Siri AI Is Becoming Apple’s Everything Tool

Apple’s revamped Siri is more than a voice assistant; it’s now the backbone of the iPhone user experience. You can try it now through the iOS 27 public beta.

'Not sexy' or 'Tech Moment'? Lorde hates on AI glasses as Kylie Jenner faces backlash over Meta campaign

During her set at Madrid's Mad Cool Festival, Lorde took aim at wearable AI, calling smart glasses "not sexy." Meanwhile, Kylie Jenner is facing backlash over her collaboration with Meta on a line of AI-powered smart glasses featuring a built-in camera, and hands-free recording capabilities.

Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to fulfill remainder of his term in U.S. Senate

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother's temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.

Microsoft is making the Windows Search Box more streamlined and useful

Bit by bit, Windows 11 is healing.

Private clinic Grifols green-lit plasma donors with disease risk, Health Canada finds

OpenAI GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna are now generally available on Amazon Bedrock

Today, GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna from OpenAI are generally available on Amazon Bedrock, bringing the smartest family of models from OpenAI yet to Amazon Bedrock’s next-generation inference engine b

Hisense’s New E Ink Phone Has a Detachable Screen That Actually Makes Sense

Business in the front, party in the back.

Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI

In a surprising blog post on Monday, Microsoft CEO is warning enterprises of the dangers of using proprietary models like Anthropic's and OpenAI's.

This Startup Wants to Use Space Mirrors to Light Up Earth at Night. Feds Just Said Go Ahead

The startup will begin testing its idea of creating sunlight after dark.

Public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27 and more Apple platforms are now available

Try the new Siri AI and system-wide performance improvements.

A Dozen States Sue to Stop Paramount’s Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

A multistate lawsuit claims the merger would lead to higher prices and fewer entertainment options for consumers.

Marvel Studios Is Developing a ‘Nova’ Movie With One of Its Best Writers

Michael Waldron, who wrote on 'Loki' and 'Doctor Strange 2,' is reportedly working on the script.

'The halls of the Senate already feel empty': Tearful Thune honors Lindsey Graham as sister takes his seat

In the Senate, there’s a black veil covering a desk. On top there’s a bowl of striking white roses. That’s where Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., used to sit.Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., pointed to that desk during an emotional tribute to the late Senator on Monday. Graham was a confidant, trusted advisor and friend to Thune. And through tears, he set about remembering the lawmaker who spent 30 years in Washington, D.C., making a mark on his state and country."It's difficult to believe...

Dylan Cease to be first Blue Jays pitcher to start MLB all-star game since 2009

Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start Tuesday's MLB all-star game at 8 p.m. ET in his home ballpark, taking the mound for the National League against Dylan Cease of the American League's Toronto Blue Jays.

The EU Just Took a Major Step Towards a ‘Social Media Plus’ Ban for Minors

The ban will impact beyond just social media, EU authorities said.

Google Might Bet the Pixel 11 Entirely on Its Unusual Colors

The Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 proves that fun colors sell phones.

Trump touts IndyCar drivers' 'special' ability at Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase, seemingly ending hot debate

President Donald Trump on Monday ended the debate over whether racecar drivers are athletes as his administration showcased the power of IndyCar vehicles ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., next month.Trump participated in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase at the White House along with IndyCar star Álex Palou, racing team owner Roger Penske and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.AMERICA'S 250TH CELEBRATION IN NATION'S CAPITAL BOOSTED BY ICONIC AUTOMAKER'S 2-WEEK TRIBUTE T...

Fed Should Hike “in the Near Term” if CPI and PPI this Week Are “Hot”: Fed’s Waller. So at the July Meeting? Treasury Yields Jump

“Sternly staring at inflation until it melts before our withering gaze is not an option,” he said with a sense of urgency.

Woman says 'heroes' saved her from sinking SUV in Sask. slough

Marjorie Flavel, 84, dozed off behind the wheel and veered into a slough on July 5. Her doors were locked. She can't swim.

Controversial US ICE agents involved in another fatal shooting

A 26-year-old Colombian man, authorised to work in the US, was killed in Maine.

Mamdani breaks silence on 'perverted' ally who helped sell Platner before scandal-plagued collapse

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that he will continue to work with Morris Katz, one of the leading political consultants behind Graham Platner’s doomed bid for Senate."I will continue to work with Morris Katz, he remains a top advisor of mine," Mamdani said at a news conference on Monday.Many of Katz’s fellow Democrats lambasted him after Platner withdrew from the race following a rape accusation – which Platner denied – from an ex-girlfriend, arguing that Katz failed to do his due ...

