Artificial Intelligence
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Shop Early Prime Day Deals on Tech, Smart Home, and More
Weeks before Prime Day 2026 officially kicks off on June 23, the second-gen AirPods Max are already available for $499.

Startup's Breakthrough Unlocks Faster, Cheaper LLMs
A new large language model (LLM) named SubQ recently completed a complex 128K-token task for $8.

Iran's Hormuz Tactics Weaponize Global Chokepoint
After Iran announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all oil tankers, Brent crude initially dipped to $88 a barrel, a counterintuitive market reaction to a move threatening 20% of the

Suunto Spark review finds endurance for outdoor use
Suunto, a brand synonymous with rugged sports watches, now asks $179 for its new Spark Black earbuds, featuring open-ear air conduction technology designed for outdoor use ( Us Suunto , WIRED ).

Find the Best Gardening Gifts for Plant Lovers in 2026
In just three weeks, the Lettuce Grow Counterstand Set can yield fresh edible leaves, yet its primary appeal lies in its sleek design, not its harvest volume.

Find the Best Gifts for Men in 2026: Top Picks Revealed
A smart bird feeder, highlighted in a top 2026 gift guide, streams 2K HD video to your phone and identifies over 10,000 bird species using AI.

Mastering Your Schedule: How to Manage Your Time Effectively
After returning to work, mothers experience the biggest jump in critical leadership skills, including scheduling and conflict management, according to WBUR .

Google DeepMind Funds Research Amid Agent Interaction Concerns
Google DeepMind and its partners are pouring $10 million into an AI safety research field that, until now, didn't exist.

Red Light Therapy Boosts Hair Regrowth: GroWell Cap Shows Promising Results
After eight weeks of consistent use, one reviewer estimated having at least 30% more hair simply by wearing the GroWell LED cap for 25 minutes every other day.

Lauf eElja electric mountain bike review: TQ drive delivers 60 Nm torque
The Lauf eElja Race model retails for more than $8,000, positioning it firmly at the pinnacle of electric mountain bike luxury, according to WIRED .

xAI seeks court order to unmask deepfake lawsuit plaintiffs
xAI has asked a court to identify four individuals suing the company under pseudonyms over alleged deepfake sexualized images created using its Grok AI.

Manhattan Institute's Strategy Accelerates DEI Rollback
John D. Sailer of the Manhattan Institute recently argued that Stuart Bell, a finalist for the University of Florida's presidency, is a poor fit due to his past support for diversity initiatives at th

Apple Unveils MacBook Neo, Targeting Budget-Conscious Consumers
For the same $599 price as Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Neo, Dell's XPS 13 offers a 13.

M-Audio M Track Duo HD Producer Pack review shows creator value
For just a few hundred dollars, aspiring podcasters and musicians can now access 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution, a quality previously reserved for more expensive studio setups.

Kane Parsons Adapts Backrooms Internet Horror Myth for A24
At just 20 years old, Kane Parsons has become the youngest director ever to helm an A24 feature film, adapting his viral YouTube horror series 'The Backrooms' for the big screen.

Turkey's hair transplant model disrupts global prices
A hair transplant procedure costing up to £14,000 in the UK can be obtained for as little as €2,400 in Turkey, representing up to 70% in savings.

Ultralight Quilts Challenge Sleeping Bags for Camping
The Feathered Friends Flicker UL Quilt Sleeping Bag – 20 Degree, weighing just 25.

AI advancements refine embryo selection for IVF technology
A New York fertility doctor now uses artificial intelligence to enhance in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, signifying a rapid evolution in reproductive medicine.

AI Hype Index: CEO Booed for Praising AI at MTSU Graduation
At Middle Tennessee State University, Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta was met with boos from graduates during his commencement speech after he praised artificial intelligence.

New Privacy-Focused Gay Dating Apps Challenge Grindr's Premium Tier
Grindr is testing a new 'Edge' subscription tier that could cost users up to $499.

Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack Backpack Review: Compact and Versatile
The Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack, a seemingly simple rucksack, can be modified for ultralight backpacking while still serving as a personal item for air travel.

Memorial Day Dyson Vacuum Deals Slash Prices on V15 and Gen5Detect
This Memorial Day, the Dyson V15 Detect vacuum, a flagship model, is available for $300 off, a 35% discount, according to Forbes .

Chickenpox parties pose lifelong health risks, WIRED reports
Around three in every 1,000 children infected with chickenpox experience severe complications such as pneumonia, serious bacterial skin infections, encephalitis, or meningitis, according to WIRED .