The great computer science exodus (and where students are going instead)
Students are losing some interest in computer science broadly but gaining interest in AI-specific majors and courses.
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Brushing fraud: Britons told to beware of mystery parcels as new scam soars
Fraudsters use stolen personal details to send out products, then post a fake verified and positive online reviewA package arrives but you canât rememâŚ
No swiping involved: the AI dating apps promising to find your soulmate
Agenic AI apps first interview you and then give you limited matches selected for âsimilarity and reciprocity of personalityâDating apps exploit you, âŚ
Jikipedia turns Epsteinâs emails into an encyclopedia of his powerful friends
The folks behind Jmail are at it again with a clone of Wikipedia that turns the treasure trove of data in Epstein's emails into detailed dossiers on hâŚ
Disney Sends ByteDance an AI Trophy in the Form of a Cease and Desist Letter Over Seedance 2.0
ByteDance's video generator wins the prize for being the splashiest new AI model of the past few weeks.
Homeland Security reportedly sent hundreds of subpoenas seeking to unmask anti-ICE accounts
The Department of Homeland Security has been increasing pressure on tech companies to identify the owners of accounts that criticize ICE.
We're Tracking Streaming Price Hikes in 2026: Spotify, Paramount Plus, Crunchyroll and Others
2026 is already full of increases for music and TV streamers, and we want to help you keep up with changing costs.
Is safety âdeadâ at xAI?
Elon Musk is âactivelyâ working to make xAIâs Grok chatbot âmore unhinged, according to a former employee.
Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Backlash to Super Bowl Ad
A commercial about a lost dog being reunited with his family ignited concerns that a âSearch Partyâ feature posed privacy risks. Ring parted ways withâŚ
Tubi Becomes the New Cartoon Network Next Month
If you've been nostalgic for some Cartoon Network classics like 'Kids Next Door' and 'Foster's,' Tubi's got you covered starting in March.
NASA has a new problem to fix before the next Artemis II countdown test
"We observed materially lower leak rates compared to prior observations during WDR-1." NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Saturday the agency is lâŚ
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 15, #510
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Feb. 15, No. 510.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 15, #980
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 15 #980.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 15, #1702
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Feb. 15, No. 1,702.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 15 #714
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Feb. 15, No. 714.
In a changed VC landscape, this exec is doubling down on overlooked founders
As much of Silicon Valley chases mega-rounds and buzzy AI deals, Stacy Brown-Philpot is running Cherryrock Capital like a throwback to venture capitalâŚ
Airbnb is testing out AI search with a 'small percentage' of users
Airbnb plans to double down on artificial intelligence to improve its user experience for both guests and hosts. During a fourth-quarter earnings callâŚ
âKnights of Guinevereâ Will Officially Return As a Full Series
The viewers have spoken, and Glitch has decided to continue 'Knights of Guinevere' with new episodes for the near future.
Best Home Security Systems in 2026: Access Control and So Much More
CNET has spent years testing security kits from top brands. These are the packages and sensors that impressed us the most.
Disney accuses ByteDance of 'virtual smash-and-grab' when using copyrighted works to train its AI
Disney is going after another generative AI tool, accusing ByteDance and its recently released Seedance 2.0 of using its copyrighted material without âŚ
Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses
In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the featureâs release.
âCluelessâ -inspired app Alta partners with brand Public School to start integrating styling tools into websites
This week, Alta unveiled its first integration collaboration, teaming up with Public School, a storied New York City brand.
What to read this weekend: The unsettling new horror novel, Persona
Need something new for your reading list? Here are two titles we think are worth checking out. This week, we read Aoife Josie Clements' deeply unsettlâŚ
Dems Want to Ban Surveillance Pricing at Big Grocery Stores
Is dynamic pricing the future of grocery stores?
âJohn Wickâ and âCastlevaniaâ Are the New Frontiers of Video Game Adaptations
The shadow of adaptation hovers over two of the more surprising State of Play reveals.
Trump Affiliates Bannon and Epshteyn Named in âLetâs Go Brandonâ Crypto Coin Lawsuit
The creators and promoters of the coin are facing accusations similar to those faced by the âHawk Tuahâ girl.
A Valentine's Day homage to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Ang Lee's gorgeous 2000 masterpiece has awe-inspiring martial arts stunts and a tragic love story for the ages. It's Valentine's Day, and while there âŚ
Hollywood isnât happy about the new Seedance 2.0 video generator
Hollywood organizations are pushing back against a new AI video model called Seedance 2.0, which they say has quickly become a tool for âblatantâ copyâŚ
OpenAI has officially retired the controversial GPT-4o model
OpenAI's GPT-4o may have survived its first brush with going offline, but it won't be as lucky this time. OpenAI has officially retired GPT-4o, the ChâŚ
The problem with doorbell cams: Nancy Guthrie case and Ring Super Bowl ad reawaken surveillance fears
Many people bought the devices thinking they would do little more than protect their delivery packagesWhat happens to the data that smart home camerasâŚ
Watch the NASA SpaceX Crew-12 mission dock with the ISS
The Crew-12 mission, SpaceXâs 20th human spaceflight, launched at 5:15 AM Eastern on February 13 from Cape Canaveral in Florida. Itâs expected to dockâŚ
How I Made a Last-Minute AI-Generated Valentine's Day Card
Run out of time to go buy a card? Here's how to make a personalized version using artificial intelligence.