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John Roberts Is Wrong—We Can't Trust AI Research Until It Sobers Up
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts says legal research may soon be 'unimaginable' without AI, but the tech is still akin to working with a human assistant high on psychedelics.
A No-Screen-Time Policy for Kids Is the Wrong Move
Children are better off learning how to navigate the internet safely rather than being shielded from it.
RIP E3: 9 Jaw-Dropping Moments From Years Past
E3 is officially no more, putting an end to the world's largest video game show. We celebrate its rich history by reflecting on its many awesome and oddball moments.
The Sam Altman Saga: Is AI the Place to 'Move Fast and Break Things'?
The OpenAI board was reportedly not happy with the former CEO's plan to profit from its powerful AI. But this is Silicon Valley. Is it possible to develop ethical AI and still make billions?
I Tried to Buy a Piano on Instagram, All I Got Was Scammed
As we enter peak holiday shopping season, let me share what can happen if you fall for a social media ad scam.
Thanks to AI, Microsoft Cares About Windows PCs Again
Redmond's current obsession with artificial intelligence suddenly puts its operating system front and center, and that's good news for all PC users.
Grok or Llama? How Open-Source Chatbots Could Shape Your Tech Identity
Custom AIs like Elon Musk's personality-filled Grok could usher in a new era of chatbots that are marketed to us based on our preferences and politics.
The Switch 2 Needs Nvidia's DLSS Tech to Compete With Next-Gen Consoles
Rumors suggest that the Switch's successor will use Nvidia's groundbreaking DLSS technology to deliver greater visual fidelity. Nintendo should go all in.
Microsoft's Flawed Approach to App Updates Wreaks Havoc on Windows PCs
Do you have WinRAR installed? There’s a good chance your PC is vulnerable, and the root of the problem goes back to Windows 8.
As Full Electric Cars Struggle, It's Time for Hybrids to Take Center Stage
Despite big investments, automakers are struggling to sell EVs. Until they overcome China's grip on battery supplies and convince buyers to fork over $40K+, hybrids offer some serious upsides.
Silent Hill: Ascension Falls Flat With Glib Approach to Trauma, Microtransactions
In Silent Hill: Ascension, Konami and Genvid demonstrate that the series can be further ruined in new and inventive ways.
No New iPad in 2023? What Gives?
Apple hasn't introduced a new iPad since 2022, meaning this is the first calendar year without a new one since the tablet's launch in 2010. Here's why.
Lightning Lives On in Apple's Input Devices, Most of Its Headphones
Apple's new iMac lineup features some of its most powerful processors—and its oldest peripheral design. Its fetish for the Lightning connector persists in a passel of peripherals.
Unlucky 13: Remembering the MacBook Pro That Apple Just Killed
Apple exorcized the Touch Bar so it wouldn't haunt the Oct. 30 unveiling of its M3 processors.
Microsoft Needs to Get Serious About Its Windows 10 Upgrade Problem
By October 2025, more than a billion PCs will be running a dead operating system, leaving many computers vulnerable to malware or headed for the trash. What's Microsoft going to do about it?
Tesla Model Y Is Now Cheaper Than Ever, But Elon Is Focused on Taunting the Press
An intriguing new Model Y variant was just released, but rather than talk up the new EV, CEO Elon Musk has spent much of the week trying to undermine the mainstream media.
Inclusive, Provocative...and Downright Horny, Baldur’s Gate 3 Gets Sex Right
The popular RPG's groundbreaking sex scenes are a stark departure from the video game industry's often immature and embarrassing takes on sexuality.
Looking for an EV Under $35K? Good Luck, No One Is Making Them Anymore
While the average price of an electric vehicle has gone down over time, the cheapest models are disappearing, leaving budget buyers with fewer options in 2024 than in 2023.
10 Reasons Windows Is Going in the Wrong Direction
Microsoft has made a lot of bad changes to Windows. As a fan of the OS, I want the company to do better for everyone's sake.
Sony's Latest State of Play Was Disappointingly Familiar
Where are PlayStation 5's new games? Maybe we'll see them at the Tokyo Game Show, but if that's the case, what was the point of having a State of Play event?
