Hardware & Devices
The Matic is the first robovac to get an FCC ban waiver, not that it needs it
The Matic is our favorite robot vacuum and robo-mop, and it's also now the first to escape the FCC's Roomba ban. Well, sort of - because the Matic wasn't banned to begin with. Her…
This startup is issuing AI-generated acne prescriptions
People in Utah can now use AI to get a prescription for acne treatment. On Monday, healthcare startup Nolla Health announced that users in the state can scan their faces using its…
Instagram is toying with a read-only mode for Plus subscribers
That's a nicer name than 'stalker mode.'
Wikimedia links OpenAI agents to an outage and unauthorized activity
Wikimedia says it's "deeply concerned about the impact of 'rogue' AI agents on platforms like ours.
All the drama around AI’s takeover of mathematics
This past year, OpenAI, Anthropic, and other labs have announced breakthroughs on numerous long-standing mathematical problems, in some cases pushing well beyond what researchers …
Arc Raiders and The Finals are both getting TV and film adaptations
There aren't many details on these upcoming game adaptations just yet.
Wikipedia operator says OpenAI’s ‘rogue’ bots may be linked to a May outage
Following many recent disclosures about AI agents accessing third-party websites and services, the Wikimedia Foundation, which hosts Wikipedia, says that it "can confirm that we h…
OpenAI will add a digital watermark to text and code generated in the EU
This move is to comply with the EU's new AI transparency rules.
Hyundai CEO says only a ‘level playing field’ can minimize damage from China
There's been a lot of doom and gloom from the auto industry lately when the subject of China comes up. Automaker CEOs, in particular, warn that allowing low-cost, high-tech Chines…
What is the purpose of a battery symbol next to a USB Port?
Typically, it means faster charging speeds and bi-directional charging.
OpenAI is adding text watermarking in ChatGPT and Codex
An invisible, machine-readable watermark in text output is rolling out to ChatGPT and Codex, but only for users in the European Union at first. OpenAI says its textGrain watermark…
Oura Ring 5 vs. Apple Watch Series 12: Which smart health wearable is right for you?
These two wearables offer extensive health tracking, but one of these is going to be a clear winner for you.
Hyundai's all-electric hot hatch goes on sale in the UK, starting at around $25,000
Hyundai has no plans to bring the Ioniq 3 to the US, unfortunately.
OpenAI PR tells journalist to ‘move on’ while asking Sam Altman about a ChatGPT user’s suicide
An OpenAI publicist tried to change the topic of CEO Sam Altman's interview with Vanity Fair's Mark Guiducci after the editor brought up a ChatGPT user's suicide. When Guiducci co…
What are the limitations of using a USB-C to HDMI adapter?
Adapters let you make the most of your existing hardware, but always come with compromises.
Sam Altman says ‘some bad things’ will happen but AI is totally worth it
Sam Altman thinks that the benefits of AI will be so great that "the world should accept some bad things happening" along the way. The OpenAI CEO pointed to hacks, scams, and "oth…
Are there any disadvantages to using IMAX theaters?
IMAX screenings are quite simply the best way to watch a blockbuster movie. However, there are a number of important factors that can limit that enjoyment.
Nvidia’s Shield TV Pro just got a $100 price hike
Nvidia's Shield TV streaming boxes are the latest victims of the memory shortage that has seen prices increase dramatically for everything from digital cameras to game consoles. W…
Poland's antitrust regulator accuses Google of unfair market practices
The penalty could be up to 10 percent of Google's annual revenue.
Wing and Walmart are bringing drone deliveries to Denver and Seattle in 2027
They can carry payloads up to five pounds.
Here's why it's important to keep your phone apps updated
Modern smartphone operating systems are designed to automatically update your apps without you noticing. Here's why you should give it a hand once in a while.
Apple’s new M6 Mac Mini is over $100 off
Really the only negative associated with the new M6-powered Mac Mini is its high price. While the last-gen model debuted at just $599, the faster, but mostly unchanged 2026 editio…
How to turn on Developer Mode on your Chromebook
Enabling Developer Mode on a Chromebook unlocks new capabilities and app options. Here's where to find it.
CNN’s boss will remain as Paramount and WBD merge into Skydance
CNN CEO Mark Thompson will remain at the head of the news network when Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition closes this week. Thompson wrote in a memo to em…