Alexa tells 10-year-old child to perform a deadly "challenge"
Echo owner Kristin Livdahl took to Twitter on Sunday to share an odd story with the world: that very day, her 10-year-old child asked Alexa for a challenge to perform. Instead of suggesting something relatively-harmless, like answering a riddle, solv.....»»
The politically incorrect guide to saving NASA’s floundering Artemis Program
To get somewhere, Artemis must avoid going nowhere. Enlarge / A rendering of NASA's Lunar Gateway. (credit: NASA) Regardless of the outcome of this year’s election, the United States will have a new president in a few.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro review: I love it, but I wouldn’t buy it
The iPhone 16 Pro is a powerful and capable iPhone. But is it the one you should buy this year? I used it to find out......»»
September sales fall at Hyundai, Kia
U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to drop in September and the third quarter, with analysts expecting volatility the rest of the year, as affordability remains a challenge and the U.S. presidential election looms......»»
It will only take 22 seconds to reduce 67-year-old Tropicana Las Vegas to dust, debris
It will only take 22 seconds to reduce 67-year-old Tropicana Las Vegas to dust, debris.....»»
Perplexity announces native Mac app coming in October
Following the release of the ChatGPT app for macOS earlier this year, Perplexity AI has now announced that it will soon be launching its own app for Mac as well. But unlike ChatGPT for macOS, Perplexity will be available for download on the Mac App S.....»»
Prime Big Deal Days TV Deals 2024: Sony, Samsung, LG and more
This year's Prime Day 4K TV deals are dwindling out. We've picked out the best deals still available on our favorite 4K, QLED and OLED TVs......»»
Viewpoint: Indigenous students and faculty are on the rise, and universities have a moral obligation to support them
As we close out September, universities across Canada are well into their new year of learning. An exciting change is underway. An increasing number of First Nations, Inuit and Métis students have enrolled in post-secondary studies......»»
The Google Pixel 9a just leaked. Here’s a look at its new design
We just got four new Pixel 9 devices last month, but it looks like we're still getting a Pixel 9a next year, and it's getting a redesign......»»
In fear of more user protests, Reddit announces controversial policy change
Moderators now need Reddit's permission to turn subreddits private, NSFW. Enlarge (credit: Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images) Following site-wide user protests last year that featured moderators turning thous.....»»
Deadly H-E-B shooting: New video sheds light on what happened
Deadly H-E-B shooting: New video sheds light on what happened.....»»
Best Echo Dot deals for Fall Prime Day 2024
There are Echo Dot deals all the time at Amazon. That is obviously a big part of the reason why it’s the single best-selling Alexa … The post Best Echo Dot deals for Fall Prime Day 2024 appeared first on BGR. There are Echo Dot.....»»
WaterMinder, Calory, and more updated for iOS 18 with Control Center widgets, app icons
Funn Media makes some of our favorite health and fitness apps (plus one of the most addictive iPhone games ever). This year, Funn Media is rolling out updates to its full suite of apps to take advantage of iOS 18, including new Control Center widgets.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro: Four reasons I don’t regret upgrading from 15 Pro
It’s been one week since the iPhone 16 Pro launched. I upgraded to a 16 Pro from my iPhone 15 Pro. After a full week of use, here are the four reasons I don’t regret upgrading this year. more….....»»
Vision Pro 2 with AI and M5 is exactly the right move for Apple
The Vision Pro 2 is reportedly coming by the end of next year, packing an M5 chip and built for AI ‘from the ground up’ (as Apple might say). Here’s why this news has me excited, and why I think it’s exactly the right move for Apple. more.....»»
Here’s how the Apple Watch blood oxygen feature could return after Masimo shakeup
One of the biggest barriers to upgrading to a new Apple Watch this year is that, if you’re in the US and currently own a model with blood oxygen measurement, you wouldn’t get that feature in your new model. That’s due to the patent dispute b.....»»
Dungeon-mastering emotions: D&D meets group therapy
Research is ongoing, but therapists are happy with early results. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) This year marks the 50th anniversary of the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). A.....»»
New method achieves first-ever imaging of pathogens on lettuce leaves in real-time
As the global population surpasses 8 billion, the challenge of producing sufficient food becomes increasingly pressing. The Netherlands stands as the world's second-largest food exporter, efficiently cultivating a wide variety of crops. However, plan.....»»
Comet A3: How and when to see Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
Stargazers will have the chance to spot what could be the most impressive comet of the year over the coming weeks......»»
Webb detects fast outflow in the host galaxy of a luminous quasar
An international team of astronomers has employed the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to perform spectroscopic observations of a luminous quasar known as J1007+2115. They detected a fast outflow originating from the quasar's host galaxy. The findin.....»»
Discovery of 3,775-year-old preserved log supports "wood vaulting" as a climate solution
A new study published in the journal Science suggests that an ordinary old log could help refine strategies to tackle climate change......»»