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OpenAI debated calling police about suspected Canadian shooter's chats

Jesse Van Rootselaar's descriptions of gun violence were flagged by tools that monitor ChatGPT for misuse.

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OpenAI debated calling police about suspected Canadian shooter's chats

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Ars Technica

Dinosaur eggshells can reveal the age of other fossils

Like rocks, egg shells can trap isotopes, allowing us to use them to date samples.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Dinosaur eggshells can reveal the age of other fossils

Engadget

Engadget review recap: Sony WF-1000XM6, ASUS Zenbook Duo and more

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Engadget

Engadget review recap: Sony WF-1000XM6, ASUS Zenbook Duo and more

Engadget

How to know if an AirTag is tracking you

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Engadget

How to know if an AirTag is tracking you

Ars Technica

Have we leapt into commercial genetic testing without understanding it?

A new book argues that tests might reshape human diversity even if they don't work.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

Have we leapt into commercial genetic testing without understanding it?

WIRED

6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Headphone jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.

3 hours ago

WIRED

6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed

WIRED

Best Budget Monitors: I Found 3 Impressive Screens Under $200 (2026)

You might assume all monitors under $200 are terrible. But after trying some out, I found a few that defy expectations.

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WIRED

Best Budget Monitors: I Found 3 Impressive Screens Under $200 (2026)

WIRED

Souvenirs From the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Being Resold for Big Bucks Online

From pins to mascots to Swatch watches, memorabilia from the Milano Cortina Games is showing up on sites like eBay and Vinted.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Souvenirs From the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Being Resold for Big Bucks Online

Engadget

An old-school Zelda-like, Skate Bums and other new indie games worth checking out

3 hours ago

Engadget

An old-school Zelda-like, Skate Bums and other new indie games worth checking out

Ars Technica

Major government research lab appears to be squeezing out foreign scientists

"Noncitizens" lost after-hours access to a NIST lab last month.

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

Major government research lab appears to be squeezing out foreign scientists

WIRED

Password Managers Share a Hidden Weakness

Plus: The cybersecurity community grapples with Epstein files revelations, the US State Department plans an online anti-censorship “portal” for the world, and more.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Password Managers Share a Hidden Weakness

WIRED

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft Store—all without the typical ads or clutter.

4 hours ago

WIRED

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

WIRED

iRestore Elite Laser Hair Growth System Review: Surprisingly Effective

After just two months, my husband saw enough hair regrowth that his college friends commented on it.

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WIRED

iRestore Elite Laser Hair Growth System Review: Surprisingly Effective

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TechCrunch

India's Sarvam launches Indus AI chat app as competition heats up

Sarvam's Indus chat app is currently available in beta.

14 hours ago

TechCrunch

India's Sarvam launches Indus AI chat app as competition heats up

Ars Technica

After fueling test, optimism grows for March launch of Artemis II to the Moon

“We’re now targeting March 6 as our earliest launch attempt ... there is still pending work."

16 hours ago

Ars Technica

After fueling test, optimism grows for March launch of Artemis II to the Moon

Ars Technica

Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer steps down after 38 years with company

Microsoft CoreAI exec Asha Sharma will take over in surprise executive shake-up.

16 hours ago

Ars Technica

Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer steps down after 38 years with company

TechCrunch

The creator economy's ad revenue problem and India's AI ambitions

The creator economy is evolving fast, and ad revenue alone isn't cutting it anymore. YouTubers are launching product lines, acquiring startups, and building actual business empires. In fact, MrBeast's company bought fintech startup Step, and his chocolate business is outearning his media arm. This isn't ...

16 hours ago

TechCrunch

The creator economy's ad revenue problem and India's AI ambitions

Ars Technica

Fury over Discord’s age checks explodes after shady Persona test in UK

Persona confirmed all age-check data from Discord's UK test was deleted.

17 hours ago

Ars Technica

Fury over Discord’s age checks explodes after shady Persona test in UK

Engadget

Xbox head Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft

18 hours ago

Engadget

Xbox head Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft

Engadget

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: The Galaxy S26 and other devices that might launch on February 25

18 hours ago

Engadget

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: The Galaxy S26 and other devices that might launch on February 25

TechCrunch

Remember HQ? ‘Quiz Daddy’ Scott Rogowsky is back with TextSavvy, a daily mobile game show

The former HQ host Scott Rogowsky is back with TextSavvy, a live mobile game show that he's building on his own terms.

18 hours ago

TechCrunch

Remember HQ? ‘Quiz Daddy’ Scott Rogowsky is back with TextSavvy, a daily mobile game show

TechCrunch

Anthropic-funded group backs candidate attacked by rival AI super PAC

Dueling pro-AI PACs have centered around backing or targeting one New York congressional bid: Alex Bores, whose RAISE Act requires AI developers to disclose safety protocols and report serious system misuse.

19 hours ago

TechCrunch

Anthropic-funded group backs candidate attacked by rival AI super PAC

TechCrunch

Apple's iOS 26.4 arrives in public beta with AI music playlists, video podcasts, and more

Several updates are introduced in iOS 26.4, including an AI-powered playlist-generation feature in Apple Music, support for video content in the Podcasts app, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, and more.

20 hours ago

TechCrunch

Apple's iOS 26.4 arrives in public beta with AI music playlists, video podcasts, and more

Engadget

Tunic publisher claims TikTok ran 'racist, sexist' AI ads for one of its games without its knowledge

21 hours ago

Engadget

Tunic publisher claims TikTok ran 'racist, sexist' AI ads for one of its games without its knowledge