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Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden Review: Rewarding but Risky

We tested this unique indoor gardening solution that utilizes NASA technology, but air quality data raised concerns.

After Slashing Thousands of Jobs, Trump’s FDA Wants to Use AI to Rapidly Approve New Drugs

Will more technology make America healthier?

Police must 'do their bit' on funding, minister warns

Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle says police should "embrace change" as talks over funding continue.

How 3D-printed guns are spreading online

The technology to build your own lethal weapon is promoted on social media

Futureproof

AI tools are flooding the culture ecosystem — and no corner of the arts space is immune. In this series, we’re looking at the ways artists are embracing AI, pushing back on it, or trying their best to find an equilibrium with a new technology that’s both swee…

Google bets on fusion power as its greenhouse gas emissions grow

Google has agreed to purchase electricity from a forthcoming nuclear fusion power plant, the so-called holy grail of clean energy that scientists have been chasing for more than half a century.  While the fusion industry reached a significant milestone a few …

HP reveals $24,999 hardware created just for Google Beam

HP has become the first company to preview hardware built with Google Beam, the 3D video communication technology formerly known as Project Starline. It’s launching the HP Dimension, a device that features a 65-inch light field display with six high-speed cam…

The Trump administration appears to be planning its own chatbot

The Trump administration is working on an “AI.gov” website and API to “accelerate government innovation with AI,” 404 Media found based on code posted to Github and an early version of the site. The project appears to be run by the General Services Administra…

Max will show autoplaying video previews picked by AI

Max — soon to be called HBO Max again — is rolling out an update that automatically plays video previews when you hover over shows and movies. The video previews are launching to users in the US now, but Max is still working on an “AI-assisted” tool to pick t…

OpenAI awarded $200 million US defense contract

OpenAI is officially on the Pentagon’s payroll. The Department of Defence announced a $200 million contract with OpenAI to provide the US government with new artificial intelligence tools, including those used for proactive cyber defense. In a post outlining …

Jony Ive’s OpenAI device gets the Powell Jobs nod of approval

The mysterious AI gadget being created by OpenAI and former Apple design chief Jony Ive has been given the thumbs up from Laurene Powell Jobs. In a new interview published by The Financial Times, the two reminisce about Jony Ive’s time working at Apple alongs…

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 221 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…

Tariffs, Technology, and the New Geography of Manufacturing

How to know when—and where—to relocate production.

Adding Assistive Technology to a Doorbell

The advent of affordable computing over the last few decades has certainly been a boon for many people with disabilities, making it easier to access things like text-to-speech technology, automation, …read more

PCIe 7.0 is coming, but not soon, and not for you

The PCIe 7.0 specification has now been released, while many of us are still waiting for PCIe 6.0 to materialize in consumer products. The PCI Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG) announced on Wednesday that PCIe 7.0 is now available to members of its organizatio…

Runway is going to let people generate video games with AI

So far, Runway is known for bringing generative AI to Hollywood. Now, the $3 billion startup is setting its sights on the gaming industry. This week, I was granted access to a new interactive gaming experience that Runway plans to make available to everyone a…

Latent Technology raises $8M to change animation with generative physics

Latent Technology, a game technology company focused on AI-driven physical animation, has closed an $8 million seed funding round.

Tesla's Robotaxi Service Hits the Road in Texas

The company debuted its autonomous ride-hailing service Sunday. The limited program is invite-only and uses around 20 cars—signs that Tesla has a long way to go to catch up to its robotaxi rivals.

Best eSIM-compatible Android phones 2025

It's pretty common for new Android phones to use eSIM technology, but which devices are the best?

Waymo’s robotaxis are coming back to New York City

Waymo announced today that it intends to launch a fully autonomous robotaxi service in New York City — but first it needs to change state law to permit its vehicles to operate with safety drivers behind the wheel. The Alphabet-owned company said it has applie…

I'm a psychologist, and people who have anxiety over AI tell me they're losing their sense of self-worth

Psychologist Elaine Ryan advises people not to avoid the technology, but to embrace it and reclaim their self-worth.

