Arma 3 and War Thunder clips are being passed off as real airstrike footage in the Iran - Israel conflict
Would you be fooled?
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The technology revolution is everywhere and it's manifesting in more ways than we can imagine. The intersection of technology and society, from art to communication.
Man falls for AI chatbot he created, proposes while partner looks on in disbelief
Human meets AI and falls for his own creation in a modern love story
MIT brain scans suggest that using GenAI tools reduces cognitive activity
AI users displayed shorter memory and significantly fewer connections between regions of the brain
Why it matters: As the use of generative AI becomes increasingly common in education, law, politics, media, and other fields, many worry that reliance on the technology may reduce cognitive independence. A recent study from MIT strongly supports this concern, indicating that the use of digital tools significantly alters brain activity.
Apple built a custom camera using iPhone tech to shoot real F1 races
Built to comply with F1 rules and regulations
How teachers are fighting AI cheating with handwritten work, oral tests, and AI
The machines are winning the classroom
Pope Leo XIV warns of AI risks, urges action to protect human dignity
The new pope says tech cannot regulate itself, urges outside oversight of AI
TikTok gets third extension from Trump as US sale deadline looms
TikTok gets another 90 days to find a buyer for its US business
More workers are using AI, but businesses still struggle to make it useful
Research from Gallup and Salesforce reveal the promise and pitfalls of workplace AI
Quantum upgrade makes random number generation fully traceable
Quantum entanglement and blockchains are working together for the greater good
Mel Brooks returns from the retirement home to save a galaxy 'very, very, very, very, far away'
May the Schwartz be with you!
Rice University students design high-tech vest to help blind dogs navigate
The haptic wearable shows promise for broader medical applications
Half of companies planning to replace customer service with AI are reversing course
The AI bubble is bursting for call centers and customer service
Robotaxis are quietly recording everything, and police are using the footage
Smile, you're on robotaxi camera
New study finds little evidence of surge pricing when retailers use digital shelf labels
Lawmakers and shoppers remain wary despite reassuring data
Robotaxis coming to UK streets in 2026 as Wayve and Uber team up
Fleet will use autonomous driving tech provided by strategic partner Wayve
AI chatbots restricted in China during exam season to prevent cheating
But teachers are allowed to use AI to spot "abnormal behaviors"
Only one of these tech "sports" is real. Can you guess which?
Have you heard of the Quantum Cable Untangling Contest, or the VR Headset Balance Race? How about the World Server Throwing Championship?
Burn beautiful images onto CDs with ones and zeros, no LightScribe needed
From trash to treasure
Dropbox CEO slams return-to-office mandates, compares them to outdated malls and theaters
"It's just a different world now"
A hot potato: Here's a rare sight: a CEO of a large company has spoken out in support of remote work for employees, slamming those firms that drag staff back into the office against their will. Dropbox boss Drew Houston compared RTO mandates to trying to force people back into malls and movie theaters.
United Airlines partners with Spotify for free music at 35,000 feet
Passengers will get free access to curated playlists, audiobooks, and podcasts
Trump-Musk feud wipes $152 billion off Tesla, sparks Dragon spacecraft threat and Epstein files claim
"Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?"
Scientists develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours
Fast-dissolving plastic offers hope for cleaner seas
YouTuber builds world's strongest handheld laser, melts titanium and fractures diamonds
It can also weld razor blades and make synthetic rubies
Intel integrated graphics overclocked to 4.25 GHz, edging out the RTX 4090's world record
Arrow Lake iGPU pushed using 1.7V at -170°C
