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An Invasive Disease-Carrying Mosquito Has Spread to the Rocky Mountains

The Aedes aegypti mosquito that can carry dengue, yellow fever, and Zika was thought to be too reliant on a hot and wet climate to survive in the Mountain West. But now, a population is thriving in Western Colorado.

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WIRED

An Invasive Disease-Carrying Mosquito Has Spread to the Rocky Mountains

Engadget

Old-school platforming, Metroidvania horror and other new indie games worth checking out

11 minutes ago

Engadget

Old-school platforming, Metroidvania horror and other new indie games worth checking out

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WIRED

A Major Leak Spills a Chinese Hacking Contractor’s Tools and Targets

Plus: State-sponsored AI hacking is here, Google hosts a CBP face recognition app, and more of the week’s top security news.

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A Major Leak Spills a Chinese Hacking Contractor’s Tools and Targets

WIRED

Gear News of the Week: Steam Makes a Home Console, and Apple Debuts a $230 Pouch for Your iPhone

Plus: Apple rolls out Digital IDs, Samsung’s new monitor has wheels, DJI’s latest drone has a display, and Insta360’s action camera gets an add-on that turns it into an instant camera.

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WIRED

Gear News of the Week: Steam Makes a Home Console, and Apple Debuts a $230 Pouch for Your iPhone

WIRED

Automated Holiday Party Ideas (2025): Ninja, HP Sprocket, Cricut

I’m testing smart home gear and high-tech party gadgets at every holiday party I host and attend. Here’s how to automate the little things so you can actually enjoy the seasonal vibes this year.

1 hour ago

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Automated Holiday Party Ideas (2025): Ninja, HP Sprocket, Cricut

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Engadget

Disney channels are back on YouTube TV

10 hours ago

Engadget

Disney channels are back on YouTube TV

TechCrunch

Leaked documents shed light into how much OpenAI pays Microsoft

Leaked documents reveal how much OpenAI paid Microsoft under a revenue-share agreement. They also indicate inference costs.

11 hours ago

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Leaked documents shed light into how much OpenAI pays Microsoft

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Engadget

X is finally rolling out Chat, its DM replacement with encryption and video calling

12 hours ago

Engadget

X is finally rolling out Chat, its DM replacement with encryption and video calling

Engadget

Five plead guilty to helping North Koreans pretend to be US-based IT workers

13 hours ago

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Five plead guilty to helping North Koreans pretend to be US-based IT workers

TechCrunch

Databricks co-founder argues US must go open source to beat China in AI

VC Andy Konwinski argues that the U.S. is losing its AI research dominance to China.

13 hours ago

TechCrunch

Databricks co-founder argues US must go open source to beat China in AI

Engadget

Apple will bring MLS games to its normal TV subscription

14 hours ago

Engadget

Apple will bring MLS games to its normal TV subscription

TechCrunch

ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.

14 hours ago

TechCrunch

ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

TechCrunch

Tesla releases detailed safety report after Waymo co-CEO called for more data

The new data, released Friday, finally addresses some of the biggest criticisms of the paltry "safety reports" Tesla's released for years.

14 hours ago

TechCrunch

Tesla releases detailed safety report after Waymo co-CEO called for more data

WIRED

The 19 Best Tried and Tested Gifts for Bird Lovers (2025)

Whether your giftee loves bird watching, bird feeding, or just putting a bird on it, these gifts are sure to be a hit.

14 hours ago

WIRED

The 19 Best Tried and Tested Gifts for Bird Lovers (2025)

Ars Technica

The twin probes just launched toward Mars have an Easter egg on board

"Blue" and "Gold" are expected to arrive at Mars in September 2027.

14 hours ago

Ars Technica

The twin probes just launched toward Mars have an Easter egg on board

Engadget

The YouTube TV Disney blackout continues: How to watch NCAA football this weekend

14 hours ago

Engadget

The YouTube TV Disney blackout continues: How to watch NCAA football this weekend

Ars Technica

As shutdown ends, dubious CDC panel gets back to dismantling vaccine schedule

Pediatricians are calling for members to be replaced and all their decisions reversed.

15 hours ago

Ars Technica

As shutdown ends, dubious CDC panel gets back to dismantling vaccine schedule

Ars Technica

How two Nissan Leafs help make a regional airport more resilient

We've seen schoolbuses and big pickups do V2G; how about a smaller car?

15 hours ago

Ars Technica

How two Nissan Leafs help make a regional airport more resilient

Ars Technica

“How about no”: FCC boss Brendan Carr says he won’t end news distortion probes

Carr rejects criticism from four former FCC chairs, including three Republicans.

15 hours ago

Ars Technica

“How about no”: FCC boss Brendan Carr says he won’t end news distortion probes

TechCrunch

Oura Ring 4 Ceramic review: A colorful glow-up

If you want a pop of color and style, then the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic might be the smart ring for you.

15 hours ago

TechCrunch

Oura Ring 4 Ceramic review: A colorful glow-up

WIRED

DOJ Issued Seizure Warrant to Starlink Over Satellite Internet Systems Used at Scam Compound

A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds.

15 hours ago

WIRED

DOJ Issued Seizure Warrant to Starlink Over Satellite Internet Systems Used at Scam Compound

Ars Technica

Three astronauts are stuck on China’s space station without a safe ride home

"This does not meet the release conditions for a safe manned return."

17 hours ago

Ars Technica

Three astronauts are stuck on China’s space station without a safe ride home

Ars Technica

World’s oldest RNA extracted from Ice Age woolly mammoth

Sequencing an ancient creature’s RNA opens up a new window into extinct life.

18 hours ago

Ars Technica

World’s oldest RNA extracted from Ice Age woolly mammoth

TechCrunch

OpenAI says it's fixed ChatGPT's em dash problem

OpenAI says users can now personalize ChatGPT to stop using the em dash in its output.

18 hours ago

TechCrunch

OpenAI says it's fixed ChatGPT's em dash problem