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The deal for next-generation chips is a boon for Samsung. 

The letter states that allowing sales of the H20 AI chip to China could hurt the U.S.'s AI "edge" and further chip bottlenecks in the U.S.

As the startup world descends on San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — happening October 27–29 at Moscone West — one question looms large: does building in Silicon Valley still give founders an edge? With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders gathering for this milestone Disrupt, the conversation around access, geography, and opportunity has never been […]

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro will come with 8x zoom and Pro camera app, new rumor claims.

Insta360 collaborated with partners to launch Antigravity, a drone company set to debut a world first 360-degree camera drone.

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the AI Stage comes alive with the voices shaping the future of technology, creativity, and security. Top VCs reveal what it takes to win funding in a rapidly evolving landscape, as they place bets on the next wave of AI founders. Hear groundbreaking insights from leaders at visionary startups like Apptronik, […]

Russian prosecutor said it opened a criminal investigation into the cyberattack targeting Aeroflot, the largest airline in Russia.

The trailer for Peacemaker Season 2 dropped on Sunday, and at the time of writing, folks have watched it nine million times.

As of July 28, the Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant set is on sale at Amazon for $47.99. This is 20% off its list price of $59.99.

As of July 28, you can redeem a free $50 promotional credit from Amazon when you buy the brand new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 at the retailer.

See the moon phase expected for July 28, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

John Oliver has taken a deep dive into the problems with gang databases in the latest episode "Last Week Tonight."

These noise-canceling headphones are very nearly as good as AirPods Max, and they cost $150 less.

Tesla's affordable new car will be a stripped-down Model Y. Now, the details about the upcoming car are leaking.

Private investigator influencers are staking out suspected cheaters and vetting dates for their clients, posting the tea for their followers. But there’s a dark side to morality-based surveillance.

Perl is a messy, maddening programming language, the “duct tape of the internet.” But at least you can tell it was made by humans.

Anker just dropped three new products in its popular Nano line. Here's everything to know about the new charging station and power banks.

Astronomers have discovered a new exoplanet that may be habitable 35 light-years from Earth. Named L 98-59 f, it joins four other worlds in the temperate zone of an intriguing planetary system.

Snag the DJI Mini 4K drone at its lowest-ever price on Amazon. This limited-time deal is perfect for travel, vlogging, and aerial photography.

John Oliver has recapped the latest Donald Trump/Jeffrey Epstein developments during the latest episode of "Last Week Tonight".

The price of expensive chatbot subscriptions is driven by vibes—not immediate profitability for AI companies.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 is just $649.99 on Amazon — its lowest price ever.

Scientists found a temperate exoplanet in the nearby L 98-59 red dwarf star system. Now they wonder if the rocky world has an atmosphere.

Best deal on portable power station. Save 41% on the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at Amazon.

Grindr blocks “no Zionists” from profiles while still allowing racist phrases, sparking backlash and confusion among users

Lego’s Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House set is now $38.49 at Walmart — 36% off with a massive amount off this Disney 100 collectable.

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

The Lefant M3 robot vacuum and mop is 55% off at Amazon — just $359.99 and the lowest price ever.

Answers to each clue for the July 28, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

As of July 28, the Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) is on sale at Amazon for $299, 25% (or $100) off its list price of $399.

Save 35% on the refurbished Dyson Airstrait straighteners at Walmart.

Save 20% on the iRobot Roomba Q0120 at Amazon.

Game designers have used artificial intelligence since the 1980s. But digital characters demonstrating self-awareness is a far cry from the ghosts chasing Pac-Man.

Secure 50TB of Internxt cloud storage for life for just $799.99 (reg. $7,900).

Get lifetime access to SwifDoo PDF Pro for Windows for just $29.97—an all-in-one tool to edit, convert, and manage PDFs like a pro.

Master new languages from your smartphone with this lifetime subscription to Mondly, now just $89.99 (reg. $299.99).

Give your little ones a calmer screen time option with a lifetime subscription to Pok Pok, now for just $59.99 (reg. $250).

The 2025 MacBook Air has dropped below $800 for the first time. Get the best-ever price on the Apple 2025 MacBook Air at Amazon.

This vibrating and thrusting dildo is not for the faint of heart.

Until the end of today, you can score Microsoft's latest and most advanced operating system, Windows 11 Pro, for only $14.97 (reg. $199).

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

The best wireless earbuds from top brands like Apple and Sony.

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" #1500 on July 28 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The massive Las Vegas venue known as Sphere will be screening its first classic movie, “The Wizard of Oz,” starting on August 28. And as detailed in a segment on CBS Sunday Morning, this isn’t just a matter of taking the existing movie and projecting it on Sphere’s 160,000 square foot, wraparound LED screen.

DOGE’s AI tool is targeting 100K+ federal rules for deletion, but insiders say it’s error-prone and misunderstands legal language.

The Walker S2 robot from UBTech autonomously exchanges its batteries in just three minutes, allowing continuous operation in car factories operated by BYD, Nio and Zeekr.

Indie video game marketplace Itch.io announced this week that it has "deindexed" adult and not-safe-for-work games, removing them from its browse and search pages.

The FX Super One electric MPV from Faraday Future offers flexible seating, zero-gravity recliners and an AI system that creates a personal connection between driver and vehicle.