ByteDance's StoryMem gives AI video models a memory so characters stop shapeshifting between scenes

ByteDance tackles one of AI video generation's most persistent problems: characters that change appearance from scene to scene. The new StoryMem system remembers how characters and environments s [...]

We have more rumored details for Apple's cheaper MacBook – and it could be out soon

Apple is ready to introduce its cheaper MacBook to the world, according to a new analyst report. [...]

LG's 2026 Gram laptops look to dethrone the MacBook Air with this new build material

LG previewed its next-gen Gram models, combining updated hardware and vivid screens with a newly developed lightweight material. [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Jan. 4

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 4. [...]

Have a Samsung TV? I changed these 6 settings to make my old system run like new again

Most people leave their TV settings untouched, but if you have a Samsung, a few quick adjustments can significantly improve its visual output. [...]

How to give your air fryer a deep clean, and keep it looking – and cooking – like new

Air fryers don't use much oil, but they still get greasy. Thankfully, getting them clean again is a piece of cake. [...]

The "curse of knowledge" means smarter AI models aren't better at understanding human learning gaps

Large language models can ace exam questions that stump human students, but they have no idea why those questions are hard in the first place. A new study exposes a fundamental blind spot in how AI pe [...]

Proton VPN: 2025’s privacy milestones & the 2026 roadmap

New architecture, expanded free servers, and the race for quantum-proof privacy [...]

This robot vacuum at CES 2026 can find lost items on your floor and alert you of them

The new Narwal Flow 2 promises strong cleaning power, complemented by high-end AI features. [...]