How Much Would You Pay for Taylor Swift’s Garbage and Why Isn’t it $0?

Swifties: You can do better.

Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to Senate as GOP rushes to protect fragile majority

Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., was appointed to fill her brother’s Senate seat after a push from President Donald Trump."It's my honor to ask his little sister, Darlene Graham, to finish his work for him now," South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said at a ceremony on Monday afternoon.McMaster, a close Trump ally, appointed Nordone nearly 48 hours after her brother and longtime lawmaker suddenly died from an aortic dissection.McMaster’s pick comes after...

More Hollywood hypocrisy: Variety demonizes critics of Christopher Nolan's casting in 'The Odyssey'

Hollywood and its media partners may have abandoned any pretense of creativity, originality, or intelligent filmmaking, but at least it hasn't given up on hypocrisy.Take, for example, the brilliance of Variety, a publication dedicated to entertainment industry news and coverage. Variety is, like most companies associated with the film business, openly and proudly left-wing. As such, anytime those on the right, or even tangentially associated with the right, notice or say something about a movie ...

Democratic socialists erupt over 2028 endorsement as AOC speculation grows: 'Dangerous path'

Infighting has erupted within the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) about the selection of its pick for U.S. president, as the group’s influence continues to grow on the national stage and speculation swirls about a 2028 presidential run by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.The infighting reveals fractures in the roughly 120,000-member group, which has emerged as the preeminent socialist group in America. The division also sheds light on how some Democratic Socialists of America members ...

Los Angeles law enforcement will stop using Flock cameras

The Los Angeles police department did not renew its contract with Flock due to data privacy concerns.

Chemistry Reveals the Origins of an Interstellar Comet

Somewhere in the Milky Way Galaxy is an old star that has lost one of its comets. By some quirk of orbital mechanics, that frozen nucleus of ice and dust got kicked out of its home system and into a long and winding trajectory across space. It entered our Solar System sometime in the distant past and traveled somewhat near to Earth on October 30, 2025, on its way through the system.

Connecticut bars Nativity display in state Capitol because it's 'religious,' lawsuit threat says

EXCLUSIVE A Connecticut religious liberty group is challenging a state policy that barred it from displaying a Nativity scene inside the Capitol, arguing officials violated the First Amendment by prohibiting holiday displays solely because they were religious.On Monday, First Liberty Institute sent a demand letter to Connecticut’s Joint Committee on Legislative Management on behalf of the Family Institute of Connecticut (FIC) after the organization was barred from exhibiting a small Nativity in ...

The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It

The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why.

Driver plunges to death from Laguna Beach parking lot. It's not the first time

A 79-year-old woman was killed after plunging her car off an embankment Friday night in Laguna Beach, according to authorities.

A ransomware negotiator who colluded with attackers to scam victims was sentenced to 70 months in prison

Angelo Martino helped scam ransomware victims out of over $75 million, officials said.

Driver accused of DUI survives astonishing 600-foot plunge down California cliff

California officials on Monday said a driver suspected of being under the influence miraculously survived after a pickup truck plunged roughly 600 feet off a cliff in Northern California last week.The crash happened in Siskiyou County along State Route 263, a scenic highway carved through steep cliffs and rugged terrain known for its dramatic drop-offs.The pickup appeared to veer off the roadway before tumbling down the mountainside and eventually coming to rest at the bottom of the cliff, accor...

Apple’s Lawsuit Leaves OpenAI’s iPhone Rival in Limbo

Might be saving them from themselves.

Appeals Court Revives Tylenol Autism Lawsuits Against Kenvue

Appeals Court Revives Tylenol Autism Lawsuits Against Kenvue A federal appeals court has breathed new life into litigation accusing Kenvue of failing to disclose alleged risks tied to taking Tylenol during pregnancy, reversing an earlier ruling that had effectively stopped hundreds of cases, according to a new report from Bloomberg. On Monday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that the trial judge went too far in throwing out testimony from three expert witnesses. The...

'The View' co-hosts call out ugly online commentary about Lindsey Graham

"The View" co-hosts Sara Haines and Ana Navarro called for decency following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday during the daytime talk show, noting the ugly commentary circulating online."First thing I want to say is, I saw a lot of posts online this week kind of celebrating his death and rejoicing," Navarro said. "And listen, I know that Trump does that. He did it with Bob Mueller, he did it with John McCain, he did it with Rob Reiner. But it’s inhumane and lacking empathy. And the dea...

