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Starship is grounded until SpaceX finds out why the first V3 booster failed during its first test flight.

As of May 27, save $50 on the Anker Solix C1000 power station at Amazon.

As of May 27, you can get the Bluetti Elite 30 V2 for $218.98 at Amazon, down from $299. That's a 27% discount or $80.02 savings.

Erin Brockovich is taking on the AI industry with a new website that tracks AI data centers.

As of May 27, you can get the Samsung 98-inch Class Neo QLED 4K Smart TV for $8,997.99 at Amazon, down from $14,997.99.

The DJI Mic Mini (2 transceivers, one receiver) is on sale at Amazon for $79, down from $99. That's a 20% discount.

As of May 27, get the Apple AirPods 4 for $30 off at Amazon.

The 15-inch Apple M5 MacBook Air is on sale at Amazon for $1,099.99. That's a $200 discount and its best price ever.

'I Saw the TV Glow' writer/director, Jane Schoenbrun is back with another bold horror movie. Watch the trailer.

Today is the final day to apply or nominate a startup for Startup Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PT, the window closes on your chance to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, gain global visibility, connect directly with investors, and launch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage.

ElevenLabs' new model will let users regenerate a section of a song without affecting rest of the track

With the new scissors icon, you can clip favorite moments from podcasts and share them with your audience.

SOND, a startup led by Bose’s former head of sleep products, emerged from stealth with $7M in funding for its AI-powered sleep earbuds.

There are only 3 days left to save up to $410 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Early Bird pricing ends May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and once the deadline passes, ticket prices increase. If you plan to attend one of the most influential gatherings in tech this year, now is the time to lock in your pass before rates go up again.

China's AI boom is producing world-class talent, and Beijing is increasingly reluctant to let them go elsewhere.

The database provider is eyeing a public debut within the next few years.

Watch A24's "Primetime" based on Chris Hansen and Dateline's "To Catch a Predator series, starring Robert Pattinson and Phoebe Bridgers.

YouTube will now automatically label videos that use significant photorealistic AI, instead of relying solely on creators to disclose AI-generated content themselves. It's also making AI labels more prominent.

Bank security codes sent via text may not be enough. Learn why authenticator apps and passkeys offer stronger two-factor authentication protection.

Sherlock Holmes' capable sister Enola (Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown) is back for a new case, and Netflix has an overtly romantic teaser trailer.

The new Sony PS-LX3BT Bluetooth turntable is on sale for $348 on Amazon (normally $399.99). That's its best price ever.

"CEOs are uniquely prone to AI psychosis," Box CEO Aaron Levie opines. Maybe that explains the almost religious belief in AI productivity gains.

Robinhood will let users create a separate account with pre-loaded balance that an agent use to trade

How many 'e's in the word astronomical? Google's AI Overviews still thinks multiple.

Samsung's next-gen Odyssey, ViewFinity, and The Movingstyle Essential monitors come with free credits or gadgets worth up to $500.

As of May 27, the Soundcore AeroFit 2 by Anker open-ear earbuds are on sale for $79.98 at Amazon. This is 38% off their list price of $129.99.

As of May 27, the Garmin Lily 2 is on sale at Amazon for $199.99. This is 20% off its list price of $249.99.

Get the best deal on Beats. Save 32% on the Beats Fit Pro at Amazon.

Amazon drops the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister to $37.72 with three boosters and a Charmeleon promo card.

Apple is reportedly working on a new iOS feature to prevent phone snatchers from accessing users' personal data.

Answers to each clue for the May 27, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

How to watch French Open for free. Live stream Royer vs. Djokovic in the 2026 French Open online for free.

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Content creator AymansBooks on her favorite books, e-readers, and the gear she relies on as a BookTok regular

Find the best robot pool cleaner deal. Save 30% on the Aiper Scuba S1 at Amazon.

The best cordless vacuums offer more precise cleaning than robot vacuums. I tested and loved these Dyson, Shark, Roborock, and Eufy vacs.

I've been using the PencilVac for months. It weighs 3.9 pounds, has two lasers, and spins 360 degrees — not your average Dyson stick vacuum.

Save on Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 while it’s down to $44.97 through May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Get lifetime access to Pok Pok for $44.97 through May 31 and turn screen time into Montessori-inspired play for kids ages 2–8.

Get a refurbished Grade A Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop for $129.97 and automate vacuuming, mopping, and self-emptying.

