Traditional forecasting still beats AI for the most extreme weather

AI outperforms traditional weather forecasting in many cases. But a new study shows that when it matters most, current AI models still need to overcome a fundamental flaw. [...]

California is closing the legal loophole that let driverless cars dodge traffic tickets

New state rules let police cite AV manufacturers for moving violations and require robotaxis to vacate emergency zones within 2 minutes [...]

How we test AI at ZDNET

AI is the hottest topic in tech with new models and products launching daily. Here's how we test the latest AI developments at ZDNET. [...]

Researchers Say This System of 7 Smart Rings Can Translate Sign Language

Rings can interpret gestures better than cameras or gloves, according to the study. These rings can quickly turn sign language into text. [...]

Steve Wozniak Shows Off Dreame's Modular and Luxury Smartphones

One of the phones, the Aurora Nex, has modular hardware that lets owners reconfigure it to their preferences. [...]

3 swoon-worthy romantic movies to watch on HBO Max in May 2026

Wuthering Heights leads the line up of new HBO Max romantic movies you won't want to miss in May. [...]

Google Photos' New AI Tool Will Help You Picture Yourself in All Your Clothes

The Google Photos wardrobe feature uses AI to scan your camera roll and create a digital version of your closet. [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, May 2

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 2. [...]

xAI drops Grok 4.3 with steep price cuts and an Imagine agent mode for creative projects

With Grok 4.3, xAI is leaning into low prices and better tool use. The model shows gains on practical tasks, but it still trails the top models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The release also brings a new [...]