If you’ve grown tired of babysitting ChatGPT, the new GPT-5.6 models might be the fix
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna, a new lineup of AI models focused on faster workflows, lower costs, and fewer follow-up prompts.
Meta’s latest AI model is Muse Spark 1.1 and it can run your computer for you
Meta is doubling down on AI agents with Muse Spark 1.1, a model that doesn't just answer questions — it can use apps, browse the web, and even operate your computer to complete tasks on your behalf.
AI security cameras may soon recognize your walk before they recognize your face
A new AI gait recognition system can identify people by walking patterns, giving security cameras another long-range signal when faces are blurry, hidden, or too small to trust.
A 20-second 3D printer breakthrough comes with exactly the kind of catch science loves
University of Utah researchers have shown a holographic 3D printing method that forms tiny structures in about 20 seconds, but its biggest limitation keeps the breakthrough firmly in lab territory.
Amazon is full of copycats and shady brands. This Chrome extension lets you avoid them.
Knockoff lets you dim or hide unfamiliar Amazon brands, making shopping feel a little less overwhelming.
AI agent reportedly carried out an entire ransomware attack on its own
Security researchers say an autonomous AI agent carried out a complete ransomware attack, adapting to failures and executing the intrusion with minimal human intervention.
The Washington Post predicted how tech will advance 50 years ago and the success rate is humbling
The Washington Post revisited a 1976 feature predicting life in 2026, revealing how accurately it foresaw smartphones, solar energy, gene editing, and other technological breakthroughs.
Australian government warns doctors over AI scribing tools as privacy and safety concerns grow
Australia is reviewing AI medical scribes as regulators raise concerns over patient privacy, consent, data security, and the lack of oversight in clinical settings.
Merlin bird ID app is now eyeing a global database of our vanishing feathery friends
Merlin Bird ID will soon feed AI-powered bird identifications into Cornell's eBird platform, helping researchers monitor bird populations using millions of real-world observations.
This tiny MacBook accessory adds customizable shortcuts for meetings and productivity
Project Mirage has unveiled Dune, a three-button MacBook accessory that offers context-aware shortcuts, AI-powered automation, and quick controls for meetings and productivity apps.
Robots can now ‘see’ touch thanks to a new color-changing tactile sensor
Scientists have developed a color-changing tactile sensor that lets robots visualize touch in real time, paving the way for more precise manufacturing, prosthetics, and robotic surgery.
Chrome is getting better at understanding the breaks and punctations you never say out loud
Chrome 151 Beta introduces automatic punctuation for voice recognition, allowing the browser to infer commas and periods from natural speech without spoken commands.
Horror films play music to warn about danger. These headphones use the same trick to save you from robots
Georgia Tech researchers developed Spherephones, a wearable headset that turns nearby robot movement into spatial lo-fi music, warning factory workers before they even look up.
Elon Musk refutes report claiming that an AI device is in development at SpaceX
Elon Musk has called a Wall Street Journal report "utterly false" after it claimed SpaceX showed investors a handset-like AI device ahead of its IPO.
Study finds humans will talk to AI ghosts of the dead as reincarnations, and it’s pretty grim
The first user-experience study of AI "generative ghosts" finds that people prefer simulations that speak as the deceased rather than about them.
China’s UBTech unveils eerily lifelike companion robots, and yes, they want to move in with you
UBTech's new Uworld U1 humanoid robots are designed to live alongside people, learning routines, recognizing emotions, and holding natural conversations. The company even envisions customized versions that can recreate a person's face and voice.
This $249 LED sign wants to fix your work-life balance
The Busy Bar display will finally go on sale in July. It looks irresistibly productive, but $249 is just too much
FAA clears the runway for Mach flights that could cut travel times nearly in half
The FAA has announced new proposed rules to enable supersonic passenger flights in the U.S., paving the way for aircraft that could cut travel times nearly in half.
You can now generate images with Gemini’s memory without paying a dime
Gemini's most personal image generator is no longer locked behind a subscription. If you're in the U.S., your AI art just got a whole lot more familiar for free.
