Alphabet's Q1 earnings shattered analyst expectations, sending the stock soaring. Google's CEO credits its AI efforts.

Google's parent company, Alphabet, posted Q1 earnings on Thursday.

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Alphabet reported its 2025 first-quarter results on Thursday.Google CEO Sundar Pichai credited an "unique full stack approach to AI" for "strong Q1 results."Revenues mostly exceeded initial estimates, except for Google Cloud, which once again fell short.

Alphabet, the parent company of Google and YouTube, reported its first-quarter earnings Thursday after the market close,...

Meta lays off Reality Labs employees while continuing to hire hundreds more

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Meta laid off employees in Reality Labs amid restructuring efforts in hardware and VR.The layoffs affected Oculus Studios and Supernatural, Meta's VR gaming and fitness apps.Meta's Reality Labs faces a critical year as it aims to succeed in metaverse ambitions.

Meta laid off an undisclosed number of employees in Reality Labs, its hardware and virtual reality division, this week as part of a broader restructuring...

Béis carry-on review: I'm a chronic overpacker who travels carry-on only. This roller bag somehow keeps up.

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The Béis Carry-On Roller is my go-to bag. It's traveled with me on countless trips and is the roomiest carry-on I've found.

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On any airport trip, there's always that one effortlessly put-together traveler who evokes style envy. She's likely wearing a matching sweat set — and chances are she's wheeling a Béis rolling suitcase in a vibrant hue beside her.

Béis,...

Motorola still makes foldable Razr phones, in case you were wondering. The brand just launched 3 new styles with some serious tech upgrades from the original Paris Hilton days.

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Motorola's new Razr phones are available to preorder on May 7.

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Motorola announced three new foldable Razr phones on April 24, including the standard Razr, Razr Plus, and Razr Ultra. The phones will be available to preorder on May 7 before a May 15 release date.

All three flip phones feature upgraded titanium hinges and common AI features from Google and Motorola. Otherwise, each Razr phone's...

Lorde's new song 'What Was That?' is full of references to heartbreak and MDMA. Here's a close reading of the lyrics.

Lorde in a press photo for her single "What Was That?"

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Lorde released her new single "What Was That?" on Thursday.She said the song was written in late 2023 in the midst of a painful breakup.The lyrics also include references to drug use and other songs in Lorde's discography.

On the heels of her impromptu pop-up in Washington Square Park on Tuesday, which drew a crowd so large it was shut down by the NYPD, Lorde officially launched her new era of music on Thursday with the...

Hasbro's CEO says tariffs could hit the toy industry as hard as the 2008 recession

Hasbro's CEO said that tariffs could hit consumer spending on games as hard as the 2008 recession.

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Shoppers could pull back spending on toys due to tariffs, Hasbro's CEO said.The tariffs could have as severe an effect as the 2008 recession, Christian Cocks said.While consumers are still spending, companies are predicting fallout from Trump's duties.

Playtime could be over for one of the largest toy makers if tariffs stick around.

Hasbro, which makes Nerf dart guns and...

Are designer bags actually made in China?

Various suppliers are claiming on TikTok that they are the original manufacturers of designer bags from Hermes and Louis Vuitton. They are urging users to buy the branded products directly from China to avoid Trump's tariffs.

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Where to watch the NFL Draft: Live stream the 2025 picks

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Quarterback Cam Ward of Miami is one of the top prospects at the 2025 NFL Draft.

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The NFL and college football seasons may still be months away, but fans can get a taste of what's to come with the NFL Draft. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch the NFL Draft, featuring global streaming options for fans around the world.

The three-day event will see...

Here's what happens to every major character in the 'You' season 5 finale

Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg and Charlotte Ritchie as Kate Lockwood in season five of "You."

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Netflix's thriller "You," starring Penn Badgley, concluded with season five, released on Thursday.The final season definitively wraps up Joe Goldberg's story.Not every character makes it out of season five alive.

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for season five of Netflix's "You."

Joe Goldberg's story has finally come to an end.

The fifth and final season of Netflix's "You" picks up three years after...

Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1: Here's how the gaming consoles compare

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Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch: Pricing and availabilityThe Switch 2 will be available on June 5 for $450 by itself or $500 with "Mario Kart World" included.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is priced between $450 and $500, while the original Switch is priced between $200 and $350. The original is available now from all major retailers, while the Switch 2 will be released on June 5. You can learn more...

Trump's official store is selling a 'Trump 2028' hat for $50

President Donald Trump is pictured in the Oval Office beside official MAGA hats. His family business is hawking a 2028 hat.

