Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Lets You Place Speakers Anywhere

This new technology now allows you to achieve excellent Dolby Atmos immersion regardless where you put a speaker in a room, but it's currently exclusive to TCL.

How China’s Propaganda and Surveillance Systems Really Operate

A series of corporate leaks show that Chinese technology companies function far more like their Western peers than one might imagine.

Musk Stakes Tesla Future on One Major Gamble

Will it become the next commonly adopted technology after EVs and smartphones?

Hyundai’s Latest Concept Car Comes With Subtle ‘Star Wars’ References

Hyundai's Concept THREE serves as both a technology showcase and a nod to galaxy far, far away.

AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds

The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say.

Why Is Tech Worried When Stocks Like Chevron Drop On Global Oil Worries?

Casual observers sometimes wonder why technology stocks—often seen as disconnected from the oil industry—sometimes react sharply to oil price movements.

Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff fears persist

The Japanese technology giant cited economic challenges as it raised prices for the consoles by around $50.

Honda’s Prelude returns as a 200-horsepower fake-shifting hybrid

Honda is bringing back the sporty Prelude as a technology-packed 200-horsepower hybrid to tug at nostalgia strings. It’s the first new Prelude in 25 years and the front-wheel-drive-coup antidote to crossover SUVs. Pricing hasn’t been announced but in Japan it…

Meta is going to stuff Midjourney AI images into your feed

Meta is partnering with Midjourney to “license their aesthetic technology” for use in its own models and products, Meta’s new chief AI officer, Alexandr Wang, announced on Friday. The partnership involves a “technical collaboration between our research teams,…

Nvidia Is Not Happy With the Gain AI Act, Says As Much

It's no huge surprise that Nvidia, a Chinese corporation and currently the world's biggest company, would take aim at laws that might potentially restrict the competitiveness of foreign technology.

David Zaslav thinks HBO Max is ‘way underpriced’

Everyone’s favorite CEO, Warner Bros. Discovery head David Zaslav, thinks HBO Max is ripe for a price hike. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference (doesn’t that sound like a fun time?) Zaslav argued that his company’s premium out…

Nothing plans to launch ‘first AI-native devices next year’

London-based consumer tech startup Nothing has raised $200 million and vowed to usher in a new generation of “AI-native” devices running on operating systems that “are significantly different from the ones today.” In a press release that reads part ode to tec…

Business Insider reportedly tells journalists they can use AI to draft stories

Business Insider has told journalists they can use AI to create first drafts of stories and suggested it won’t notify readers that AI was used, according to Status, a newsletter covering the media industry. The policy makes the outlet one of the first to form…

Meta Connect 2025: the 6 biggest announcements

Meta just showed off all the latest in wearable technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, and more at its annual Connect keynote. In addition to the long-awaited reveal of Meta’s updated Ray-Ban smart glasses, the company had some other exciting surpris…

Melania Trump’s AI Era Is Upon Us

The ever elusive first lady has emerged with a brief to exert thought leadership over AI, for the children. Some insiders are excited; others won't touch the subject with a 10-foot pole.

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 227 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the S…

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 228 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the S…

ReMarkable Paper Pro Move Review: A Small Yet Mighty Digital Notebook

This compact version of ReMarkable’s colorful Paper Pro—the Paper Pro Move—might just be my new favorite digital notepad.

Robotaxis as public transit? Waymo thinks so

Waymo is teaming up with tech transit startup Via to integrate its autonomous vehicles into city public transit networks, starting with a growing suburb of Phoenix. In Chandler, Arizona, Waymo’s robotaxis will soon join the town’s Flex microtransit service. U…

Google Pixelsnap hands-on: Qi2 and MagSafe are finally here

Qi2 and MagSafe magnetic wireless charging are officially inside the Google Pixel 10 family, and we went hands-on with the new technology.

Waymo Get First Driverless Car Permit in NYC

The move is part of a broader trend of U.S. cities and states gradually opening their roads to autonomous vehicles.

Apple warns UK against introducing tougher tech regulation

The iPhone maker is pushing back against proposed changes required by the UK competition watchdog

What to expect from Meta Connect 2025

Meta's annual technology conference, aptly titled Meta Connect, takes place on September 17 and 18 this year. Here's everything we expect to see.

Microsoft, Shopify, and other companies now require employees to use AI. How is AI changing your work?

Companies such as Microsoft, Coinbase, and Shopify now require their employees to use AI. Tell us about your experience with the technology at work.

Another Crypto IPO Hits the Market and Most People Still Have No Idea What Crypto Is

Recent polls have shown at least 60% of people asked—sometimes as many as 90%—have absolutely no idea what crypto is or how it works but would definitely not put their own money in it.

