Data, Systems, and Society: Harness AI for Societal GoodBy Munther A. Dahleh, professor of EECS and founding director of the Institute for Data, Systems, and SocietyCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2025, $27.99 So Very Small: How Humans Discovered the Microcosmos, Defeated Germs—and May…
SpaceX’s Starship deploys its payload for the first time
SpaceX has successfully launched the Starship for its 10th test flight after it was delayed a couple of times due to weather conditions and other issues. This time, the company was able to achieve its objectives without the vehicle and its…
SpaceX’s giant Starship Mars rocket nails critical 10th test flight in stunning comeback (video)
SpaceX’s Starship megarocket took to the skies for the 10th time ever today (Aug. 26), on a bold test flight that marked a big bounceback from recent failures. Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, lifted off from SpaceX’s…
How to watch Apple's 'Awe Dropping' iPhone 17 launch live
Apple’s “Awe Dropping” iPhone 17 event on September 9, 2025 will be streamed around the world with multiple ways to watch live. Here’s how to tune in. How to watch Apple’s Awe Dropping’ iPhone 17 launch live Apple is hosting its…
Best Buy’s Labor Day sale has LG’s B5 OLED TV on sale for a stunningly low price of $699.99
Labor Day sales are in full swing as we’re less than a week away from the holiday event, and I’ve just spotted an absolute bargain on a highly-rated LG OLED display. Best Buy has the all-new 48-inch LG B5 OLED TV…
The Download: America’s drone brothers, and an upside of AI doomerism
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…