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According to the AI overlords, this is the year of agentic AI.You may have seen Google announce its "agentic era" with a web browsing research assistant and an AI bot that calls nail salons and mechanics for you. OpenAI leadership talked about agentic AI being a "big theme in 2025" and has already introduced a research preview of Operator, an agent that can perform tasks on your behalf, and Deep Research, which "conducts multi-step research on the internet for complex tasks." Microsoft just unve

23andMe had all the signs of a success story. The unicorn brand became synonymous with consumer-facing genetic testing, went public, and was once valued at $6 billion.But then, it all came tumbling down. Sales for 23AndMe kits began to fall, attempts to raise new funds hit a wall, the company struggled to find a product that would bring in recurring revenue, and it was still dealing with the fallout from a major data breach.23andMe filed for bankruptcy and put its assets up for sale in March 202

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for

UPDATE: May. 19, 2025, 1:36 p.m. EDT This article has been updated with new information from 'The Android Event,' the Android-focused mini I/O event held on Tuesday, May 13.The latest news from Google-land is all Gemini, Gemini, Gemini. And with Google I/O 2025 less than a day away, we expect more of the same.A year after its last big event, Google is back with an even deeper dive into AI. So deep, in fact, that Android was shuffled off into its own separate event entirely. On Tuesday, May 13,

Apple's new and AI-improved Siri that was showcased at last year's WWDC still isn't ready, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman."Significant upgrades to Siri—including the ones promised nearly a year ago—are unlikely to be discussed much and are still months away from shipping," said Gurman in an-depth report that detailed Apple leadership's reported failures to recognize the significance of generative AI for consumer tech products and subsequent issues in rolling out a smarter Siri

TL;DR: Create anything, even NSFW art, with a lifetime subscription to Imagiyo for only A$62.Digital creativity has never been more accessible, yet many of us remember the days when crafting a single image meant wrestling with layers and plugins for hours on end. Now there’s a way to generate stunning visuals in seconds simply by typing a description of what you have in mind.Imagiyo uses Stable Diffusion AI alongside FLUX AI to turn text prompts into high-quality images ready for comm

Somehow, we've already reached the unofficial start of summer: the Memorial Day 2025 deals are here.SEE ALSO:Amazon's Memorial Day Sale has already started — shop tech, home goods, and more
Though Memorial Day isn't technically until May 26, plenty of brands kicked off their sales early. Leading the way are mattress deals, followed by home and kitchen deals. Below, we've gathered up all the best deals so far ahead of Memorial Day, and will be adding to this list as more deals go live. Best

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Memorial Day is just a few days away, which means it's time to think about every amazing outdoor adventure you have planned for summer of 2025. If last year's gear got put away wet and dirty, it's time to consider some upgrades. Instead of doing this the Thursday night before leaving for a weekend adventure on Fr

In an era where most YouTubers chase growth at all costs, Outdoor Boys creator Luke Nichols is walking away at the height of his channel’s explosive rise.In just the past 18 months, the channel has gained around 12 million subscribers. But instead of capitalizing on that momentum, Nichols is stepping back, citing the toll it's taking on his family."Because of people stealing my content and posting it on other platforms, my family and I have been viewed about 4 billion times, in addition to

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Memorial Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means: Sales galore. As usual, Amazon is ahead of the game with up to 55% off select items from Amazon devices, kitchen items, home goods, electronics

GET 50% OFF: As of May 19th, the JBL Quantum 200 Wired Over-ear Gaming Headset is currently on sale for $29.95, down from $59.95, for a savings of 50%, or $29.95.Opens in a new windowCredit: JBLJBL Quantum 200 Wired Over-ear Gaming Headset$29.95 at Amazon $59.95 Save $30.00Get DealThis is a deal that your teammates will appreciate. If your co-op gaming buddies are always complaining about fans running in the background of the voice feed, or your dog snoring on the floor during Horde Night, a goo

If you're on haircare TikTok, there's a good chance you've heard of head spas. Popular in Japan, these relaxing treatments not only involve massaging and cleaning your scalp, but can also involve a scalp analysis to provide personalised tips on caring for your hair.Now French haircare brand Kérastase has launched the K-SCAN, an AI-powered scalp and hair analysis tool helping professionals provide such insights during your regular hair appointment. K-SCAN results measuring dandruff, h

