About Us

Under Trump, AI Scientists Are Told to Remove ‘Ideological Bias’ From Powerful Models

A directive from the National Institute of Standards and Technology eliminates mention of “AI safety” and “AI fairness.”

LG’s new air conditioner directs cool air towards people it detects.

The Artcool AI Air doesn’t look as artsy as LG’s previous Artcool air conditioners, but it does offer improved energy efficiency by detecting the room’s layout and the position of its occupants so it can direct airflow right to them. The company hasn’t announ…

AMD is launching its latest Ryzen 9 X3D gaming processors on March 12th

AMD is announcing that its latest gaming-oriented Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors will be available next week. The new chips improve on the 9800X3D, which is widely considered as the best gaming CPU. The new ones feature 16 Zen 5 cores and second-gener…

Watch this ultra-detailed animation of the seafloor

The world has a more detailed map of the seafloor than ever before thanks to observations taken from space. NASA published a video this week showing a remarkably clear picture of the bottom of the ocean made possible thanks to new satellite technology. The fa…

FCC chair says we’re too dependent on GPS and wants to explore ‘alternatives’

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to vote on an inquiry to explore alternatives to GPS, FCC chair Brendan Carr says in a blog post. Carr says that while GPS has been “indispensable,” the technology “isn’t infallible” and that “disruptions to G…

7 cool indie games from GDC 2025

The Game Developers Conference, an annual gathering that brings thousands of game developers to San Francisco, has just wrapped up. While most of the event is about networking and interesting talks about game design and technology, there were also a bunch of …

The Nissan Leaf lives on as a compact SUV with a Tesla charge port

The Nissan Leaf is back, and it’s not a frumpy looking hatchback anymore.  The Japanese automaker is dusting off its pioneering EV and giving it new technology and a new form factor. The Leaf will return as a crossover SUV with a Tesla plug (!!), casting off …

Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro are the first to deliver on Qualcomm’s promise of Wi-Fi earbuds

Xiaomi has given a European launch to its Buds 5 Pro, the first earbuds to use Qualcomm’s S7 Pro chip to stream audio over Wi-Fi, in addition to Bluetooth, with no increase in power consumption. Qualcomm announced the technology in October 2023, and this is t…

Android 16 is getting a major hearing accessibility feature

Android phones will soon support Auracast with Bluetooth LE hearing aids, letting people tune in to audio broadcasts in places where it’s otherwise hard to hear. Auracast is a Bluetooth Audio LE feature, and it allows one broadcaster to connect to a virtually…

Hear what Horizon Zero Dawn actor Ashly Burch thinks about AI taking her job

Ashly Burch, the award-winning voice and performance actor behind Horizon Zero Dawn’s Aloy — one of the most prominent characters on PlayStation today — has some news and some very strong thoughts about the leaked Sony experiment that saw her character voiced…

US expands export blacklist to keep computing tech out of China

The US has added 80 organizations and companies to a trading export blacklist in an effort to prevent China from acquiring computing technology for military purposes. The new restrictions announced by the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Sec…

Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation characters

Sony is working on a prototype AI-powered version of at least one its PlayStation game characters. An anonymous tipster has shared an internal video from Sony’s PlayStation group with The Verge that demonstrates an AI-powered version of Aloy from Horizon Forb…

The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'

The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 215 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…

Google’s Gemini Robotics AI Model Reaches Into the Physical World

Google has developed an AI model that gives humanoids and other robots more intelligence—and a tool designed to give them a moral compass too.

Sony’s Dazzling New RGB LED TV Comes in 2026

Sony’s incoming RGB tech joins Hisense and Samsung in the race to define the future of LED TVs.

Chinese Companies Rush to Put DeepSeek in Everything

From video game developers to a nuclear power plant, companies across China are adopting DeepSeek’s AI models to boost stock prices and flaunt their national pride.

