Hollywood Has Finally Made a Hippo Horror Movie. Itâs About Time
Compared to many other fictional animal villains, hippos kill plenty of people in real life every year.
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TVs Are Getting Uncomfortably Bright, and This is Why
In this CNET Labs exclusive, I look at why the overall brightness of TVs I've measured has increased over the past few years.
Uber wants to turn its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies
Praveen Neppalli Naga, Uber's chief technology officer, revealed the plan in an interview at TechCrunch's StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on ThursdaâŚ
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, May 2
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 2.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 2, #585
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 2 No. 585.
MacOS Keyboard Shortcuts Make Typing and Browsing So Much Better
You don't always need to reach for a menu or click to get stuff done on your Mac.
Best Red Light Therapy Devices of 2026, Tested and FDA-Cleared
I tested the most popular red light therapy devices. These are the ones worth your money.
Replitâs Amjad Masad on the Cursor deal, fighting Apple, and why heâd rather not sell
At TechCrunch's sold-out StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, we covered a lot of ground in a short time, beginning with the question âŚ
Google Photos' New AI Tool Will Help You Picture Yourself in All Your Clothes
The Google Photos wardrobe feature uses AI to scan your camera roll and create a digital version of your closet.
Does Your AI Agent Need a VPN? The Company Behind Norton and Avast Thinks So
You might use a VPN yourself, but have you considered giving one to your AI agent? It might be more important than you think.
Musely secures $360M from General Catalyst without giving up equity
The DTC skin, hair, and menopause care brand will use the non-dilutive capital to super-charge customer acquisition.
Motorola Razr Fold Hands-On: Watch Out Samsung, This Phone Has an Edge
The company's first book-style foldable is a sleek new device that stacks up to competitors.
Splatoon Raiders preorders for the Switch 2 are nearly 20 percent off
Nintendo recently announced a new pricing policy, which knocks $10 off the cost of digital versions of future first-party titles exclusive to the NintâŚ
Study: AI models that consider user's feeling are more likely to make errors
Overtuning can cause models to "prioritize user satisfaction over truthfulness.â In human-to-human communication, the desire to be empathetic or politâŚ
Meta buys robotics startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitions
Meta bought humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence to beef up its AI models for robots, the company said.
Driverless Cars Will Be Subject to Moving-Violation Tickets in California Soon
By July, California will close legal loopholes that made driverless cars like Waymos exempt from some laws.
Microsoft tests redesigned Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and more
Microsoft is testing its much-needed refresh for the Windows 11 Run menu, offering a modern interface that the company says is faster and comes with sâŚ
The RAMpocalypse has bought Microsoft valuable time in the fight against SteamOS
Op-ed: Valve has made a dent in Windows' gaming share, but can it keep going? Valve and its SteamOS operating system have already done what a bunch ofâŚ
Before âWitch Hat,â Kamome Shirahama Blessed Us With a Hilarious Romp About Gals Being Pals
'Eniale & Dewiela' follows a heated rivalry between an angel and a demon competing to see who can collect the most souls.
Apple raises the Mac Miniâs starting price
Apple's Mac Mini now starts at $799 after the company pulled the $599 option with 256GB of storage from its online store, as spotted earlier by MacRumâŚ
LG's New Ultralight Gram Laptops Just Dropped, With Special Service Plan Pricing
Made from the company's new Aerominium material, the 2026 models feature the latest Intel and AMD processors and weigh 3 pounds or less.
Steve Wozniak Shows Off Dreame's Modular and Luxury Smartphones
One of the phones, the Aurora Nex, has modular hardware that lets owners reconfigure it to their preferences.
Meta Axes Contractors Who Had to Review Explicit Video From Smart Glasses
You can fix the problem or fire the alleged whistleblowers. Which one's cheaper?
A Japanese Tea Master's Guide to Perfect Matcha
Make a matcha drink at home with these tips and tricks.
Man dies covered in necrotic lesions after amoebas eat him alive
Doctors suspect three factors, each unremarkable on its own, contributed to his fate. Over the course of six months, black lesions and deep ulcers forâŚ
Worldâs Slowest Rocket Company Suddenly Wants to Churn Out 60 Rockets a Year
Blue Origin is setting its New Glenn rocket up for a major challenge.
Legoâs May Releases Are Swooshing In
May means 'Star Wars,' but it's not the only slick ride in store for Lego's new releases.
14 Horror Movies You Really Need to Stream on HBO Max
Pick out a frightening feature to watch this weekend.
Oura Ring's Latest Updates Will Tell You More About Contraception and Menopause
The smart ring company already provides some information on hormonal health.
Buying Prescription Smart Glasses Might Not Be Such a Good Idea After All
It's all fun and games until someone asks you to take your glasses off.
AI performances and screenplays won't be eligible for Oscars
Will that stop them from taking over?
Apple appears to have discontinued its cheapest Mac mini
The compact desktop Mac now starts at $799 and comes with 512GB of storage.