Google Project Genie lets you create interactive worlds from a photo or prompt

Project Genie lets you generate new worlds 60 seconds at a time, but only if you pay for AI Ultra. [...]

‘Uncanny Valley’: Minneapolis Misinformation, TikTok’s New Owners, and Moltbot Hype

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into the news that's held our attention this week: ICE activity as it's been unfolding in Minnesota. [...]

New Apple Privacy Feature Works on Just Two iPhones, One Carrier

For now, the beta feature works only with Boost Mobile in the US and on two iPhones and one iPad, Apple says. [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Jan. 30

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 30. [...]

Trump's war with Wall Street

A new lawsuit could mark the start of a gloves-off confrontation between Trump and Wall Street executives [...]

Microdosing for Depression Appears to Work About as Well as Drinking Coffee

For years, people from CEOs to novelists have taken tiny amounts of psychedelics to support well-being. New research shows that benefits for depression may be attributable to a placebo effect. [...]

iPhone Fold rumors: Everything we know so far, including the leaked design

Apple has yet to announce a foldable iPhone, but after years of speculation, the outlines of what’s often referred to as the iPhone Fold are starting to come into focus. Multiple analysts and leaker [...]

Super Bowl 2026 Ads Are Trickling Out. Here's a First Look at Teasers

See Michelob's new spot, a cola-loving polar bear in an existential crisis, a wink to the Kardashian curse and a KPop Demon Hunters' star. [...]

Apple buys “Silent Speech” AI startup for $2B, because talking is so 2025

Apple confirmed this week that it has acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai in a deal valued at close to $2 billion, making it one of the company’s largest acquisitions ever, second only to the $3 billio [...]