Yellowstone bison attack witness believes man saved his grandson by taking brunt of attack

The grandfather who was tossed into the air by a charging bison at Yellowstone National Park is recovering after suffering multiple broken bones as new details emerge about the terrifying encounter.The victim has been identified as Carl Isom-McDaniel, a man visiting the park with his grandson when the bull attacked Friday evening at Bridge Bay Campground near Yellowstone Lake, according to several reports.McDaniel is a retiree based in Kendall, Washington, according to reports. He is known for s...

Lawyer accuses N.B. of adopting Trump-like protectionism at Canada Free Trade Agreement hearing

The New Brunswick government is being accused of adopting Donald Trump-style protectionism in violation of an internal trade agreement among Canadian provinces and territories.

Pokémon Go celebrates 10 years with global festival, as fans continue to try to catch 'em all

While you're not likely to see the swarms of players you did in 2016, people around the world gathered to catch new Pokémon while spending a summer day outside with like-minded friends for the mobile game's 10th anniversary.

Pokemon Go celebrates 10 years with global festival, as fans continue to try to catch 'em all

While you're not likely to see the swarms of players you did in 2016, people around the world gathered to catch new Pokemon while spending a summer day outside with like-minded friends for the mobile game's 10th anniversary.

How the SKA Will Use Fast Radio Bursts to Decode the Universe

There are parts of the universe that are extremely hard to see, even for our most advanced telescopes. Gas and dust don’t emit any light, and are only visible by the light that they happen to block from stars and galaxies. Magnetic fields are even harder since regular light typically passes right through them. However, according to a new paper available in pre-print on arXiv, by Manisha Caleb of the University of Sydney and their co-authors, we’re currently commissioning a potentially game-chang...

MLB's female ump leaves both teams fuming with odd calls, NASCAR wife hits the beach and Aaron Rodgers emerges!

New week, boys and girls. A blank slate. A fresh start. We're at the middle week of the month. Time flies when you're ... having fun?Yeah, sure. Why not? We're having fun. It's British Open week. We've got the Home Run Derby tonight (on Netflix, good luck!). The All-Star game tomorrow. Did you know that both the Panthers and Cardinals report to training camp a week from Wednesday?That's right. Not a typo! It's true.Bottom line? We don't slow down around here. We adapt. We adjust. We grind.Let's ...

Wealthy Britons planning to emigrate if Ed Miliband becomes chancellor

Wealth advisers say clients are planning to move assets out of the UK.

Wealthy planning to emigrate if Miliband becomes chancellor

Wealth advisers say clients are planning to move assets out of the UK.

Obama-appointed judge torches Trump admin in latest courtroom showdown, refers attorney for Bar review

An Obama-appointed federal judge in Florida rebuked President Donald Trump’s legal team Monday, finding his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS was brought for an "improper purpose" to legitimize a controversial Justice Department settlement.U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams of the Southern District of Florida found the case was brought for an "improper purpose," rebuked Trump’s legal team and referred attorney Alejandro Brito to the Florida Bar for possible disciplinary action."The Parties ...

US Energy Efficiency: We Have Come A Long Way

US Energy Efficiency: We Have Come A Long Way Via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, The graph below paints a very interesting picture of US energy efficiency and a key structural economic change in this country. For roughly 25 years after WWII, the US economy’s crude oil consumption nearly tripled. Feeding the growth were a booming post-war economy and strong population growth. To put consumption in a different context, the graph shows consumption as a ratio to a dollar of real GDP, on...

Viral German soccer fan who captivated America during World Cup trip makes dramatic return to social media

Two weeks after being bullied off X by gangs of LIB truthers, German soccer fan Freddy, whose wholesome social media posts on American culture during his travels around the country early in the World Cup, has returned to the app."Hello again. We’re currently in Clemson, South Carolina. I’ve decided to come back here to document the final part of our road trip," Freddy wrote to his 750,000 X fans on Monday with the World Cup semifinals set to take place Tuesday and Wednesday.The guy who mesmerize...

Ann Widdecombe killing being treated as terrorism

Counter-terrorism police are now leading the inquiry into the 78-year-old’s death.

