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Spotify is releasing the new desktop app as a research preview in more than 20 markets

Spotify will let you generate daily or weekly briefs based on your prompts

Spotify is releasing new audiobook plans later this year

Spotify said that it will monitor activity like streams and shares to determine who is a top fan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch series today at 4 p.m. ET.

Waymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads.

Gov. Gavin Newsom will issue an executive order to explore an overhaul of labor policies to deal with potential mass job displacement from artificial intelligence.

Gov. Gavin Newsom will issue an executive order to explore an overhaul of labor policies to deal with potential mass job displacement from artificial intelligence.

The Path says its AI model has scored 95 on the mental health safety AI benchmark, Vera-MH. This compares to a top score of 65 for the consumer bots. 

Brett Adcock's new AI startup is now valued at $6 billion by its investors.

Maka Kids is building a streaming app for children ages zero to six featuring content designed for healthy development. The startup has now raised $3 million in seed funding to scale its platform.

The AI agents are coming. A lot of them.

Wayve's self-driving tech will show up in Stellantis vehicles in 2028.

Recycling startups are using AI to improve the recovery of critical minerals like aluminum, aiming to build a massive source of the metal.

Tesla has brought its Full Self-Driving suite of driver assistance features to China.

Flipper Devices said that the new gadget is in development and the base model will cost under $350

"Avatar: The Last Airbender" Season 2 premieres June 25 on Netflix.

Motorola's new flagship foldable flip phone is a powerhouse with a beautiful design. We put the cameras, processor, and display to the test.

Airbnb announced additions for its app, including luggage storage, car hire, boutique hotels, and voice mode for its AI assistant.

With "The Late Show" ending, Stephen Colbert has finally taken the "Colbert Questionert" himself.

The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine account alerts.

The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine account alerts.

As of May 21, the Samsung 85-Inch Neo QLED QN70H smart TV has dropped to its lowest price so far at Amazon of $1,997.99. This is 13% off its list price of $2,297.99.

Use Amazon’s 20% coupon to get the MTG Avatar The Last Airbender Beginner Box for $19.52 while the deal lasts.

Beauty and wellness booking marketplace Fresha says it has raised $80 million investment from KKR’s Next Generation Technology Growth fund, KKR's growth equity arm.

Meta says Incognito Chat is coming to WhatsApp and the Meta AI app, offering temporary AI conversations processed in a secure environment that even Meta cannot access.

Amazon has the Ascended Heroes Mega Feraligatr ex Box back under $70 with four booster packs and two promo cards.

The Trump Mobile T1 smartphone is set to ship to customers (probably?), following a legion of delays.

Jimmy Kimmel paid a moving tribute to Stephen Colbert during his show on Wednesday.

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

As of May 21, the CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro has dropped to $69 at Amazon. This is 30% off its list price of $99.

Samsung Electronics, a global memory chip supplier, has been a major beneficiary of the A.I boom. It has also become the center of a debate over how to divide its spoils.

Amazon has eight Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution booster packs for $74.45, giving you 80 cards from the original Mega Evolution set.

Answers to each clue for the May 21, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

As of May 21, the Sunseeker S4 robot lawn mower is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $1,399. This is 22% off its list price of $1,799.99.

Couples who met on dating apps give their advice to today's singles.

Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 43% on the Toshiba 55-inch Class C350 Series at Amazon.

Can you find love on dating apps? Mashable interviews several couples who met on dating apps.

Find the best robot pool cleaner deal. Save 36% on the Aiper Scuba V3 at Amazon.

NVIDIA reported $81.6 billion in revenue in its Q1 2027 earnings call, benefitting from the AI boom despite losing its Chinese market share.

The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds have been one of the most popular open earbuds for over two years, but our audio expert says Sony's LinkBuds Clip may be a better choice.

Find the best headphones deal at Amazon. Save 34% on the Bose QuietComfort Headphones at Amazon.

NASA's Psyche probe caught crisp images of Mars' south pole ice cap on May 15, 2026, during a flyby on its way to the asteroid belt.

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

Start investing confidently with help from the From Zero to Pro: The 2026 Complete Stocks, Forex & Futures Trading Bundle

Get the VIONTA B5 5000 mAh solid-state power bank for $59.99 (reg. $75).

Alexa Podcasts is Amazon's latest venture for Alexa+, an AI-generated podcasting feature.

Find the best robot lawn mower deal. Save 17% on the Mammotion Luba 3 at Amazon.

"Billy on the Street" is back for a new episode, with host Billy Eichner yelling questions about his new memoir to random New Yorkers.

"Stranger Things" and "Cocoon" collide in "The Boroughs," a delightful sci-fi series about retirees investigating monster attacks. Review.

Scapia, an Indian startup that combines travel booking with co-branded credit cards and mobile payments, said the deal doubles its valuation.

Biotech company Imperagen announced on Thursday a £5 million ($6.7 million) seed round led by PXN Ventures, with participation from IQ Capital and Northern Gritstone.

How to watch Ice Hockey World Championships for free. Live stream Canada vs. Norway in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free.

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

See the Moon phase expected for May 21, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

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" #1797 on May 21 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The next big thing for Nvidia will be CPUs for AI agents, $200 billion worth, CEO Jensen Huang predicts.

Anthropic has told its investors that it will more than double revenue to around $10.9 billion in its second quarter.

SpaceX has finally made the contents of its IPO filing public, weeks ahead of what is expected to be the largest IPO ever and one that will make Musk the CEO, CTO, and Chairman of the board.