Disney laid off staff as it rebalances product, tech resources

The reduction fell under Adam Smith, product and technology chief, and amounted to under 2% of the group.

Citi's 'accelerating' its AI strategy with new leaders. Here's how they're readying the firm for a new future.

Citi is consolidating its AI strategy behind three key leaders. They're also eying a push into the next generation of the technology.

Anker 1800W Power Station With 11 Ports Is Selling For Peanuts, Amazon Clears Out Stock Before Summer

No matter if it's home backup in the event of power outages or camping trips outside the Solix C1000 delivers the right mix of power, mobility, and environmental responsibility.

Military Launches Website to Find Big Tech’s ‘Army Strong’ Employees

Silicon Valley heads to West Point.

China Set for Critical Orbital Refueling Test With 2 U.S. Satellites Watching Closely

The orbital demonstration could be a game-changer for extending the lifespan of satellites in space.

Ditch Your AirPods: Galaxy Buds 3 Pro AI Earbuds Just Hit Their Lowest Price Ever on Amazon

These earbuds could be the best out there, and they have real AI features that make listening better.

No more long lines? AI and other new technologies are transforming amusement parks this summer.

Technology and theme parks go hand-in-hand, but the rapid development of systems like AI is helping create new thrills — both on and off the rides.

I've repaired medical equipment for over 30 years. My son is in the field now, and I think it's one of the most promising careers.

Bryant K. Hawkins Sr. found a rewarding career in healthcare technology management. He's helping others consider jobs in biomedical equipment repair.

CEOs are trying to warn you: Use AI or else

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned that AI could eliminate some desk jobs. It's the latest call from CEOs for workers to embrace the technology.

Sam Altman says his own kids will 'never be smarter than AI'

In the first episode of the OpenAI Podcast, CEO and cofounder Sam Altman spoke about the impact of new AI technology on his son's life.

AI in Action - ES List

These leaders span different roles, but are all helping their companies drive AI adoption and stay safe while navigating new technology.

ICE Rolls Facial Recognition Tools Out to Officers' Phones

Plus: US feds charge alleged masterminds behind infamous forum, Scattered Spider targets airlines, and hackers open a valve at a Norwegian dam.

Spending Review to include £86bn science and tech package

The government says every corner of the country will benefit, but research backers call for a long-term plan for science.

Facing a Changing Industry, AI Activists Rethink Their Strategy

As power over artificial intelligence concentrates in a handful of companies, a new report urges advocacy groups to expose the technology’s connection to broader economic struggles.

This Chatbot Tool Pays Users $50 a Month for Their Feedback on AI Models

On Yupp, chatbot users earn cash by saying which of two prompts they prefer—info that has great value to the AI companies running the models

Texas Lawmakers Want More Control of the Tesla Robotaxis on Their Roads

WIRED spoke to Texas State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, who represents part of the area in Austin served by Tesla’s new and limited robotaxi service.

OpenAI’s Unreleased AGI Paper Could Complicate Microsoft Negotiations

The partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft in many ways hinges on the definition of artificial general intelligence, creating a tension that has spilled over into OpenAI research that has not been made public.

Controversial project to create artificial human DNA begins

Scientists start a controversial project to create the building blocks of human life, in what is thought to be a world first.

Applebee’s and IHOP have plans for AI

Applebee’s and IHOP plan to launch an AI-powered “personalization engine” that could help its restaurants provide recommendations and customized deals, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The personalization engine would use a customer’s past …

Samsung Wallet gets Tap to Transfer in the U.S.

Samsung has launched the "Tap to Transfer" feature for Samsung Wallet in the U.S., enabling users to send money directly from their debit cards to friends and family via NFC technology.

Tesla’s robotaxis are operating in a regulatory vacuum

This week, Tesla launched its long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, and almost immediately its vehicles were caught fucking up. In a YouTube video, a Tesla robotaxi briefly drives on the wrong side of the road. Another video shared by Ed Niedermeyer, the …

AI Is Dehumanization Technology

A call to reject the deployment and use of AI systems in Canada's public sector.

TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Gets Second Price Drop in Two Days, Now Nearly Free on Amazon

The TP-Link AX21 is certainly one of the most popular WiFi 6 router models on the market right now.

Scientists Launch Wild New Project to Build a Human Genome From Scratch

The medical charity behind the controversial new plan says the benefits outweigh the risks.

Patient Receives Brain Implant That Can Wirelessly Control Computers

Neuralink competitor Paradromics plans to conduct the first clinical trial of its Connexus brain implant later this year.

UGREEN 65W 4-Port Charger Block: It’s Not Free, But Nearly Free on Amazon

This charger block has four ports and lets you charge your laptop and smartphone together.

For 9 Days, Earth Was Sending Out Mysterious Signals. Now We Know What They Were.

NASA technology traced the pulsing back to a massive tsunami.

Apple makes major AI advance with image generation technology rivaling DALL-E and Midjourney

Apple researchers develop STARFlow, a breakthrough AI image generation system that challenges diffusion models used by DALL-E and Midjourney with competitive performance.

Bernie Sanders Says If AI Makes Us So Productive, We Should Get a 4-Day Work Week

Senator Bernie Sanders called for a four-day work week during a recent interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, arguing that AI productivity gains should benefit workers rather than just technology companies and corporate executives. Sanders proposed reducing the …

Big Accounting Firms Fail To Track AI Impact on Audit Quality, Says Regulator

The six largest UK accounting firms do not formally monitor how automated tools and AI impact the quality of their audits, the regulator has found, even as the technology becomes embedded across the sector. From a report: The Financial Reporting Council on Th…

U.S.-China trade talks continue for a 2nd day in London

Chinese exports of rare earth minerals, which are vital to carmakers and other industries, and China's access to high-end technology from the U.S., including computer chips, are high on the agenda.

Is Amazon Clearing Out Dyson? This Hair Dryer Has Just Dropped to a New All-Time Low

This hair dryer is one of Dyson’s most famous products, and it’s rarely on sale like this.

Apple Quality at a Lower Price, Amazon Crushes iPad 2025 Prices to a New All-Time Low

Thanks to this discount, the iPad 2025 is almost as affordable as many of the basic tablets offered by rival brands.

This 150W USB-C/A Wall Charger Is 41% Off, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

This charger block lets you charge three devices at the same time and is now at a record low price.

Prime Day Has Started Early, This 15-Inch Portable Monitor Is Now 50% Off to a Record Low

This is the most popular portable monitor on Amazon, especially now that it’s nearly 50% off.

This Air Purifier Has a Perfect 5/5 Rating from 10,000 Reviews, but Amazon Clears Out Stock at an All-Time Low

If you want to breathe healthier and cleaner air at home, this is a smart choice.

Dyson V15, V11, V8: Amazon Clears Vacuum Stock Before Prime Day at Lowest Prices

These Dyson vacuums range across various needs and budgets.

This 10,000mAh Power Bank Costs Only $16, Scores 4.6/5 from 78,000 Amazon Reviews

This power bank is so slim you can slip it into your pocket and barely notice it’s there.

These AirPods-Style Earbuds Are Nearly Free, Amazon Slashes Prices by 86% Just Before Prime Day

With a 4.7 out of 5 rating, these earbuds offer exceptional value at this price.

Google Is Going Nuts, the New Pixel 9 Is at a Record Low Price Near Entry-Level Models

Looking for a flagship performance at a lower price point?

This Waterproof Anker Portable Speaker Costs Peanuts, Amazon Sells Out While Summer Kicks Off

This Anker speaker costs only a quarter to a third of the price of its direct competitors.

