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With the Switch, technology finally caught up to Nintendo

The Nintendo Switch is on the cusp of becoming Nintendo's bestselling hardware ever. In retrospect, it's easy to see why: it's a device that seamlessly transitions from a home console to a handheld, erasing the distinction between the two. It's been so succes…

After Slashing Thousands of Jobs, Trump’s FDA Wants to Use AI to Rapidly Approve New Drugs

Will more technology make America healthier?

Haunting Deep-Sea Footage Reveals U.S. Submarine Lost During WWI

With cutting-edge deep-sea imaging technology, researchers captured high-definition images of a 100-year old submarine.

The Samsung 990 PRO 2TB SSD With Heatsink Is Now 45% Off, Amazon Rapidly Sells Through Its Stock

This internal SSD with heatsink is a premium option packed with excellent speed, cooling technology and many TB of storage.

Police must 'do their bit' on funding, minister warns

Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle says police should "embrace change" as talks over funding continue.

The Trump administration appears to be planning its own chatbot

The Trump administration is working on an “AI.gov” website and API to “accelerate government innovation with AI,” 404 Media found based on code posted to Github and an early version of the site. The project appears to be run by the General Services Administra…

HP reveals $24,999 hardware created just for Google Beam

HP has become the first company to preview hardware built with Google Beam, the 3D video communication technology formerly known as Project Starline. It’s launching the HP Dimension, a device that features a 65-inch light field display with six high-speed cam…

Clarke’s Law (part 2)

All sufficiently advanced technology is now widespread. Batman used to have gadgets that gave him an advantage over his adversaries. And Henry Ford had machines that allowed him to produce items far cheaper than the competition. Now, almost all technology mag…

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 220 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the S…

Max will show autoplaying video previews picked by AI

Max — soon to be called HBO Max again — is rolling out an update that automatically plays video previews when you hover over shows and movies. The video previews are launching to users in the US now, but Max is still working on an “AI-assisted” tool to pick t…

OpenAI awarded $200 million US defense contract

OpenAI is officially on the Pentagon’s payroll. The Department of Defence announced a $200 million contract with OpenAI to provide the US government with new artificial intelligence tools, including those used for proactive cyber defense. In a post outlining …

Jony Ive’s OpenAI device gets the Powell Jobs nod of approval

The mysterious AI gadget being created by OpenAI and former Apple design chief Jony Ive has been given the thumbs up from Laurene Powell Jobs. In a new interview published by The Financial Times, the two reminisce about Jony Ive’s time working at Apple alongs…

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 221 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the S…

Tariffs, Technology, and the New Geography of Manufacturing

How to know when—and where—to relocate production.

Adding Assistive Technology to a Doorbell

The advent of affordable computing over the last few decades has certainly been a boon for many people with disabilities, making it easier to access things like text-to-speech technology, automation, …read more

PCIe 7.0 is coming, but not soon, and not for you

The PCIe 7.0 specification has now been released, while many of us are still waiting for PCIe 6.0 to materialize in consumer products. The PCI Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG) announced on Wednesday that PCIe 7.0 is now available to members of its organizatio…

Latent Technology raises $8M to change animation with generative physics

Latent Technology, a game technology company focused on AI-driven physical animation, has closed an $8 million seed funding round.

Best eSIM-compatible Android phones 2025

It's pretty common for new Android phones to use eSIM technology, but which devices are the best?

How the US Army is experimenting with giving its shoulder-launched Stinger missiles a much longer reach

With new advanced propulsion technology, Stinger missiles — used across many conflicts — could have much greater range.

We still know almost nothing about Tesla’s robotaxi service

In dribs and drabs, we’re starting to get a better idea of what Tesla’s robotaxi service will look like when it launches in Austin, Texas, in just a few weeks. But it’s not nearly enough given what’s at stake. The company is considering June 12th as a possibl…

Anker 1800W Power Station With 11 Ports Is Selling For Peanuts, Amazon Clears Out Stock Just Before Summer

No matter if it's home backup in the event of power outages or camping trips outside the Solix C1000 delivers the right mix of power, mobility, and environmental responsibility.