MND left her without a voice. Eight seconds of scratchy audio gave it back to her

Sarah Ezekiel was 34 with two children when motor neurone disease took away her ability to speak.

China Is Building a Brain-Computer Interface Industry

A new policy document outlines China’s plan to create an internationally competitive BCI industry within five years, and proposes developing devices for both health and consumer uses.

AI Isn’t Coming for Hollywood. It Has Already Arrived

An early winner in the generative AI wars was near collapse—then bet everything on a star-studded comeback. Can Stability AI beat the competition?

North Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says

Two new air defence missiles with "superior combat capability" have been fired in a test observed by Kim Jong Un.

Microsoft is close to getting a giant new equity stake in OpenAI. It could be worth at least $150 billion.

Microsoft's unusual $1 billion bet on OpenAI back in 2019 has turned into one of the smartest investments in the history of technology.

Massive Recall Doesn’t Affect 15% Leap in Company Share Price

These AI-powered tools can analyze the surface being cleaned and optimize their own performance to provide a better result with less effort.

The hunger strike to end AI

On Guido Reichstadter's 17th day without eating, he said he was feeling alright - moving a little slower, but alright. Each day since September 2nd, Reichstadtler has appeared outside the San Francisco headquarters of AI startup Anthropic, standing from aroun…

What to expect from Nothing's ambitious AI-native OS set to launch in 2026

Nothing Phone, now valued at $1.3B after securing $200M in Series C funding, aims to revolutionize smartphone technology with a hyper-personalized AI operating system, promising a unique experience tailored to individual users and their needs.

Is the 3I/ATLAS Comet Actually Alien Technology? No.

NASA has debunked the proposal of controversial astronomer Avi Loeb, who claimed the comet 3I/ATLAS could be malicious alien technology.

With no federal facial recognition law, states rush to fill void

Nearly two dozen states have passed laws regulating how tech companies collect data from our faces, eyes and voices. It comes as Congress has yet to pass any facial recognition technology.

China Is Building an AI Robot Uterus, and Are We Just Basically ‘Dune’ Now?

Creating a human fetus in a robot is a bioethical minefield.

Creative Technology: The Sound Blaster

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Taco Bell Says ‘No Más’ to AI Drive-Thru Experiment

If you think humans get your order wrong, wait until you try AI.

Why Is Google Climbing Today? Here Are The Basics

The judge gave Google a win on the basis that AI would be a competitive threat to its search engine.

Ted Cruz Wants to Help AI Companies Duck Regulations

Move fast and get permission to break stuff.

Scientists Infuse Cement With Bacteria to Create Living Energy Device

The proof-of-concept material could one day be used to make more sustainable buildings.

Did a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Songwriter Really Use ChatGPT to Write ‘Soda Pop’?

The Saja Boys tune has come under scrutiny because of a seemingly mistranslated report.

All New iPhone Models Now Feature ProMotion Displays

More than eight years after it introduced the technology, the entire new iPhone lineup features ProMotion display technology for the first time. ProMotion is Apple's name for its adaptive display technology that makes motion on screen appear smoother and…

Tech stocks head south as investors see that growth in AI may not be limitless

Nividia, Marvell Technology, and Super Micro Computer Inc., all showed unexpected weakness in August.

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Why parents need to talk to their teens about AI — and how to start the conversation

Many teens are using artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT for everything from homework to relationship advice. Experts say parents must lead the way in helping them understand the technology.

Job churn

Since I was born, humans have created 6 billion jobs. All while technology relentlessly disrupts existing industries. The pin making machine replaced the hand-crafted pin. The ox-pulled plow replaced millions of hours of backbreaking work. The amplification a…

Brittle systems

Large organizations are purpose-built to do what they do, under prevailing conditions. People are hired, assets are acquired, measurements are put in place–all to optimize what’s happening right here and right now. In 1929, 200 million telegrams were sent. Th…

OXY vs. FANG: Which Oil and Energy Stock Has More Upside Potential?

Occidental and Diamondback are two strong operators in the Permian Basin and leveraging technology to maximize recovery from the wells.

We Rarely Lose Technology (2023)

There are few forgotten inventions, and none that we might truly care about

What Do Kids Actually Think About AI?

Parents, teachers, and experts have big opinions about the impacts of AI on young people and education. But what do the students themselves say?

U.S. Government Now ‘Controls’ 10% of Intel, Trump Says

What do you mean by "controls," Mr. President?

Israeli Startups Cato, Aim Ink Deal as Nations Clamor for More AI

The fact that everyone involved in the deal is Israeli might not mean much to Wall Street, but it could give the deal a higher profile given the ongoing war in Gaza.