Epic showed off Unreal Engine 5 with an impressive Witcher 4 tech demo

An ongoing tradition at Epic’s big keynotes is a gorgeous tech demo that shows off what its game engine is capable of. For this year’s State of Unreal, the company turned to The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red. This new demo a beautiful gl…

Pixar is heading back to Italy for its next big film

Though Disney and Pixar are about to start getting everyone hyped for Toy Story 5, the studios are already working hard on another feature. While Disney and Pixar opened their Annecy presentation with more details about their next movie, Elio, and gave update…

Lab-grown salmon gets FDA approval

The FDA has issued its first ever approval on a safety consultation for lab-grown fish. That makes Wildtype only the fourth company to get approval from the regulator to sell cell-cultivated animal products, and its cultivated salmon is now available to order…

PlayStation’s concert series is coming to the US

Sony is bringing its PlayStation concerts to the US this fall, where you can hear live performances of tracks from franchises like God of War, The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima, and Horizon. Ticket pre-sales for PlayStation: The Concert begin on Wednesday, an…

Nomad’s minimalist MagSafe wallet has a tracking card built in

Nomad already sells a line of leather wallets that can be bundled with the company’s Apple-compatible Tracking Card, allowing them to be located if misplaced. The company’s new Leather Mag Wallet is its first to instead feature the tracker’s electronics built…

Cyclist gets 3D printed face after bike accident

The Bristol 3D Medical Centre covers the whole of the South West and can scan and print in the same place.

NHS plans to DNA test all babies to assess disease risk

Scheme is part of the government's 10-year plan for the NHS in England aimed at easing pressure on services.

Apple Weighs Using Anthropic or OpenAI To Power Siri in Major Reversal

Apple is considering using AI technology from Anthropic or OpenAI to power a new version of Siri, according to Bloomberg, sidelining its own in-house models in a potentially blockbuster move aimed at turning around its flailing AI effort. From the report: The…

Orange cars

In a given neighborhood, just about all the cars are the same. There are few that are pink, orange or purple, for example. There’s nothing inherently wrong with those frequencies of light. Nothing that modern paint technology can’t deliver, nothing that offen…

Trump’s protest threats raise surveillance alarms around his military parade

President Donald Trump's warning that protesters of Saturday's US military parade in Washington, DC, will be met with "very heavy force" threatens to chill speech and underscores the need for protesters to take precautions around digital surveillance, privacy…

California is trying to regulate its AI giants — again

Last September, all eyes were on Senate Bill 1047 as it made its way to California Governor Gavin Newsom's desk - and died there as he vetoed the buzzy piece of legislation. SB 1047 would have required makers of all large AI models, particularly those that co…

PlayDiffusion – Next-Generation AI Voice Inpainting Technology

PlayDiffusion is a revolutionary AI voice model for inpainting and speech editing. Experience seamless audio modification with our state-of-the-art diffusion-based approach. Try it now!

Why Boosting U.S. Manufacturing Hinges More on Training and Technology Than Tariffs

Although onshoring has its positives, after decades of predominantly offshoring, it is not a simple task to bring factories back stateside.

Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

The Texting Network for the End of the World

Everyone knows what it’s like to lose cell service. A burgeoning open source project called Meshtastic is filling the gap for when you’re in the middle of nowhere—or when disaster strikes.

Truth Social Crashes as Trump Live-Posts Bombing Iran

The social network started experiencing global outages within minutes of Donald Trump posting details of a US military strike on Iran.

Amazon Is Going All In, This PlayStation VR Bundle With Horizon Call of the Mountain Now Costs Peanuts

It’s ten times cheaper than the Apple Vision Pro and still feels very real for VR.

This TP-Link Smart WiFi Router Is 50% Off, Here’s How to Unlock the Ultimate Discount on Amazon

Get yourself a router and never deal with Wi-Fi problems at home again.

Honda Unexpectedly Enters the Space Race With First Successful Rocket Launch

The surprise announcement marks a significant milestone toward the Japanese car manufacturer's goal of achieving suborbital spaceflight by 2029.

Researchers Pit Stone Age Seafaring Skills Against One of Earth’s Fiercest Currents

In a new study, researchers reenacted how people in Taiwan might have reached the Ryukyu Islands tens of thousands of years ago.

This Cool Kodak Gadget Can Print Instant Photos From Your iPhone, and It’s Now 40% Off on Amazon

Simply connect either your iPhone (or Android phone) and print your souvenirs.

Salesforce CEO Claims Half of the Company’s Work Is Now Done by AI

So if you've noticed a decline in quality, there's an explanation.