Menlo College student accused of raping 12-year-old as prosecutors probe second victim

A California college student accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl inside his campus dorm room remains jailed without bail as investigators examine whether additional victims may have come forward, according to prosecutors.Andres Manuel Aguilar, 19, a Menlo College student, is charged with two counts of forcible sexual assault – rape and oral copulation – and one count of felony providing marijuana to a juvenile stemming from an alleged May 5 encounter.The preliminary hearing was con...

The stubborn scarcity of female breadwinners

Wives who outearn their husbands remain rare in America

US judge voids ‘improper’ Trump tax deal

Judge Kathleen Williams said Trump's IRS suit was filed for an improper purpose.

Two men try to rob off-duty Long Beach police officer at gunpoint, prompting a shooting, officials say

The off-duty officer was not injured in the shooting. The suspected robbers remain at large.

Two men attempt to rob off-duty Long Beach Police officer at gunpoint, prompting shooting

The off-duty officer was not injured in the shooting, the suspected robbers remain at-large

Iran-backed terror proxy Houthis threaten fresh attacks after Yemen airport strike

The U.S.-designated terrorist Houthi movement that controls northern Yemen condemned Saudi Arabia for allegedly targeting the Sanna airport with airstrikes, sparking a possible new front with Iran’s terror-proxy.While the Houthis agreed to a 2022 truce with the Saudi-led coalition that opposes its rule, the Houthis have frequently disrupted commercial shipping in the Red Sea since they joined Hamas following its invasion of Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The latest flare up of military strikes could le...

Credit Card Chargebacks Surge As E-Commerce and Cashless Society Gets Messy For Consumers

Credit Card Chargebacks Surge As E-Commerce and Cashless Society Gets Messy For Consumers US consumers are disputing card purchases at a record pace, as online fraud, confusing billing practices, and sneaky subscription charges drive a surge in chargebacks. Bloomberg cites new data from research firm Juniper Research on consumers' aggressive use of chargebacks. Last year alone, US consumers filed 158 million transaction disputes, up 29% from 2021 and outpacing overall growth in car...

Scientists Created a Wearable You Can Paint Directly Onto Your Skin

Researchers created a powerfully adhesive paintable electrode—and it’s over ten times more breathable in hot weather than normal medical electrodes.

The First Teaser for ‘Crystal Lake’ Assures You That Mommy’s Here

Peacock's 'Friday the 13th' prequel series stars Linda Cardellini as Jason Voorhees' murderous mother.

Apple Reportedly Agreed to Intel Chips To Avoid White House Tariffs

According to the Wall Street Journal (paywalled), Apple agreed to use Intel's U.S. chipmaking plants after White House officials pressured Tim Cook during tariff-relief talks last summer. MacRumors reports: In August 2025, Apple CEO Tim Cook was in Washington to lobby the Trump administration to drop its proposed 100 percent tariff on semiconductor imports -- a levy that would have raised costs across Apple's product line. Apple reportedly secured an exemption after pledging to invest hundreds o...

U.S. ICE agent shoots and kills motorist in Maine, senator says

A person was fatally shot on Monday during an encounter with U.S. immigration agents in Maine, a top state lawmaker said, days after a man ‌was killed by a U.S. agent during a traffic stop in Texas.

It Turns Out That There’s Way, Way More to Know About ‘Tetris’ Than You Thought

And we mean the gameplay, not the history.

AI agents create virtual playgrounds to help robots get crucial training data

“SceneSmith” system uses collaborative AI agents to create realistic 3D environments of places like kitchens, hotels, and living rooms, where robots can simulate everyday chores.

Sam Neill remembered as 'one of the greats' by Nicole Kidman, Toni Collette and more after his sudden death

Sam Neill's friends and colleagues are paying tribute to the beloved actor after news of his death sent shockwaves through Hollywood on Monday.The New Zealand actor, whose decades-long career spanned everything from blockbuster franchises like "Jurassic Park" to acclaimed television dramas like "Peaky Blinders," was remembered by those who knew him best as not only a gifted performer, but a kind, generous and deeply beloved friend.From former co-stars to longtime collaborators, celebrities took ...

A tick bite can make you allergic to meat, and cases are climbing

A tick bite can make you become allergic to hamburgers. Alpha-gal syndrome a red-meat allergy triggered by the Lone Star tick is spreading so quickly that researchers just held the first-ever scientific conference on it. According to Scientific American, the CDC estimates 450,000 Americans have it, and a July study found about one in four people tested across five Southern states carried the antibodies. Read the rest The post A tick bite can make you allergic to meat, and cases are climbing app...

