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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.

Add some color to your life, find accent lighting to match your mood, and transform the feel of your home with these decorative devices.

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.

My feed is haunted by dangerous displays and an 8-foot-tall not-a-jack-o-lantern named Lewis, all grasping to go viral.

The defense in the FTX cofounder's trial have been accused of failing to land any blows during cross-examination. They might be doing the best they can with a weak hand.

For the first time, researchers are testing an approach that involves replacing a mutated gene in the inner ears of children with severe hearing loss.

Insomniac's new PlayStation 5 exclusive feels like an interactive blockbuster. Here's some advice to help you swing into the action.

Deepfake porn is on the rise. The new documentary Another Body is a gut-churning inside look at what it's like for the women targeted.

The HPV vaccine can effectively prevent a range of cancers if administered at the right age. But boys still can't access it in most countries.

These mics can be made to sound just like their highly coveted, expensive counterparts. For musicians, it's the next best thing to having professional studio equipment at home.

Asteroids are rich with the metals used in clean energy technologies. As demand soars, advocates argue that mining them in space might be better than mining them on Earth.

With a new emphasis on the Hamas attacks on Israel, the US Treasury has proposed designating foreign cryptocurrency mixer" services as money launderers and national security threats.

New York's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against crypto companies, including the Winkelvoss twins' Gemini, alleging they misled investors.

The US Congress won't pass federal AI regulation anytime soon. NYC is forging ahead with an AI Action Plan and a proposal for a new Office of Algorithmic Data Integrity.

Doctors say they are operating without anesthesia, hospitals have run out of space to put the wounded, and the dead are being buried in mass graves.

The companies behind ChatGPT and other popular and powerful AI systems aren't transparent enough about their training data and how they work, according to a new report from Stanford University.

As the leaves start to fall, get ready to hunker down with upgrades to your home theater or gaming rig.

The first folding phone from OnePlus gets a lot right, from its smart software to its affordable price.

It's not pretty, but this Chrome OS laptop is plenty powerful and checks off the basics-all for just $400.

This week, we talk about how fake, doctored, and false media is so easily spread, how the social platforms are dealing with it, and how generative AI is making things worse.

This sub-$1,000 TV makes gaming, sports, and the latest Star Wars: Ashoka look amazing, even compared to much more expensive competitors.

Amazon sold bottles of urine marketed as an energy drink, a new documentary reveals. The company also makes it alarmingly easy to sell dangerous items to children.

The creator economy is fragmented and chaotic. This guy can (almost) make sense of it.

A tough campaign to squash password-sharing appears to be working, according to Netflix's latest earnings report.

A flood of false information, partisan narratives, and weaponized fact-checking" has obscured efforts to find out who's responsible for an explosion at a hospital in Gaza.

The wildly popular 5 series finally lands in all-electric form, complete with in-car gaming-and it's superb.