The Tech You Need to Level Up Your Humanity

Advancements in computing and robotics are changing how people live. Here are our favorite prosthetics, smart glasses, exoskeletons, and fitness trackers.

Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users

iPhone and Android users will be able to exchange end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) RCS messages in the near future thanks to newly updated RCS specifications. The GSM Association announced that the latest RCS standard includes E2EE based on the Messaging Layer Sec…

GHD’s Chronos Max Review: High Tech, Not High Heat

This new wide-plate straightening iron has only one temperature setting, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Cellphone deepfake detection technology unveiled at MWC

STORY: :: Barcelona, SpainIt's a new line of defense against the rising prevalence of deepfakes.:: March 2, 2025All built into a mobile phone, one artificial...

ChatGPT's Image Generation Tool Now Free for Everybody

OpenAI has opened up the formerly paywalled feature, allowing anyone to create images using ChatGPT 4o technology.

Insomniac’s VR titles delisted, casting a shadow over the technology

Insomniac's VR games are no longer for sale, suggesting that the VR market in particular may not be a welcome technology for older titles to thrive.

Top general warns Marines that their cellphones could get them killed in new video pointing out Russian catastrophes

"The character of war continues to change," the general said. "The proliferation of technology has made signature management essential."

Quantum Computing Is Dead. Long Live Quantum Computing!

Schrödinger’s cat is alive and dead at the same time. Ironically enough, so is quantum computing.

A Private Space Mission Just Successfully Landed on the Moon for the First Time

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has touched down successfully, and marks a key milestone in NASA’s quest to have private companies deliver shipments of equipment to the lunar surface.

The CEO of Anthropic thinks it may be impossible to warn people about the risks of AI — but he's still going to try

Dario Amodei expects people to "wake up" to both the risks and rewards of the technology within the next two years.

5 wild things quantum computing could unlock now that Big Tech believes a breakthrough is within reach

Big Tech companies are heavily invested in quantum computing development. While unstable, the technology could change medicine and other fields.

Tesla more than tripled the workers testing its self-driving technology in California

The increase in capability comes as Elon Musk's electric-vehicle maker aims to release its much-hyped Robotaxi in some cities by the end of 2025.

VCs have poured billions into a nascent nuclear technology — these are the 4 companies to watch

Just 4 small modular reactor companies have received $3B in VC funding. But leading experts tell BI it's unclear if SMRs will solve AI energy needs.

Sony Ult Wear Noise Cancelling Headphones Are Now at a Steal for $148, Way Cheaper Than AirPods Max

Enjoy your favorite music in a whole new way with Sony thanks to this discount.

What to Expect at Nvidia GTC 2025

Robots, quantum computing, and AI—so much AI. Nvidia GTC will be doing a deep dive into the future of AI, robotics and more.

Wire Recording Speaks Again

If you think of old recording technology, you probably think of magnetic tape, either in some kind of cassette or, maybe, on reels. But there’s an even older technology that recorded voice on…

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Files to Trademark ‘Telepathy’

The brain implant company cofounded by Elon Musk is moving to trademark several product names, including Telepathy and Telekinesis.

I moved to Japan 3 years ago for a corporate job. The country's work culture and office quirks still surprise me.

I moved from Europe to Japan for a corporate job. Working here has been filled with surprises about quitting culture, happy hours, and technology.

New AI models are running on just one or two chips. Will they trigger another DeepSeek moment for Nvidia?

New AI models from the likes of Google are showing that the technology can be run with just one or two Nvidia chips.

10 upgrades the FAA says it's making to flying safer

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy listed things like using AI to comb through safety reports and replacing old floppy disks with modern technology.

8 workout trends you'll see in 2025, according to fitness experts

With changes in technology and work-life balance, users are turning to personal trainers, classes, or personalized plans to stick to their goals.

Nvidia's partnership with Taco Bell means AI could soon do more than take your drive-thru order

Nvidia and Yum! Brands, the owner of Taco Bell, have a strategic partnership for AI, meaning the technology could extend beyond drive-thru orders.

