AI companions are about to be absolutely everywhere
Eager but dumb AI assistants will soon be a thing of the past. Computers are about to become smarter, friendlier, and infinitely more useful to your everyday life. Think of your longest term partner. Maybe it’s a sibling, a spouse, or a grade.....»»
AI "companions" promise to combat loneliness, but history shows the dangers of one-way relationships
The United States is in the grips of a loneliness epidemic: Since 2018, about half the population has reported that it has experienced loneliness. Loneliness can be as dangerous to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a 2023 surge.....»»
DEAL: Pixel 7a is Amazing at $374 ($125 off)
Over on Best Buy’s website, you can currently pick up a Pixel 7a for only $374, which is $125 off its usual price. Is that a good deal? Yes, it absolutely is. Pixel 7a is already a great value. At sub-$400, it’s amazing, with great softwa.....»»
Death Stranding 2 gets a title, release window, and a bonkers new trailer
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach just got an absolutely wild new trailer full of guitar swords and sentient dummies......»»
This is the first thing you need to do when you get your Galaxy S24
If you're getting a Samsung Galaxy S24, congrats! But before you start using your new phone too much, there's one thing you absolutely need to do......»»
The 5 best smart mugs from Ember and more in 2024
If you drink a lot of hot drinks like coffee and tea, then buying a smart mug is an absolutely justifiable purchase to enjoy your drinks a lot more......»»
Magnesium still has the potential to become an efficient hydrogen store, says study
It is easy to be optimistic about hydrogen as an ideal fuel. It is much more difficult to come up with a solution to an absolutely fundamental problem: How to store this fuel efficiently? A Swiss-Polish team of experimental and theoretical physicists.....»»
We Need to Talk About Galaxy S24 Ultra’s Flat Display
Leading up to our full review, you’ll find me highlighting a few things on the Galaxy S24 Ultra that absolutely deserve it. For instance, I talked about the phone’s battery life earlier this week. It’s really good. Another aspect of.....»»
5 Things to Know About the Starfield 1.9.47.0 Update
Bethesda’s confirmed a new Starfield 1.9.47.0 update for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Windows and the patch is absolutely massive. The developer’s latest patch is far more exciting than the previous patch and players who want to try.....»»
5 underrated 2023 movies you need to watch in 2024
2023 might be over, but these underrated gems from the past year are absolutely worth your time, and you should pay attention to them in 2024......»»
Dogs can terrify (and even kill) wildlife. How to be a responsible owner this summer
In Australia, dog ownership often goes hand-in-hand with a love for the great outdoors. Whether it's walking on the beach, going camping, or having a barbecue in the park, we tend to keep our canine companions close as we soak up the sun......»»
As Vulcan nears debut, it’s not clear whether ULA will live long and prosper
This marks an absolutely pivotal moment for the 20-year-old launch company. Enlarge / United Launch Alliance hoists the Certification-1 payloads atop the Vulcan rocket in the Vertical Integration Facility adjacent to Space Launch.....»»
8 updated Apple Watch apps that make watchOS 10 absolutely gorgeous
watchOS 10 brings a revamped UI to take advantage of larger Apple Watch displays. While Apple said it has virtually redesigned all main Watch apps, … The post 8 updated Apple Watch apps that make watchOS 10 absolutely gorgeous appeared first on.....»»
Ars Technica’s best video games of 2023
2022's relative drought leads to an absolutely packed year of major epics. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) It’s been a real period of feast or famine in the video game industry of late. Last year in this space, we lame.....»»
Astronomers discover first population of binary stripped stars
Astronomers at the University of Toronto have discovered a population of massive stars that have been stripped of their hydrogen envelopes by their companions in binary systems. The findings, published in Science, shed light on the hot helium stars t.....»»
This is the one 2023 TV show I absolutely hated. Here’s why
2023 has had some hits and misses in television. This one TV show stood out as a huge miss. Find out what it is and why I hated it......»»
This is the one 2023 movie I absolutely loved. Here’s why you should watch it
2023's been a stellar year for movies, but this movie stood out as the one I love the most. Find out what it is and why you should watch it now......»»
Saudi Arabia says "absolutely not" to oil phase down at COP28
Saudi Arabia's energy minister has slammed the door shut to agreeing to phase down fossil fuels at the UN's COP28 climate talks, setting the stage for difficult negotiations in Dubai......»»
10-year-old Teddy petitions Apple to redesign the ‘nerd face’ emoji: ‘It’s making me feel sad and upset’
Teddy, a 10-year-old Apple fan from the UK, has started a petition calling on Apple to redesign the “nerd face” glasses emoji. Teddy believes that the nerd face emoji’s prominent front teeth make it “absolutely horrible for people wearing gla.....»»
7 best Doctor Who companions, ranked
Which of the Doctors' friends are his greatest allies? We've chosen the seven best Doctor Who companions in the modern era, and ranked them from worst to first......»»
I love this Lamborghini Countach Lego set, and it’s 15% off for Black Friday
I absolutely love this LEGO set for Black Friday that includes a Lamborghini Countach, which you build yourself, with over 250 pieces......»»