a kind of neural data collection that, its CEO hopes, will have all sorts of consumer applications.

Tank OS puts OpenClaw AI agents into a container that let's it run reliably and more safely, especially for those running fleets of them.

Amazon is launching two new features for Kindle devices. Dark mode is coming to Kindle Colorsoft e-readers. Plus, Smart Shapes is coming to Kindle Scribe e-readers to help you draw neat lines and shapes.

Amazon drops ASUS TUF Gaming F16 to $899.99, letting you save $400 on a 2025 RTX 5050 gaming laptop with a 165Hz display.

As of April 28, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. This is 33% off its list price of $59.99.

Otter is also releasing a new Windows app that can capture meeting notes without joining one

Jon Stewart has reacted to the White House Correspondents' Dinner being called off after an armed man tried to gain entry.

See the Moon phase expected for April 28, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Find out when to catch the peak of the May 2026 full moon and what it's called.

Taylor Swift has reportedly filed to trademark her voice and image, in a move that could give her legal standing against AI deepfakes.

Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising sleeved boosters are $17.45 on Amazon, while TCGplayer has preorder listings for as low as $10.92.

T-Mobile is offering a month free of its 5G home internet on all three of its plans and up to $200 cash back when you sign up.

Horror author Stephen King has defended Jimmy Kimmel after Melania Trump called for him to be fired on X.

Amazon has Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Display Box preorders at $344.44, but Walmart has the same box for $238.99.

Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Melania Trump calling for him to be fired in a social media post.

Find the best deal on TV. Save 15% on the Hisense 75-inch QD7 at Amazon.

Find the best headphones deal at Amazon. Save $50 on theBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones at Amazon.

As of April 28, the Shark Navigator robot vacuum is on sale for $189.99 at Amazon. This is 37% off its list price of $299.99.

From beauty influencers to the token political opposition, Russians are openly questioning President Vladimir V. Putin’s moves to hamstring access.

How to get the Samsung Galaxy S26+ for free with Verizon.

New images from a U.S. National Science Foundation telescope reveal the famous Sombrero Galaxy surrounded by a huge glowing halo.

Internet reactions on the massive success of Nintendo's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

A New York Times report has uncovered a new phishing scam that involves phoney party invites that steal your password data.

Make your Mac even more productive with this lifetime license to MacMagic

Self-improvement is simple with this lifetime subscription to Headway Premium.

Answers to each clue for the April 28, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

How to get the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL for free at AT&T.

Apple's first foldable phone will be called "iPhone Ultra", according to a new report.

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.

Golden Child is launching with two "five-star" products: a fresh frozen meal system and, more intriguingly, a "drizzle." It has also raised $37 million in funding.

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

The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day is live on April 28. The Romance Book Blast, hosted by Romance Booklovers, is offering romance books from a number of sub-genres.

Snabbit now processes over 40,000 daily jobs and has cut costs sharply as it expands across cities and services.

The trailer for psychological thriller 'Verity' offers the first peek at the adaptation of Colleen Hoover's popular 2018 novel.

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" #1774 on April 28 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The legal feud between billionaire frienemies Elon Musk and Sam Altman over ownership of OpenAI is about to explode in court.

Get 10 bottles of red, white, or mixed wine for $39.97 through May 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Shipping not included.

ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for an ADT "pay or leak" data breach that impacts 5.5 million security customers.

Potential buyers of Letterboxd include Versant, the parent company of CNBC and MS NOW, and Hollywood media company The Ankler, according to Semafor.

The LG Wallpaper TV costs $5,499.99 — much, much more than The Frame Pro. However, we rarely see an OLED art TV. Let's break the price down.

How to watch the Champions League for free. Watch PSG vs. Bayern Munich in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

The agency reports that losses from social media scams have increased eightfold, and that social media scams resulted in higher losses than any other method scammers used to contact consumers.

Blue Origin successfully launches and lands its New Glenn rocket again, marking progress in reusable spaceflight technology.

Astronaut Victor Glover shares insights from Artemis II, including flying Orion and seeing unseen parts of the moon.

CERN’s BASE experiment achieves first antimatter transport by truck, enabling new research beyond lab conditions.

The founder of rental software company PocketOS claimed that an AI agent put their business out of commission for 30 hours.

Learn how to buy a used camera with expert tips. Find deals online and in stores while avoiding common mistakes.

Inside Avatar: Fire and Ash filming at Lightstorm Entertainment. See how performance capture and virtual cameras create every shot.

MacBook Neo challenges the iPad as Apple’s best budget option. Here’s why using an iPad like a laptop may be a costly mistake.

CNET’s Andrew Lanxon shares DJI Osmo Pocket 4 first impressions in a live Q&A. See features, performance, and audience questions.

Honor’s humanoid robot Flash breaks a half-marathon record. Here’s why the smartphone company is moving into robotics.

Framework unveils the Laptop 13 Pro with a new design, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and over 20 hours of battery life.

Spotify users can now access fitness workouts, curated playlists, creator-led sessions, and Peloton classes without leaving the platform.

OpenAI has won major concessions from its largest shareholder, Microsoft, that will allow it to sell products on AWS, while Microsoft get more cash in a revenue-share agreement.

Ineffable Intelligence, a British AI lab founded a mere few months ago by former DeepMind researcher David Silver, has raised $1.1 billion in funding at a valuation of $5.1 billion.

Xu Zewei is accused of participating in a Chinese government hacking group that broke into thousands of U.S. organizations and stole COVID-19-related research.

A dangerous phishing email disguised as a Social Security Administration notice tricks users into downloading malware. Here is how to spot the scam.

Grab the TheraFace Mask, TheraFace Pro, depuffing wand, and more on sale for up to 23% off at Amazon, Best Buy, and Therabody's webiste.

As of April 27, you can get the 16-inch Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 Copilot+ PC for $1,549.99 at Amazon, down from $1,999.99.

The Eufy E15 robot lawn mower is on sale at Amazon for $949.99, down from the list price of $1,799.99. That's a 50% discount.

Users are complaining that Apple's iPhone 17 lineup, plus the iPhone Air, struggles to turn back on after the battery dies.

A revision to the UK's AI infrastructure plan ramps up potential carbon emissions by a million tons, stoking alarm from environmental advocates.

Skye's new AI app attracted investors before it even launched — a sign of interest in a more AI-aware iPhone.

The 13-inch M5 Apple MacBook Air is on sale at Amazon for $949.99, putting it just 99 cents away from its record low price of $949, and $149.01 away from its list price of $1,099.

The widening movement is pulling in people from all walks of life, united by a worry that Big Tech will cash in while average Americans bear the costs.

McDonald's and Netflix have launched a "Stranger Things: Tales from '85"-themed Happy Meal. Here's when you can get it.

As of April 27, you can get the 27-inch LG Ultragear OLED gaming monitor (27GS93QE) for $499.99 at Amazon, down from $899.99. That's a 44% discount, or $400 in savings.

The 75-inch Hisense U7 ULED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,299.99, down from the list price of $1,999.99. That's a 35% discount.

"House of the Dragon" Season 3 premieres June 21 on HBO and HBO Max. Watch the teaser trailer.