This Former DeepMind Exec Thinks the AI Arms Race Could End in Disaster

The current cultural conversation surrounding artificial intelligence is dominated by a single, pervasive metaphor: the "arms race." We see it in the media, hear it in congressional hearings, and feel…

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What Happens if China Hacks the US Water Supply? I Went to a Secret War Game to Find Out

As the second day of the simulation unfolds, the atmosphere in the room shifts from academic concern to visceral dread. Corman, the facilitator, reveals…

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Free Waymo Rides in California? You Can Thank a Regulatory Quirk

For nearly two decades, California has served as the unofficial laboratory for the future of transportation. Thanks to a unique blend of perpetual sunshine,…

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OpenAI’s Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company

After nearly a decade at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, Joshua Achiam, OpenAI’s chief futurist, is stepping down at the end of…

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Meta Now Lets Anyone Use Your Instagram Photos in AI Images—Unless You Opt Out

Meta has officially entered the high-stakes arena of AI-driven image generation with the release of its latest tool, "Muse Image." Developed by the team…

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Mysterious Compound Detected on Pluto and Titan

The vast, frigid reaches of our solar system have long been considered well-mapped territory, but the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has recently pulled…

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Shut Those Laptops! Anthropic Puts Its Claude Cowork Agent on Your Phone

The era of tethering ourselves to our laptops—the awkward ritual of leaving them cracked open and humming through the night just to keep an…

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Pete Holmes Is Not Reading Your Email

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In a world increasingly defined by manufactured urgency, we find ourselves caught in a cycle of constant, unnecessary busyness. We treat trivial matters—like the endless influx of emails or the…

The Science Behind Why Soccer Players at the 2026 World Cup Are Cutting Their Socks

If you’ve been glued to the television screen during this year’s World Cup, you might have noticed a curious recurring fashion statement: many of the world's elite players are taking…

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How Tech Companies Can Use Digital Marketing + SEO to Grow Faster (Without Burning Budget)

Growth in tech is oddly simple and painfully competitive at the same time. Simple because the path is clear: get in front of the…

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Federal Court Deems FBI’s Warrantless “Backdoor” Searches Unconstitutional

The recent ruling by US District Court Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall declaring the FBI's warrantless searches of US citizens' communications under Section 702 of…

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Review: Sony Bravia 7 Mark II

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When you bring a new television into your home, you’re looking for those "wow" moments—the kind of clarity that makes…

ICE’s Internal Watchdog Is Now Investigating Online Critics

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The incident involving Paigelynn Gonyea, a poll worker in Syracuse, New York, serves as a startling case study on the…

How Palestinians Are Building a Digital Archive That Can’t Be Erased

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The Palestine Museum Digital Archive stands as a testament to the power of human resilience in the face of erasure.…

How to Avoid Spoilers Online and in Chats

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In our current era of "peak TV" and endless streaming libraries, it often feels like we are drinking from a…

There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map

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Beneath the soil you walk upon every day lies a hidden, pulsating infrastructure of life that rivals any man-made engineering…

Review: Eight Sleep Pod 5

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Investing in a high-end sleep system like the Eight Sleep Pod 5 is a significant commitment that goes far beyond…

Review: TCL RM9L RGB-Mini LED Smart TV

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When you first unbox the TCL RM9L RGB-Mini, the first thing that strikes you is how serious TCL is about…

Prediction Markets Let You Bet on Whether a Wildfire Will Burn Down Your Town

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The catastrophic wildfire season of January 2025 left a path of ruin across Southern California, claiming over 16,000 structures and…

What Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For? Here’s Your Crash Course

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For years, the wellness industry has championed Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—an omega-3 fatty acid found in oily fish like mackerel and…

Submit Your Questions: Inside The World of Online Romance Scams

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The digital age has fundamentally altered how we connect, love, and unfortunately, how we exploit one another. In a compelling…

Scientists Have Identified a New Fossil Species of Axolotl in Mexico

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In a groundbreaking discovery that bridges millions of years of natural history, researchers at the National Autonomous University of Mexico…

The Best Fourth of July Mattress Sales on Beds We Actually Sleep On (2026)

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While most of us associate the Fourth of July with backyard barbecues, fireworks, and beach trips, there is a quieter,…