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Apple iMac (M3, 24-Inch) Review: Same Beauty, More Power
This M3-powered all-in-one desktop delivers the same beauty and ease of use as its predecessor, just now with more oomph.
The Long Quest for a Universal Flu Vaccine Finally Takes Its First Steps
The search for a shot that could protect us against many strains-and maybe a pandemic-is notching achievements at last. But the flu's endless mutation and our own biology stand in the way.
This New Tool Aims to Keep Terrorism Content Off the Internet
Small platforms without resources to handle takedown requests have been weaponized by terrorist groups that share their content online. A free new tool is coming to help clean house.
Here’s How Violent Extremists Are Exploiting Generative AI Tools
Experts are finding thousands of examples of AI-created content every week that could allow terrorist groups and other violent extremists to bypass automated detection systems.
GM’s Cruise Rethinks Its Robotaxi Strategy After Admitting a Software Fault in Gruesome Crash
Cruise set out to win the autonomous car race by starting with urban driving. After a pedestrian was dragged under a robotaxi, the company and its parent GM are cutting jobs and making other changes.
Nintendo Is Ready to Take On Hollywood
Nintendo is making a live-action movie adaptation of its beloved Legend of Zelda franchise, a move that points to the company's long-term goals.
Omegle Was Forced to Shut Down by a Lawsuit From a Sexual Abuse Survivor
Omegle connected strangers to one another and had a long-standing problem of pairing minors with sexual predators. A legal settlement took it down.
Obamacare Call Center Staff Strike Over Steep Health Care Costs and Scarce Bathroom Breaks
Staff at US federal contractor Maximus claim they only get six minutes a day to use the bathroom, are monitored by an AI system that reports them for going off script, and can't afford health care.
The First Small-Scale Nuclear Plant in the US Died Before It Could Live
Six nuclear reactors just 9 feet across planned for Idaho were supposed to prove out the dream of cheap, small-scale nuclear energy. Now the project has been canceled.
What We Want Out of a 'Legend of Zelda' Movie
A live-action Zelda movie could work, but only if Nintendo reads the room. If Link speaks, fans will get upset. If he says, Excuse me, Princess," that's OK.
Valve Steam Deck OLED Review: A Brighter, Sharper Upgrade
The well-balanced PC gaming handheld gets a bunch of small upgrades, but the biggest improvement is the new OLED screen.
This New Breed of AI Assistant Wants to Do Your Boring Office Chores
An experimental AI helper attempts to operate a web browser in the same way a human does to take on office admin like processing invoices or screening job applicants.
How Humane’s Ai Pin Works
This week, we talk about the new Humane wearable and the future of phone alternatives.
Humane’s Ai Pin is a $700 Smartphone Alternative You Wear All Day
If you're willing to clip the Ai Pin to your chest, you can talk, gesture, and tap to take photos or summon a powerful virtual assistant.
How to Get Facebook Without Ads—if It’s Available for You
Meta now offers users an ad-free option, but it's only available in Europe for those who can afford the 10-a-month subscription.
Buzzy VR Startup Spatial Pivots Again—This Time to Games
They're not mobile games, and they're not just cloud games. They're something in the middle, and Spatial is betting the farm on them.
System 76 Lemur Pro Review: Ultraportable Linux Laptop
The System76 Lemur Pro is light, thin, repairable, and upgradeable. It's the best Linux laptop we've tested.
Panasonic Eneloop Rechargeable Batteries Are the Best
Panasonic's Eneloop rechargeable batteries are a great alternative to wasteful disposables.
How to Watch Every NBA Basketball Game on a Streaming Service (2023)
Forget locking yourself into a cable or satellite subscription just to watch live games. You can stream them with the right package.
Robotic Putting Greens. Mixed Reality. Loud Spectators. This Is Golf?!
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are backing a new sports league that's reinventing golf as high-energy, made-for-TV entertainment.
Sandworm Hackers Caused Another Blackout in Ukraine—During a Missile Strike
Russia's most notorious military hackers successfully sabotaged Ukraine's power grid for the third time last year. And in this case, the blackout coincided with a physical attack.
Police Use of Face Recognition Is Sweeping the UK
Face recognition technology has been controversial for years. Cops in the UK are drastically increasing the amount they use it.
Hollywood Actors Strike Ends With a Deal That Will Impact AI and Streaming for Decades
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists reached a tentative agreement with the studios on Wednesday, ending a 118-day strike.
Best iPhone Deals (2023): Carrier Deals, Unlocked iPhones
Apple's smartphones rarely go on sale, but if you're looking to upgrade (or you're gift shopping), here are a few cost-saving options.