Mick Jagger Has Some Sage Advice For Trump-Hater Springsteen

Mick Jagger Has Some Sage Advice For Trump-Hater Springsteen Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News, Mick Jagger is pushing back against the trend of rock stars turning stages into campaign rallies, offering a refreshing contrast to Bruce Springsteen's repeated anti-Trump outbursts. In a recent New York Times podcast interview, Jagger made his position crystal clear. While contrasting his approach with Springsteen's, he stated: "My job in the live music world is for those p...

NFL coaches and executives say Patrick Mahomes is no longer the best quarterback in the NFL

Patrick Mahomes is no longer the best quarterback in the NFL, according to a new ESPN survey of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts. According to the annual poll, that distinction now belongs to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen."Allen has long pushed to supplant Mahomes, but he had to fight for every vote to finally make that happen," ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler explained. "Allen took advantage of the composite voting, averaging a ranking of 2.10 per ballot. That helped him overcome his 34.1...

Jelly Roll admits one mistake sent him on a food binge amid Bunnie Xo divorce

Jelly Roll admitted he's been stress eating, revealing that "the addict in me came out" after several days of overeating.The country music star, who is navigating his divorce from Bunnie Xo, shared how a single indulgence quickly snowballed into a binge while chatting with a fan. Jelly Roll also revealed why he believes his struggles with obesity stem from the same addictive mindset that fueled his past substance abuse."I've been overeating the last three or four days, and I was feeling myself s...

'Dangerous heat' to broil Southern California this week, raising health and fire risks

Temperatures across Southern California's interior from inland San Luis Obispo County south into San Diego County are expected push into the triple digits this week, peaking Thursday and Friday.

Family shattered after 3-time deported illegal immigrant allegedly blew through stop sign, roiling House race

A sprawling, 25-county congressional district more than 2,000 miles from the Mexican border was thrust into the national immigration spotlight this month after a 6-year-old girl was killed in a crash allegedly caused by a three-time deported illegal immigrant with a history of driving while intoxicated.The economy usually dominates politics in North Carolina’s 1st congressional district, which consistently ranks among the nation’s poorest districts by poverty rate. But, that changed after six-ye...

Migrant who fled Ireland after American mother's murder is arrested in Jordan

The migrant who fled Ireland after the brutal killing of an American woman in a popular tourist town has been arrested in his native Jordan, according to Irish media.The man, whom Irish police describe as a "person of interest," was detained within the past 48 hours by Jordan's Public Security Directorate after authorities learned he had returned to the country and was the focus of the Garda murder investigation, according to the Irish Mirror. The newspaper reported Irish officials were informed...

Migrant who fled Ireland after American mother's murder in arrested in Jordan

The migrant who fled Ireland after the brutal killing of an American woman in a popular tourist town has been arrested in his native Jordan, according to Irish media.The man, whom Irish police describe as a "person of interest," was detained within the past 48 hours by Jordan's Public Security Directorate after authorities learned he had returned to the country and was the focus of the Garda murder investigation, according to the Irish Mirror. The newspaper reported Irish officials were informed...

Ottawa city official 'extremely sorry' for impact of surprise fireworks

Ottawa's general manager of emergency and protective services says he's "extremely sorry" about a decision to set off unused Canada Day fireworks eight days later and with no public notice.

The hoaxter who claimed he could fit a whole movie in one kilobyte

In 1995, a Dutch television repairman named Jan Sloot claimed he had cracked something impossible: a way to store an entire feature film in a single kilobyte of data, less than the plain text of this post. The Sloot Digital Coding System defied a basic law of information theory, which says that much unique video simply cannot be squeezed into that few bits. Read the rest The post The hoaxter who claimed he could fit a whole movie in one kilobyte appeared first on Boing Boing.

California nurse under fire after post wishing death on Trump, Lindsey Graham

A California registered nurse is facing backlash after social media posts circulating online appeared to express a wish that President Donald Trump and late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., would die, prompting questions about whether his employer is reviewing the matter.The Instagram story, posted by Robert Acuna-Bagshaw, who identifies himself on his LinkedIn page as a registered nurse at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Memorial Children's Hospital since January 2016, appears to show a collage ...

iCloud+ vs. Apple One: Which is worth it for you?