Anker 1800W Power Station With 11 Ports Is Selling For Peanuts, Amazon Clears Out Stock Before Summer

No matter if it's home backup in the event of power outages or camping trips outside the Solix C1000 delivers the right mix of power, mobility, and environmental responsibility.

Anker 1800W Power Station With 11 Ports Is Selling For Peanuts, Amazon Clears Out Stock Before Summer

No matter if it's home backup in the event of power outages or camping trips outside the Solix C1000 delivers the right mix of power, mobility, and environmental responsibility.

China Set for Critical Orbital Refueling Test With 2 U.S. Satellites Watching Closely

The orbital demonstration could be a game-changer for extending the lifespan of satellites in space.

Ditch Your AirPods: Galaxy Buds 3 Pro AI Earbuds Just Hit Their Lowest Price Ever on Amazon

These earbuds could be the best out there, and they have real AI features that make listening better.

Microsoft employee disrupts Satya Nadella’s Build conference keynote

A Microsoft employee disrupted the company’s Build developer conference in Seattle, Washington, this morning, protesting against the company’s cloud and AI contracts with the Israeli government. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had only been on stage for a matter …

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' would create 'unfettered abuse' of AI, 141 high-profile orgs warn in letter to Congress

The signatories include Georgetown Law's Center on Privacy and Technology, the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Alphabet Workers Union, and more.

AI in Action - ES List

These leaders span different roles, but are all helping their companies drive AI adoption and stay safe while navigating new technology.

Drones in Ukraine show the way Western militaries are run is 'outdated,' UK warns

The rapidly evolving drone technology on display in Ukraine shows the Western way of slow procurement isn't enough, the UK armed forces minister said.

No more long lines? AI and other new technologies are transforming amusement parks this summer.

Technology and theme parks go hand-in-hand, but the rapid development of systems like AI is helping create new thrills — both on and off the rides.

I've repaired medical equipment for over 30 years. My son is in the field now, and I think it's one of the most promising careers.

Bryant K. Hawkins Sr. found a rewarding career in healthcare technology management. He's helping others consider jobs in biomedical equipment repair.

Spending Review to include £86bn science and tech package

The government says every corner of the country will benefit, but research backers call for a long-term plan for science.

Facing a Changing Industry, AI Activists Rethink Their Strategy

As power over artificial intelligence concentrates in a handful of companies, a new report urges advocacy groups to expose the technology’s connection to broader economic struggles.

OpenAI's Big Bet That Jony Ive Can Make AI Hardware Work

Io, a firm Ive and Sam Altman cocreated, will now merge with OpenAI.

This Chatbot Tool Pays Users $50 a Month for Their Feedback on AI Models

On Yupp, chatbot users earn cash by saying which of two prompts they prefer—info that has great value to the AI companies running the models

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings joins Anthropic’s board of directors

Anthropic is adding a new person to its board: Reed Hastings, Netflix’s chairman, co-founder, and former CEO. “Hastings brings extensive experience from founding and scaling Netflix into a global entertainment powerhouse, along with his service on the boards …

Lidar maker Luminar lays off more workers following CEO exit

Luminar, a company that develops lidar systems for autonomous vehicles, started laying off workers just one day after its founder and CEO, Austin Russell, abruptly resigned. In a regulatory filing spotted by TechCrunch, the company said it began carrying out …

Samsung Wallet gets Tap to Transfer in the U.S.

Samsung has launched the "Tap to Transfer" feature for Samsung Wallet in the U.S., enabling users to send money directly from their debit cards to friends and family via NFC technology.

The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory Trump wants to become a foundation stone for his American golden age. But the company story exemplifies the success of modern globalisation

The High and Low Tech Behind the Displays of Tomorrow

Manufacturers at Display Week 2025 showed off a range of high-end and humble technology. The post The High and Low Tech Behind the Displays of Tomorrow appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.

TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Gets Second Price Drop in Two Days, Now Nearly Free on Amazon

The TP-Link AX21 is certainly one of the most popular WiFi 6 router models on the market right now.