Meta’s Brain2Qwerty v2 turns thoughts into text, and it doesn’t need brain implants
Meta has unveiled Brain2Qwerty v2, an AI system that converts brain activity into text without surgery, bringing assistive communication a step closer to reality.
AI chatbots can often feed into your delusions. Researchers say you should look for three signs
Researchers have proposed a new framework explaining how AI chatbots can reinforce delusional thinking, highlighting three behaviors that may create an "amplification spiral."
Lost access to your crypto wallet? Don’t Google your way out of it
A new scam is targeting cryptocurrency owners by disguising malware as wallet recovery software for forgotten seed phrases.
Chinese AI lab says it can match Anthropic’s all-poweful Claude Mythos at sniffing security bugs
The Wall Street Journal reports that China's GLM-5.2 AI model can match Anthropic's Mythos in cybersecurity tasks, signaling a rapidly narrowing AI gap.
Apple Books apparently has the same knockoff problem as Amazon
Joanna Stern says AI-generated knockoff versions of her book keep appearing on Apple Books, highlighting a growing problem with digital bookstores.
Your next EV battery could start life as a plastic water bottle
Penn State researchers have developed a way to turn discarded plastic bottles into battery-grade graphite for use in electric vehicles and smartphones.
Anthropic’s most powerful AI is making a comeback, but only for a select few
Anthropic has restored access to Mythos 5 for a small group of trusted users, while reports suggest Fable 5 could return within days.
Everything is not okay with DuckDuckGo and its AI
DuckDuckGo's AI search assistant was tricked into repeating a fabricated story, highlighting how coordinated misinformation can fool modern AI systems.
Stanford scientists built an AI that can design healthier, greener burgers
Stanford researchers have developed BurgerAI, an AI system that creates healthier and more sustainable burger recipes without compromising on taste.
OpenAI reveals its most advanced GPT-5.6 model, but you can’t access it yet
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model family yet, though most users will have to wait as access remains tightly restricted.
Bacteria could be the secret sauce to keeping your computers cool
A new study finds that bacteria can grow materials that cool electronics far better than current options, offering a sustainable fix for overheating devices.
Bored of reading papers? This AI tool turns them into TikTok-like videos
University of Washington researchers built PaperTok, an AI system that converts academic papers into short-form videos with editable scripts, storyboarded scenes, and author credits
As AI voices get harder to spot, ElevenLabs adopts Google’s SynthID to help you sniff the fakes
AI-generated voices are becoming nearly impossible to identify. ElevenLabs is now embedding invisible watermarks into its audio so you'll finally know when you're listening to AI.
OpenAI just made GPT-5.5 Instant more fun to talk to, and users may actually notice
OpenAI has updated GPT-5.5 Instant, making ChatGPT's default model more conversational, better at advice, and easier to talk to during everyday interactions.
Getty Images accused AI of wholesale theft. It’s now an official ChatGPT image partner.
Getty Images has announced a new display agreement with OpenAI that will bring its licensed visual content into ChatGPT. The partnership is notable given Getty's long-running criticism of AI companies over how training data is sourced, marking an unexpected new chapter in the AI industry's relationship with content owners.
Timekettle’s new X1 Meeting Hub does real-time translation for 50 people and fits in your pocket
The Timekettle X1 Meeting Hub handles multilingual meetings for 50 people, supports 52 languages, and stores transcripts locally at $849.
Chrome is testing an Ask Gemini button that follows your text highlights around the web
Chrome Canary is testing a floating toolbar with Ask Gemini, Copy, and Share that appears whenever you select text on any webpage.
Self-powering shaking capsule shows the future of safe drinking water in the palm of our hands
Researchers have developed a self-powered floating capsule that uses kinetic energy to detect contaminated water and disinfect it without batteries or chemicals.
3D printed batteries will solve battery anxiety, but not your nightmares
A new wave of startups is using 3D printing to create batteries that fit inside almost any shape, potentially transforming drones, wearables, EVs, and future gadgets.