Forever chemicals in our drinking water have now been linked to cancer
Forever chemicals continue to make headlines. A new study has now linked the handy but pesky chemicals known as PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) to …
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MIT names 10 breakthrough technologies to watch in 2025
The year has just begun, but there have already been some incredible technological advancements. Of course, there are even more to come, and earlier this …
This is the only major Netflix new release coming next week
Netflix earlier this week made a big splash at its annual showcase, walking through its jam-packed 2025 lineup of new TV releases, and there’s certainly …
AI that can identify ChatGPT-generated text suggests DeepSeek might be a copy
Before DeepSeek R1 became an AI sensation that crashed the US stock market this week, early versions from the Chinese AI startup identified themselves as …
Why do these weird lemurs chew up toxic bugs and rub the goo on themselves?
The animal kingdom is full of interesting and wacky creatures. For every overly cute creature like the Shawn-the-sheep nudibranch, there are strange and weird creatures …
Severance Season 2, Episode 3 recap: Basically one WTF moment after another
If you ask me, the title of the newest Severance Episode — Who is Alive?, the third episode in the Apple TV+ show’s second season …
Apple reportedly canceled its augmented reality glasses
The future of Apple wearables just got dimmer as the company has canceled augmented reality glasses that would be able to pair with its devices. …
I found a free AI music generator that legitimately sounds like real, professional music
Whenever I look at a new generative AI model that can make music based on text prompts, I test it immediately to see what it …
One of the most polarizing movies of 2024 is now streaming on Netflix
Robert Zemeckis has directed some of the most celebrated films of the last four decades, from Back to the Future to Forrest Gump to Cast …
Heart disease patient shares how an Apple Watch app took him from zero to hero
Ahead of American Heart Health Month, it’s always interesting to hear stories of people who discovered a heart condition and made the most of this …
OpenAI launches cost-efficient reasoning model o3-mini
On Friday, OpenAI made o3-mini, the company’s most cost-efficient AI reasoning model so far, available in ChatGPT and the API. OpenAI previewed the new reasoning …
FDA approved the first new kind of pain medication in 27 years. Here’s how it works
For the first time in over two decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new pain medication that could change how …
Foldable iPhone rumors gain steam as Apple set to pick display supplier
A new report from the Korean blog Yeux1122 adds some new fuel to rumors surrounding a foldable iPhone. The report is light on specifics but …
This new app might be the only way to save yourself from doom scrolling
There’s a new app in town for those who can’t stop scrolling their phones, and this might be the most innovative idea yet. Steppin is …
Early Apple Watch owners are eligible to get paid from a new lawsuit settlement
If you were an early Apple Watch owner, you might be able to get compensation from Apple thanks to a new lawsuit settlement. As reported …
Samsung Galaxy S25 review: Maybe the most minor update in history
The Galaxy S Ultra devices always get all the attention, but perhaps more interesting are the base models that accompany them. The Samsung Galaxy S25 …
Today’s deals: $17.50 Apple AirTags, $79 Vizio soundbar, $500 off eufy Omni S1 Pro, $180 Beats Studio Pro, more
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 preorder deals save you up to $1,250, and they’re still available if you haven’t yet taken advantage. There are also plenty of …
DeepSeek R1 can generate more harmful content than other AI, study finds
Now that DeepSeek R1 is being used and tested in the wild, we’re finding out more details about the AI product that tanked the stock …
How to prevent MacBooks with Apple chips from turning on when opening the lid
Apple didn’t just announce its earnings report on Thursday for the December quarter (Q1 FY2025), posting record revenue for the period at $124.30; it also …
The Diplomat Season 3 will be a mini West Wing reunion
Fans of Netflix’s The Diplomat, get ready: The upcoming third season of the show “flips over the chessboard,” with a major shakeup in store for …
The Moon isn’t as dead as we thought, new study claims
For centuries, we’ve viewed the Moon as dead, its surface frozen in time since ancient volcanic activity faded billions of years ago. However, new research …
Marvel might give fans two big reasons to watch Super Bowl LIX
If you are on the fence about watching the Kansas City Chief and the Philadelphia Eagles play each other in the Super Bowl for the …
The ocean is warming 400% faster than it was four decades ago
Over the past few decades, rising ocean temperatures have become a major concern for scientists and environmentalists alike. While climate change has long been linked …
Surprise result shows Galaxy S25 Ultra beating iPhone 16 Pro Max in GPU test
Once again, Samsung’s latest flagship phone has been able to beat Apple’s most powerful iPhone in certain tests. This time, the Galaxy S25 Ultra had …
3 Apple TV+ new releases coming in February you don’t want to miss
Apple TV+ is kicking off February with a particularly exciting and diverse lineup of new releases, offering something for lovers of everything from sci-fi to …
Everyone’s talking about a new asteroid heading towards Earth, but is it a threat?
Scientists have discovered a new asteroid with a one-in-83 chance of hitting Earth directly. The asteroid, known as Asteroid 2024 YR4, is currently 27 million …
8 new documentaries revealed by Netflix, including one about OceanGate
During the company’s annual showcase this Thursday, Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria announced 8 new documentary films and docuseries set to release on the …
The first major DeepSeek hack might have already happened
DeepSeek halted new account registrations a few days ago, just as the AI app surged in the App Store. The company blamed the limitation on …
Meta downplays DeepSeek, but may be copying the Chinese AI behind closed doors
There’s no question that DeepSeek stunned the US tech world with its AI revelations this week. The Chinese startup released DeepSeek R1, a reasoning model …
Scientists used gene-editing to create a mouse with two male parents
A gene-edited mouse created with two male parents has now survived to reach adulthood. This is a momentous occasion for genetics, as previous attempts to …
