2025-05-15

Apple wants to connect thoughts to iPhone control – and there's a very good reason for it

Apple’s move into brain-computer interfaces could be a boon for those with disabilities. [...]

2025-05-14

DreamCloud Mattress Memorial Day Deals Have Begun

The queen-size DreamCloud Hybrid mattress is already on sale for Memorial Day for $649. [...]

2025-05-14

Now's a good time to check in on your Steam account security

Steam has allegedly suffered a data breach in the past week. Details are scant and difficult to confirm, but a known hacker has claimed to be selling a database of more than 89 million user records for the gaming platform with one-time access codes obtained from a third-party ven [...]

2025-05-14

Venus Aerospace flies its rotating detonation rocket engine for the first time

"Hypersonics is one of the critical technologies to remain ahead of our national competitors." [...]

2025-05-14

xAI’s Grok suddenly can’t stop bringing up “white genocide” in South Africa

The topic has long been a hobbyhorse of X owner Elon Musk. [...]

2025-05-14

OpenAI adds GPT-4.1 to ChatGPT amid complaints over confusing model lineup

Two new AI models join 7 others, leaving some paid users wondering which one is best. [...]

2025-05-14

Cheap(er) 15.36TB PCIe Gen 5 SSDs on the way as Adata launches new enterprise brand, but don't expect these to fit your PC case

Adata’s new Trusta SSDs, led by the 15.36TB T7P5, promise insane speeds for AI workloads but won’t fit your average desktop system. [...]

2025-05-14

Darkness rising — The hidden dangers of AI sycophancy and dark patterns

Without a strong push from AI companies to combat sycophancy and other dark patterns, the default trajectory is more engagement optimization, more manipulation and fewer checks. [...]

2025-05-14

SpaceX Tests Starship Fixes After Back-to-Back Failures

The next Starship launch may come as soon as next week. A recent test of its Raptor engines suggests SpaceX has resolved the issues that plagued its recent flights. [...]