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Users can now add their favorite outlets' coverage to the Top Stories section of Google search results by utilizing the 'preferred sources' feature. With just a few clicks, you can add Fox News.

Bluesky noted the exceptional burden of following Mississippi's new law.

The Silicon Valley chipmaker’s journey from icon to a government project, with the sale of a 10 percent stake to the Trump administration, underlines how even the mightiest in tech can fall.

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top keyboards for the job.

This deadly bacteria, which hits low-income people the hardest, was once an “only in New York” problem. Extreme heat is now increasing its prevalence.

For back-to-school season, Mashable put together the four best noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds for students that won't break the bank.

Plus: Google wants billions of Chrome users to install an emergency fix, Kristi Noem is on the move, and North Korean IT workers are everywhere.

The language-learning app recently added a feature that teaches you how to play chess. I tried it, and now I’m hooked on those rooks, knights, and pawns.

Plus: Masimo sues the US Customs and Border Protection over the Apple Watch's blood oxygen sensor, Insta360 has a new action camera, and BikeOn's power meter is tiny and affordable.

Bowers & Wilkins has a reputation for premium sound. Are the slick-looking Px7 S3 headphones worth it?

Dyson says that its 360 Vis Nav is the most powerful robot vacuum on the market. Could this robot vacuum that doesn't mop or self-empty possibly be worth $1,000?

How to watch college football for free. Live stream Hawai'i vs. Stanford in 2025 without cable.

How to watch college football for free. Live stream Kansas vs. Fresno State in 2025 without cable.

The best deals in Casper's Labor Day sale. Casper has kicked off their Labor Day sale early with up to 30% off mattresses.

The best Labor Day deals at Helix. Save 25% at Helix for Labor Day.

Let's compare Google and Samsung's major flagships. The Pixel 10 comes with new AI features, but the S25 Ultra is a category leader.

Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows as a lifetime license for just $49.97 (reg. $219.99) and enjoy Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more for life.

Babbel is a practical language learning tool with lifetime access on sale now.

Trump's tariff plan has hit the tech industry hard, and companies building products for people with disabilities and older Americans may suffer.

How to watch college football for free. Live stream Kansas State vs. Iowa State in 2025 without cable.

Get lifetime access to Internxt Cloud Storage (100TB) for just $1,349.97 (reg. $9,900) through Sept. 7.

Jordan Peele, Leonardo DiCaprio, Guillermo del Toro, Kathryn Bigelow, and more! Here are the highlights of fall movie season in theaters and on streaming.

Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.

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.

Where to buy DJI drones online. The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $249 on Amazon.

How to watch MotoGP for free. Live stream the 2025 Grand Prix of Hungary for free from anywhere in the world.

See the moon phase expected for August 23, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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

Answers to each clue for the August 23, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

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" #1526 on August 23 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Meta's new AI wunderkind Alexandr Wang just announced a partnership with Midjourney, which he says will bring "beauty to billions."

Director Ron Howard and writer Noah Pink on how their new historical-fiction film "Eden" relates to today's culture of modern technology and people's desires to go "off the grid."

Bluesky has chosen to block access in the state rather than risk potential fines of up to $10,000 per violation.

Here's your full guide on how to watch college football games without cable in 2025, including the best streaming deals.

The Kindle Paperwhite has never been cheaper. Save 26% on the like-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.

As of Aug. 22, AirPods Pro 2 are still on sale at Amazon for $169. That's 32% off their list price of $249.

The $8.9 billion investment gives the US government a roughly 10 percent equity stake in Intel.

Meta's Chief AI Officer said that the company is partnering with Midjourney to license its AI image and video model technology.

A Black Moon is not an astronomical event, but the internet begs to differ. Here's why professional astronomers love this lunar phase.

CEO Brian Armstrong mandated that all Coinbase engineers set up their GitHub Copilot or Cursor accounts within a week.

The settlements are an about-face for the billionaire, whose company fought with former workers over whether it owed them severance pay.

Bluesky has decided to block its service in Mississippi, rather than comply with the state's age verification law.

Apple will let businesses configure ChatGPT enterprise access in the fall.

The news pushed up shares of Intel.

TikTok isn’t making a comeback in India.

The president’s comments follow his calls for the resignation of Intel’s chief executive this month.

Apple promised a major revamp to Siri, but the company's AI capabilities have lagged behind competitors.

The tenth Starship flight test will be a referendum on the company's build-fly-fix approach.

A discount on the Asus CX15 Chromebook brings the price down to just $159.

Smart ring battle, round two. First, Oura sued Ultrahuman; now, Ultrahuman is suing Oura, alleging patent infringement.

Y Combinator is asking the court to deny Apple’s appeal. 

Beijing is reportedly urging Chinese companies to turn to domestic chips just weeks after Nvidia got the green light to sell in China again.

Bring your stories and questions on August 28 as we explore our latest investigations into how tech is shaping education today.

Joseph Sanberg is accused of falsely inflating revenue and fabricating a letter from Aspiration's audit committee to obtain loans, which the startup ultimately defaulted on.

As of Aug. 22, get the Sonos Roam 2 for $40 off at Amazon.

Find the best Bose soundbar deal for your budget, with up to 41% off the TV Speaker, Smart Soundbar, and Smart Ultra Soundbar.

The thousands of trucks zipping along U.S. highways are often only about half full -- something Oway wants to change with its 'ride-share for freight' software.

Right now, grab the DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station for $200 off at Amazon and have an electric generator for your next camping or road trip.

Trump Mobile shared a picture of the T1 phone it's supposedly making, and it sure looks a lot like a Samsung phone.

Apple TV+ is the latest streaming service to increase prices. Subscribers will now pay $12.99 for the service per month.

As of Aug. 22, get the Bluetti Solar Generator AC200L for its lowest price yet at Amazon.

A $500 million class action lawsuit accusing X of not paying severance to laid-off workers is nearing a settlement agreement, a court filing shows.

Get the Soundcore Space One Pro headphones for just $149.99 at Amazon. Buy now to save $50 off the headphones with ANC.

As of Aug. 22, you can get the Anker SOLIX F3800 portable power station for $2,599, down from $3,999. That's a 35% discount .

Right-wing misogynists Andrew and Tristan Tate are suing Meta and TikTok for banning them in 2022.