The two subscription services offer more than just extra storage, but getting the right one can save you money.

Alberta opens online gambling market, following Ontario's lead

Albertans can now bet on sports and online casinos using third-party operators. As of Monday, 22 private operators have been approved to work in Alberta. The new legislation comes with rules on advertising and safe gambling initiatives.

Former N.S. premier John Hamm dies at 88

The Pictou County physician was first elected in 1993 and served as Nova Scotia's 25th premier from 1999 to 2006.

Former Manitoba MP Inky Mark charged with firearms trafficking after hundreds of weapons seized

Inky Mark, a former federal politician in Manitoba, has been charged after police say they seized hundreds of improperly stored firearms from his home last week.

The wildest allegations in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI

Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI contains allegations that range from employees joking about unauthorized access to Apple’s systems to claims that job candidates were asked to bring Apple

She fell out of the sky on Christmas Eve. The jungle was only the beginning.

Juliane Koepcke survived a plane breaking apart at 10,000 feet on Christmas Eve, woke up alone in the Peruvian Amazon, and then had to do the only thing more impossible than falling from the sky: walk out. Koepcke's survival seems like a fantasy because every detail feels invented by a cruel storyteller: Christmas Eve, lightning, a plane coming apart, a girl strapped to a row of seats, one sandal, candy from the wreckage, vultures, maggots, petrol, fishermen who briefly thought she was a river s...

Oil Soars On Saudi-Houthi Missile Attack; Trump Reinstates Iran Blockade, Floats 20% 'Reimbursement'

Oil Soars On Saudi-Houthi Missile Attack; Trump Reinstates Iran Blockade, Floats 20% 'Reimbursement' Summary Reports of Houthi missiles launched on Saudi Arabia: oil extends gains near month-highs. Trump says US blockade of Iran ports 'reinstated': states that US to be reimbursed at rate of 20% of cargo shipped for vessels wishing to transit. CENTCOM affirms with closure message. Strikes escalated over weekend: US hit over 140 Iranian military targets; Iran attacks US-linked faci...

Are We Missing the Universe's "Noosignatures"?

Astrobiology has long been split into two camps: a search for "biosignatures" and a search for "intelligence." These look for very different things, but they also leave a huge gap in between. It took 3.5 billion years for us to go from the first microbe to a civilization that sent radio waves out into the cosmos. Detecting life in between those stages is a relatively untouched aspect of astrobiology—which is also the focal point of a new paper, "Signs and Signatures of Intelligence", available i...

Wi-Fi 8 Explained: Features, Release Date, and More

Chipset makers and router manufacturers are talking about Wi-Fi 8, but what is the new standard, and when will it arrive?

The Absurdity Of The Hunter Biden Defamation Case

The Absurdity Of The Hunter Biden Defamation Case Authored by Jonathan Turley, I have taught torts, including defamation for over 30 years, but I have never seen the like of the Hunter Biden defamation case. The defendant made defamatory statements and then just refused to appear. That led to an equally bizarre $1.7 million award by U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson of the Central District of California to Biden, consisting of just $1 in nominal damages and the rest in punitive...

TV-logging app TV Time is functionally relaunching as parent company pivots to AI

Bingers is expected to launch by the end of July as a replacement for TV Time.

Hollywood Pays Tribute to the Late Sam Neill

Everyone from Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall to Laura Dern and Toni Collette have shared their thoughts.

Cloudflare Precursor Watches Your Mouse and Keyboard To Decide If You Are Human

BrianFagioli writes: Cloudflare has launched Precursor, a new behavioral bot detection system that monitors mouse movement, typing cadence, scrolling, clipboard activity, page visibility, and other signals across an entire browsing session. The system is designed to catch advanced bots that can run JavaScript, use real browsers, and pass traditional CAPTCHA challenges. Cloudflare says Precursor does not record actual keystrokes and instead studies timing and rhythm. The company also says the dat...

Microwaved squishy toy explodes onto boy's face and chest amid viral trend, causing horrific burns

An Alabama teenager and his family are warning about the dangers of a viral social media trend after he suffered third-degree burns when a microwaved sensory toy exploded.Eli Blackmon, now 13, was 11 when he saw videos on TikTok showing people putting NeeDoh squishy toys in the microwave in order to soften them.The NeeDoh, a sensory toy similar to a stress ball, is described on the company’s website as a "gratifying super soft, super stretchy dough filled groovy glob."DANGEROUS TIKTOK TREND LEAV...

