Sam Altman’s New Brain Venture, Merge Labs, Will Spin Out of a Nonprofit

Merge Labs, a brain-computer interface startup that seeks to read brain activity using ultrasound, is being spun out of Forest Neurotech, a Los Angeles nonprofit. [...]

The best iPad deals this week include the iPad mini for $100 off

The iPad, of course, isn't the only tablet computer out there — it wasn't even the first — but Apple's version redefined the category. In our opinion, it's the best tablet you [...]

Why Samsung's Latest Chip Breakthrough Matters for Upcoming Galaxy Phones

The company announced its new system-on-a-chip. It could be good news for its upcoming mobile lineup. [...]

Sign up for a year of Crunchyroll Mega Fan and stream your favorite anime for the lowest price yet

Save $20 / £12 off an annual subscription before the new year [...]

Split View Tabs in Chrome are a game-changer — I can’t believe I wasn’t using this before

Chrome's new Split View Tabs feature, introduced in the November update, is a game-changer that allows users to view two browser tabs simultaneously. [...]

Want to unplug for the holidays? I bricked my iPhone to prevent doomscrolling - and it actually worked

Brick is one of the few new devices that positively changed my daily content consumption. It would be a great gift for the phone-addicted friend this holiday. [...]

Switch 2 pub backs off Game Key Cards after leaking lower-cost cartridge options

Inin suggests new low-cost options allowed it to "recalculate production" for full cartridge. [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, Dec. 20

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 20. [...]

The 10 least reliable cars of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports ranked the 10 least reliable cars of 2026 based on its annual survey, using data on more than 350,000 vehicles [...]