Patient Receives Brain Implant That Can Wirelessly Control Computers

Neuralink competitor Paradromics plans to conduct the first clinical trial of its Connexus brain implant later this year.

JD Vance to Americans: Get Off Tinder and Have a Baby

The vice president has some advice for young Americans.

UGREEN 65W 4-Port Charger Block: It’s Not Free, But Nearly Free on Amazon

This charger block has four ports and lets you charge your laptop and smartphone together.

For 9 Days, Earth Was Sending Out Mysterious Signals. Now We Know What They Were.

NASA technology traced the pulsing back to a massive tsunami.

Apple makes major AI advance with image generation technology rivaling DALL-E and Midjourney

Apple researchers develop STARFlow, a breakthrough AI image generation system that challenges diffusion models used by DALL-E and Midjourney with competitive performance.

U.S.-China trade talks continue for a 2nd day in London

Chinese exports of rare earth minerals, which are vital to carmakers and other industries, and China's access to high-end technology from the U.S., including computer chips, are high on the agenda.

The Dawn of Nvidia's Technology

Because Nvidia became one of the most valuable companies in the world, there are now two books explaining its rise and extolling the geniu...

Google Beam Hands-On: The Most Lifelike 3D Video Calling That Didn’t Totally Blow Me Away

Google has made something really impressive, but it's not exactly perfect—yet.

Is Amazon Clearing Out Dyson? This Hair Dryer Has Just Dropped to a New All-Time Low

This hair dryer is one of Dyson’s most famous products, and it’s rarely on sale like this.

Apple Quality at a Lower Price, Amazon Crushes iPad 2025 Prices to a New All-Time Low

Thanks to this discount, the iPad 2025 is almost as affordable as many of the basic tablets offered by rival brands.

This 150W USB-C/A Wall Charger Is 41% Off, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

This charger block lets you charge three devices at the same time and is now at a record low price.

Prime Day Has Started Early, This 15-Inch Portable Monitor Is Now 50% Off to a Record Low

This is the most popular portable monitor on Amazon, especially now that it’s nearly 50% off.

This Air Purifier Has a Perfect 5/5 Rating from 10,000 Reviews, but Amazon Clears Out Stock at an All-Time Low

If you want to breathe healthier and cleaner air at home, this is a smart choice.

These AirPods-Style Earbuds Are Nearly Free, Amazon Slashes Prices by 86% Just Before Prime Day

With a 4.7 out of 5 rating, these earbuds offer exceptional value at this price.

Google Is Going Nuts, the New Pixel 9 Is at a Record Low Price Near Entry-Level Models

Looking for a flagship performance at a lower price point?

This Waterproof Anker Portable Speaker Costs Peanuts, Amazon Sells Out While Summer Kicks Off

This Anker speaker costs only a quarter to a third of the price of its direct competitors.

Lab-grown salmon gets FDA approval

The FDA has issued its first ever approval on a safety consultation for lab-grown fish. That makes Wildtype only the fourth company to get approval from the regulator to sell cell-cultivated animal products, and its cultivated salmon is now available to order…

PlayStation’s concert series is coming to the US

Sony is bringing its PlayStation concerts to the US this fall, where you can hear live performances of tracks from franchises like God of War, The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima, and Horizon. Ticket pre-sales for PlayStation: The Concert begin on Wednesday, an…

Scuf is finally adding Hall effect sticks to some of its wireless controllers

Scuf is adding drift-resistant Hall effect sticks to updated versions of its wireless Envision and Reflex controllers. The revised models include the $149.99 Envision and $199.99 Envision Pro for PC as well as the $249.99 Reflex Pro and $279.99 Reflex FPS for…

Epic showed off Unreal Engine 5 with an impressive Witcher 4 tech demo

An ongoing tradition at Epic’s big keynotes is a gorgeous tech demo that shows off what its game engine is capable of. For this year’s State of Unreal, the company turned to The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red. This new demo a beautiful gl…

Pixar is heading back to Italy for its next big film

Though Disney and Pixar are about to start getting everyone hyped for Toy Story 5, the studios are already working hard on another feature. While Disney and Pixar opened their Annecy presentation with more details about their next movie, Elio, and gave update…

Cyclist gets 3D printed face after bike accident

The Bristol 3D Medical Centre covers the whole of the South West and can scan and print in the same place.

