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Twitter’s Next Big Change Could Benefit Media Publishers

According to Elon Musk, another consequential new feature will be in place sometime in May

One of the UK’s Biggest Architecture Firms Uses AI in an Unexpected Way

Zaha Hadid Architects' Patrik Schumacher said "most" projects now include AI

Did a Financial Aid Startup Defraud JPMorgan Chase?

Frank was acquired in 2021 for $175 million

Want to Know How Well Twitter Is Doing? Don’t Rely on Elon Musk.

The CEO has a reputation for distorting the truth and being his own hype man

Google Employees Called AI Chatbot Bard a "Pathological Liar" Before Launch

Workers who tested the tool raised concerns about misinformation and safety

Bose 700 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5: Which Noise-Canceling Headphones Are Right for You?

Two top tier active noise-cancelling headphones go head-to-head

25 AI Avatars Lived in a Small Town Together. Here’s What Happened

It’s probably not much different than the small town you grew up in, except it being virtual and all

The Hidden Costs of Advanced Car-Safety Systems

Repairs once considered minor have turned into expensive headaches with potentially dangerous outcomes

What’s the Deal With Airplane Mode on Planes?

Tom Wambsgans's momentous inflight call in "Succession" raises some questions

FBI Issues Another Warning About Public Phone Charging Stations

If you want to avoid malware, don't use chargers at the airport or mall

Report: Tesla Employees Inappropriately Shared Videos Recorded by Customer Cars

One ex-worker told Reuters one such clip included "a man approaching a vehicle completely naked"

The First Cell Phone Call Was Made 50 Years Ago Today

Motorola's Martin Cooper made the historic call to a rival

That Photo of the Pope in a Puffer Jacket Was Generated by AI

A fun and seemingly harmless image, but since people believed it, does it portend larger issues?

The NBA Is Using Virtual Reality Technology to Attract Young Fans

Syracuse University students recently tested out the league's new immersive app, and they love it

You Should Try This 15-Minute Happiness Course

It comes courtesy of Imprint, one of our favorite education apps

Bill Gates Is a Huge Fan of Artificial Intelligence

"Artificial intelligence is as revolutionary as mobile phones and the Internet," he says in a new essay

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Does Ditching Your Phone for Three Days Actually Rewire Your Brain?

I stuffed my iPhone in a drawer for 72 hours. Here's what happened.

Apple to Pause Sale of Newest Watches Due to Patent Dispute

The company will pull Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models from its shelves after December 24

The 31 Best Gifts to Give Gen Z, According to a Gen Z-er

What the young and restless really want this holiday season

The Group Trying to Solve the Problems of Digital Car Keys

As automakers allow smartphones to be used as keys, there’s a race to set standards of safety and usability

Both of Cruise's Founders Resigned This Week

What's next for the driverless car company?

Apple Extends Free Emergency Satellite Service for Another Year

The company says their Emergency SOS feature, released last year, “has helped save lives around the world”

These Smart Kitchen Gadgets Will Make Your Life Better

Modernize your at home set-up with these genius devices

InsideCart: What Our Editors Bought in October

Including cocktail kits, cowboy knits, clarifying skincare and more

Urban Outfitters Got Into the Vintage iPod Business

Turns out there's still a market for a standalone music player

Stuff We Swear By: Here’s Why We Love the reMarkable 2 Tablet for Notetaking

Drop the legal pad and jot some notes down on this one-function tablet

The 7 Best Tech Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed

Looking beyond your phone and your AirPods

InsideCart: What Our Editors Bought in September

Including a Breville espresso machine, leather iPhone case and a vintage Gucci wallet

This Is Why Your iPhone 15 Is Overheating

Several customers have complained about overheating issues with the iPhone 15, particularly the Pro and Pro Max models

Why Apple’s New USB-C Cables Are So Expensive

It's a combination of performance and a marketing trick