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Telly dual-screen smart TV mounted on wall

Read the fine print before signing up for a free Telly smart TV Read the fine print before signing up for a free Telly smart TV

NASA's TeraByte InfraRed Delivery system satellite on a pedestal

A tiny NASA CubeSat just set a big data speed record with lasers A tiny NASA CubeSat just set a big data speed record with lasers

Close-up of WhatsApp home screen on smartphone

WhatsApp released a super-secure new feature for private messages WhatsApp released a super-secure new feature for private messages

Fetch robot picking up dry erase marker off of table

This helpful robot uses a camera to find items for people with dementia This helpful robot uses a camera to find items for people with dementia

Pink clover meadow and blue sky.

This lawn-mowing robot can save part of your yard for pollinators This lawn-mowing robot can save part of your yard for pollinators

Zephalto concept art of hot air balloon in edge of space flight above Earth

$130,000 could buy you a Michelin-star meal with a view of the stars $130,000 could buy you a Michelin-star meal with a view of the stars

Blurry shot of cars commuting on highway at dusk

Get ready for the world’s first permanent EV-charging road Get ready for the world’s first permanent EV-charging road

Helion Trenta nuclear fusion generator testing in dark lighting

Microsoft thinks this startup can deliver on nuclear fusion by 2028 Microsoft thinks this startup can deliver on nuclear fusion by 2028

Close up of one one man and two women using their phones on a bench.

Should kids use social media? US psychology experts share their do’s and don’ts. Should kids use social media? US psychology experts share their do’s and don’ts.

Two researchers standing next to Quori humanoid robot

A fleet of humanoid, open-source robots could change robotics research A fleet of humanoid, open-source robots could change robotics research

Elon Musk says Twitter will delete inactive users’ accounts, which could include your dead relatives

Elon Musk says Twitter will delete inactive users’ accounts, which could include your dead relatives Elon Musk says Twitter will delete inactive users’ accounts, which could include your dead relatives

Concept art of NASA EELS snake robot on icy surface of Saturn's moon, Enceladus

NASA hopes its snake robot can search for alien life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus NASA hopes its snake robot can search for alien life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus

Empty crumpled plastic bottles pattern on blue background.

Recycling plants spew a staggering amount of microplastics Recycling plants spew a staggering amount of microplastics

Senior citizen hands typing on laptop keyboard

The right amount of online scrolling could decrease your risk of dementia The right amount of online scrolling could decrease your risk of dementia

Young panda eating branch while sitting in tree.

Researchers built a ‘SoftZoo’ to virtually test animal-inspired robots Researchers built a ‘SoftZoo’ to virtually test animal-inspired robots

Biden speaking at lectern.

US crypto firms might soon pay taxes for exorbitant energy use US crypto firms might soon pay taxes for exorbitant energy use

Unarmed missle test launch time lapse at night

AI should never be able to launch nukes, US legislators say AI should never be able to launch nukes, US legislators say

Close-up of patient's neck with a wearable ultrasound patch

A tiny patch can take images of muscles and cells underneath your skin A tiny patch can take images of muscles and cells underneath your skin

Airplanes at terminals at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport

Europe’s fourth biggest airport plans to ban private jets Europe’s fourth biggest airport plans to ban private jets

Man prepping person for fMRI scan.

This AI-powered brain scanner can paraphrase your thoughts This AI-powered brain scanner can paraphrase your thoughts

Being loud and fast may make you a more effective Zoom communicator

Being loud and fast may make you a more effective Zoom communicator Being loud and fast may make you a more effective Zoom communicator

Airplane landing on runway at sunset

The FAA just made East Coast flight routes shorter The FAA just made East Coast flight routes shorter

Two seals laying on shore near water.

Seals provided inspiration for a new waddling robot Seals provided inspiration for a new waddling robot

Geoffrey Hinton stands in front of array of computer systems

‘Godfather of AI’ quits Google to talk openly about the dangers of the rapidly emerging tech ‘Godfather of AI’ quits Google to talk openly about the dangers of the rapidly emerging tech

A robotic hand manipulates a reflective disco ball in dim lighting.

This agile robotic hand can handle objects just by touch This agile robotic hand can handle objects just by touch

Side by side of Australian thorny devil lizard and ingestible medical capsule

A cutting-edge appetite stimulator was inspired by the thorny devil lizard A cutting-edge appetite stimulator was inspired by the thorny devil lizard

Aerial view of Palisades nuclear power plant

A decommissioned nuclear plant may roar back to life in Michigan A decommissioned nuclear plant may roar back to life in Michigan

Elon Musk waving while wearing a suit

Tesla lawyers argued Elon Musk Autopilot statements might be manipulated with deepfake tech Tesla lawyers argued Elon Musk Autopilot statements might be manipulated with deepfake tech

Tesla’s carbon footprint is much larger than it previously disclosed

Tesla’s carbon footprint is much larger than it previously disclosed Tesla’s carbon footprint is much larger than it previously disclosed

Robot jellyfish swarms could soon help clean the oceans of plastic

Robot jellyfish swarms could soon help clean the oceans of plastic Robot jellyfish swarms could soon help clean the oceans of plastic

A person shakes out a sleeping bag in the mountains

Gear

NEMO unfurls its first recyclable sleeping bag NEMO unfurls its first recyclable sleeping bag

By Abby Ferguson

Green forest with sun shining through trees

Tinkering with wood turned an insulator into a tree transistor Tinkering with wood turned an insulator into a tree transistor

