Two flagship spacecraft captured striking new images of Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, including a surprisingly sharp snapshot from a camera never meant for scientific imaging. Discovered on July 1 by the NASA-funded ATLAS telescope in Chile, 3I/ATLAS is only the third confirmed…
Attorneys general urge Apple and other tech giants to curb harmful AI outputs
U.S. attorneys general are warning big tech that AI chatbots, from Apple to OpenAI, may already be breaking the law. US attorneys warn Apple and tech firms over AI risks Like it or not, artificial intelligence seems to be on the…
Corsair adds new touchscreen-enabled entry to its Frame case series — and I can’t understand why
Corsair adds Frame 4000D LCD RS ARGB to its lineup of PC cases It features a 14.5-inch Xeneon Edge touchscreen Asking price of $399.99 Corsair recently launched a new entrant in its Frame series of PC cases – the Frame 4000D…
Exclusive eBook: Aging Clocks & Understanding Why We Age
In this exclusive subscriber-only eBook, you’ll learn about a new method that scientists have uncovered to look at the ways our bodies are aging.by Jessica Hamzelou October 14, 2025 ACCESS EBOOK Table of Contents: Clocks kick off Black-box clocks How to…
Spotify’s new playlist feature gives users more control over their recommendation algorithm
Spotify is attempting to give users more control over the music the streaming service recommends with a new playlist feature called “Prompted Playlist.” The beta feature is rolling out in New Zealand starting on December 11, and will let users write…
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from California on 160th Falcon 9 flight of the year
The launch of a new batch of SpaceX Starlink satellites lit up the predawn sky in southern California today (Dec. 10) as the company marked its 160th flight of a Falcon 9 rocket this year. Lifting off at 6:40 a.m. EST…
Citi lifts Apple stock target following strong iPhone sales
Citi analysts are growing bullish on Apple, pointing to soaring iPhone 17 sales and movement towards the new, improved Siri. iPhone 17 There’s no doubt that Apple is having a banner year, and analysts are adjusting their predictions accordingly. Citi has…
Think AI actions in Windows 11 are pointless? Microsoft is letting you banish them from the right-click menu
Windows 11 has a new preview build It fully removes AI actions if you’ve disabled them all in File Explorer This means there will no longer be an empty folder in the right-click menu for AI actions that have been turned…
4 technologies that didn’t make our 2026 breakthroughs list
The 2026 list will come out on January 12—so stay tuned. In the meantime, I wanted to share some of the technologies from this year’s reject pile, as a window into our decision-making process. These four technologies won’t be on our…
Uber is installing kiosks for booking rides without the mobile app
Uber is rolling out kiosks for travelers to book rideshares without using the mobile app. The company is pitching the service as a convenience for international travelers who may not have a data plan, but it could also be a lifesaver…