The US Federal Trade Commission filed a long-anticipated antitrust complaint alleging that Amazon uses its power over sellers to keep ecommerce prices artificially high.

Speculation about Swift's long-game with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is merging the sports internet and the Swiftie one, churning out a surprisingly good kind of misinformation.

Egged on by a far-reaching conservative media ecosystem, right-wing hardliners are forcing Washington to bend to their reality as the federal government careens toward a possible shutdown.

Whether you're a hardcore cord-cutter or an animation fan, there's a platform for you. Here are the best we've tried.

From Pokemon to Resident Evil 4, it's time to separate the reimagined classics from the brazen cash-grabs.

Journeying into the future will require embracing disability-and recognizing its power in our changing world.

How accurate are over-the-counter swabs? Does your insurance cover them? We have answers.

Startup Skydio says its powerful new drone for public safety can reduce the need for high-speed chases. Civil liberties groups warn that few rules govern police use of drones.

Music royalty marketplaces are betting on the idea that fans will pay to own a part of their favorite tracks-whether it's actually a good investment or not.

Extreme rain is getting more extreme as temperatures rise. That may seem counterintuitive, but the underlying physics is crystal clear.

The OSIRIS-REx capsule containing a "treasure trove" of space rocks has now arrived at Johnson Space Center, where scientists will gingerly unpack it.

First it was chess and Go. Now AI can beat us at Diplomacy, the most human of board games. The way it wins offers hope that maybe AI will be a delight.

Stock-photo giant Getty Images has partnered with Nvidia to build an image generator. Just like with other tools of its ilk, questions remain about who should get credit for the pictures it dreams up.

The FBI makes heavy use of face recognition services like that of controversial startup Clearview AI, but 95 percent of the agents using them haven't completed training on the technology.

The first human to receive a genetically engineered pig heart survived two months. Surgeons are hoping this transplant will last longer.

As civil conflict continues in and above the streets of Khartoum, satellite images from the Conflict Observatory at Yale University have captured the catastrophic damage.

European competition authorities have blocked an acquisition by Dutch travel company Booking as scrutiny on Big Tech companies heats up.

One simple trick" and your next Windows install will be blissfully free of bloatware.

There are two ways to compute, and two ways to see the world. It's batch vs. loop-and we need them to reconcile.

This smart alarm clock has a huge library of soundscapes, but the AI-powered Magic Story Maker might be the best part.

ChatGPT inches closer to feature parity with the seductive AI assistant from Her, thanks to an upgrade that adds voice and image recognition to the chatbot.

Corporations are using software to monitor employees on a large scale. Some experts fear the data these tools collect could be used to automate people out of their jobs.

With the number of internet blackouts on the rise, cybersecurity firm eQualitie figured out how to hide censored online news in satellite TV signals.

Normally, correcting disadvantages beyond our control is seen as laudable. So why do people look down on individuals who alter their looks?

In some subterranean aquifers, cells have a chemical trick for making oxygen. It offers new insight into how life survives deep underground on Earth-and where it might lurk in space.

This ingenious machine is easy to use and makes some of the best espresso I've tried-no electricity needed.

The AI chatbot can search, summarize, and create PDF documents with a few handy plug-ins.

Faced with new tech, expanding audiences, and a changing medium, game developers are reimagining the strategy genre.

California lawmakers, egged on by unions, voted to require a human onboard autonomous trucks over fears about safety and job losses. Governor Gavin Newsom was having none of it.

Slap on some protection and grab a charger for your expensive investment.

Samsung, Motorola, and other phone makers have exceeded the limits that caused France to ban the iPhone 12. In fact, all phones emit radiation-should you be worried? Here's everything you need to know.

Plus: MGM hackers hit more than just casinos, Microsoft researchers accidentally leak terabytes of data, and China goes on the PR offensive over cyberespionage.

The 42 known species of the parasitic plant Rafflesia, known as the corpse flower, are endangered due to the destruction of forest habitats.

A stone chest with 15 anthropomorphic sculptures and numerous beads, shells, and corals have been discovered in the heart of the ancient Aztec capital.

The leaves are changing and so are the prices. We've rounded up the best deals on all our favorite gadgets.

Real life is dark enough. Obojima lets players swap the sword for a soft, fantastical tabletop adventure.

Apple's earbuds now have USB-C and improved durability, but new software features mean last-gen owners won't miss out.

Do a titanium shell and a dedicated Action Button make the iPhone 15 Pro worth the upgrade? We break down the differences between the latest Apple handsets.

Even though the company behind the wildly popular game engine walked back its controversial new fee policy, the damage is done.

Abby Goldsmith's new sci-fi novel explores the power of online mob rule.

Quick thinking and medical sleuthing allowed Kerala to contain a potentially disastrous Nipah virus outbreak this month-but with viral spillovers happening more frequently, containment is a fragile shield.

Like, literally. Everyone, save for maybe Netflix, is clamoring to offer sports as content dries up amid the Hollywood strikes. The latest to enter the scrimmage: (HBO) Max.

Abuses on Kiwi Farms have sparked debate about harassment, safety, and free speech, with activists on both sides caught in an ethical minefield.

AI helpers that make phone calls, book flights, and chat with other bots will give humans new freedom-but also lead machines to undermine people's independence.

The OSIRIS-REx probe is carrying rock samples from the asteroid Bennu, millions of miles away. If it works, it will be only the third such retrieval in history.

Boasting ethical manufacturing, easy repairability, and industry-leading software support, this is the moral smartphone choice.

Truck drivers, auto workers, and others are fighting for the greener, smarter era of transportation to also include better pay and more protections for humans.

Christopher Columbus was blamed for bringing syphilis to Europe. New DNA evidence suggests it was already there. Maybe both stories are true.

The fintech unicorn Revolut needs a UK banking license to sustain its growth, but it keeps tripping up.

If you Google someone who recently died, you might see a flood of near-identical videos of men reading obits. Here's why.