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To understand how filters and editing apps are altering our perception of what real people look like, I put AI photos on my Hinge dating profile.

People on dating apps are using AI to craft their opening lines and their conversation replies. Why?

Elon Musk's DOGE.gov U.S. federal government website can apparently be edited by anyone, as database access has been left open.

The National Park Service has removed all mentions of transgender and queer people from its page dedicated to the Stonewall National Monument.

'Yellowjackets' Melanie Lynskey and Sophie Nélisse reveal the depths of Shauna's rage and how much deeper it gets in Season 3.

Tinder recently added an AI tool called Photo Selector. Privacy experts had questions.

Answers to each clue for the February 14, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Mashable tech reporters Christianna Silva and Cecily Mauran sat down to debate the age old question: Is dating an AI chatbot considered cheating?

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, which is carrying NASA experiments, will attempt to touch down on the moon on March 2.

'Paddington in Peru' review: Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas bring wacky thrills to lovable bear's latest romp.

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Get a Sam's Club membership with auto-renew for just $20 (reg. $50) through Feb. 26.

"Flow" is an animated animal adventure unlike anything you've seen before. TIFF review.

I've tested 25+ cordless stick and automatic robot vacuums at home to build a list of the top 4 vacuum cleaners for carpet, rugs, and hard floors.

From Thanos to Loki to Kang, Dar-Benn, and some truly disappointing "Iron Man" villains, we rank all the big bads of the Marvel Cinematic Universe... even Malekith (who??).

Since 2008's "Iron Man," there have been dozens of movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The latest? "Captain America: Brave New World." We rank the best to worst of the MCU.

I spent two weeks with the Echelon Stride 6 to see if it's a good option for anyone looking for a folding treadmill.

There's a new theory on how the iPhone 17 Pro might look like, and this one appears to have some legs.

TikTok is available for download in the U.S. again, with Apple and Google restoring it to the Apple App and Google Play stores.

Season 3 of "Yellowjackets" leads us back to the pit from Season 1, where the mysterious Pit Girl meets her doom.

"Yellowjackets" Season 3 takes us into the team's new wilderness base. But who brought the architecture book to build them?

"Yellowjackets" Season 3, streaming Feb. 14 on Paramount+ with Showtime, gets off to a slow, unsatisfying start.

"Yellowjackets" Season 3's opening credits has some new shots. Here are the clues you may have missed.

In "Severance" Season 2, episode 5, Dylan (Zach Cherry) finds a note at the memorial for Irving (John Turturro). Here's what it says.

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Find the best free online courses from Stanford University.

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On Feb. 14, get a free small Slurpee at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores. How to get free Slurpees on Valentine's Day.

In February 2025, Max is offering bundle deals with its service so you can stream excellent shows and movies at a discounted price.

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

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1336 on February 14, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The end-credits scene for "Captain America: Brave New World" once again sets up the multiverse.

With its mention of adamantium, "Captain America: Brave New World" lays the groundwork for the MCU's take on Wolverine.

Apple has resumed advertising on Elon Musk's social media platform X for the first time in more than a year.

New Family Link design aims to make Google's parent controls easier to use.

The Markup published a damning investigation into Match Group, which owns dating apps like Tinder and Hinge.

As of Feb. 13, get the 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller for under $40 at Amazon, its lowest price yet.

As of Feb. 13, My Best Buy members can save $100 on the Dyson Airwrap and Dyson Supersonic. My Best Buy Total members can save $120 on the Dyson Airwrap. The best part? My Best Buyis free to join.

Tim Cook confirmed a new Apple launch next Wednesday. Here's what we're expecting.

"The Gorge," starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, premieres Feb. 14 on Apple TV+. Review.

After OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejected Elon Musk's unsolicited bid to buy OpenAI, Musk is now saying he'll withdraw the offer if the ChatGPT maker stays a nonprofit.

Google is adding the ability to get reports of weather-related road issues, such as unplowed snow or floods.

As of Feb. 13, you can pre-order all three versions of 'Elden Ring Nightreign.' Here's what they offer and how to get them.

Ahead of President's Day, shop savings on Amazon Echo devices. Save up to 36% on the Echo Auto, while getting other great deals on the Pop and Dot.

The best Amazon deals on Feb. 13 include the Apple Pencil Pro, Google Pixel Buds A-Series, Echo Dot Kids, Fire HD 8 tablet, and Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones.

The Marshall Middleton portable Bluetooth speaker (black and brass) is on sale at Amazon for $175.25, down from the list price of $299.99. That's a 42% discount.

Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz are back behind the wheel in "Twisted Metal" Season 2. Trailer.

Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a new kind of soft robot inspired by the natural flexibility of octopus arms and elephant trunks.

YouTube TV customers will be without CBS channels for the foreseeable future, thanks to messy contract negotiatons.

Amazon has savings on gift cards at retailers like Lyft, Ulta, Bath & Body Works, Google Play, and more as of Feb. 13. Grab a last-minute Valentine's Day gift.

As of Feb. 13, get the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE smartphone at Amazon for $150 off.

Bose QuietComfort headphones have dipped down to $249 at Amazon. Shop these headphones for $100 off ahead of Presidents' Day.

The sequel to Gavin O'Connor's 2016 action-thriller, "The Accountant 2" sees Ben Affleck back in the lead. Trailer.