Orange cars

In a given neighborhood, just about all the cars are the same. There are few that are pink, orange or purple, for example. There’s nothing inherently wrong with those frequencies of light. Nothing that modern paint technology can’t deliver, nothing that offen…

AI could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025

AI could soon surpass Bitcoin mining in energy consumption, according to a new analysis that concludes artificial intelligence could use close to half of all the electricity consumed by data centers globally by the end of 2025. The estimates come from Alex de…

California is trying to regulate its AI giants — again

Last September, all eyes were on Senate Bill 1047 as it made its way to California Governor Gavin Newsom's desk - and died there as he vetoed the buzzy piece of legislation. SB 1047 would have required makers of all large AI models, particularly those that co…

Trump’s protest threats raise surveillance alarms around his military parade

President Donald Trump's warning that protesters of Saturday's US military parade in Washington, DC, will be met with "very heavy force" threatens to chill speech and underscores the need for protesters to take precautions around digital surveillance, privacy…

PlayDiffusion – Next-Generation AI Voice Inpainting Technology

PlayDiffusion is a revolutionary AI voice model for inpainting and speech editing. Experience seamless audio modification with our state-of-the-art diffusion-based approach. Try it now!

Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

This Sony Noise-Cancelling Headphones Hit Their Lowest Price for Memorial Day, You’ll Barely Pay a Thing

Save up to 35% on the Sony WH-CH720N noise canceling over-the-ear headphones.

The Texting Network for the End of the World

Everyone knows what it’s like to lose cell service. A burgeoning open source project called Meshtastic is filling the gap for when you’re in the middle of nowhere—or when disaster strikes.

These Infrared Night-Vision Contacts Let You See Through Your Eyelids

Scientists want to give people super-vision. Literally.

Elon Musk, who's suing Microsoft, is also software giant's special guest in new Grok AI partnership

Elon Musk is in a legal fight with Microsoft but made a friendly virtual appearance at the software giant's annual technology showcase to reveal that his...

Sonos Hates Discounts, But Amazon Doesn’t Care and Clears Out Its Portable Speakers to a Record Low

Get one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers out there for significantly less money

AI Melania Will Narrate the Audiobook of Her Memoir

First Lady Melania Trump announced the "future of publishing" with an AI-narrated audiobook of her 2024 memoir.

Honda Unexpectedly Enters the Space Race With First Successful Rocket Launch

The surprise announcement marks a significant milestone toward the Japanese car manufacturer's goal of achieving suborbital spaceflight by 2029.

Amazon Is Going All In, This PlayStation VR Bundle With Horizon Call of the Mountain Now Costs Peanuts

It’s ten times cheaper than the Apple Vision Pro and still feels very real for VR.

All-in-One AI Platform 1minAI Is Now Almost Free, Get Lifetime Access for Up to 87% Off

Dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence with this easy to learn all-in-one tool and watch your creativity explode.

This Anker 6-in-1 Charging Station with 6 Ports Is 45% Off on Amazon, Now Practically Free

Having a charging station like this can truly simplify your life, especially with the large number of devices we depend on every day.

This Cool Kodak Gadget Can Print Instant Photos From Your iPhone, and It’s Now 40% Off on Amazon

Simply connect either your iPhone (or Android phone) and print your souvenirs.

More than a million people now have Alexa Plus

While a smarter Siri may have been a no-show at WWDC, Alexa Plus, the generative AI-powered overhaul of Amazon’s voice assistant, is finally appearing in the wild. No one at The Verge has access yet, but Amazon spokesperson Eric Sveum tells me over a million …

Razer’s wirelessly charging mouse pad now supports more mice

Razer has announced a new version of its HyperFlux mouse pad, which first launched in 2018. The new HyperFlux V2 carries forward the same wireless charging functionality as the original, but instead of only being compatible with a single specific mouse, it wo…

Palestinian developer disrupts Microsoft keynote: ‘my people are suffering’

