In 2024 alone, 350 known drone incursions were reported over a hundred different US military installations. A lack of coordination or even clarity from the White House, Pentagon or US intelligence community has led some in domestic law enforcement to turn…
US Attorneys General tell AI companies they ‘will be held accountable’ for child safety failures
The US Attorneys General of 44 jurisdictions have signed a letter [PDF] addressed to the Chief Executive Officers of multiple AI companies, urging them to protect children “from exploitation by predatory artificial intelligence products.” In the letter, the AGs singled out…
SpaceX scrubs crucial Starship Flight 10 launch again, this time due to weather
SpaceX called off the planned 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket for the second day in a row on Monday (Aug. 25), this time because Mother Nature wouldn’t cooperate. SpaceX originally aimed to launch Starship Flight 10 from its Starbase…
CalDigit TS5 Plus review: A great & capable Thunderbolt 5 dock for Mac
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 — but there may be heat issues. CalDigit TS5 Plus review:…
Best Buy’s Labor Day sale is slashing prices on TVs – 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs from $90
Best Buy’s Labor Day sale is live, and unsurprisingly, its best deals are on TVs. The retailer is slashing prices on its best-selling TVs, with up to $1,400 in savings on 4K, QLED, and OLED displays. • Shop Best Buy’s full…
How lidar measures the cost of climate disasters
“They give us a lay of the land,” he says. “This is what a particular region has been like at this point in time. Now, if you have consecutive flights at a later time, you can do a ‘difference.’ Show me…
The best air purifier for 2025
The air in our homes can be five times more polluted than outdoor air. Energy-efficient homes are designed to be tightly sealed, too, so they trap more pollutants inside. Cooking emissions, cleaning chemicals and fragrances all contribute to less-than-healthy air. Pets,…
SpaceX calls off critical Starship Flight 10 test launch due to ‘issue with ground systems’
We’ll have to wait a little longer to see the 10th test flight of SpaceX’s Starship megarocket. SpaceX planned to launch Starship Flight 10 from its Starbase site in South Texas this evening (Aug. 24), during an hourlong stretch that began…
Apple has considered bringing back the bumper for the iPhone 17
Apple could be bringing the bumper case back for the iPhone 17, with the company considering reviving a concept going back to 2010. Apple’s 2024 silicone case lineup are partway in concept to a bumper. People buying new iPhones or upgrading…
The impressive Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is back down to its lowest-ever price
The Labor Day sales can never start too early, especially for big investments in your home entertainment system for shows, sports and movies. Right now, one standout offer is this Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar at Amazon for $699 (was $899). The…