U.S. Housing Agency Considers Launching Crypto Experiment

HUD is pondering using the blockchain and a stablecoin. One HUD official derided it as “monopoly money.”

Yahoo Is Still Here—and It Has Big Plans for AI

Even as Yahoo turns 30, CEO Jim Lanzone says the company is still in “building mode.”

China Delays BYD Factory in Mexico Over Concerns Tech Will Leak to American Rivals

Spiderman pointing at Spiderman meme.

Top Trump Officials’ Passwords and Personal Phone Numbers Discovered Online

Plus: Alleged Snowflake hacker will be extradited to US, internet restrictions create an information vacuum in Myanmar, and London gets its first permanent face recognition cameras.

Google to pay $100 million to settle 14-year-old advertising lawsuit

Google will pay $100 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the company of charging for clicks on ads placed outside the geographic locations selected by advertisers, as reported earlier by Reuters. The proposed settlement was filed in a California…

GM taps Nvidia to boost its embattled self-driving projects

At Nvidia’s annual GTC conference in San Jose, Calif. today, the chipmaker announced it was teaming up with General Motors to develop next-generation cars, robots, and factories.  GM says it will apply several of Nvidia’s products to its business, such as the…

Caterpillar taps Luminar’s lidar for self-driving construction equipment

Caterpillar is adding lidar to its heavy-duty construction equipment after striking a deal with Luminar, which makes the laser sensor for a number of automakers and self-driving car operators. Caterpillar says it will integrate Luminar’s hardware into its Cat…

Amazon Offers a Self-Heating Coffee Mug at an All-Time Low to Clear Out Stock

Your cup of Joe can remain eternally hot with this discounted Nextmug.

Forget Black Friday, Here’s The All-Time Low Price For The MacBook Pro M4 on Amazon

The 2024 MacBook Pro M4 is now available on Amazon at a record low price that matches Black Friday offers.

Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage

Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.

Quantum Computing: Tech's Next Giant Leap?

Recent developments suggest this futuristic technology is inching closer to reality.

AI Experts Say We’re on the Wrong Path to Achieving Human-Like AI

An extensive report on the future of AI research indicated that there's skepticism about current approaches to AGI.

Power Rangers May Get an AI-Boosted Remaster

As Hasbro tries to figure out what to do with Power Rangers, the show's older seasons may get upscaled with some help from generative AI.

Shark FlexStyle Styling System Hits a Record Low of $250, the Dyson Airwrap Alternative You Need

Why wait? Shark FlexStyle is at its best price ever, $350 cheaper than Dyson.

The Dyson Hot and Cool Purifier Drops to Its Lowest Price, Save $130 on Year-Round Air Treatment

Meet all your heating and cooling needs with a single appliance – and save some big cash while you're at it.

Theater-Like Audio for Just $100, Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Makes It Possible

It fits right into your Amazon Fire ecosystem and it connects quickly and seamlessly.

This MacBook Air Is Now Three Times Cheaper Than at Launch, Amazon Clears Out Stock at a Record-Low Price

It's the top-selling refurbished laptop on Amazon during the Big Spring Sale.

Sony Unveils RGB LED Backlight Tech That Outperforms Traditional Mini LED

Sony has developed a new TV display technology combining individual red, green, and blue LEDs for backlighting, potentially offering a middle ground between existing Mini LED and OLED panels. Dubbed "General RGB LED Backlight Technology," the system enables p…

Apple Watch Series 10 Just Hit Its Lowest Price Since Launch, $100 Off on Amazon for a Limited Time

It's time for a smartwatch upgrade, and these major Apple Watch savings are well worth your time.

Bless the Modder Who Is Fixing AMD’s Newest GPUs

Modders FTW! Modder HighYield shows off free app that brings AMD's FSR 4 tech to more games.