It turns out Apple's upcoming ultra-thin iPhone will probably be pretty light, too. The latest leak about the rumored iPhone 17 Air comes courtesy of user "yeux1122" on the Korean Naver blog, as spotted by MacRumors. According to the blog, which has been correct about these sorts of things in the past, the new thin iPhone will weigh just 145g. Per MacRumors, that would put it somewhere between the 2020 iPhone SE and the iPhone 13 Mini in terms of weight.SEE ALSO:The battle of the mid-range phone

Starting on Monday, May 19, you can watch live as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella kicks off the company's annual developers conference, Microsoft Build 2025.This year, Microsoft Build is being hosted in Seattle, and Nadella will join other Microsoft leaders for a series of livestreamed events. The opening keynote is scheduled to take place on May 19 from 12:05 to 2:00 p.m. EST. Nadella will be joined by Microsoft Chieft Technology Officer Kevin Scott for the opening session. According to the officia

Here’s the thing about grief: it never goes away. As much as our culture would lead us to think, I’ve learned that it’s not a problem that needs solving with stages. Stages imply that you’ll eventually reach an endpoint, a resolution of some sort. Grief doesn’t allow for that. But you should allow yourself to feel all the emotions that come with grief as you learn to live with it. I lost both of my parents within three years  —  my father in Sep

I’ve worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, and have seen firsthand how technological advances in equipment, software, and AI can impact the creative process. Throughout my career, I’ve been behind the camera, in the edit bay, and in writers’ rooms. I’ve seen how this industry works and how it’s always changing, often because of technology.When I went to NYU for film school, I experienced firsthand how deeply tech is intertwined with the creative pr

In the past few years, AI has wreaked havoc on the education sector. It’s quickly become a multi-billion dollar industry, hailed by some administrators as the future of learning while other faculty scramble to address the fallout, including the rampant cheating that AI chatbots enabled almost overnight. It has felt particularly threatening to the subject I teach—writing—where many students struggle, and the temptation to turn to AI is irresistible.But paradoxically, the AI inva

Fear Street: Prom Queen, Netflix’s latest installment in the Fear Street film franchise, promises more slashery goodness for fans of Leigh Janiak's highly successful trilogy that kicked things off in 2021 with Fear Street Part One: 1994, Part Two: 1978, and Part Three: 1666. The new horror entry, adapted from R.L. Stine's 1992 novel,  finds the Class of 1988 in danger as a hooded killer stalks prom queen candidates throughout the halls of Shadyside High. The movie (premiering on

Finding a job is already frustrating enough — the endless applications, cover letters, and long bouts of waiting for responses that might never arrive. Now it seems jobseekers will increasingly be forced to debase themselves even further by interviewing with glitchy, inhuman AI bots. TikToks of folks interviewing with artificial intelligence-powered "interviewers" have gone viral recently. Now, before we go any further, it's important to acknowledge that some of these TikToks are fake or l

While playing music is my favorite part of what I do, you need more than just a soundtrack in today's world to tell an engaging story and build an audience. Music was my first passion. Growing up on 90’s hip hop, I’d listen to Hot 97 radio and make mixtapes for my friends with tracks by Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., A Tribe Called Quest, Snoop Dogg and others. Shortly after moving to NYC for college, I quickly found myself engulfed in club culture and started DJing, eventually play

Since 2019, I have made $17,000 through the Rover app and an additional $10,000 in earnings by doing freelance pet-sitting. My lifelong love of animals has transformed into a sustainable way to supplement my income, and has helped me pay off debt, save money, and fund my goals.Pet adoption boomed in 2020 due to higher levels of social isolation and increased time spent at home. In 2024, 66% of U.S. households owned a pet, and that year the U.S. pet industry market brought in $152 billion, accord

