Review: Framework Laptop’s 13th-gen Intel upgrade helps fix its battery problem
But for upgraders, the AMD Ryzen board will probably feel more transformative.
Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” sees pedestrian, chooses not to slow down
Fan is gleeful about video of beta Full Self-Driving mode breaking traffic laws.
Cargo, passengers, even campers—Mercedes-Benz has a new EV van platform
Coming in 2026, Van.EA will be able to support a wide range of van applications.
Microsoft is scanning the inside of password-protected zip files for malware
If you think a password prevents scanning in the cloud, think again.
Diet sodas are not actually good for your diet, WHO guidance suggests
Artificial sweeteners don't help control weight, and that's where the problems start.
Cosmic rays reveal hidden ancient burial chamber underneath Naples
Rectangular chamber was probably the tomb of a wealthy individual or family.
Willow is a faster, self-hosted DIY voice assistant built on $50 gadgets
Installation is a mess, but Home Asssistant-ready voice gear is sorely needed.
Musk defends enabling Turkish censorship on Twitter, calling it his “choice”
Musk said he cannot go beyond the laws of the country to defend free speech.
Cable TV has fewest subscribers since 1992, YouTube TV is the only riser
YouTube TV is up 5 percent, and that's before NFL Sunday Ticket kicks in.
Double-screen ‘free’ TV will show you ads, even when not in use
Telly is free, but with all the data tracking, you should get paid to use it.
Microsoft’s purchase of Activision gets the OK from the EU
In break with UK, Europe says Microsoft's promises will remedy cloud-gaming concerns.
As AI-generated fakes proliferate, Google plans to fight back
Google will track image provenance, label AI-generated images, display metadata.
Musk loses free speech court battle; SEC can keep pre-screening Tesla tweets
Musk chose not to preserve his right to tweet about Tesla, court order says.
Report: Like Intel’s latest CPUs, Apple’s M3 will lean on small cores to boost speed
App developer analytics data show what appears to be a 12-core M3 Pro chip.
Exploding airbag inflators strike again—1 million GM SUVs are recalled
NHTSA says airbag inflators might be defective, but the supplier disagrees.
US states’ social media laws to protect kids create challenges for platforms
A patchwork of restrictions poses logistical and technological hurdles.
A private company has an audacious plan to rescue NASA’s last “Great Observatory”
"I think it would be pretty ambitious... but really great if we could pull it off."
The complicated history of how the Earth’s atmosphere became breathable
Biology, geology, and chemistry all worked together to make the present atmosphere.
The challenges and promises of climate lawsuits
Suing governments and fossil fuel companies is a key tool in the climate change battle.
More evidence emerges that Saturn’s rings are much younger than the planet
'In a way, we’ve gotten closure on a question that started with James Clerk Maxwell.”
