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Zapping Mosquitos With Lasers Is a Real Thing, Thanks to AI
Inventor Steven Cheng is developing prototypes for a mobile bug-zapping defense system.
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac Won't Get a Needed Update, Making Your Files Read-Only
Beginning in July, you won't be able to edit or create files in Office 2019 for Mac. The company blames this on an expiring digital certificate.
Charlie Is an AI Assistant Built to Serve You, Not Our AI Overlords
First, he invented the web. Now Tim Berners-Lee is reinventing the AI agent to work for us.
Amazon to Show AI-Generated Product Images When You Shop for Real-Life Products
The images won't show real products you can buy, but they will illustrate general terms such as "cowl neck" or "rattan."
Amazon Ring Sued for Facial Recognition Technology: Here's Why It May Violate Privacy Laws
Ring's face-detecting AI is problematic, but it's far from the only security brand to use it.
As Microsoft Takes the Stage, Protesters Take to the Street
With colorful signage depicting corporate greed and pollution, AI data center protesters staked out Microsoft's annual Build conference.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 4, #619
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 619 for Thursday, June 4.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 4, #1811
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 4, No. 1,811.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 4, #1089
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 4, No. 1,089.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 4 #823
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 4, No. 823.
Strava Members: Run a 5K Wednesday, Get a Runna Subscription Free
Strava is adding an incentive to get you moving -- but don't wait, it's only for one day, June 3.
Microsoft's New AI Image Tool Beats Nano Banana on This Key Task
Microsoft's new MAI-Image-2.5 model bested Google's Nano Banana 2 on an important benchmark. But does that make it the right choice for you?
DJI Osmo 360 Camera Review: Impressive Hardware, but There's a Catch
The Osmo 360 is a worthy competitor to Insta360 and GoPro, but the FCC's ruling on drones makes a straight-up recommendation more complicated.
My Favorite VR Fitness App Supernatural Is Returning, and It Won't Be Owned by Meta
An independent company called Supernatural Health is making a new app. It sounds like good news for Supernatural fans like me.
Hisense's Colorful RGB TV, the UR8, Hits Shelves From $1,300
Hisense has released the RGB Mini-LED UR8, which promises brighter colors than before.
Xfinity Is Giving 2026 World Cup Fans an Interactive, Bilingual Experience
You can tap into several new features while watching the tournament.
Google Is Testing an Option for Websites to Opt Out of AI Search
The search giant also plans to give publishers more information on how their content shows up in AI Overviews and AI Mode.
Apple Needs a Next-Gen Siri at WWDC to Power Its Future Devices
Commentary: Glasses, camera-enabled AirPods, a pendant and perhaps major Apple Watch updates all need a Gemini-powered AI revamp that isn't here yet. WWDC should be where that journey begins.
The Future of Apple Watch AI Isn't a Chatbot. It's a Coach
Commentary: With Siri expected to take the spotlight, where does WatchOS 27 fit in? Here's everything we're expecting, hoping for and firmly opposed to.
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We want to know what you really think about your TV.