Joby delivers first aircraft to Dubai as air taxi service nears launch

Joby Aviation is getting ready to take flight. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) company has delivered its first production aircraft to Dubai, where it plans to launch a commercial air taxi service in early 2026. Joby, which has successfully c…

More than a million people now have Alexa Plus

While a smarter Siri may have been a no-show at WWDC, Alexa Plus, the generative AI-powered overhaul of Amazon’s voice assistant, is finally appearing in the wild. No one at The Verge has access yet, but Amazon spokesperson Eric Sveum tells me over a million …

LG’s first 5K ultra-wide monitor with Thunderbolt 5 is made for data crunchers

LG has announced a new 40-inch Thunderbolt 5 monitor with an ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio, and the company is being very upfront about who it’s for: people who love crunching data and want more room to do that. The new LG UltraFine 40WT95UF is designed to “mee…

Amazon has leaked Philips’ new ambient wall light

Amazon’s UK site has an early listing for what appears to be a successor to the Philips Hue Play Light Bar. The new Philips Hue Play Smart Wall Washer also casts an ambient glow on walls that can be synced to music and videos, but illuminates a wider area wit…

USDOT wants more self-driving cars without pedals or steering wheels

The US Department of Transportation wants to make it easier for automakers and tech companies to deploy self-driving cars without traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals. In a letter sent to stakeholders, the department said it would streamline r…

Google’s carbon emissions just went up again

Google’s carbon emissions jumped yet again as the company continues to push ahead in AI. The company’s 2025 sustainability report emphasizes that its “ambition-based emissions” grew 11 percent last year to reach 11.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide poll…

Razer’s wirelessly charging mouse pad now supports more mice

Razer has announced a new version of its HyperFlux mouse pad, which first launched in 2018. The new HyperFlux V2 carries forward the same wireless charging functionality as the original, but instead of only being compatible with a single specific mouse, it wo…

What Meta and Anthropic really won in court

A lot of the future of AI will be settled in court. From publishers to authors to artists to Hollywood conglomerates, the creative industry is picking a big copyright fight over the vast quantities of data used to train AI models - and the ultimate output of …

Tesla says it delivered its first car autonomously from factory to customer

This might be a bigger deal than the robotaxis. Tesla said it completed its first fully autonomous vehicle delivery from factory to customer. A video posted on X shows the vehicle — a Tesla Model Y — leaving the company’s Austin Gigafactory, driving on the hi…

Honda successfully launched and landed its own reusable rocket

Honda successfully conducted a “launch and landing test of an experimental reusable rocket” developed by its research and development subsidiary, the company announced this week. It was the first time Honda landed a rocket after it reached an altitude of 890 …

You can own a functional version of Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog sculptures for $750

Jeff Koons, best known for his Balloon Dog sculptures that have sold for as much as $58 million, has collaborated with Lexon Design and The Broad museum in Los Angeles to make his iconic artworks more functional and accessible.  Available for preorder through…

The Bellmac-32 CPU — What?

If you have never heard of the Bellmac-32, you aren’t alone. But it is a good bet that most, if not all, of the CPUs in your devices today use technology pioneered by this early 32-bit CPU. T…

Converting an E-Paper Photo Frame into Weather Map

Here’s a great hack sent in to us from [Simon]. He uses an e-paper photo frame as a weather map! By now you are probably aware of e-paper technology, which is very low power tech for displayi…

A Wood Chipper from First Principles

For whatever reason, certain pieces of technology can have a difficult time interacting with the physical world. Anyone who has ever used a printer or copier can attest to this, as can anyone whose…

Starbucks To Roll Out Microsoft Azure OpenAI Assistant For Baristas

Starbucks is piloting a generative AI assistant called "Green Dot Assist" to streamline barista tasks and improve service speed, with plans for a broader rollout in fiscal 2026. The assistant is built on Microsoft Azure's OpenAI platform. CNBC reports: Instea…

Social Media Ban Moves Closer in Australia After Tech Trial

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s moved closer to implementation after a key trial found that checking a user's age is technologically possible and can be integrated into existing services. From a report: The conclusions are a blow to Fac…