Google Maps is brainwashing us, new theory suggests
Over a billion people use Google Maps each month to navigate the world. From traffic detours to locating restaurants, it’s become a default way of …
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Val Kilmer’s most underrated film is one of my favorite espionage thrillers
Val Kilmer left us with a filmography full of iconic performances, but there’s always been one of his movies that I’ve felt has never received …
GPT-4.5 passed a Turing test, according to a new study
Can you tell if you’re chatting with a human or a chatbot? According to a new study, most people can’t. In fact, one of today’s …
5 killer facts about the John Wick franchise that I bet you didn’t know
Christmas has come early for John Wick fans. Lionsgate announced at CinemaCon on Tuesday that Keanu Reeves is officially returning for the much-rumored John Wick …
Amazon just made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok ahead of US ban
According to The New York Times, Amazon made a last-minute offer to buy the popular video-sharing app TikTok on Wednesday. The bid comes just days …
Today’s deals: $399 Apple iPad mini, $12 LifeStraw, $630 Google Pixel 9, $270 Vitamix blender, more
Wednesday’s top deals include Apple’s beloved iPad mini 7th-Gen tablet, which is back on sale at the lowest price ever. Also, with warm weather right …
The surprising reason you should switch to filtered coffee
For many people, mornings don’t officially begin until the first sip of coffee. But while we might be picky about our beans or roast, a …
3 new thought-provoking Netflix documentaries to add to your watchlist this month
As the month of April gets underway, Netflix has queued up a fresh slate of documentary releases that delve into some of the most compelling …
NASA spotted an almost perfectly round circle of clouds over the ocean
Clouds usually come in chaotic, shifting forms that look like cotton balls, dragons, or even your favorite cartoon character if you squint just right. But …
Dazzling video shows rare ‘red lightning’ exploding over Tibet
One night in May 2022, two astrophotographers camping near Lake Puma Yumco in Tibet caught something extraordinary on film: bursts of glowing red lightning dancing …
Today’s deals: $99 Beats Pill, $230 Apple Watch Series 9, $270 Roku TV, $12 Crest 3D White toothpaste, more
The bad news is that Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is now over. But the good news is that tons of deals from that sale were …
Gal Gadot’s entire Snow White performance feels like an unintentional try not to laugh challenge
IMDb has added the following disclaimer to its ratings page for Snow White, which ranks the controversial Rachel Zegler-led live-action remake as one of the …
Do we live in a simulation? Researcher claims he found proof of our universe’s source code
What if the universe isn’t as spontaneous as it seems? What if the galaxies, the laws of physics—even you—are all running on code? It’s a …
Hawaii is sinking into the ocean at a frighteningly fast pace
Hawaii rose from the ocean, born of ancient volcanic fire. But now, in a twist few expected, it’s sinking back down. A new study from …
Amazon Big Spring Sale: 15% off iPhones, free music streaming, $75 smart TV, $120 Fitbit Charge 6, more
It’s the last day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, and it should go without saying that the retailer saved the best for last. You can …
Researchers found a bizarre way to make wood as transparent as glass
Wood that you can see through? It sounds like something that shouldn’t exist, doesn’t it? Well, scientists have already proven it can be done. And …
This new device is designed to generate electricity from the Earth’s rotation
In a world chasing cleaner energy, a group of physicists may have uncovered a surprising new way to make power: by tapping into the Earth’s …
Researchers discovered a hair loss breakthrough that’s shockingly simple
Hair loss affects millions, yet treatments remain frustratingly complex. Some require a daily commitment, others have side effects—and many simply don’t work for everyone. But …
The biggest TV series we’re all obsessed with right now on Netflix, Max, Apple TV+ and more
With so many great TV series to choose from, it’s always fascinating to see what everyone is actually watching. This week’s Reelgood Top 10 chart …
Hackers are now using AI to break AI – and it’s working
It was only a matter of time before hackers started using artificial intelligence to attack artificial intelligence—and now that time has arrived. A new research …
Melting glaciers are revealing new land, but the consequences are dire
The Arctic is changing faster than anywhere else on Earth, and now we can see it—literally. As rising temperatures accelerate the pace of Arctic glacier …
Elon Musk sold his social network X to his artificial intelligence company xAI
Elon Musk’s attempts to buy OpenAI have been unsuccessful, but one of his companies made an equally surprising acquisition this week. Elon Musk revealed on …
Microsoft wants you to delete your password and no, it’s not a gimmick
Microsoft has officially declared war on the password. In a sweeping update affecting more than a billion users, the company is making it clear—it’s time …
Pixel 9a will arrive on April 10 missing some of Google’s best AI features
Google’s newest budget phone is finally ready for release. After an inexplicable delay due to a “component quality issue,” the company has confirmed the Pixel …
This AI can tell your biological age just by looking at a few drops of blood
Your birthday might tell you how many years you’ve been alive, but it doesn’t reveal how well your body is holding up. Now, scientists in …
Lose weight while eating junk food? Scientists may have found a way
It’s easy to assume people with obesity eat more because they simply love food more. However, new research suggests the opposite. In fact, the more …
Amazon Big Spring Sale: $269 iPad 10, Nintendo Switch games, robot vacuum deals, $390 AR glasses, more
T-Mobile’s free perks with Magenta Status might be better than any other deal you can get right now. Of course, there are tons of Amazon …
Google Maps will be able to scan your screenshots to help you plan a trip
Travel planning is supposed to be fun. But between the dozens of screenshots, forgotten tabs, and endless hotel comparisons, it can quickly spiral into a …
Amazon Big Spring Sale: $20 off Nintendo Switch OLED, save $0.50 a gallon on gas, $7 Tapo smart plugs, more
The huge Reolink security camera sale is still going strong on the Reolink store and on Amazon. If you haven’t already gotten in on the …
Anxiety actually rewires your brain, but a new study says it can be undone
If you’ve ever felt like anxiety is taking over your brain, you might have been on to something. Neuroscience now confirms that chronic anxiety doesn’t …
