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Engadget

Astronomers discover over 800 cosmic anomalies using a new AI tool

13 minutes ago

Engadget

Astronomers discover over 800 cosmic anomalies using a new AI tool

TechCrunch

Amazon agrees to pay consumers $309M in returns policy settlement

The lawsuit, filed in 2023, alleged that Amazon caused "substantial unjustified monetary losses” for consumers who returned an item but were still charged for it.

27 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Amazon agrees to pay consumers $309M in returns policy settlement

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Engadget

Sennheiser debuts new models of wired headphones and earbuds

52 minutes ago

Engadget

Sennheiser debuts new models of wired headphones and earbuds

WIRED

The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max, WIRED’s Picks (February 2026)

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Pitt, and Industry are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on HBO Max this month.

1 hour ago

WIRED

The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max, WIRED’s Picks (February 2026)

Engadget

Pornhub will become unavailable for many UK users as of February 2

1 hour ago

Engadget

Pornhub will become unavailable for many UK users as of February 2

TechCrunch

TikTok joins Snap to settle social media addiction lawsuit

Jury selection begins Tuesday as this case moves closer to trial.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

TikTok joins Snap to settle social media addiction lawsuit

Engadget

Sonos introduces Amp Multi for complicated residential installs

1 hour ago

Engadget

Sonos introduces Amp Multi for complicated residential installs

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Engadget

The French government is ditching Zoom and Microsoft Teams for a home-grown alternative

2 hours ago

Engadget

The French government is ditching Zoom and Microsoft Teams for a home-grown alternative

Engadget

TikTok settles to avoid major social media addiction lawsuit

2 hours ago

Engadget

TikTok settles to avoid major social media addiction lawsuit

WIRED

The State-Led Crackdown on Grok and xAI Has Begun

At least 37 attorneys general for US states and territories are taking action against xAI after Grok generated a flood of nonconsensual sexual images of women and minors.

2 hours ago

WIRED

The State-Led Crackdown on Grok and xAI Has Begun

WIRED

New Data Shows Robotaxis Competing on Price—and Speed

Research from the ride-hail aggregator Obi finds Waymo is starting to edge up on Uber and Lyft in San Francisco. Tesla, which operates a ride-hail service with human drivers, is winning the price wars.

2 hours ago

WIRED

New Data Shows Robotaxis Competing on Price—and Speed

WIRED

Meta Is Blocking Links To ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

Users of Meta’s social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.

2 hours ago

WIRED

Meta Is Blocking Links To ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

Ars Technica

“IG is a drug”: Internal messages may doom Meta at social media addiction trial

A loss could cost social media companies billions and force changes on platforms.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

“IG is a drug”: Internal messages may doom Meta at social media addiction trial

TechCrunch

Google's more affordable AI Plus plan rolls out to all markets, including the U.S.

Gemini 3 Pro and other AI tools are now available globally through the Google AI Plus plan, which is $7.99 per month in the United States.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

Google's more affordable AI Plus plan rolls out to all markets, including the U.S.

TechCrunch

OpenAI launches Prism, a new AI workspace for scientists

OpenAI has launched a new scientific workspace program called Prism, which integrates AI into existing standards for composing research papers.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

OpenAI launches Prism, a new AI workspace for scientists

TechCrunch

The price gap between Waymo and Uber is narrowing

Data collected and analyzed by Obi suggest a shift is underway.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

The price gap between Waymo and Uber is narrowing

Ars Technica

Australian plumber is a YouTube sensation

Bruce of Drain Cleaning Australia wants everyone to share his deep abiding love for a free-flowing drain.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

Australian plumber is a YouTube sensation

WIRED

Best Walking Pad Deals: Save $150 and More (2026)

Whether you’re working from home or just trying to hit your step goals, these walking pad deals make it easy to move every day.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Best Walking Pad Deals: Save $150 and More (2026)

TechCrunch

If you live in the UK, you probably won't be able to visit Pornhub anymore

Pornhub parent company Aylo will restrict access from U.K. users, rather than comply with age verification mandates, which the company said it believes have not succeeded in promoting online safety.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

If you live in the UK, you probably won't be able to visit Pornhub anymore

Ars Technica

AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode

AI Overviews may get it right more often with the move to Gemini 3.

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode

Ars Technica

Volvo invented the three-point seat belt 67 years ago; now it has improved it

The EX60 senses a passenger's size and weight, determining how much force to use.

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

Volvo invented the three-point seat belt 67 years ago; now it has improved it

WIRED

Pornhub Will Block New UK Users Starting Next Week to Protest ‘Flawed’ ID Law

Only users who have already registered and completed age verification will be able to access the world's largest porn site.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Pornhub Will Block New UK Users Starting Next Week to Protest ‘Flawed’ ID Law

Ars Technica

Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

Apple renews certificates for old iOS versions to keep the lights on longer.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

Ars Technica

Why NASA, IMSA, and tech companies are teaming up on tech transfer

IMSA Labs will use the vast amount of race car data collected during a race to improve simulations.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Why NASA, IMSA, and tech companies are teaming up on tech transfer