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A group of hacktivists have claimed responsibility for a distributed denial-of-service attack, which has affected several Ubuntu and Canonical websites, and prevented users from updating the Linux-based operating system.

Anthropic built an AI model called Mythos so effective at finding software vulnerabilities that the company decided it is too dangerous for public release.

As of May 1, the Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet is on sale for $47.99 at Amazon. This is 20% off its list price of $59.99.

Amazon has the ASUS TUF Gaming 27-inch 1440p monitor on sale for $199, saving you $100 on a 300Hz QHD display.

The agreements with six technology companies come amid the Defense Department’s dispute with Anthropic.

"Animal Farm" director Andy Serkis breaks down his George Orwell adaptation, including why he added a new character: piglet Lucky.

The company saw a 30% year-on-year jump in the number of people using search every week, CEO Steve Huffman said on Thursday.

Watch Unitree's G1 humanoid robot glide on rollerblades and ice skates, pulling off spins and flips while staying perfectly balanced in real time.

Save $24.71 on the MTG Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box at Amazon, now $139.99 for 30 packs.

Will the rising tide of A.I. adoption lift all boats?

As of May 1, the ASUS V16 Gaming Laptop is on sale for $1,099.99 at Amazon, 15% off its list price of $1,299.99.

"The Daily Show" host Josh Johnson responded to the Supreme Court's latest ruling to gut the Voting Rights Act.

Preorder the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Build & Battle Box for $59.99 at Amazon, $4.39 under TCGplayer market price.

Find the best Garmin deal. Save 20% on the Garmin Forerunner 165 at Amazon.

Get the best Dyson deal on Amazon. Save 22% on the Dyson Supersonic Nural at Amazon.

Get the best deal on earbuds for running. Save 31% on the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro at Amazon.

As of May 1, Bose QuietComfort headphones have dropped to $199 at Amazon. This is 45% off their list price of $359.

Answers to each clue for the May 1, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.

The Dreame FP10 isn't your average large room air purifier. Its built-in roller pulls fur off the filter so you don't have to.

How to watch F1 for free. Live stream the Miami GP from the 2026 F1 season for free from anywhere in the world.

You know Lady Gaga appears in "The Devil Wears Prada 2," but you don't know just how perfect it is.

Which fashion designers and celebrities turn up in "The Devil Wears Prada 2"? Here's everyone we could write down.

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" examines journalism and editorial integrity while making Big Bads out of corporate tech bros who value profit over authenticity.

Give your PC a fresh set of tools with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license.

Babbel has beginner-friendly lessons in 14 different languages

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How to watch Ice Hockey World Championships for free. Live stream the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch Roland-Garros for free. Live stream the 2026 French Open for free from anywhere in the world.

From "Toy Story 5" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," to "Coyote vs. Acme" and "Hokum," this is the summer 2026 movie preview.

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Jimmy Kimmel has responded to President Donald Trump's latest calls for him to be fired.

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.

See the Moon phase expected for May 1, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

TL;DR: Musk doesn't understand what "TL;DR" stands for.

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" #1777 on May 1 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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

Users in India are embracing ChatGPT Images 2.0 for creative, personal visuals — from avatars to cinematic portraits.

In a landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, the origins of OpenAI are being examined. The Times’s technology reporter Cade Metz explains what’s behind it all.

Cook warned that Apple is facing supply chain headwinds from RAMaggedon that could impact its business.

Subscription billing fintech Skio sold to its competitor Recharge in what was a healthy exit, according to its founder and former CEO.

Anthropic is asking investors to submit allocations for the AI company’s latest fundraise within the next 48 hours, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Apple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac Mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too.

Get the GoCable 8-in-1 100W charging cable for $22 and power multiple devices with one compact, travel-friendly tool.

The Silicon Valley company, which is undergoing a chief executive transition, also reported a 19 percent increase in profit.

The two wildly fast-growing rivals have raised massive sums, pushed into each other's home turf and now have dueling ad campaigns.

Rivian has reworked its loan deal with the Department of Energy and now expects to borrow $4.5 billion to build its new factory in Georgia, down from the original amount of $6.6 billion.

Rivian has reworked its loan deal with the Department of Energy and now expects to borrow $4.5 billion to build its new factory in Georgia, down from the original amount of $6.6 billion.

Web hosts are scrambling to fix the bug under active attack by hackers. One company said hackers have been abusing the bug for months.

OpenAI will begin rolling out it cybersecurity testing tool, GPT-5.5 Cyber only "to critical cyber defenders" at first.

Hasbro reveals Ultimate Grogu, a $600 Star Wars animatronic collectible. Here’s a first look at the prototype and preorder details.

The perpetually-struggling EV company made the payments while being investigated by the SEC. That four-year-long probe was ultimately closed in March.

The results are promising, but they don't mean doctors can be replaced by AI.

OpenAI is launching additional opt-in protections for ChatGPT accounts. The new security initiative includes a new partnership with security key provider Yubico.

Insurance apps promise savings but may access your driving, location and health data. Find out how to control permissions and protect your privacy.

One of Elon Musk’s abiding fears is that A.I. could one day threaten humans. But the jurors deciding his suit against OpenAI probably won’t hear about it.

"Distillation" is a hot topic as frontier labs try to prevent smaller competitors from copying their models.

BioticsAI CEO Robhy Bustami joined Isabelle Johannessen on Build Mode to discuss how the company has navigated a highly regulated space and kept the team motivated while cutting through all the red tape.

Google announced on Thursday that it will begin rolling out Gemini to cars with Google built-in, marking a significant upgrade from the current Google Assistant. The move signals Google’s push to bring more advanced, conversational AI into the driving experience. The announcement follows closely behind news from General Motors, which revealed yesterday that Gemini is […]

The new hub features dedicated college group chats and personalized feeds designed to help students stay connected with their campus communities, even while they’re away for the summer.

Link lets users connect cards, banks, and subscriptions, then authorize AI agents to spend securely via approval flows.

A growing number of celebrity deepfake videos are trying to scam TikTok users into giving up personal information.

An unreleased Microsoft Surface Laptop 8th Edition with an Intel Panther Lake chip appeared in two Geekbench 6 listings this week.

Salesforce lets its customers lead its product roadmap with the thinking that if one enterprise customer has a problem, the others likely do too.

Hertz is creating a new affiliate company called "Oro Mobility" to provide fleet management solutions "across a range of mobility segments."

The Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement (10345) is on sale at Amazon for $66.92, down from the list price of $109.99. That's a 39% discount.

This ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop with premium specs is on sale for just $1,299.99 at Amazon, saving shoppers $200.

The Kobo Libra Colour is on sale at Amazon and Kobo for $199.99, down from the list price of $229.99. That's a 13% discount.

If you were hoping for relief from the ongoing global RAM shortage, one major player in the space is saying that's not coming.

Sam Reid will perform live in New York City. Fans can get tickets at no cost. So, what's the catch?

The Anker Solix F2000 portable power station is on sale for $899.99, down from the normal price of $1,999. That's a 55% discount.

Find the best gaming monitor deal on Amazon. Get this Samsung monitor for just $699.

The first teaser for Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil" adaptation has been released.

The LG 27-inch UltraGear 27GX704A-B OLED gaming monitor is on sale for only $477.99 at Amazon, a savings of 40% or over $300.