Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone Review: AI Canât Save This Robot Vacuum
Ecovacsâ latest all-in-one robot vacuum and mop has some fancy features you might useâbut many that you wonât.
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Samsung Messages Is Going Away in July: Save Your Texts Before It Disappears
Samsung's homegrown texting app is shutting down in July. Here's how to migrate without losing a single message.
Fruit Flies Are Here. An Entomologist Explains How to Get Rid of Them
A bug expert told us the easiest and most affordable way to eliminate fruit flies.
You Could See a Pickle Emoji on Your Device in 2027
These emoji still need to be approved, but the pickle might end the eggplant emoji's reign in some contexts.
What if Dark Matter Doesnât Actually Exist?
A good chunk of cosmology is riding on whether dark matter exists or not. But what makes us so certain that dark matter is the answerâand what if we'râŚ
Itâs Illegal in China to Lay Someone Off to Replace Them with AI, Court Finds
"Employers are prohibited from shifting operating costs to employees."Â
More Than a Third of All New Podcasts Are AI-Generated
Synthetic podcasts just keep coming.
Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable
The charging network is spotty, but itâs a small country.
These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks
People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.
AI chatbot fraud: the âgift cardâ subcription that may cost you dear
After subscribing to the Claude chatbot, mystery payments started to appear on one familyâs credit card bill. They are not aloneDavid Duggan* was so iâŚ
AI-generated actors and scripts are now ineligible for Oscars
Bad news for Tilly Norwood.
I Found 7 of the Best A24 Movies That Are Free to Stream
A new batch of A24 films, including The Farewell, Bodies Bodies Bodies and more, are available this May on free streaming services.
Farewell, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down
Owner IAC says it's discontinuing its search business.
The Next Big Original âMagicâ Set Is a âWhat If?â Adventure
Wizards of the Coast has a busy 2026 planned for 'Magic: The Gathering,' from fracturing reality to taking a second journey to Middle-earth.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 3, #1779
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for May 3, No. 1,779.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 3 #791
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 3, No. 791.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 3, #1057
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for May 3, No. 1,057.
Under a cloud: the growing resentment against the massive datacentres sprouting across Australian cities
Residents say AI factories with unknown environmental impacts are being rushed into development as proponents argue Australia must ride the data boom âŚ
OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets for its Codex app
It's like Microsoft's Clippy, but useful.
I Hope âMortal Kombat IIâ Knows What Itâs Doing
With an iffy first movie and the games now MIA, can 'Mortal Kombat II' keep the franchise going another round?
Prime Video: The 16 Absolute Best Movies to Watch
Here are some highly rated films to try, plus a list of new additions to the streamer in May.
Metaâs historic loss in court could cost a lot more than $375 million
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez won a historic sum of $375 million in a landmark child safety case against Meta earlier this year. But thâŚ
Spirit Airlines shuts down after Trumpâs war on Iran doubled jet fuel prices
The ultra-low-cost air carrier Spirit Airlines shut down operations after 34 years in business and canceled all flights at 3AM ET on Saturday morning.âŚ
OpenAIâs CFO Reportedly Wants to Delay the IPO from 2026 to 2027
OpenAI's revenue picture is reportedly not pretty, and a new report says its chief financial officer wants to calm spending down before going public.
Tesla starts selling Chinese-made Model 3s in Canada at the EV's lowest price ever
The cars made at the Giga Shanghai factory start at $39,490 CAD, or roughly $29,000 in USD for a Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive variant.
Netflix delays Greta Gerwigâs âNarniaâ movie for big theatrical push in 2027
"The Magician's Nephew" looks like a big next step in Netflix's thawing relationship with movie theaters.
Auraâs delightful Aspen photo frame is on sale for $30 off this weekend
Auraâs digital frames are kind of like living photo albums that get better with time, which is why we often recommend them for Motherâs Day. Theyâre gâŚ
The Oscars Just Banned AI From Winning Acting and Writing Awards
Hollywood gets a little firmer in its stance on generative AI by keeping it away from two of the biggest Oscars categories.
The best AI dictation apps, tested and ranked
AI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice
Disney Parks in 2026: Leia, Luke and Han Hit Galaxy's Edge
Plus all the details on new rides, lands, shows and more in Disneyland, Disney World and Disney Cruise Line.
Trump Crypto Projects Facing Lawsuit, Potential Ethics Crackdown, and More
World Liberty Financial is hitting choppy waters.
Heybike's Latest Foldable Commuter Bike Has Kept My Car in the Driveway for Weeks. It's Now $500 Cheaper
With the right accessories, this new foldable bike is everything you need to get around town for less.