YouTube Argues It Isn’t Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial
The app said in opening statements that it was more of an entertainment platform. The lawsuit claims social media companies design products that cause…
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NLRB Dismisses Case Brought by Fired SpaceX Employees
The National Labor Relations Board, having accused the company of unfair retaliation in 2024, now says it has no jurisdiction over Elon Musk’s space c…
Ayaneo’s new Windows handheld will cost up to $4,299 with maxed out specs
Ayaneo opened preorders for its next Windows 11 handheld and it looks like a powerhouse. The Ayaneo Next 2 is 13.45 inches wide, 10.3-inches tall, and…
Olympic Figure Skaters Get Heat for Using AI-Generated Music
"So you want the world to respect your art but don't give a shit about the art of music that helps you do it?"
Google sent personal and financial information of student journalist to ICE
The tech giant handed over the personal information of a journalist and student who attended a pro-Palestinian protest in 2024. This is the latest exa…
Dan Trachtenberg’s Paramount Deal Doesn’t Kill His ‘Predator’ Plans
The director of 'Prey' and 'Predator: Badlands' spoke to io9 about his filmmaking future.
Nearly half of xAI’s founding team has now left the company
Out of the twelve-person founding team, only seven are still at the company (counting Elon).
My favorite Switch 2 controller is 30 percent off for today only
The EasySMX S10 is a fantastic wireless controller for the Switch 2 that offers nearly as many features as Nintendo’s $90 gamepad. I ranked it as the …
Largest Dictionary of English Slang Is Now Free Online to Help You Talk Like a Zoomer
It'd probably help the New York Times, too.
Discord says ‘vast majority’ of users won’t see its new age verification setup
On Tuesday, Discord released an update clarifying that the "vast majority of people can continue using Discord exactly as they do today," without need…
Facebook is offering Meta AI-powered animations for profile photos
Meta has been going all in on AI, whether people want it or not, and now it's bringing more features in that vein to Facebook. The network's latest mo…
Best PlayStation 5 Controllers in 2026: The Top PS5 Controllers From Sony, Razer, Nacon and More
We tested every PS5 controller we could get our hands on to help you find the best one to meet your performance and feature needs.
Get two years of Surfshark VPN for up to 87 percent off
If you’ve been thinking about signing up for a VPN, Surfshark has solid deals on its two-year plans right now. Surfshark’s One plan is 87 percent off …
The Brendan Fraser-Rachel Weisz ‘Mummy’ Reunion Is Coming in 2028
The much-anticipated fourth 'Mummy' film will be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett and now has a release date to look forward to.
Keep Your Dry Streak Going With These 13 Best Nonalcoholic Drinks
Still abstaining from alcohol? You'll enjoy these NA beverages as a substitute.
FBI releases recovered footage from Nancy Guthrie’s Nest cam
More than a week after Nancy Guthrie disappeared, the FBI has released footage from a Nest camera by Guthrie's front door. FBI Director Kash Patel say…
Here’s how Rivian changed the rear door manual release on the R2
Rivian, along with other automakers, has been under pressure to make the manual door releases easier to access. The new R2 SUV does that — here's how.
Facebook adds new AI features, animated profile photos, and backgrounds for text posts
Facebook's new AI features let users animate their profile pics, restyle their Stories and Memories, and add backgrounds to text posts.
Pensions Bet That Google Will Still Be Raking in Cash a Hundred Years From Now
Long live Google. Your pension might depend on it.
Archive.today CAPTCHA page executes DDoS; Wikipedia considers banning site
DDoS hit blog that tried to uncover Archive.today founder's identity in 2023. Wikipedia editors are discussing whether to blacklist Archive.today beca…
A.I. Personalizes the Internet but Takes Away Control
The relentless addition of artificial intelligence in popular apps raises questions about what’s at stake. The answer: the future of the internet and …
New Trump Phone Reportedly Costs More, Looks Different, and Isn't Made in America
The T1's design has shifted (again), and a model unit seen by The Verge shows specs and pricing that don't match what's advertised on the Trump Mobile…
Mike Flanagan Has His Next Stephen King Adaptation: ‘The Mist’
Yes, there was already a movie and a show, but now we're getting a new take on the story.
This Itch.io bundle to help Minnesota includes over 1,200 games and costs just $10
You have likely heard about the masked agents of ICE mucking around in Minnesota for the past few months, resulting in numerous violent incidents and …
TikTok-Linked AI Video Tool Debuts With a Catch for the US
Seedance 2.0 is grabbing attention for AI videos that match OpenAI's Sora 2 and Kling 3.0.
Sam Bankman-Fried wants a re-trial for fraud charges
Former cryptocurrency poster boy Sam Bankman-Fried is trying to get another chance in court. He has filed a request that for a new trial on claims tha…
Yet another co-founder departs Elon Musk's xAI
Tony Wu leaves a company now entangled with social media, space-based IPOs. xAI co-founder Tony Wu abruptly announced his resignation from the company…
24 Best Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gifts in 2025: Physical and Digital Options for Everyone
Valentine's Day is almost here, so if you've put off finding a gift for your favorite person, now's the time to shop. Our experts rounded up their fav…
Dewormer ivermectin as cancer cure? RFK Jr.'s NIH funds "absurd" study.
There's no reason to think ivermectin cures cancer, but RFK Jr's NIH is on it anyway. The National Cancer Institute is using federal funds to study wh…
Sharge’s new power bank can charge two laptops while putting on a light show
Sharge has made a name for itself amongst the tech-obsessed with chargers and power banks featuring eye-catching designs and extra functionality. Powe…
Using AI at Work May Actually Make Your Days Longer and More Unpleasant, Study Finds
AI-powered burnout could become the newest work trend if we're not careful.
Google Pixel 10A Rumors: Colors, Announce Date, Preorders
While last year's Pixel 9A went on sale in April, the latest in Google's cheaper A series will be coming this month.