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VC firm 137 Ventures has raised over $700 million to back growth-stage startups. Its portfolio includes SpaceX, Anduril, Hadrian.

The security bug is now fixed, but the patient who found it said it was challenging to alert the software company about the issue.

X is rolling out a rebuilt ads platform powered by AI as it works to grow revenue again.

Meta is tracking employee mouse clicks, keystrokes and screen habits to train AI models, raising new questions about workplace monitoring and privacy.

As AI-generated artists and tracks flood music streaming platforms, Spotify is rolling out a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners more easily identify authentic human artists. To receive the badge, artists must meet certain criteria. Spotify looks for an identifiable artist presence both on and off platform, like concert dates, merch, and linked […]

Netflix is redesigning its mobile app and introducing Clips, a vertical video feed intended to help users discover new content by sharing highlights from original Netflix programming.

At BookCon 2026, we sat down with BookTok creator Jonah Evarts to discuss turning a love for books into a career and how it led to a stint on reality TV.

Legendary filmmaker David Zucker takes us on a journey through the "tales of woah" of making some of the most iconic comedies in movie history: 'Airplane,' ' The Naked Gun,' and 'Kentucky Fried Movie.'

Preorder the Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box for $138.94 at Amazon, or save even more at Walmart and TCGplayer.

Meta said over 8 billion advertisers have used at least one of its gen AI tools

The update targets content aggregators that don't post original content and instead simply re-upload others' posts.

Preorder the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Sleeved Booster Pack at Amazon for $12.99, now closer to TCGplayer’s $10.92 market price.

As of April 30, the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop has returned to its lowest-ever price of $349.98 at Amazon. This is 42% off its list price of $599.99.

As of April 30, the AirPods Pro 3 are on sale at Amazon for $199.99. This is 20% off their list price of $249.

Amazon has the Chaos Rising Booster Display Box for $248.95, saving $31.04, with Walmart going even lower.

"Daily Show" host Josh Johnson has reacted to King Charles making jokes during his speeches in the U.S.

Jimmy Kimmel has reacted to King Charles gifting Trump with a bell from the HMS Trump.

As of April 30, the Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle is on sale for $211.97 at Amazon. This is 31% off its full price of $306.97.

Ruggable has released a Star Wars collection in time for The Mandalorian and Grogu release.

Find the best Apple iPad at Amazon. Save 14% on the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) at Amazon.

Find the best power station deal at Amazon. Save 50% on the Anker Solix C2000 at Amazon.

The data analysis company is selling a version of the jacket that it says will show its commitment to “re-industrializing America.”

Counting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits. Real antidotes, experts say, include mindful parenting, curated content and human connection.

Gemini is a digital Swiss Army knife for planning flights, activities and routes, but it isn’t perfect. Why did it forget to put underwear on the packing list?

Three weeks after splashdown, NASA now has an official "Rise" plushie, the zero-gravity indicator from Artemis II, for sale.

Preview of Google's I/O 2026 developers conference happening on May 19

Save on Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 with this lifetime license deal, now $34.96 (reg. $499.99) for a limited time.

Save on the ASUS Chromebook CM30 (2024) with a detachable touchscreen, 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage, now on sale for $144.97.

What’s new to streaming for the week of May 1, 2026, on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.

Find the best running earbuds at Amazon. Save 22% on the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 at Amazon.

YouTube is rolling out picture-in-picture for international users for free, but there are caveats.

Answers to each clue for the April 30, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword 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: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

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

See the Moon phase expected for April 30, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

You need infrastructure to build AI a and robots, but apparently you also need AI and robots to build infrastructure.

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" #1776 on April 30 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

PhonePe and Google Pay command 80% of India's UPI instant payments network. Rivals are set to meet with regulators to lobby for restrictions.

The e-commerce giant is making more money than expected from AWS but it's also spending a lot, and will continue to do so in the near term, its chief executive said.

The maker of Claude has received multiple pre-emptive offers at valuations in the $850 billion to $900 billion range, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Elon Musk took the stand for the second day for his attempt to legally dismantle OpenAI.