The video clipping startup raised a $7 million seed round led by Slow Ventures.

SpaceX's IPO filing reveals xAI lost $6.4 billion in 2025 while planning a massive Grok expansion — offering the first public look at Elon Musk's AI financials and more details about his ambitions.

On a dark day of layoffs at Meta, one employee responded by creating an internal radio station that plays songs about job cuts — generated by artificial intelligence, of course.

Nvidia announced another record revenue figure after market close on Wednesday, but forecasted that revenue growth would slow in the following quarter.

Elon Muks's xAI said it will buy $2.8 billion worth of natural gas turbines over the next three years, according to SpaceX's IPO filing.

Elon Musk's xAI surprised the AI world when it made a deal to sell compute to Anthropic. Now we know how much it's worth.

Altman offered to have OpenAI invest in every single startup in this Y Combinator class: tokens for equity.

Slapping “AI” on your startup’s pitch deck is basically table stakes right now. When a founder raised $20 million from Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest for an eSports gamification loyalty startup without those two letters in the spotlight, it got us wondering how the conversation even started — especially when ARK had already been burned by a company operating in the same space.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Julie […]

SpaceX has finally made the contents of its IPO filing public, weeks ahead of what is expected to be the largest IPO ever.

Microsoft is responsible for over 90% of the carbon removal market, and reports suggested the company was pausing purchases entirely. This new deal should help assuage the fears of CDR startups.

OpenAI claims its reasoning model disproved a geometry conjecture unsolved since 1946 — and this time, the mathematicians who exposed its last embarrassing claim are backing it up.

Google showcased new Gemini-powered Android Auto and Google Built-in features at I/O 2026 focused on driving assistance.

Initially billed as an "AI butler," Iris watches what happens on a user's desktop and automatically learns how to do tasks for them, its co-founder says.

A panel of tech experts discusses Google’s generative AI demos at I/O 2026 and who these tools are really designed for.

Google revealed Android XR glasses at I/O 2026, but pricing and release details are still missing.

A Wall Street Journal report says ChatGPT maker OpenAI is preparing its Initial Public Offering (IPO) for fall 2026.

Tech editors break down the missing announcements, delayed features, and unanswered questions from Google I/O 2026.

First came the Netherlands, now it's Lithuania. And more European countries appear to be in the queue for Tesla's driver assistance system.

Kickstarter reinstates former adult content policy after many users blasted the new guidelines.

Airbnb will soon let you book luggage storage and car rental services on its app

Three ways in which Google Search is being changed by AI.

Coming June 2026, Storygraph is coming to Kobo e-readers and app. Now your Storygraph reading history will be automatically updated based on your Kobo reading activity.

Truecaller's eSIM product will initially launch in 29 countries

Plex's Lifetime Pass subscription is getting one of the most exorbitant price increases we've seen in a while in the near future.

Google I/O 2026 focused heavily on Gemini AI, Android XR, and smarter personalized experiences across devices.

Experts break down the biggest announcements from Google I/O 2026, including Gemini and Android XR glasses.

EV sales have surged worldwide in every region but the U.S., posing risks for legacy and startup automakers.

A day after Elon Musk lost his lawsuit that threatened OpenAI's structure, leadership and finances, OpenAI is reportedly back to prepping for its IPO.

A day after Elon Musk lost his lawsuit that threatened OpenAI's structure, leadership, and finances, OpenAI is reportedly back to prepping for its IPO.

OpenAI would be one of the most highly anticipated potential initial public offerings, in what is set to be a major year of I.P.O.s for Silicon Valley.

"Why is a nurse in Queens who makes $75,000 a year paying more than $1,000 a month in taxes?" Bezos said Wednesday morning on CNBC. "That's $1,000 that could help with rent, or groceries, or anything."

Today through June 10, the Yeedi S20 Infinity Ultra will be available at a promotional launch price of $899.99.

As of May 20, get $110 off the Jackery Explorer 500 v2 at Amazon.

Samsung announced upgrades to the Odyssey gaming monitor lineup as well as new OLED monitor features and the Samsung ViewFinity S8.

As of May 20, you can get the EcoVacs Deebot X11 Pro Omni robot vacuum-mop for $799, down from $999.99, at Amazon.

As of May 20, get the Asus ROG Strix ultrawide gaming monitor for its lowest price yet.

Google’s Project Aura smart glasses are being developed with partners like Samsung and Xreal. Here’s what we learned.

A 100-inch TV is ridiculous, but if you have the wall space, the Samsung 100-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV is currently $1,500 off at Amazon.

Pre-orders for the new Anker Solix S2000 for $599 at Anker, down from the list price of $1,999.99. That's a major 70% discount.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-cancelling headphones are on sale at Amazon for just $398 ahead of Memorial Day weekend. That's $61.99 off.

Xreal debuted a new pair of XR glasses at Google I/O, and they sound pretty nifty.

Sony’s $650 The Collexion headphones celebrate the 1000X line anniversary. Here’s how they compare to the WH-1000XM6.

Utah intends to ban VPNs to view adult content, but there's now a hold for certain websites.

As of May 20, save $100 off the Dreame L50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop at Amazon.

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27. Pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt, get investor access, win $100K, plus more scaling perks. Nominate an early-stage founder or submit your startup here.

The Arlington, Virginia-based startup has raised $42 million to equip ships with sensors that blow the current AIS tech out of the water.