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Unprecedented Images Show Sperm Whales Acting as Midwives to Help a Mom Give Birth
The origins of whale midwifery might date back millions of years, the researchers say.
Judge tosses out X's advertiser boycott lawsuit
A US District Court Judge for the Northern District of Texas has dismissed X Corp.âs lawsuit against advertisers it claimed participated in an âillegaâŚ
Googleâs âliveâ AI search assistant can handle conversations in dozens more languages
Google is expanding access to Search Live, a feature that lets you search for information using your voice and camera. The AI search assistant is now âŚ
Fitbitâs budget-friendly Inspire 3 is $30 off, matching its best price
Amazonâs Big Spring Sale has delivered discounts on wearables like the latest Apple Watch SE 3 and Fitbitâs Charge 6. But theyâre not exactly cheap evâŚ
Blumhouse's horror-centric cozy game Grave Seasons will be released on August 14
The spooky, yet cozy, game Grave Seasons is coming out on August 14, which was announced at today's Xbox Partner Preview event. This is basically StarâŚ
Dispatch is coming to Xbox this summer
Dispatch was one of 2025âs standout titles and one of the best narrative games in years, which made its no-show on Xbox all the more puzzling. LuckilyâŚ
The Clues Binance Missed That Led to Billions in Crypto Flowing to Iran
The worldâs largest crypto exchange is under fire after investigators found accounts moving $1.7 billion to entities linked to Iran. Clues about thoseâŚ
OpenAI abandons yet another side quest: ChatGPTâs erotic mode
It's only the latest of several side project that the AI startup has ditched over the past week.
Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
Stalker 2 is getting its first DLC, Cost of Hope, this summer
Stalker 2 is getting its first DLC, titled Cost of Hope, this summer. The expansion and its general release window was announced during today's Xbox PâŚ
Data centers get ready â the Senate wants to see your power bills
Senators Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren want the Energy Information Administration to gather more details about how data centers use power â and howâŚ
U.S. Accuses NewYork-Presbyterian of Reaching Deals That Kept Costs High
The Justice Department sued the large New York health system, saying it restricted insurance companies from offering patients cheaper options.
Google begins rolling out Search Live globally
Following a false start last week, Google has begun rolling out Search Live globally. The tool allows you to point your phone's camera at an object orâŚ
We're Tracking Our Favorite Deals During the Amazon Big Spring Sale and There Are a Ton of Great Ones
The Amazon Big Spring Sale has deals on just about anything you could want, from vacuums to TVs and anything in between, and we're vetting all the besâŚ
Defense startup Shield AI lands $12.7B valuation, up 140%, after US Air Force deal
In one year, Shield AI's value has leaped 140%. This after it won a contract to be the software provider to Anduril's Fury fighter jet for the U.S. AiâŚ
Snapchat Investigated in Europe Over Child Safety Policies
Regulators in Brussels accused the social media platform of maintaining a weak age-verification system, and steering younger users toward inappropriatâŚ
AI's Romance Advice for You Is 'More Harmful' Than No Advice at All
A new study in the journal Science found that AI models are socially sycophantic.
âButt Birthâ-ing Rhinoceros from Ace Ventura Sequel Sold at Auction for a Whopping $60,000
Yes, the one that, um, gave birth to Jim Carrey.
The Ryan Gosling Sci-Fi Streak Will Continue Until Morale Improves
After 'Project Hail Mary' and 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' Ryan Gosling will appear in the next sci-fi movie from Oscar-winning directing duo the DanielsâŚ
Hades 2 is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 on April 14
If youâve been (impatiently) waiting for Hades 2 to hit Xbox Series X/S and PS5, thereâs some great news for you coming out of Thursdayâs Xbox PartnerâŚ
The EU is investigating Snapchat over possible child protection breaches
The European Union has opened a formal investigation into whether Snapchat has breached Digital Services Act (DSA) regulations regarding the safeguardâŚ
Serious Sam: Shatterverse will hit Xbox platforms this year
The Serious Sam game franchise is back with a new entry, giving the FPS series a co-op roguelite twist. Basically it's getting the Nightreign treatmenâŚ
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez introduce a bill to pause US data center construction
File this one under "things that might have a shot after the midterms." On Wednesday, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez âŚ
Xboxâs latest games showcase had Hades 2, The Expanse, and Bluey
It's a weird time for Xbox, with a big leadership shakeup that has many wondering what the future of the platform looks like, and what exactly it stanâŚ
Wikipedia has banned AI-generated articles
English Wikipedia has banned the use of generative AI when writing or rewriting articles. The platform says it came to this decision because using AI âŚ
Study Challenges Popular Theory on Why Primordial Bugs Were So Darn Huge
We're now back to square one on understanding how ancient insects were able to grow so monstrously large.
My brief, weird time with the Samsung TriFold
I was ready to give up on the Galaxy Z TriFold. We had a strong case for getting a refund from the eBay seller - they'd claimed it was the version solâŚ
Apple made strides with iOS 26 security, but leaked hacking tools still leave millions exposed to spyware attacks
Leaked hacking tools threaten the security of millions of older iPhones. Cybersecurity experts weigh in.
Brussels opens investigation into Snapchat amid concern over childrenâs safety
European Commission says social messaging app is exposing children to grooming and sexual exploitationBrussels has opened an investigation into SnapchâŚ
Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathawayâs Mysteryâs Sci-Fi Film Has Its First Trailer
'The End of Oak Street' is produced by J.J. Abrams and directed by 'It Follows' helmer David Robert Mitchell. It opens August 14.
Brazil vs. France Livestream: How to Watch International Friendly Soccer From Anywhere
Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe both set to feature in friendly clash in Boston.