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President Donald Trump's family business is cashing in on the 2028 buzz.It would be patently unconstitutional for Trump to seek a third term.Trump and his allies have still mused and occasionally joked about that possibility.

President Donald Trump's family business is cashing in on his flirtation with a 2028 run, even though it's...

New satellite image shows tremendous damage after one of Russia's largest ammo depots exploded

This April 24 image shows extensive damage.

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One of Russia's largest ammunition depots exploded earlier in the week.Satellite imagery captured on Thursday shows significant damage at the site northeast of Moscow.The image appears to show destroyed buildings and widespread scorched earth.

Satellite imagery captured Thursday shows extensive damage at one of Russia's largest ammunition depots after it caught fire and exploded earlier in the week.

An image taken by Planet Labs and...

Learn something new with the MasterClass Spring Forward Sale — save 40% on your first year

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Get your first year of MasterClass 40% off for a limited time.

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Taking an online course is a great way to better yourself, whether picking up a new skill for your career or a new hobby for fun. MasterClass offers some of our favorite topics and instructors, making it one of the best online learning platforms we've tested. That said, memberships can be pricey, and there's no free version of...

A 29-year-old became a new mom — and months later, caregiver to her dad with Alzheimer's. She's part of the growing 'sandwich generation.'

Rachael Piltch-Loeb's father showed symptoms of Alzheimer's shortly before her first son was born.

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Rachael Piltch-Loeb, 35, noticed signs of cognitive decline in her father after she gave birth.Her father was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at 58, when her son was a baby.Part of the "sandwich generation," Piltch-Loeb had to balance caretaking a child and a parent.

Rachael Piltch-Loeb was always excited for her dad to become a grandfather.

He was the picture of...

L.L.Bean's crisp percale cotton sheet set is our favorite of all time

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I've tested 19 sheet sets (and counting), and L.L.Bean's percale sheets are hands down the best I've tried.

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I've tested numerous sheet sets for our guide to the best sheets. In my opinion, the softest, most comfortable, and most durable sheets are easily L.L.Bean's Pima Cotton Percale Sheets. 

Trendy, direct-to-consumer brands often rely on glitzy photos of beautifully made beds to...

The 3 best smart bird feeders of 2025, tested and reviewed

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We recommend Netvue Birdfy and Bird Buddy feeders for the best high-tech backyard birding.

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Bird feeders have long been a great way for backyard birders to attract and observe their avian neighbors, but new high-tech versions can make the experience even more enjoyable. The best smart bird feeders are designed with the birds' comfort and safety in mind, blending smart...

Billionaire Richard Branson's take on Trump's 'erratic' and 'catastrophic' tariffs

 Richard Branson had strong words about Trump's tariffs.

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Richard Branson criticized Donald Trump's tariffs, calling them "erratic."Trump's levies have led to global trade uncertainty and retaliatory measures from other countries.Branson said it's time to call tariff changes a "colossal mistake and change course."

Virgin Group founder Richard Branson slammed President Donald Trump's tariff policies this week.

The 74-year-old billionaire said Trump's recent economic...

How college basketball star Flau'jae Johnson scored more than 40 NIL deals and is putting her money to work for her

Flau'jae Johnson estimates she has over 40 NIL deals.

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Flau'jae Johnson is one of the biggest stars in college basketball, and she's playing a long game.She's inked about 40 NIL brand deals and invests to make her money to "work for her" future.Johnson generates passive income through real estate, merch, and music.

Louisiana State University's Flau'jae Johnson is known for her prowess on the basketball court and in the recording booth.

She's also trying to make savvy...

17 'Harry Potter' stars, ranked from least to most successful

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint starred in all eight "Harry Potter" films.

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The first "Harry Potter" movie was released 24 years ago.Ahead of the rebooted Max series, we ranked the series' child stars by success.We used filmographies, awards, social media, and more to determine each place.

"Harry Potter" is a phenomenon that continues to this day, 28 years after "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was first published in the UK.

That book series has...

My college-age daughter still lives at home. I don't know how involved I should be as she becomes an adult.

 

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My young adult daughter lives at home while working and going to school.It was the right choice for her, but sometimes I don't know how to parent her anymore.I'm unsure where the parenting boundaries are, but we are learning together.

After high school, my oldest child moved away to attend a four-year university. It was hard to help him move out of our house and into a dorm, and I definitely worried about him from afar. But it was easy to know where the...