"Spider-Noir" is available in both black and white and color. Which one's the winner?

Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas fall short of charming in "Power Ballad," a comedy about songwriting from the director of "Once. Review.

Many teens are turning to chatbots instead of their parents.

Get the best headphones deal. Save 13% on the Sony XM6 at Amazon.

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Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundle for $55.49, with six packs from the Mega Evolution set's new expansion.

Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box for $94.95, sold and shipped directly by Amazon.

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

WeRoad, the Milan-based group travel startup, has raised a $58 million Series C round led by Airbnb as it prepares for its first major expansion outside Europe. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to roughly $100 million and will finance WeRoad’s push into the U.S., beginning with Austin. The new investment reflects a […]

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

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" #1803 on May 27 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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.

Think "Conclave" meets "The Pitt," set in World War II. Brendan Fraser co-stars with Andrew Scott in "Pressure."

The third-party website exposed applicants' sensitive documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the company sent attorneys.

Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!

Volvo, which is majority owned by China's Geely Holdings, said it can now move forward with its expansion plans for its U.S. factory.

Volvo, which is majority owned by China's Geely Holdings, said it can now move forward with its expansion plans for its U.S. factory.

The U.S. government is sitting on dozens of tons of weapons-grade plutonium. It's hoping startups can find a use for it.

The U.S. government is sitting on dozens of tons of weapons-grade plutonium. It's hoping startups can find a use for it.

Google overhauled Search at I/O 2026, replacing blue links with AI agents. The backlash has been swift. DuckDuckGo app installs spiked 30% as users seek a way out.

The Bitboin Ticket Miner is a passive way to get into Bitcoin, and it's only $40

AcePDF makes it easier to convert, edit, and scan PDFs, and a lifetime license is only $24

NASA laid out its new plan to build a moon base at the lunar south pole for the Artemis campaign, with missions starting this year.

As the GTA 6 release inches closer, scammers and hackers are targeting fans of the video game franchise.

SpaceX’s recent IPO and Starship rocket test flight delivered two big data points that offer a realistic vision for the coming years — and one that may disappoint both the company’s boosters and its critics. Hidden behind the fantastic expectations for AI enterprise profits and plans for a Moon base is a more grounded reality: […]

WWE superstar Danhausen has been credited for uncursing the New York Knicks. Helping them reach the NBA Finals

The world's largest airline inks a deal with Elon Musk's internet company.

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Pope Leo XIV’s spiritual message on artificial intelligence arrived as Silicon Valley’s A.I. enthusiasts pursue their own spirituality through technology.

American Airlines said Tuesday it plans to install Starlink on more than 500 Airbus aircraft, the latest carrier win for IPO-bound SpaceX.

OpenRouter has raised a $113 million Series B led by CapitalG. Its 5x growth in usage over six months indicates the multi-AI-model future is here.

Don't settle on a Dyson Memorial Day deal. This self-emptying Shark stick vacuum just came out in April and is already 30% off.

The city of New York is having a moment after the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The internet is celebrating.

A weird case of affiliate hijacking is affecting some Motorola smartphones.

Are Apple devices spying on you? Learn how Siri listens, what data gets collected and the privacy settings you should change on your iPhone today.

Get a scratch and dent Kindle Paperwhite (11th Gen, 32GB) from Woot for $69.99.

As of May 26, the Sony QD-OLED Bravia is still 30% off

Anthropic is developing guardrails to prepare its Mythos AI model for public release.

The Samsung 85-inch Q7F QLED 4K TV is down to just $899.99 at Amazon for the first time. That's 40% off its list price.

The 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $1,499.99, down from the normal price of $2,099.99. That's a 29% discount.

Human Archive, a startup founded by Berkeley and Stanford researchers, is paying gig workers in India to wear camera-equipped caps and sensor devices to collect the real-world physical training data that AI and robotics labs are racing to acquire.

As of May 26, get 38% off the Sony XM5 headphones at Amazon.

The 2026 Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini LED 4K TV is the cheapest it's ever been at $801 or 40% off its list price post Memorial Day.

As of May 26, get the Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 for its lowest price yet.

The Husqvarna 420iQ Robotic Mower is on sale at Amazon for $2,599.99, down from the normal price of $3,299.99. That's a 21% discount.

Dell has raised the price of its new XPS 14 laptop by up to 31 percent amid the global RAM shortage.

Pornhub is launching Pornhub Sapphic, a space dedicated to lesbian and nonbinary content and creators.