In just a couple of weeks, we’ll be bidding farewell to 2025. And what a year it has been! Artificial intelligence is being incorporated into more aspects of our lives, weight-loss drugs have expanded in scope, and there have been some…
Governor Hochul signs New York’s AI safety act
New York governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Friday aimed at holding large AI developers accountable for the safety of their models. The RAISE Act establishes rules for greater transparency, requiring these companies to publish information about their safety protocols and…
James Cameron’s sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best
As Avatar: Fire and Ash hits cinemas worldwide, we figured now is the perfect time to step back and take a look at director James Cameron’s entire sci-fi slate, ranking them from worst to best. The Canadian filmmaker has carved out…
AI calculations on Mac cluster gets a big boost from new RDMA support on Thunderbolt 5
Real-world test of Apple’s latest implementation of Mac cluster computing proves it can help AI researchers work using massive models, thanks to pooling memory resources over Thunderbolt 5. An M3 Ultra Mac Studio quartet set up for clustering over Thunderbolt 5…
I’m a recording musician, and the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro headphones are the audio Christmas gift I’ve bought for myself
I need clarity and headphones that don’t hide my mixing sins Moving from closed- to open-back is a huge upgrade However, open-back headphones and vocal recording don’t mix One of the best things about being an adult is that you don’t…
The Download: China’s dying EV batteries, and why AI doomers are doubling down
In the past decade, China has seen an EV boom, thanks in part to government support. Buying an electric car has gone from a novel decision to a routine one; by late 2025, nearly 60% of new cars sold were electric…
Claude’s Chrome plugin is now available to all paid users
Anthropic is finally letting more people use Claude in Google Chrome. The company’s AI browser plugin is expanding beyond $200-per-month Max subscribers and is now available to anyone who pays for a Claude subscription. The Claude Chrome plugin allows for easy…
Mysterious bright blue cosmic blasts triggered by black holes shredding stars, scientists say. ‘It’s definitely not just an exploding star.’
The brightest cosmic object of its kind ever detected may have helped astronomers solve the mystery of powerful, bright blue cosmic explosions. At the heart of the discovery is a signal from a so-called Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transient (LFBOT), designated…
Australians will be soon able to use their Apple Watch hypertension notifications
Following approval by Australian medical regulators, Apple is now allowed to enable its Apple Watch hypertension feature in the country, though no specific date has been revealed yet. While it’s an Apple Watch feature, hypertension alerts have to first be enabled…
Secure your holidays today with this huge ESET discount – big discounts across Essential, Premium, and Ultimate plans
To get everyone in the holiday spirit, ESET has made it even cheaper to secure your devices ready for the new year. Our ESET review touted its low performance impact, great VPN speeds, and a great coverage-to-cost ratio, but don’t just…