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket readying for launch at night

Japan’s ispace lunar lander appears to have crashed into the moon Japan’s ispace lunar lander appears to have crashed into the moon

Blue interwoven smart fabric threads

A new color-changing, shape-shifting fabric responds to heat and electricity A new color-changing, shape-shifting fabric responds to heat and electricity

Security guard standing at damaged SpaceX Starship launch site

SpaceX’s Starship launch caused a ‘mini earthquake’ and left a giant mess SpaceX’s Starship launch caused a ‘mini earthquake’ and left a giant mess

Biofire Smart Gun resting on bricks

Startup claims biometric scanning can make a ‘secure’ gun Startup claims biometric scanning can make a ‘secure’ gun

Computer image rendering of NASA RHESSI solar studying satellite above Earth

NASA’s 600-pound solar radiation tracker is plummeting to Earth tomorrow NASA’s 600-pound solar radiation tracker is plummeting to Earth tomorrow

Gloved hand holding up edible battery above its ingredients on table

This rechargeable battery is meant to be eaten This rechargeable battery is meant to be eaten

TikTok app download screen on smartphone

Montana may soon make it illegal to use TikTok in the state Montana may soon make it illegal to use TikTok in the state

Sony MDR-MV1 headphones

Gear

Sony’s new MDR-MV1 headphones are designed for spatial audio production Sony’s new MDR-MV1 headphones are designed for spatial audio production

Hands holding and using smartphone in night light

A mom thought her daughter had been kidnapped—it was just AI mimicking her voice A mom thought her daughter had been kidnapped—it was just AI mimicking her voice

Madagascar hissing cockroach balanced on human finger against green backdrop

Cyborg cockroaches could one day scurry to your rescue Cyborg cockroaches could one day scurry to your rescue

Raspberry Pi computer board on table

Raspberry Pi users might soon get access to Sony’s AI technology Raspberry Pi users might soon get access to Sony’s AI technology

Soft robotic hand picking up plastic ball from table

Watch a robot hand only use its ‘skin’ to feel and grab objects Watch a robot hand only use its ‘skin’ to feel and grab objects

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar family

Gear

Garmin announces an even more rugged Instinct smartwatch Garmin announces an even more rugged Instinct smartwatch

By Abby Ferguson

Strait between Sicily and Italy, view from Messina, Sicily

After 2,000 years of debate, Italy’s massive suspension bridge to Sicily may finally happen After 2,000 years of debate, Italy’s massive suspension bridge to Sicily may finally happen

Illustration of space telescope array using mirror membranes above Earth

Super-thin ‘mirror membranes’ could lead the way to bigger space telescopes Super-thin ‘mirror membranes’ could lead the way to bigger space telescopes

Ping Pong player wearing electrode cap playing against robot ball server

Human brains have to work overtime to beat robots at Ping-Pong Human brains have to work overtime to beat robots at Ping-Pong

Empty Bed Gurney in Hospital Corridor

Almost 99 percent of hospital websites give patient data to advertisers Almost 99 percent of hospital websites give patient data to advertisers

Off-putting AI generated hands

AI is trying to get a better handle on hands AI is trying to get a better handle on hands

TikTok app homescreen on smartphone close-up

The ‘TikTok ban’ is a legal nightmare beyond TikTok The ‘TikTok ban’ is a legal nightmare beyond TikTok

Close up of customer trying out MacBook at Apple Store

A Bitcoin Easter egg has been buried in macOS since 2018 A Bitcoin Easter egg has been buried in macOS since 2018

Cropped close-up of African American woman holding smartphone

Sounding like an AI chatbot may hurt your credibility Sounding like an AI chatbot may hurt your credibility

Woman's hands typing on laptop keyboard

Two alcohol recovery apps shared user data without their consent Two alcohol recovery apps shared user data without their consent

CAVForth Autonomous Commuter Bus driving along street

The world’s first self-driving public bus fleet is rolling out in Scotland The world’s first self-driving public bus fleet is rolling out in Scotland

Venus flytrap inspired origami robot on black backgroun

Foldable robots with intricate transistors can squeeze into extreme situations Foldable robots with intricate transistors can squeeze into extreme situations

Rocket detaching from Virgin Orbit Boeing 747 jet

Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy after historic launch failure Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy after historic launch failure

Motorola DynaTAC cellphone resting on its side on table

Happy 50th birthday, cell phones Happy 50th birthday, cell phones

DribbleBot four-legged robot standing behind soccer ball

MIT’s soccer-playing robot dog is no Messi, but could one day help save lives MIT’s soccer-playing robot dog is no Messi, but could one day help save lives

Twitter’s ‘Blue Check’ drama is a verified mess

Twitter’s ‘Blue Check’ drama is a verified mess Twitter’s ‘Blue Check’ drama is a verified mess

Hand wearing pumps woven into wearable glove

Wearable liquid pumps could one day regulate body temperature Wearable liquid pumps could one day regulate body temperature

Comparison images of galaxy gaining better resolution via AI program

How AI can make galactic telescope images ‘sharper’ How AI can make galactic telescope images ‘sharper’

Watch this robotic dog use one of its ‘paws’ to open doors

Watch this robotic dog use one of its ‘paws’ to open doors Watch this robotic dog use one of its ‘paws’ to open doors

Lab mouse on table in front of lab flasks and beakers in blue lighting

What video game-playing mice taught neuroscientists about memory-making What video game-playing mice taught neuroscientists about memory-making