Spotify hits a record 751M monthly users thanks to Wrapped, new free features
Spotify credited a successful Wrapped campaign and new features in its free tier for its rapid user growth
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Nintendo keeps filling in the gaps
When you buy a new Nintendo device, there are a few things you can expect: namely, some excellent Super Mario, Pokémon, and Legend of Zelda gamesā¦
Primary Ventures raises healthy $625M Fund V to focus on seed investing
Primary Ventures has closed a $625 million fund focused on seed investing nationwide. It's a sizeable accomplishment for a seed-stage VC firm.
Proptech startup Smart Bricks raises $5 million pre-seed led by a16z
Smart Bricks is an AI-powered proptech that helps investors find high-quality real estate investments
AI video startup Runway raises $315M at $5.3B valuation, eyes more capable world models
Startup Runway has raised a $315 million round at a $5.3 billion valuation, funds it will use to expand beyond AI video generation and into world modeā¦
Spectrumās Invincible WiFi Ensures Youāre Always ConnectedāNo Matter What
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Disney+ and Hulu deal: Get one month of the bundle for $10
The peak time for deals on streaming services ā the holiday shopping season ā has come and gone, but Disney is back with a fresh offer for the new yeaā¦
Could the Trump Phone be a good phone?
We have long had our doubts about the Trump Phone. Since its very first debut, the device - technically called the Trump Mobile T1 Phone 8002 - has seā¦
Our favorite Sony wireless headphones are on sale for a record low
Sony's wireless WH-1000XM6 headphones are on sale for $398 via Amazon. This is a record-low price, as it drops $62 from the price tag. The sale applieā¦
UK takes 'light touch' approach to regulating Apple and Google's app stores
Last year the UK declared that Apple and Google were a duopoly with "strategic market status" in the mobile platforms market, making them subject to sā¦
New Deep-Sea Mollusk Has an Iron Tongue and Hitchhiking Worms That Eat Its Poo
Meet Ferreiraella populi, a weird mollusk discovered in Japan. Keep reading to find out how Rihanna is involved.
Apple and Google pledge not to discriminate against third-party apps in UK deal
Critics brand voluntary commitment with competition regulator as ālightweightāApple and Googleās commitment to avoid discriminating against apps that ā¦
Toyota and Pony.ai start mass producing robotaxis for China
The first Pony.ai bZ4X robotaxi, made in partnership with Toyota, has just rolled off the production line and is ready to be deployed. Itās the first ā¦
Overwatch's New Season 1 Launches Today, Delivering on Decade-Long Potential
An ongoing story and more frequent new heroes, including five right now, move the game in the direction it always seemed to promise.
Why āStarfleet Academyā Brought Back a āDeep Space Nineā Icon
'Star Trek' and its love of long-lived species was the key to pulling together the new show's wonderful 'DS9' tribute.
Discordās age verification mandate is a leap toward a gated internet
Discord is about to force some of the people who use its messaging app to make a choice: Use the platform with restricted features, or prove their ageā¦
Vibe coding Nothingās apps is fun, until you try to make them useful
After a week vibe coding apps using Nothing's Essential Apps Builder, I'm conflicted. I buy into the smartphone maker's vision for software that adaptā¦
Best VPN for Travel: Stay Private on Public Wi-Fi and Unblock Regional Streaming Content on the Go
A VPN makes a great travel companion for basic privacy or streaming, and it won't take up any room in your checked bag or carry-on.
Spotify now has more than 750 million monthly users
Spotify announced Tuesday that it hit 751 million total monthly active users (MAUs) for quarter-four of 2025. That record-high is an 11 percent jump fā¦
The Best Expert-Recommended Smart Scales for the Most Accurate Results
These are the scales to consider if you want the best data.
After Republican complaints, judicial body pulls climate advice
Meant to help judges handle scientific issues, document is now climate-free. On Friday, a body that advises US judges revised the document it created ā¦
The Morning After: DOJ may face investigation over removal of ICE agent tracking apps
The House Judiciary Committee wants the US Department of Justice to turn over all its communications with both Apple and Google regarding the companieā¦
Waymo's vehicles are now fully driverless in Nashville
Waymo has gotten a step closer to offering robotaxi rides to the public in Nashville, Tennessee. The company the city and making sure they can operateā¦
This Smart Water Bottle Made Me Realize I Wasn't Drinking Enough Water
Drinking the right amount of water every day is crucial for your health, and this hydration-tracking water bottle showed me that I need to do better.
The Best Way to Prevent Fraud: A Guide to Freezing Your Social Security Number
Stop scammers in their tracks by locking your SSN. It's quick and easy.
āSinnersā Costumes, Props, and One Very Special Guitar Are Now Part of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour
You can see Sammie's guitarāused by composer Ludwig Gƶransson to perform the film's scoreāas part of a new exhibit celebrating Ryan Coogler's Oscar coā¦
Watch a Man Get Launched Off a Truck at 50 MPH, for Science
Relax, you're in the loving arms of physics.
YouTube rolls out an AI playlist generator for Premium users
YouTube Music is rolling out a new AI-powered playlist-generation feature that allows Premium users on iOS and Android to use text prompts to create pā¦
These 6 Household Staples Could Be Polluting Your Indoor Air, Experts Warn
The air inside your home may be five times dirtier than the air outside and this issue worsens in winter. I asked air quality specialists about commonā¦
Stop Wasting Your Money: 20 Kitchen Gadgets That Professional Chefs Never Use
Don't let your kitchen drawers become a graveyard for "as seen on TV" gadgets.
We Did the Math: Do Front-Load Washers Really Save More Money Than Top-Load?
I compared the most efficient front-load washer CNET tested with the rest of our washer picks to see how quickly the savings add up.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 10, #505
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Feb. 10, No. 505.