In April, Mark Zuckerberg, as tech billionaires are so fond of doing these days, pontificated at punishing length on a podcast. In the interview, he addressed America’s loneliness epidemic: “The average American has—I think it’s fewer than three friends. And the…
Playdate Season 2 review: Shadowgate PD and CatchaDiablos
Earlier in this Playdate season, I commented in a review that I “love a game that pisses me off a little.” Well, I may have shot myself in the foot with that one. Week four of Playdate Season Two brings us…
See the moon, Venus and the Pleiades make a celestial triangle in the predawn sky on June 22
Look to the east before sunrise on June 22 to catch the delicate form of the crescent moon shining with Venus alongside the Pleiades star cluster. Stargazers in the U.S. can find the cosmic trio loitering above the eastern horizon in…
Apple considering buying Perplexity AI firm
Perplexity may be on Apple’s acquisition list Perhaps in an acquihire to boost search, or to improve Siri, Apple executives have reportedly recently discussed buying or partnering with AI startup Perplexity. The two executives linked to discussions are said to be…
I tried Google’s new Search Live feature and ended up debating an AI about books
Google’s new Search Live feature lets users hold real-time voice conversations with an AI-powered version of Search The Gemini-powered AI attempts to simulate a friendly and knowledgeable human. Google is keen to have all roads lead to Gemini, and Search Live…
The Download: Talking dirty with DeepSeek, and the risks and rewards of calorie restriction
AI companions like Replika are designed to engage in intimate exchanges, but people use general-purpose chatbots for sex talk too, despite their stricter content moderation policies. Now new research shows that not all chatbots are equally willing to talk dirty. DeepSeek…
Windows parental controls are blocking Chrome
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Microsoft is making it harder to use Chrome on Windows. The culprit? This time, it’s Windows’ Family Safety feature. Since early this month, the parental control measure has prevented users from opening Chrome….
Space law doesn’t protect historical sites, mining operations and bases on the Moon – a space lawyer describes a framework that could
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. April 2025 was a busy month for space. Pop icon Katy Perry joined five other civilian women on a quick jaunt…
How to use Siri to get answers from ChatGPT
Using Siri to get answers from ChatGPT. Apple Intelligence can make calls to ChatGPT, so you can use Siri to get AI answers from OpenAI’s service. Here’s how. We previously covered how to use the ChatGPT extension in Apple’s Notes app….
Is it time for a ‘cloud reset’? New study claims public and private cloud balance is now a major consideration for companies across the world
Businesses are increasingly seeking a “reset” of their cloud strategies and implementations are a range of concerns and issues cause firms of all sizes to think twice, new research has claimed. Broadcom’s Private Cloud Outlook 2025 report found private clouds are…