Technology news

The U.S. Copyright Office is in the midst of a consequential investigation into copyright law and artificial intelligence, and in a recent interview, a lawyer with the Office said it is already registering works enhanced by AI.In an April article in WIPO Magazine, Assistant General Counsel Jalyce Mangum said that the "Office has registered more than a thousand works where applicants have followed our guidance to disclose and disclaim AI-generated material." Crucially, Mangum said the office cons

Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko returned to Talking Pictures with Neil Rosen to weigh in on some of the biggest titles in movies and TV. Alongside fellow film critics Perri Nemiroff, Neil Rosen, and Bill McCuddy, she expressed her praise and critiques for a string of new releases, and answered some burning questions. Like, what's the best episode of Black Mirror Season 7? Does The Ugly Stepsister, the body-horror reimagining of Cinderella, live up to the Sundance hype? And why are cr

The top Star Wars Day dealsRuggable dealRuggable x Star Wars Rugs and Doormats$101.15(save 15%)Get DealAmazon dealStar Wars Echo Dot with TIE Fighter Stand $97.98 at Amazon(save $12)Get Deal Lego dealLego Star Wars BrickHeadz Revenge of the Sith Heroes and Villains$49.99(New release)Shop NowFunko Pop! dealFunko Pop Star Wars New Classics - Darth Vader$11.75(save 10%)Get DealVideo game deal'Star Wars Outlaws' for PS5$34.99(save $35)Get DealTarget dealOversized Grogu Plushie$25.49(save $4.50)Get D

The best streaming deals to watch 'Black Bag' at a glance:BEST NON-STREAMING OPTIONRent or buy 'Black Bag' on Prime Video$9.99 or $14.99Get DealBEST FOR MOST PEOPLEPeacock Premium yearly subscription$79.99/year(save 17%)Get DealBEST FOR STUDENTSPeacock Premium for Students$2.99/month for 12 months(save $5/month)Get DealBEST FOR FIRST RESPONDERS/MEDICAL PROFESSIONALSPeacock Premium for First Responders and Medical Professionals$3.99/month(save $4/month)Get DealBEST FOR MILITARYPeacock Premium for

Back in January, Samsung teased a new ultra-thin Galaxy phone. Samsung still hasn't fully lifted the veil off the so-called Galaxy S25 Edge, but it feels like we know everything about it already.That's because of a steady stream of leaks, including this most recent one from Roland Quandt of WinFuture (via TechRadar). According to Quandt's reporting, the Galaxy S25 Edge will come with a titanium frame, weighing in at 163g (or 5.7 ounces) with just 5.85mm of thickness. That's similar to the rumore

This week, cybersecurity researchers with Oligo say they identified 23 vulnerabilities related to Apple AirPlay, leading Apple to issue over a dozen fixes.Dubbed "AirBorne" by the researchers, the security vulnerabilities affect the Apple AirPlay network and could compromise various devices. According to an Oligo blog post, the researchers say the vulnerabilities "enable an array of attack vectors" that could allow "attackers to potentially take control of devices that support AirPlay — in

Think of something you'll remember forever, something so close to your heart or brain that you wouldn't have to write it down to keep it top of mind. You'll have to type it out every day for 30 days. It has to have 15 characters, an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, a symbol, and a number. The numbers cannot be consecutive. It cannot be similar to anything you've ever said before. You will have to recall this secret code constantly or risk being locked out of every device and subscription yo

The best gift card dealsBEST RIDESHARE GIFT CARDLyft $100 gift card$85(save $15)Get DealBEST BEAUTY GIFT CARDUlta Beauty $50 gift card$42.50(save $7.50)Get DealBEST FOOD DELIVERY GIFT CARDDoorDash $50 gift card$42.50(save $7.50)Get DealBEST CLOTHING GIFT CARDFanatics gift card$60(save $15)Get Deal
Gift cards get a bad rep. While some may see them as the easy way out when gifting, they're more practical and useful than some random trinket or gadget you know will never be used. So, if you're at a

SAVE UP TO 30% OFF: As of May 2, you can get up to 30% off select Echo devices at Amazon. Best Echo deals as of May 2:Best deal overall Amazon Echo Dot $37.99(save $12 )Get DealBest Echo Show deal Amazon Echo Show 5$64.99(save $25 )Get DealBest budget pick Amazon Echo Pop$27.99 (save $12 )Get Deal
If you’re looking for a Bluetooth speaker that’s affordable and doubles as a voice assistant and smart home hub, you should probably forgo the stacks and opt for an Amazon Echo. Right now,