TSMC announces $100 billion investment in US chipmaking

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. – the world’s biggest chipmaker – will invest at least $100 billion to expand chip manufacturing in the US. During a press conference on Monday, President Donald Trump said the funding would go toward building two additi…

Bad design might simply be obsolete design

Perhaps you’ve encountered a sink with two taps, not one. One for hot, one for cold, without a chance to mix them before you scald or chill yourself. It seems absurd that the folks who figured out the technology to build sinks with running water couldn’t be b…

Democratic FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks will resign this spring

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr could get a Republican majority slightly sooner than expected after Democratic Commissioner Geoffrey Starks announced Tuesday he plans to resign this spring. Starks announced his plans in a statement, but d…

The Kindle Colorsoft is now a far better deal thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

When we reviewed the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition late last year, one of our biggest gripes was the e-reader’s initial starting price of $279.99. It’s a high price to pay for an ebook reader, particularly given its smaller 7-inch display and lack of sty…

China claims its stealth drones fly 3x longer using 50% less energy than US rivals

China's next-generation drone technology allegedly lasts three times as long as the US equivalent, while using half the energy.

Energy firm sets world record with 'champion cell' technology: 'This result is laying the groundwork'

Hometown CEO Nick Mirisis on Building the Kind of Technology School Administrators, Athletic Directors Actually Need

IBM wins UK lawsuit against LzLabs over alleged theft of mainframe technology

Mercedes-Benz is hedging its bets with rebooted CLA sedan

Mercedes-Benz’s electric vehicles aren’t exactly selling like hotcakes. The EQS, EQE, and EQB have largely flopped, forcing the company to make significant changes to its electrification plans.   While the automaker has scaled back its ambitions, it’s not aba…

Want to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier? Then Cultivate Your Social Connections

Chronic loneliness can increase cortisol and inflammation and weaken your immune system, says social scientist Kasley Killiam. She argues it’s time to accept that good quality social connections are a fundamental human need.

Prince William to visit British troops in Estonia

He will learn more about how British troops are bolstering Nato's eastern flank, the palace said.

Patronus AI’s Judge-Image wants to keep AI honest — and Etsy is already using it

Patronus AI launches the first multimodal LLM-as-a-Judge for evaluating AI systems that process images, with Etsy already implementing the technology to validate product image captions across its marketplace.

China's BYD Claims 5-Minute EV Battery Charge Gives 250 Miles of Range

An apparent battery breakthrough could be good news for the EV industry from a Chinese company that previously pledged to work with Tesla.

FFA approves plan to install Starlink Wi-Fi on United Airlines planes

United Airlines says the FAA has approved plans to install Starlink internet on its jets. The technology is set to be added to around 40 planes per month...

This Is the Best Scene in Star Trek: Voyager‘s First Season

30 years ago today, the ending of 'Prime Factors' wrote a check that Voyager's episodic nature could rarely cash–but it was still worth writing anyway.

The Weird and Wacky Gadgets We Saw at MWC 2025

Look past the glitzy phone launches, and you'll find some truly bizarre, sometimes ingenious devices and concepts lurking in the halls of Mobile World Congress.

Window cleaner in quest to confirm priceless Shakespeare portrait

A window cleaner from Tring believes he has an authentic portrait of Shakespeare.

The Depressing Reason Those Terrible Fake Movie Trailers Are Never Going Away

As AI only gets better at fooling audiences, major studios have opted to take a disappointing course of action.

Trump’s Dismantling of NASA Has Officially Begun

Newly announced layoffs highlight the troubling impact of DOGE on the space agency and federal workers as a whole.

Trump’s FCC Head Warns EU Content Rules ‘Incompatible’ With Free Speech

It's the latest warning from the Trump administration that it wants Big Tech left alone.

Patient With Artificial Heart Smashes Survival Record

The patient, an Australian man in his 40s, lived with his fully functional heart implant long enough to be discharged from the hospital.