SpaceX scrubs planned Starship launch

The SpaceX space technology company scrubbed planned 10th test flight of its heavy-lift Starship launch vehicle Sunday due to technical issues.

‘Skibidi,’ ‘Tradwife,’ and 6,000 Other New Words Are in the Dictionary Now

Language always evolves. Not all evolutions are good.

Maingear’s ‘Super 16’ Gaming Laptop Has a Blistering Fast 300Hz Display

The boutique desktop PC maker's new 16-inch gaming laptop has a few key features that make it more enticing than pricier gaming notebooks.

‘It’s Not Going to Slow Down’: The Tech Stock Everyone Is Watching This Week

It has signaled it is willing to play ball with Trump's aggressive attempts to take stakes in major tech companies.

Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Lectures Met With Protestors Who Seem to Think He’s the Antichrist

The Palantir mogul began his devil-themed seminar series this week.

Ecovacs claims its fast-charging robovac can clean nonstop

Ecovacs’ latest mopping robovac may not need to take charging breaks while cleaning your home. The company says its new Deebot X11 Omnicyclone uses GaN-enabled fast charging to power up every time it returns to its base station for mop rinses, allowing it to …

Why Is SoundHound AI (SOUN) Stock Soaring Today

Shares of voice AI technology company SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) jumped 7% in the afternoon session after it experienced continued positive sentiment...

Micron, The RealReal, Beyond Meat: Top Analyst Calls

Yahoo Finance senior reporter Allie Canal tracks several of the day's top analyst calls on trending stocks, including Micron Technology (MU), The RealReal...

SoundHound AI (SOUN) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why

Shares of voice AI technology company SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) jumped 2.1% in the afternoon session after it received continued positive commentary from...

Meta’s new smart glasses are coming this week

Meta’s next big Connect conference is nearly here, and this year, we’re expecting to see a lot of news about glasses. AI-focused hardware is all the rage, and Meta arguably already has the best gadgets around in its Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses. At this year’s …

Apple’s future MacBook Pro might have a touchscreen

The next generation of Apple’s MacBook Pro laptops could be the first to feature a touchscreen display, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The change could apply to OLED MacBook Pro models that are expected to enter production by late 2026, Kuo r…

BYD’s $45 Billion Stock Wipeout Raises Doubts on China Outlook

At the same time, rivals including Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. and Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. are gaining ground. “While I believe investors...

Australian watchdog says budget retailer Kmart breached privacy with facial recognition tech

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) found that Kmart did not notify shoppers or seek their consent to use the technology to collect ...

Joby Aviation (JOBY) Completes Landmark U.S. Defense Exercise Using Autonomous Flight Technology

New FAA program will let eVTOL startups test some operations before full certification

It's a major change that paves the way for electric air taxi startups to perform more robust demonstrations of their technology before they begin any...

AI expert says it’s ‘not a question’ that AI will take over all jobs—but people will have 80 hours a week of free time

Dr. Roman Yampolskiy, a professor of computer science and leading voice in AI safety, says the technology will take over 99% of jobs in the next five years.

Zoom’s CEO agrees with Bill Gates, Jensen Huang, and Jamie Dimon: A 3-day workweek is coming soon thanks to AI

Zoom leader Eric Yuan admits that the technology will erase some human jobs—but those who keep their jobs will enjoy fewer working days.

One-Motor Drone Mimics Maple Seeds For Stability

We’ve seen aircraft based on “helicopter” seeds (technically samara seeds, which include those of maples and elms) before, but this recent design from researchers at the Singapore University of Technology …read more

A Label Printer Gets A New Brain

The internals of a printer, whatever technology it may use, are invariably proprietary, with an abstracted more standard language being used to communicate with a host computer. Thus it’s surprisingly …read more

Ask Hackaday: Where Are All the Fuel Cells?

Given all the incredible technology developed or improved during the Apollo program, it’s impossible to pick out just one piece of hardware that made humanity’s first crewed landing on another …read more

Reverse-Engineering Mystery TV Equipment: The Micro-Scan

[VWestlife] ended up with an obscure piece of 80s satellite TV technology, shown above. The Micro-Scan is a fairly plan metal box with a single “Tune” knob on the front. At the back is …

Dialing It In: A 3D-Printed Knob with Touchscreen Flair

Knobs are ubiquitous in technology user interfaces, but touchscreens are increasingly replacing them for interface controls. The latest project from [upir] combines a rotating knob with a touchscreen for a …read more

AI Not Affecting Job Market Much So Far, New York Fed Says

Rising adoption of AI technology by firms in the Federal Reserve's New York district has not been much of a job-killer so far, the regional Fed bank said in a blog on Thursday. Reuters: "Businesses reported a notable increase in AI use over the past year, yet…

Cycling race website censors name of Welsh village

British Cycling apologises for the error citing a "autocorrect error" for the fault.