SAVE $100: As of May 2, get the 55-inch Amazon Fire 4K Smart TV for $359.99, down from its usual price of $459.99. That's a discount of 22%.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Fire 4K Smart TV (55-inch)$359.99 at Amazon$459.99 Save $100Get DealIf you've been thinking about buying a new TV, now's the time to do it. You don't want to wait until prices skyrocket due to tariffs. Not when you can score this best-selling Amazon Fire TV for a great price right now and have it set up in your livin

Your password probably stinks. At least that's what a new study shows. Researchers at Cybernews studied more than 19 billion leaked passwords, and of those just 6 percent were identified as unique, meaning they weren't re-used or duplicated. To make matters worse, the most common passwords are way too simple. Four percent of all passwords studied by Cybernews — meaning roughly 727 million total passwords— included the phrase "1234." Phrases like "password" and "admin" were also quite

SAVE $41.88: New (or returning) to Audible? Through May 6, you can get your first three months of Audible Premium Plus for only $0.99 per month (a grand total of $2.97). Usually $14.95 per month, that's a total of $41.88 in savings.Opens in a new windowCredit: AudibleAudible Premium Plus$0.99/month for three months (save $13.96/month)Get DealCraving some screen-free entertainment? I highly recommend audiobooks. Listening to a book still feeds your imagination like traditional reading, but it doe

SAVE 20%: As of May 2, you can get the Garmin Forerunner 165 running smartwatch for $199.99, down from $249.99, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount and a $50 savings. It's also the lowest price we've seen on this model since November. Garmin Forerunner 165 $199.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $50Get Deal
If you’re looking for a smartwatch that can handle your fitness routine, you might want to hop on this deal.As of May 2, you can get the Garmin Forerunner 165 for $199.99, down from $249.99, at Ama

SAVE $250: As of May 2, get the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum (AV2501S) for $299.99, down from its usual price of $549.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 45%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonShark AI Ultra robot vacuum (AV2501S)$299.99 at Amazon $549.99 Save $250Get DealA robot vacuum is something that still seems like it came out of a sci-fi movie. You mean this machine is going to tidy up the house all on its own? Like it's sentient or something? Whether you know how much fun it can be to sla

You'll have to wait a little bit longer for that video game you've been waiting 12 years for already.Rockstar Games posted a message on its website on Friday morning confirming the news that you may have seen coming, but didn't want to hear: Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed. The game, which until now had a vague release window of late 2025, is now confirmed for launch on May 26, 2026. The full message from Rockstar is as follows:Hi everyone,Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26

Ireland slapped TikTok with serious fines and, perhaps more worrying for the social media company, allegations of questionable data practices. That's a major issue for TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, which has been attempting to convince the West, most notably the U.S., that its users are safe from their data being shared with China. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined TikTok 530 million euros — roughly $600 million — because it could not guarantee th

SAVE UP TO $40: New and returning customers can sign up for Max yearly streaming subscriptions for up to 20% off. Ad-supported subscriptions are down to just $79.99 per year from $99.99, while ad-free tiers are down to just $139.99 and $169.99 per year from $169.99 and $209.99. But act fast; this deal is only around until Wednesday, May 7.Opens in a new windowCredit: MaxMax annual subscriptionssave up to $40 on any planGet DealFor the next few days, you can still score one of the best streaming

SAVE 25%: As of May 2, you can get the Levoit LVAC-200 for $149.99, down from $199.99, at Amazon. That's a 25% discount and a $50 savings.LEVOIT Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Stick Vac with Tangle-Resistant Design, Up to 50 Minutes, Powerful Suction, Rechargeable, Lightweight, and Versatile for Carpet, Hard Floor, Pet Hair, Black & White $149.99 at Amazon $199.99 Save $50Get Deal
Stick vacuums are pretty much hit or miss. There’s nothing worse than spending $300 on something that only works

