What do many baked goods and the planet Mercury have in common? They shrink as they cool. Evidence suggests that since it formed about 4.5 billion years ago, Mercury has continuously contracted as it has lost heat. And somewhat like a…
Qi 2.2 is coming to iPhone with faster charging — here's what you need to know
Get ready for faster charging as Qi 2.2.1 is coming to iPhone. Here’s what we know so far about the upcoming wireless charging standard. You will soon be able to use many, faster, third-party chargers with your iPhone 16 After being…
How to watch LEGO Masters Jr. on Fox — it’s *FREE*
Watch LEGO Masters Jr. online You can watch watch LEGO Masters Jr. for FREE online with episodes of the brand new show set to start on Monday, August 18. The spinoff of Fox’s popular main LEGO Masters show will be hosted…
Indigenous knowledge meets artificial intelligence
Suzanne Kite’s AI art installations, for example, model a Lakota framework of data sovereignty: intelligence that emerges only through reciprocal, consensual interaction. Unlike systems that assume user consent via opaque terms of service, her kinetic machines require the viewer’s physical presence—and…
Roblox cracks down on its user-created content following multiple child safety lawsuits
Following a wave of lawsuits alleging that Roblox doesn’t provide a safe environment for its underage users, the gaming platform made a series of sweeping updates to its policies. To address recent concerns, Roblox published a post on its website detailing…
Moon quiz: For all lunatics
For centuries, Earth’s moon has captivated our imaginations. From ancient myths to modern science, it’s been a symbol of mystery, romance, and exploration. Whether you’ve gazed at it through a telescope or simply admired its glow on a quiet night, the…
These very practical accessories will improve your AirPods experience
If your AirPods won’t stay put, you can fix the fit with a few simple, affordable accessories. AirPods in a charging case I’ve always struggled with earbuds fitting properly. For years, the only ones I could reliably use were the $10…
innocn 40C1u ultrawide 5K monitor review
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After an outcry, OpenAI swiftly rereleased 4o to paid users. But experts say it should not have removed the model so suddenly.
OpenAI’s decision to replace 4o with the more straightforward GPT-5 follows a steady drumbeat of news about the potentially harmful effects of extensive chatbot use. Reports of incidents in which ChatGPT sparked psychosis in users have been everywhere for the past…
Sen. Hawley says he’ll investigate Meta’s ‘sensual’ child chatbot policies
This week’s Meta AI chatbot leak could have repercussions for the company beyond bad PR. On Friday, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) said the Senate Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, which he chairs, will investigate the company. “Your company has acknowledged…