A clinical trial reveals the first evidence of how the brain restructures physically in the first month on SSRIs-and the link between neuroplasticity and depression.

This summer, Meta began taking requests to delete data from its AI training. Artists say this new system is broken and fake. Meta says there is no opt-out program.

Ahead of a global summit on how to keep artificial intelligence from doing harm, a UK government report warns that the tech could be used to help create bioweapons, or escape human control altogether.

Received wisdom is that defendants shouldn't take the stand in fraud trials. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's choice to do so is a bold gamble.

A recent breach of authentication giant Okta has impacted nearly 200 of its clients. But repeated incidents and the company's delayed disclosure have security experts calling foul.

The new About this image" feature will help you discern whether a photo search result can be trusted. But it's not a surefire safeguard against misinformation.

You just spend nearly a grand (if not more) on a Samsung phone. Don't take a risk-keep it safe!

We had serious software issues with these luxury 'buds, but there's no doubting the superlative sound performance of Montblanc's latest audio offering.

OpenAI's chatbot has two new tricks. Here's some advice and example prompts to help you try out the internet-connected feature.

Inauthentic accounts on X flocked to its owner's post about Ukrainian president Vlodymr Zelensky, hailing Comrade Musk" and boosting pro-Russia propaganda.

Facing bombs and blackouts, journalists are taking huge risks and jury-rigging solutions so they can bear witness to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

New research from two teams shows that these fleeting blips can be faster and brighter, and come from much further away, than previously thought.

Thousands of child abuse images are being created with AI. New images of old victims are appearing, as criminals trade datasets.

These five features of Instagram helped Meta deceptively hook teens and harm their mental health, allege lawsuits filed today by 42 US states.

The California DMV says the company's autonomous taxis are not safe" and that Cruise misrepresented" safety information about its self-driving vehicle technology.

A court awarded Google executive Ulku Rowe $1.15 million, making her the first woman to win a sexist discrimination case against the company in court. She hopes to inspire others to do the same.

Earlier this year Charles Martinet, who voiced Mario for decades, retired. After weeks of speculation about his replacement, Nintendo revealed the new voice actor with little fanfare. What gives?

A slew of laptops featuring Google's new Chromebook Plus specs are on sale right now at Best Buy for as little as $269.

Need a security camera to safeguard your property? Arlo makes some of our favorites, and they're on sale right now.

Sure, Kingdom Rush is fun on your phone. But why not bring it to the big screen?

Bring your Halloween jack-o'-lanterns to life with these pumpkin carving tools for kids and kids at heart alike.

Popularity on GitHub can open valuable doors for developers and startups. Underground stores sell stars" on the platform, offering coders a way to literally fake it till they make it.

Ubisoft's new entry in the Assassin's Creed series may be rooted in history, but it spends so much time on fiction that the real ancient world is barely a backdrop.

Between pregnancy crisis centers" and abortion pill testing," there's a lot of questionable info out there. Here's how to tell what's evidence-based and what's not.

Amazon delivery drivers at hundreds of sites around the world will be asked to drive through camera-studded archways that log every dent, scratch, or damaged tire.

An EU government body is pushing a proposal to combat child sexual abuse material that has significant privacy implications. Its lead advocate is making things even messier.

Though often viewed as the crown jewel" of the US intelligence community, fresh reports of abuse by NSA employees and chaos in the US Congress put the tool's future in jeopardy.

Stefan Thomas lost the password to an encrypted USB drive holding 7,002 bitcoins. One team of hackers believes they can unlock it-if they can get Thomas to let them.

A Himalayan lake fed by melting ice just released a devastating flood in northern India. Thousands of other unstable lakes are getting bigger every year.

Hamas has threatened to broadcast videos of hostage executions. With the war between Israel and Hamas poised to enter a new phase, are social platforms ready?

With the EL6, this Chinese automaker dreamed of drivers swapping their batteries instead of charging them. But the West is nowhere near ready for an overpriced EV with a $600 version of Alexa.

You'd never guess this rugged, organized backpack was made for parents, but it's got everything you need.

As if we needed another reason to quickly ditch fossil fuels: Cleaner snow melts much more slowly.

Sony's more affordable smartphone is five-by-five, with punchy performance and a quality camera, but it's still too expensive.

A study of bones held in a Cleveland museum reveals a new side to the pandemic's story-and a new way to think about pandemics to come.

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak's global summit on AI governance will focus on extreme scenarios of algorithms causing harm. Many British AI experts would rather he focus on near-term problems.

A five-year adversarial collaboration" of scientists led to a stagy showdown in front of an audience. It crowned no winners-but it's still progress.

This unobtrusive smart ring tracks your sleep and activity to nudge you toward healthier habits-no subscription needed.

This human-sized pet bed is a great place to read, snooze, and hide from your anxieties.

A new history of the Luddites, Blood in the Machine, argues that 19th century fears about technology are still relevant today. It's the latest in a long line of attempts to reclaim the label.

A Nollywood thriller shot for $1 million has topped Netflix charts as far away as South Korea, showing streamers the potential of African cinema.

From mobile lenses to shotgun mics, here's everything you need to assemble a portable, pro-grade photo or video studio.

Plus: IT workers secretly funnel money to North Korea, a court in the US upholds keyword search warrants, and WhatsApp gets a passwordless upgrade on Android

This speedy Chromebook adds a touchscreen and a 2-in-1 design for a grand total of $500.

Researchers are honing in on what helps societies survive climate shocks, like the volcanic eruptions that helped fell the Roman Empire or the drought that plagued the ancient Mayans.

These discounts can help when you start feeling cooped up.

Hamas has long touted its military drones, but little is known about the true scale of the threat. The answer may have consequences for people on both sides of the Israel-Gaza border.

Alleged censorship of social media and disruptions to electricity and internet access have meant people under fire in Gaza can't get the information they need to survive.

On the heels of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the new Mario game sets up Nintendo's future as more than a video game company.

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen's Techno-Optimist manifesto is correct to say technology can make the world a better place-but misses the mark on so much else.