SAVE $50: As of May 2, get the Razer Kishi Ultra for $99.99, down from its usual price of $149.99, at Amazon. That's a discount of 33%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonRazer Kishi Ultra$99.99 at Amazon $149.99 Save $50.00Get DealIf you're a big fan of gaming on the go, you probably know how touch controls can be more frustrating than enjoyable. If you're playing on a small screen, you can deal with overcrowding and pressing the wrong button. Depending on what kind of phone you're using, it mi

SAVE $110: As of May 2, the Shark Pet cordless stick vacuum is down to just $149.99 at Amazon instead of $259.99. That's 42% in savings and just 99 cents shy of its lowest price on record.Opens in a new windowCredit: SharkShark Pet cordless stick vacuum$149.99 at Amazon $259.99 Save $110Get DealIf you're still lugging a heavy upright vacuum from room to room in your home, it might be time to cut the cord. Untether yourself from outlets and invest in a stick vacuum instead. You don't have to spen

Spotify's iPhone app in the U.S. now offers its users new payment and subscription options — and some of them could save you money. The move follows a new decision in Epic Games' lawsuit against Apple, in which a California judge ordered that Apple must allow third-party app developers to direct customers to external payment sites. Following the ruling, Spotify submitted a new version of its iPhone app, which was approved by Apple on Friday. "In a victory for consumers, artists, creators,

SAVE $49.96: As of May 2, the Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian portable speaker is on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That's 33% off its list price of $149.95.Opens in a new windowCredit: BeatsBeats Pill x Kim Kardashian$99.99 at Amazon $149.95 Save $49.96Get DealSummer is fast approaching, and if you're gearing up for some exciting trips and outdoor adventures, it's worth picking up a portable speaker. With this, you can take your favorite tunes on the go. And there are some great discounts available on

The 36th chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe throws together a band of misfits to f*** around and find out. Thunderbolts* sees Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), John Walker (Wyatt Russell), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), and a guy named Bob (Lewis Pullman) all somehow working together, but the film digs into some deeper themes of loneliness and despair.With Beef director Jake Schreier at the helm,

We all own so many tech gadgets these days that combining functions is always welcomed. You probably have a TV at home for streaming your favorite shows, but is it good enough for gaming? If you’re not one to game on your laptop or you like to spend the weekend with friends playing co-op games in the living room, your TV needs to be up to snuff in terms of performance. Not all TVs are worthy of your gaming skills, and many top-of-the-line models come with a hefty price tag.If you’re

There are fantasy leagues out there for pretty much every sport under the sun, but so far there's been a stark lack of fantasy-based entertainment for those of us who prefer the dimly-lit indoors.That all may be about to change, though, as film subscription ticketing service MoviePass has announced the launch of Mogul, "the first fantasy league for Hollywood."SEE ALSO:MoviePass is officially back, for better or worse
Built on the Sui cryptocurrency blockchain, the game will allow users to draft

Despite all the uncertainties in the global market and an ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China (and everyone else, to a lesser degree), Apple just booked another solid quarter, and it doesn't seem too phased about the future.The company's quarterly revenue was 95.4 billion, up 5 percent year-over-year, with a $24.78 billion net income, a 4.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The company's next quarter will be a tricky one, given that the Trump's administration levie

With billions of users worldwide, TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms on the planet. Viral trends, trending sounds, and popular dances, there's no limit to what can kick off on TikTok.But while anyone can go viral, some creators have racked up millions of loyal followers. Check out our list of the top TikTok accounts with the most followers, according to Social Blade.1. Khaby Lame – 162.5 million followersTikTok's most followed account is none other than the king of th

SAVE OVER $10: As of May 2, the Lego Star Wars Droideka is on sale for $51.95 at Amazon. That's 20% off its list price of $64.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: LegoLEGO Star Wars Droideka$51.95 at Amazon $64.99 Save $13.04Get DealMay 4 is coming up this weekend, and if you're on the hunt for deals on Star Wars-related goodies, you're in luck. Quite a few items are already on sale, including a variety of Lego sets. One of our favorite Lego Star Wars deals is on this Droideka model, which has receiv

TL;DR: Live stream Draper vs. Musetti in the 2025 Madrid Open for free on RTVE. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The second 2025 Madrid Open semi final in the men's draw sees Draper take on Musetti. The Brit has been particularly impressive moving through the rounds, but Musetti is going to be a really tough matchup. A place in this weekend's final is up for grabs.If you want to watch Draper vs. Musetti in the 2025 Madrid Open for free from anywhere