How to turn off Chrome’s new targeted ad-tracking API
Google is finally pushing out its new ad-tracking API, which it says will provide a more private way for advertisers to hit you with targeted …
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AI has now learned how to deceive humans
The world of AI is moving fast. We’ve seen the success of generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT, and plenty of companies are working to include …
Don’t panic: FCC and FEMA set date for emergency alert test next month
Everyone in the US should mark October 4 on their calendars, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will …
Scientists in China may have just reinvented the toilet bowl
Scientists at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, China, have created a new type of ultra-slippery toilet bowl, making it impossible for anything …
Imprisoned scientist who gene-edited babies wanted to transform the human species
The idea that genetic modification can improve humanity isn’t new, but it has taken some interesting turns within the scientific community over the past few …
Microsoft to add one of the best photo editing features to Paint for free
Microsoft is adding one of the best photo editing features to Paint, and it’s going to be free. According to a new post shared by …
Claude Pro might convince me to drop my ChatGPT Plus subscription
If you’ve been paying attention to the generative AI world as of late, then you’ve probably already heard about Claude 2, a new chatbot similar …
Update to iOS 16.6.1 immediately to avoid a major security exploit
Apple released iOS 16.6.1 yesterday, fixing some issues the previous update had created with the Screen Time parental control features. Now, though, security experts have …
NASA’s highly anticipated Psyche mission finally has a launch date
Asteroid 16 Psyche is estimated to be worth $10,000 quadrillion. The asteroid was originally discovered by Italian astronomer Annibale de Gasparis in 1852 and has …
How to connect ChatGPT to the internet
One of the most useful things about ChatGPT Plus is the fact that you can use different plugins to get more out of OpenAI’s generative …
Microsoft will soon change how you update your printer
Microsoft will soon make it harder for you to get your printer updates on Windows computers. For decades, Microsoft has allowed third-party printer companies to …
This upcoming OneDrive change could cost you more cloud storage
Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage service is often lauded as one of the best out there, not only because of how easily it integrates with Windows, …
Google finally made its At a Glance widget usable, thanks to AI
Google is finally giving its At a Glance widget a massive upgrade, and this time, it’s betting big on AI. The update will be available …
Microsoft will finally respect your default browser choice, but only in Europe
Since its release, Windows 11 has continued to push users towards Microsoft Edge, refusing to accept the default browser choice that you’ve made in the …
Change these settings on your Galaxy Z Fold 5 right now
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is one of the hottest Android phones on the market at the moment, and with less than a month behind …
Researchers say 50 percent of black holes burp up star remains years later
A new study claims that approximately 50 percent of all black holes that consume stars will burp up star remnants years later. Astronomers say they …
How to link your notes in iOS 17
iOS 17 is bringing major changes to the iPhone this fall. Not only is it going to introduce tons of new features, like the new …
Security expert warns of device that can spam iPhones with popup notifications
Technology can be a wonderful thing. But, it can also be used for nefarious means. In a tweet, a security and infosec expert showcased the …
This strange Windows 11 bug actually makes File Explorer more responsive
Windows 11 has a lot of quirks that some users don’t like. Perhaps one of the most annoying, though, is just how slow the File …
India’s Pragyan rover goes to sleep following successful 2-week mission
It’s been over two weeks since India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft became the world’s first spacecraft to touch down at the southern lunar pole. Now, the nation’s …
How to get rid of ‘ghost’ message notifications on iPhone
If you’ve been unlucky enough to find yourself dealing with this particularly annoying iPhone bug, then you’ll be happy to learn there’s a fix for …
Prehistoric Takahe birds were thought to be extinct, but they’ve returned to the wild
Believed to have existed since ancient times, the prehistoric Takahe birds of New Zealand have become a success story for conservation. The birds, which were …
How to save YouTube videos on your iPhone
Whether you’re watching your favorite YouTube personalities, catching up on the news, or just jamming out to your favorite music videos, you can browse YouTube …
Da Vinci robot surgeon removes inoperable tumor, saving patient’s life
Surgeries are a nasty business, often requiring doctors to cut deep into the human body to remove tumors and other disease-related issues. Now, new reports …
How to find out what’s blocking your home Wi-Fi signal and fix it
Your home Wi-Fi can be incredibly finicky. That’s because the signal that wireless routers work off of can mix and match with signals from other …
How to stop Meta from using your data to train AI
Meta is betting big on AI, just like it tried to bet big on the Metaverse all those months ago. This means the company will …
Scientists discovered how to make concrete 30% stronger with used coffee grounds
Pretty soon, we may have a new use for used coffee grounds, and it isn’t just throwing them in the trash or adding them to …
This generative AI game development tool looks absolutely ridiculous
The world of generative AI is getting bigger with every passing day as more developers find new ways to utilize AI prompts. Perhaps one of …
Stunning photos show rare upside-down lightning streaking up into the sky
A photographer based out of Puerto Rico has captured stunning images of upside-down lightning created by the storm event that eventually escalated into Hurricane Franklin. …
Crazy new self-destructing robots can carry out military tasks and then dissolve into nothing
The world of robotics is getting more and more interesting. Not only are there robots that can shapeshift, but we’re also seeing soft robots that …
