In the latest episode of How to Dismantle Public Services in 12 Easy Steps, a Trump executive order targeting libraries has real-world consequences. The AP reported over the weekend that libraries across the country are cutting programs that offer ebooks, audiobooks…
House-size asteroid will pass between Earth and moon on May 21
A newly discovered house-size asteroid is set to make a close, yet harmless approach to Earth on May 21, passing within one-third of the Earth-moon distance. The close approach will happen at approximately 1:30 p.m. ET on May 20 (1730 GMT),…
CalDigit TS5 Plus review: Ports, price, performance
With 20 ports, plenty of power, and an accommodating design that is well-matched to any modern Mac the CalDigit TS5 Plus is an excellent dock in an already competitive landscape. With every new Thunderbolt upgrade, we get a new wave of…
This robovac will vacuum, mop and clean itself for just AU$799 – grab the Ecovacs Deebot T20e for its lowest price yet
I’ve been testing Ecovacs’ robot vacuums for nearly a decade now and I’m impressed by their evolution. They went from being basic vacuums to smart do-it-alls very quickly – and forced other brands to keep up. One of the best Deebots…
AI can do a better job of persuading people than we do
Their findings are the latest in a growing body of research demonstrating LLMs’ powers of persuasion. The authors warn they show how AI tools can craft sophisticated, persuasive arguments if they have even minimal information about the humans they’re interacting with….