AI ‘content creators’ are getting harder to spot
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World Cup 2026: How to Watch the Entire FIFA Tournament in the US Without Cable
There are multiple ways to watch every single match of FIFA's massive soccer event, and you don't need a cable package.
School shooting survivor sues AI gun detection firm after system failed to spot weapon
How accurate does an AI system need to be? The injured teenage survivor of a January 2025 shooting at a Nashville, Tennessee high school recently sued…
What Is Spatial Audio? From AirPods to Apple Music and Beyond
Spatial audio can surround you with sound in a way that simple stereo just can't. Here's why it's cool and how to get it.
Yes, You Can Install Your Own Smart Thermostat. Here's How
I'll walk you through exactly how to install a smart thermostat -- it's probably easier than you think.
Netflix: 29 of the Best Sci-Fi TV Shows You Should Stream Right Now
Netflix always delivers the sci-fi goods.
‘A driver of political violence’: how the breakneck AI boom is fueling anti-tech extremism
Backlash against AI is taking an extremist turn, following in the footsteps of earlier techno-pessimist militantsSign up for the Breaking News US news…
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 7, #622
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 7, No. 622.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 7, #1092
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 7, No. 1,092.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 7, #826
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 7, No. 826.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 7, #1814
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 7, No. 1,814.
PSA: Incognito Mode Doesn't Totally Hide Your Online Activity
Private browsing mode keeps your activity out of your local browser history, but it doesn't make you invisible online.
OpenAI Announces Unnerving New ChatGPT Feature Named ‘Lockdown Mode’
"Lockdown Mode is not intended for everyone," OpenAI's blog post says. In other words, you're probably not important enough.
JMGO’s N3 Ultimate projector is the new portable 4K champ
Sorry Anker: JMGO now makes my favorite flagship portable projector. The N3 Ultimate is an excellent portable 4K projector that defeats moderate ambie…
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, June 7
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 7.
The Leopard Is Eating David Sacks’s Face
"Nationalization of AI will accelerate the corporate-government fusion we’re already sliding toward," wrote Sacks.
Supposedly, the Unveiling of a Hovering Tesla Has Not Been Canceled. Just Postponed Until August
Elon Musk says a lot of things are coming soon. One of those things is a thruster-powered, hovering car.
US states are reportedly planning to sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros. takeover
California's attorney general Rob Bonta launched a probe into the deal shortly after it was announced.
Scientists ejected from diabetes conference for distributing journal reprints
Those ousted included ADA journal editor-in-chief Steven Kahn and former ADA president Desmond Schatz Five leading scientists were ousted from the ann…
OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks
Even with Lockdown Mode, ChatGPT could be still vulnerable to prompt injections, but the goal is to reduce the likelihood that sensitive data gets sha…
‘Fatal Fury’ Steps Into the Ring of Video Game Adaptations
Now that 'Fatal Fury' has reentered the fighting game spotlight, Hollywood wants to give it not one, but *two* movies, and a little something extra.
Suit filed against controversial planned Stratos datacenter project in Utah
Plan backed by Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary had footprint reduced but concerns remain over its health impactsUtah residents have teamed up with a progre…
Therabody Launches CryoTherm Palm for Faster Recovery During Your Workouts
The 3-in-1 handheld device offers cooling and heating therapy elements.
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks about taking a stake in OpenAI
Details for a potential deal haven't been finalized yet.
Dyson’s First Handheld Fan Is Powerful, but It Comes at a Cost
These are the pros and cons I experienced during the weeks I spent testing Dyson's HushJet Mini Cool, and whether it's worth the price this summer.
Hand-drawn interactive searching game Hidden Folks 2 is coming next year
It'll be available for PC and mobile, and maybe Nintendo Switch down the line.
Kalshi Asks Influencers to Take Down Sponsored Conspiracy Posts About the LA Election
Polymarket's policy about similar posts remains unclear.
Paramount Does a Paramount, Kills ‘Avatar’ Game
If you were looking forward to Saber's 'Avatar' action-RPG, you should go on ahead and get that fighting game next month.
Trump's latest memo puts 'most advanced AI in the world' into the military's hands
The memo also prevents companies from altering AI models being used by the military without prior approval.
What to expect from WWDC 2026: Siri’s highly anticipated revamp and Apple Intelligence updates
Apple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to.
The first Story-Rich showcase was packed with narrative-driven games
Fellow Traveller, the publisher behind games like Titanium Court and 1000xResist, just wrapped up its Story-Rich Showcase, which featured a bunch of n…
Burn-9 makes an entire game out of Metal Gear's Codec scenes
Plus, check out the new trailer for the cosmic horror game Penguin Colony.