Microsoft’s Build developer conference has been interrupted by a protester for the second day in a row. Microsoft’s head of CoreAI, Jay Parikh, was on stage discussing the company’s Azure AI Foundry efforts when a Palestinian tech worker interrupted his keyno…

LG’s first 5K ultra-wide monitor with Thunderbolt 5 is made for data crunchers

LG has announced a new 40-inch Thunderbolt 5 monitor with an ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio, and the company is being very upfront about who it’s for: people who love crunching data and want more room to do that. The new LG UltraFine 40WT95UF is designed to “mee…

Amazon has leaked Philips’ new ambient wall light

Amazon’s UK site has an early listing for what appears to be a successor to the Philips Hue Play Light Bar. The new Philips Hue Play Smart Wall Washer also casts an ambient glow on walls that can be synced to music and videos, but illuminates a wider area wit…

USDOT wants more self-driving cars without pedals or steering wheels

The US Department of Transportation wants to make it easier for automakers and tech companies to deploy self-driving cars without traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals. In a letter sent to stakeholders, the department said it would streamline r…

Nebraska to adopt law aimed at curbing kids’ time online

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed a bill that cracks down on social platforms’ features that could keep kids online for longer. Under the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act (LB504), major platforms must let users choose to see a chronological feed, …

You can own a functional version of Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog sculptures for $750

Jeff Koons, best known for his Balloon Dog sculptures that have sold for as much as $58 million, has collaborated with Lexon Design and The Broad museum in Los Angeles to make his iconic artworks more functional and accessible.  Available for preorder through…

Anker’s new wireless earbuds come with a case that can also charge your phone

Anker’s Soundcore audio brand has released a new pair of wireless earbuds that may be worth the upgrade for the charging case alone. In addition to a status screen, the case incorporates a hefty 3,000mAh battery that can keep the buds powered for over a week,…

A 100-Year-Old Electronic Musical Instrument Brought Back to Life

In the early years of electrification, when electricity was beginning to shape the modern world, this new technology was being put to use in many more places than turning motors and providing light…

The Bellmac-32 CPU — What?

If you have never heard of the Bellmac-32, you aren’t alone. But it is a good bet that most, if not all, of the CPUs in your devices today use technology pioneered by this early 32-bit CPU. T…

Starbucks To Roll Out Microsoft Azure OpenAI Assistant For Baristas

Starbucks is piloting a generative AI assistant called "Green Dot Assist" to streamline barista tasks and improve service speed, with plans for a broader rollout in fiscal 2026. The assistant is built on Microsoft Azure's OpenAI platform. CNBC reports: Instea…

Airhull lets electric boats glide on a layer of air

Airhull technology is intended to make electric boats more energy-efficient. Pascal Technologies wants to equip two boats with this technology.

Fox News AI Newsletter: FDA approves cancer-fighting tech tool

Fox News' AI Newsletter brings you the latest on this rapidly evolving technology.

Google Tries Funding Short Films Showing 'Less Nightmarish' Visions of AI

"For decades, Hollywood directors including Stanley Kubrick, James Cameron and Alex Garland have cast AI as a villain that can turn into a killing machine," writes the Los Angeles Times. "Even Steven Spielberg's relatively hopeful A.I.: Artificial Intelligenc…

Briton accused of plot to export US military tech

John Miller and Chinese man Cui Guanghai are in custody in Serbia facing a US extradition request.

California farmers say state’s strict rules on technology mean already-high food prices will only get worse

A physician who advocates for the power of human touch over technology will deliver Harvard’s commencement speech

Abraham Verghese is a Stanford University professor, bestselling author and a prominent doctor who advocates for strengthening the physician-patient...

2027 iPhone Air Could Debut Power-Saving LTPO3 OLED Display

Apple is considering introducing displays that use a lot less battery power in its iPhone lineup starting in 2027, according to a new report from The Elec. According to the Korean-language report, the technology would involve upgrading Apple's current LT…

Facial recognition technology use in search for jail escapees under scrutiny

Law enforcement is coming under scrutiny over its use of live facial recognition cameras.