Meta is losing billions on Reality Labs each quarter, and its AI expenditures are only going to increase its spending.

Microsoft gets to offer OpenAI's tech to its cloud customers and doesn't have to pay for it. "We fully plan to exploit it," Nadella said.

Despite the lingering perception that no one really uses Copilot, Microsoft said on Wednesday that the number of users and engagement is growing.

Google Cloud topped $20B in quarterly revenue for the first time, fueled by surging demand for AI. But capacity constraints mean it could have grown even faster.

Find the best streaming stick deal. Save 27% on the Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus at Amazon.

Give your PC a total refresh with the Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows Lifetime License and Windows 11 Pro Bundle.

In the second day of a trial pitting Mr. Musk against OpenAI, he said he was misled by the company’s chief executive, Sam Altman. But OpenAI’s lawyer said evidence showed the opposite.

Japan's Haneda Airport is piloting a robot employee program that will automate rote ground service tasks.

Amazon is officially moving its annual Prime Day sale to June. The retail giant confirmed the timing shift in its Q1 earnings results.

Google added 25M paid subscriptions in Q1, reaching 350M total, as YouTube and Google One grow.

Surprise! Fusion startup Zap Energy says it will be developing fission reactors alongside its fusion devices.

Motorola has four new foldables this year, and the biggest news about them might be the prices.

Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta reported more than $130 billion in quarterly capital expenditures on Wednesday as they build A.I. data centers. There’s more to come.

Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta reported more than $130 billion in quarterly capital expenditures on Wednesday as they build A.I. data centers. There’s more to come.

How to watch Europa League for free. Live stream Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa in the Europa League for free.

The AI agent-tool startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has raised $100 million, led by Sequoia, months after raising a previous $100 million.

Motorola Razr 2026 lineup adds battery improvements but comes with higher prices across models.

The limited-edition Bouqs Co. x Lego Botanicals collection bundles real flowers with matching Lego builds. They make a great unique Mother's Day gift.

A dataset attributed to Amtrak appeared on Have I Been Pwned, reportedly exposing customer emails, names, addresses and support interaction records.

The Bluetti AC200L with Charger 1 is on sale at Amazon for $998, down from the standard price of $1,999. That's a 50% discount.

Live Nation is offering $30 concert tickets to thousands of shows during its Summer of Live event through May 5.

Google recreates Cher's closet from "Clueless" with AI.

Google TV just got more Gemini features, including the ability to transform photos and videos with tools Nano Banana and Veo.

Is a friendlier chatbot willing to tell the truth about a moon landing falsehood?

As of April 29, get the Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro for $100.99 off at Amazon.

A new ransomware strain called VECT 2.0 is accidentally destroying victims' files instead of holding them hostage.

Apple iPhones have never been more popular, even as the company plays catch-up in certain respects. Next up: AI photo edits.

On Wednesday, Pursuit announced a $22 million seed round led by Mike Rosengarten, the co-founder of OpenGov with out big-name VCs participating.

The Antigravity A1-360 drone is on sale at Amazon for $1,279, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 20% discount.

Google Gemini is rolling out to millions of GM vehicles, with lots of natural-language features that can spice up your drive.

"The Boys" Season 5, episode 5 reunites "Supernatural" stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, and Misha Collins for a bloody showdown.

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway being 11/10? Groundbreaking. Here's Mashable's review of "The Devil Wears Prada 2."

The Soundcore Sleep A20 and A30 Special earbuds are on sale on Amazon for up to $50 off. The A20s are cheaper than they were during Sleep Week in March.

As of April 29, save 50% on the DJI Power 1000 portable power station.

The European Commission has preliminarily found that Meta failed to prevent minors under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook.

Amazon Prime members get Grubhub Plus for free and can score $5 off their first order of $15+ with this code.

The Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G93SC OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale for over 40% off, knocking the price down to just $899.99.

As of April 29, save $799.01 on the Anker Solix F3800 portable power station.

The Mova Lidax Ultra 2000 robot lawn mower is on sale at Amazon for $1,399, down from the list price of $1,799. That's a 22% discount.