Starting a business can be exciting, but raising money to fund that startup can be tricky. There are many opportunities for funding, but a single mistake can jeopardize your chances. On July 15, TechCrunch is hosting an event in Boston called “Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.” This session aims to help early-stage founders navigate the often complicated...

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 1, #813 Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle, No. 813, for Monday, Sept. 1. CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s."...

Amazon’s AI assistant comes to the web with Alexa.com Amazon’s AI-powered overhaul of its digital assistant, now known as Alexa+, is coming to the web. On Monday, at the start of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the company announced the official launch of a new website, Alexa.com, which is now rolling out to all Alexa+ Early Access customers. The site will allow customers to use...

Her phone alarm still rings in Lebanon, days after an Israeli strike killed her Her phone alarm still rings in Lebanon, days after an Israeli strike killed her An Israeli air strike killed three children and their father weeks before they were due to emigrate to the U.S.

Best Smart Locks of 2025: High-Tech Door Defenses Best smart locks of 2025A simple way to upgrade your security system or add to your smart gadgets in the home is to invest in a smart lock. It allows you to keep track of who is locking and unlocking your doors, give temporary access to visiting family and friends or petsitters over the upcoming holiday season and adds a great deal of...