Disney Swears It Can Make Streaming Profitable and Promises a Combined Disney+, Hulu Service
The company added 7 million Disney+ subscribers in the past three months, many of them opting for ad-supported tiers. Can it turn a profit?
Sweeping New Powers Could Let the UK Block Big Tech Platforms
Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has released its first set of proposed rules under a new online safety law, with strict penalties for noncompliance.
The FDA Approves Weight Loss Drug Zepbound, a Wegovy and Ozempic Rival
Eli Lilly is about to release Zepbound, a new entrant in the superheated competition for blockbuster weight loss drugs.
EV Batteries Have a Dirty Secret. This Company Has a Plan to Clean Them Up
European manufacturer Northvolt has plans to distribute a low-carbon, sustainable battery-manufacturing process across the world.
The US and 30 Other Nations Agree to Set Guardrails for Military AI
The tech-centric war in Ukraine and the success of ChatGPT have prompted new interest in figuring out how to prevent military AI from going awry.
The GOP Presidential Debate Is Livestreaming on Rumble, Home to White Nationalist Nick Fuentes
The third GOP debate is sponsored by the Republican Jewish Coalition and will be livestreamed on a platform favored by one of America's most notorious white nationalists.
New Jersey Keeps Newborn DNA for 23 Years. Parents Are Suing
All US states take pinpricks of blood from newborns to test for diseases. New Jersey stores them for decades and may allow them to be used in police investigations.
Maybe (HBO) Max Just Isn’t Worth It
Once a fan favorite, Max shed 700,000 subscribers in the past three months, even as it made money. That might work for Warner Bros. Discovery, but what about viewers?
15 Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online (2023)
We've spent months and years testing dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, innerspring, and certified organic mattresses.
Kicked Off Mint? Try These 5 Saving and Budgeting Apps
These smartphone apps can help you penny-pinch your way to financial peace of mind.
MìLà's Soup Dumplings Review: Frozen, but Restaurant Fresh
These authentic Chinese meals are frozen raw for easy shipping and cooking. Your family will think you've opened a restaurant in your kitchen. (They make great gifts too.)
The Hidden, Awful Way That Climate Change Imperils Animals
As ocean temperatures climb, so do creatures' metabolisms. If extra food isn't available, they'll starve.
Peloton Row Review: A Nearly Perfect Rowing Machine With a Too-High Price
I'm almost annoyed by how much I like this premium hunk of metal.
REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket Review: Best Value
Big, puffy jackets tend to have big, puffy prices. The 650 Down Jacket from REI improves on its predecessor for a little extra coin.
Apple HomeKit Secure Video: Pros and Cons
Shopping for a security camera or video doorbell? Before you go all-in on Apple's framework, there are some things to consider.
Every Game Should Let You Cross-Save
The ability to conveniently save your progress in a video game across multiple platforms-PCs, consoles, and handhelds-is a feature that should be ubiquitous.
How a Scientist and Cartoonist Envision Living on the Moon and Mars
In A City on Mars, Kelly and Zach Weinersmith imagine what it would really be like to live in space: thrilling and absolutely grueling.
This Is the Ops Manual for the Most Tech-Savvy Animal Liberation Group in the US
For the first time, guerrilla animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere reveals a guide to its investigative tactics and toolkit, from spy cams to night vision and drones.
The Pros and Cons of Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video
The Pros and Cons of Apple's HomeKit Secure Video
Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023 Seeks to End Warrantless Police and FBI Spying
The Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023 pulls from past privacy bills to overhaul how police and the feds access Americans' data and communications.
Internet Blackouts in Gaza Are a New Weapon in the Israel-Hamas War
Israel has said it's prepared to disrupt internet service in Gaza, signaling a new age of warfare. In the past two weeks, the Palestinian territory has already suffered three communications shutdowns.
5 Key Updates in GPT-4 Turbo, OpenAI’s Newest Model
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced a new model for ChatGPT at the company's developer conference.
YouTube's Ad Blocker Detection Believed to Break EU Privacy Law
A complaint filed with the EU's independent data regulator accuses YouTube of failing to get explicit user permission for its ad blocker detection system, potentially violating the ePrivacy Directive.
A Major Alarm Is Flashing Under Greenland’s Ice
Greenland's northern ice shelves have lost more than a third of their volume since 1978, new research finds.
What Is a High Refresh Rate? Frame Rate? (Phones, TVs, Monitors)
We explain what you need to know about screen refresh rates for smartphones, TVs, and monitors.
The Euclid Space Telescope’s Spectacular First Photos of Distant and Hidden Galaxies
Images from the European Space Agency's newest telescope show the power of instruments that will create 3D surveys of a third of the sky, covering 10 billion years of cosmic history.
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