During the pandemic, human connection was distant and hazardous. Closeness became life-threatening, gathering felt like it became illegal, and Zoom calls were the only link to other people. What was meant to be a “see you later” in two weeks became months of isolation, which turned into years of disconnection for some.A report from the Surgeon General found that half of adults experience loneliness, and many Americans are still feeling the ramifications of quarantines, distancing pro

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Julia Ducournau has no interest in leaving you comfortable, with the Raw and Titane director returning to unnerve audiences again with Alpha.The Palme d'Or-winning writer-director's latest film sees Mélissa Boros as the titular 13-year old protagonist who lives with her mother (Golshifteh Farahani). Beyond the erratic, foreboding trailer out today, the only other clues we get for Alpha's narrative come from production company Neon: "Their world collapses the day she returns from school wi

GET $70 OFF: As of May 19th, the Corsair K70 RGB Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is on sale for $99.99, down from $169.99, for a savings of 41%, or $70 off.Opens in a new windowCredit: CorsairCorsair K70 RGB Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard$99.99 at Amazon $169.99 Save $70.00Get DealIn competitive gaming, interface matters. Alongside your mouse and screen, your keyboard is one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal. The Corsair K70 capitalizes on this, with 8,000hz polling, connectivity with co

SAVE $1,000: The Bluetti AC300 portable power station with B300K battery expansion is on sale at Amazon for $1,499, down from the list price of $2,499. That's a 40% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: BluettiBluetti AC300 portable power station and B300K Expansion Battery$1,499 at Amazon $2,499 Save $1,000Get DealTwenty years ago, we used to prepare for a storm by making sure we had a flashlight handy and a few candles throughout the house. The

SAVE UP TO $62.51: As of May 19, the Sony WH-CH720N headphones are as low as $87.48 at Amazon in the black colorway. That's 42% off the list price of $149.99. Other color varieties are also on sale for $98 or 35% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: SonySony WH-CH720N headphones$87.48 at Amazon $149.99 Save $62.51Get DealDespite their specs mostly justifying the price tag, not everyone is ready to drop $450 on Sony's latest and greatest WH-1000XM6 headphones. That's alright, though. The brand has pl

SAVE 26%: As of May 19, you can get the Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum for just $349.99, down from $469.99, at Amazon. That's a 26% discount and a $120 savings.Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum (Silver/Nickel) $349.99 at Amazon $469.99 Save $120See It
Whether you’re a pet owner, a parent, or just someone who likes to keep a tidy house, a good vacuum cleaner is a must-have. But good doesn’t always equal bulky or expensive. Right now, you can get the Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum for just $

SAVE OVER $100: Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale for $298 at Amazon. This deal saves you over $100 on list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: SonySony WH-1000XM5 Headphones$298 at Amazon $399.99 Save $101.99Get DealIn Mashable's review of the new Sony XM6 headphones, Timothy Werth writes that "The sound, noise cancellation, and design are all improved, though we expected bigger changes after three years of waiting." So the new headphones are great, but are they really worth the $450 price

SAVE OVER $100: Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds are on sale for $198 at Amazon. This deal saves you over $100 on list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: SonySony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds$198 at Amazon $299.99 Save $101.99Get DealWe know that the release of the new Sony XM6 headphones is dominating the news cycle right now in the audio world, but it's important to remember that a new product launch usually means discounts elsewhere. And that's the window of opportunity when you can really shine.Sony WF-1000XM5

The Last of Us Season 2, episode 6 broke our hearts in myriad ways both overt and subtle. Spotted by Redditor Unwept_Skate_8829, there's a costume inclusion in the episode's opening scene that includes a deeply important object to the series: Joel's watch. However, it's initially not worn by Joel himself (Pedro Pascal), but by his father, a character we've never met before now.SEE ALSO:'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 6 reminds us what the show's been missing
In episode 6, before the credits,

SAVE $150: As of May 19, the 13-inch Apple M4 MacBook Air is still on sale for $849 at Amazon. That's $150 off the list price and the lowest-ever price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$849 at Amazon $999 Save $150Get DealIt is baffling that the new Apple M4 MacBook Air is still sporting a $150 discount. We were surprised to see the price drop so low not long after release, but the fact that you can still secure this low price weeks later is t

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, w