A Love Letter to Internet Relay Chat

Although kids these days tend to hang out on so-called “Social Media”, Internet Relay Chat (IRC) was first, by decades. IRC is a real-time communication technology that allows people to …read more

I'm Fighting for My Freedom Using Outdated Technology

The antiquated technology we use hinders our ability to work with our lawyers and file appeals.

Fox News AI Newsletter: Melania Trump puts AI front and center

Fox News' AI newsletter brings you the latest on technology advancements around artificial intelligence.

‘Godfather of AI’ says the technology will create massive unemployment and send profits soaring — ‘that is the capitalist system’

"We are at a point in history where something amazing is happening, and it may be amazingly good, and it may be amazingly bad."

Sierra CEO Bret Taylor on why the AI bubble feels like the dotcom boom

Welcome to Decoder. This is Alex Heath. For my final episode as your Thursday guest host, I recently sat down with Bret Taylor, the CEO of AI startup Sierra and the chairman of OpenAI, for a live event in San Francisco, California, hosted by Alix Partners.  V…

Anker is upgrading its global ambitions—with AI and a stair-climbing robovac system

From phone chargers to robotics and large AI models.

Showrunner wants to turn you into a happy little content prompter for the ‘Netflix of AI’

As one of the cofounders behind Oculus Story Studio, Edward Saatchi knows how hard it can be to sell people on new tech that bills itself as revolutionary. Even though Story Studio snagged an Emmy for one of its three animated features, a general lack of publ…

How Republicans Plan to Use AI for 2026 (Even If It’s Too Woke)

Did your candidate take a photo with a tattooed American? Just remove the tat with AI.

Children of the Geissler Tube

The most consequential technology you’ve never heard of

Cassette Logic: technology that never dies but is already dead

A song about something that never dies but is already dead turned up on a thirty-year-old mixtape this morning. Cassette has a way of delivering what you would never think to ask for.

Citi poaches IBM exec to accelerate its AI ambitions: See the memo

The bank has been announcing a series of leaders to help steer its rapidly expanding AI strategy. Shobhit Varshney, from IBM, is the latest.

Disrupting the DRAM roadmap with capacitor-less IGZO-DRAM technology

This technology review explains hpw 2T0C IGZO-based DRAM opens doors to high-density 3D DRAM and embedded DRAM.

Is Roblox Getting Worse?

Long plagued by moderation issues, the platform recently released a series of updates aimed at improving the experience for kids. Experts worry they could have the opposite effect.

AI Is Eliminating Jobs for Younger Workers

New research from Stanford provides the clearest available evidence that AI is reshaping the workforce—but it’s complicated.

The Duty-Free Loophole Is Closing. What That Means for You—and Your Packages

President Donald Trump stopped allowing small shipments to enter the country without paying tariffs. Now, things are getting pricier and shipping costs are going up.

William and Kate visit Natural History Museum

The Prince and Princess of Wales have visited the Natural History Museum in London on their first official engagement since the summer.

Meta Has Already Won the Smart Glasses Race

By securing a billion-dollar stake in the world’s largest eyewear maker with a massive retail footprint, Meta is building both a moat and a launchpad, leaving Google trailing and Apple way behind.

We Can Get Rid of Carcinogens and Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water. Will We Do It?

New research shows that filtration systems that remove PFAS can also get rid of other harmful substances. Whether they'll actually be introduced is a different matter entirely.

The Plan to Turn the Caribbean’s Glut of Sargassum Into Biofuel

With record-breaking quantities of the seaweed set to hit Mexico’s beaches, experts propose converting it into biogas and construction materials, as well as using it to underwrite carbon credits.

This Top Computer and Technology Stock is a #1 (Strong Buy): Why It Should Be on Your Radar

The Zacks Rank offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks and build a winning investment portfolio. Here's why you should take advantage.

SpaceX Targets an Orbital Starship Flight with a Next-Gen Vehicle in 2026

Orbital missions will unlock the next phase of Starship’s development, providing better data on the performance of the spacecraft’s heat shield and allowing for tests of in-orbit refuelling, which will be essential for missions to Mars.

Moderna CEO Responds to RFK Jr.’s Crusade Against the Covid-19 Vaccine

Speaking at a WIRED event Tuesday, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he was “encouraged” by the company’s dialogue with the FDA—but acknowledged recent setbacks.