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Rocket Report: Rebuild begins at Blue Origin launch pad; Relativity targets Mars
A French launch startup is scrapping the name of its rocket, apparently due to a trademark issue. Welcome to Edition 8.46 of the Rocket Report! We donā¦
These Award-Winning Science Photos Capture the Beautyāand Weirdnessāof Research
From fluorescent mosquitoes to scientists swimming alongside whale sharks, Nature's annual photo contest offers a rare look at science in action.
Why people might ditch their smartwatches for something simpler
Not everyone wants a screen on their wrist.
What Is Alexa for Shopping and How Can I Use It to Win Prime Day?
These Alexa features could help you save time and money during Prime Day.
Read a book? Join a club? Stare at a wall? Social media alternatives for under-16s
Amid UK government proposals for a ban, experts discuss what other activities might really serve children wellWhen a Lancashire schoolgirl was asked wā¦
Get Ready for The Summer Solstice, The Longest Day of the Year
You'll be missing these long, sunny days come winter, so soak it up now.
June's Strawberry Moon Is the Final Micro Moon of 2026: Here's How to See It
Despite its catchy name, the Strawberry Moon isn't named for the moon's appearance.
T1 Phone PR firm is ānot assisting Trump Mobile any furtherā
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We don't have the phones we preordered yet, but this week we received unexpeā¦
The CEO of Allbirdsā new AI biz has a plan, but no employees
Call it a startup with a sole founder and a very large seed round, but what's next is less clear.
Toy Story 5 is a surprisingly thoughtful critique of technology
Toy Story 5 introduces a tablet as a villain, but it's also smart enough to realize tech isn't always bad. Parents just need to step up.
6 Doctor-Approved Continuous Glucose Monitors
These CGM's will alert you as your glucose levels shift throughout the day.
Amazon won't release Sam Altman biopic focused on OpenAI's 2023 leadership crisis
Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman biopic has to find a new studio after Amazon dropped it.
CNET's Shopping Experts Found the Best Deals of the Week So You Don't Have To
Don't miss these handpicked discounts on some of our favorite products ahead of Prime Day.
Amazon is investigating three employees who spoke out against building more AI data centers
The engineers who spoke negatively about AI data centers at Seattle city hearings accuse Amazon of threatening their jobs over their testimonies.
āItās a scamā: Americans express unease over SpaceXās influence on retirement savings
Guardian readers in the US share concerns about how the SpaceX IPO and AI boom affect their retirement accountsElon Musk became the worldās first trilā¦
āSugarā Season 2 Investigates a Gritty New Case While Ripping Into Old Wounds
Colin Farrell's sci-fi private eye series returns to Apple TV.
In season 2 of Sugar, Colin Farrellās quirky detective becomes much more human
When Colin Farrell was doing press for the first season of the detective series Sugar, he had to be very careful with how he spoke. Sugar is a story aā¦
Kaleidescapeās movie player blows streaming, and your wallet, away
We've lost something in the past 15 years. Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Apple; they've all convinced us that streaming is the best way to watch movies andā¦
Iām a Full-Time Digital Nomad: These Are My Favorite Travel Apps
Full-time travel is complicated, but modern tech makes it easier. These are my 9 personal favorite apps for saving time, finding budget flights, and eā¦
Spike Jonze, Filmmaker Behind āHer,ā Warns of āManipulativeā AI Chatbot Design
The writer-director also weighed in on what AI's role in Hollywood should be.
RFK Jr.ās New Lyme Plan Is More Conspiracy Than Science
Chronic Lyme disease is a dubious medical diagnosis, but that isn't stopping RFK Jr. from boosting it.
āThe Closetā Is the Next Best Thing to Actually Getting an Invite to the Criterion Collectionās Fabled Closet
Take as many titles as you like! To stream!
As global warming threatens corals, scientists search for reefs that can take the heat
Researchers say these coral strongholds may help repopulate more degraded reefs. MAJURO, Marshall IslandsāPerched on the bow of an aluminum landing crā¦
Is That Call, Text or Email Real? Hereās How to Identify Scams
Scams are more advanced than ever, in large part thanks to AI. But there are still ways to identify them.
How to Transfer Chatbot Memory to and From ChatGPT
If you're looking to escape ChatGPT or welcome it with open arms, here's how to export and import your data.
Over-reliance on chatbots can diminish critical-thinking skills, study finds
Depending on AI can also potentially decrease the ability to discern misinformation, research saysA new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Techā¦
The Team Behind āHereticā and āA Quiet Placeā Will Next Work With Steven Spielberg
Scott Beck and Bryan Woods will write and direct an original sci-fi film for Amblin.
āHard Forkā Live, Part 3: Differing Visions of an A.I. Future
One final episode from our live event, featuring a debate, questions from listeners and the dramatic and unplanned collapse of a dancing robot.
The Best Meat Delivery Services of 2026. We Cooked Our Way Through 11 Boxes of Beef, Chicken and Pork
From premium steaks to budget-friendly bundles, these are the meat delivery services worth ordering from this summer.
At least one UK government department is reportedly done with X
UK attorney general Richard Hermer told his staff his office was quitting X, according to The Guardian and The Observer.
This Is the First FDA-Approved OTC Continuous Glucose Monitor for Children
This popular CGM can now be marketed for children 2 years of age and older who do not use insulin.