Zara's 'death pants' are trending because people keep tripping on them

Technically, the Zara pants at the centre of a new internet phenomenon are called "flowy wide leg pants." But on social media, they're better known as "death trousers" because people keep tripping and falling.

When your brain works differently, AI isn’t a luxury—it’s accessibility

In this post, I share how AI serves as an accessibility tool for neurodivergent professionals. The system is built on Amazon Quick on your desktop, an AI-powered desktop and web assistant that compens

OpenAI's new prompting guide tells users to stop overthinking and start with the result

OpenAI has released a prompting guide for everyday users, not developers. Instead of rigid formulas, it suggests four optional building blocks: goal, context, format, and constraints. The core advice

Sherpa left for dead on Everest tells his story

"Hillary" Dawa Sherpa was presumed dead on Everest. His family had begun funeral rites. Then a cleanup crew found him crawling near the Khumbu Icefall. Everest stories either arrive dressed up as triumph: flags, summits, sponsor logos, oxygen bottles, a human doing something expensive and stupid at altitude, or a person turned into a popsicle. Read the rest The post Sherpa left for dead on Everest tells his story appeared first on Boing Boing.

Zohran Mamdani Launches New Tech Teams to Help New Yorkers

The democratic socialist announced new Public Interest Technology (PIT) Crews on Monday.

Dubai's New East Coast Port Signals The Beginning Of End For Iran's Hormuz Leverage

Dubai's New East Coast Port Signals The Beginning Of End For Iran's Hormuz Leverage Less than a week into the US-Iran conflict, specifically on March 3, we began to see the writing on the wall: Tehran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz would eventually erode. That would happen not only because the US military could systematically destroy IRGC's radar sites, coastal missile batteries and drone launch sites along the maritime chokepoint, but also because Gulf states would eventually...

Who is Darline Graham Nordone? Lindsey Graham's sister emerges as Trump's Senate pick

Tragedy built a strong bond between Darline Graham Nordone and her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.Tragedy is once again striking its bell, this time with the sudden passing of her brother and father figure. And now, she’s being considered to replace him in the Senate, just over 24 hours after his death.President Donald Trump and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., both want her in the role, and sources have told Fox News that Scott has been speaking with her about filling in for the remainder of Graham...

Over 800 patients of Brantford, Ont., clinic reminded to get HIV, hepatitis tests after dentist resigns

Grand Erie Public Health is reminding former patients of Dr. George Chan Dentistry in Brantford, Ont., to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. According to files from GEPH obtained by CBC News through a freedom-of-information request, 884 patients were sent letters advising them to get screening. Chan resigned in July, the dental college says.

Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade and says US will charge toll for safe passage

The US president's comments came after new strikes and heightened tensions in the region.

Building an agentic AI solution at Bluesight with Amazon Bedrock

In this post, we describe how Bluesight used two AWS engagements and Amazon Bedrock AgentCore to evolve from a single-product AI prototype to Prism, a unified agentic AI solution spanning six healthca

4.3 magnitude earthquake in Mojave Desert north of Edwards Air Force Base

The earthquake occurred 19 miles from Ridgecrest and about 33 miles north of Edwards Air Force Base, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Texas DoorDash driver gets hit by a car fleeing from police and still delivers the order

A Texas DoorDash driver didn’t let the pain of being struck by a car keep her from delivering an order. A less dedicated driver may have seen the police chase headed their way, hopped back in their car, and canceled the order.This heroic delivery driver did not. She was knocked onto the hood of the car driven by an alleged burglary suspect who refused to stop during an attempted traffic stop.Understandably, she dropped the order. But only for a moment.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PO...

Our First Look at Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ Contains Zero Pig’s Blood

The horror creator talks about his latest Stephen King adaptation, this time in the form of a new Prime Video series.

"Don't Let China Win": President Trump Presses Senate On CLARITY Act In Final Stretch

"Don't Let China Win": President Trump Presses Senate On CLARITY Act In Final Stretch Authored by Micah Zimmerman via BitcoinMagazine.com, The Senate returns to Washington on July 13, with the clock running down on the most consequential piece of crypto legislation in years. Lawmakers now have roughly four weeks to schedule, debate, and pass the CLARITY Act before the August recess.  President Trump weighed in directly on Monday, posting on Truth Social that “in honor of Senator L...