A future where teens compete with robots Right now, there are robots stocking convenience store shelves in Japan. America hasn’t fully embraced that yet — but let’s be real, it’s coming. Walmart and 7-Eleven are already experimenting with automation, and as machine vision and AI improve, it’s only a...

As ICE is building a social media panopticon, privacy and civil rights advocates are raising alarms over the agency’s expanding surveillance network. Newly uncovered federal records reveal that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is investing $5.7 million in an AI-driven monitoring system capable of...

Data privacy experts warn that the rise of “catch a cheater” apps exploits our worst human tendencies, turning trust issues into a business model. When people join dating apps like Tinder, they expect privacy — not to be hunted down by suspicious partners or strangers. Yet, popular “cheater-finding”...

Even though the NFT craze has faded, Bored Ape Yacht Club is making a comeback — as a metaverse. Yuga Labs, the creators behind the once-viral NFT collection, is betting big on a new digital world called Otherside, a next-gen metaverse experience that could reignite the BAYC brand in 2025. A New Dig...

Sam Altman’s next startup eyes using sound waves to read your brain — and it might just change how humans connect with machines forever. The OpenAI CEO is reportedly working with top scientists to create a noninvasive brain-computer interface that uses ultrasound instead of surgery. This marks a maj...

Want to flex your daily puzzle streak? Great news — Wordle has achievements now, and it’s making your word-solving sessions a lot more rewarding. The New York Times just rolled out badges across Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections, giving players a fun new way to celebrate their wins. According to...

Dispatch Offers a Rare Unique Twist on Superhero Stories Superhero games often put players in the capes of larger-than-life heroes, but Dispatch offers a rare unique twist on superhero stories. Developed by AdHoc Studio, this narrative-driven adventure focuses not on the heroes, but on the people ma...

Oreo-maker Mondelez will use AI for TV ads next year Oreo-maker Mondelez will use AI for TV ads next year, marking a major shift in how one of the world’s biggest snack brands approaches advertising. The company plans to rely on generative AI to cut marketing costs, enhance creativity, and reach aud...

Instagram and Facebook Are Breaking the EU’s Illegal Content Rules Instagram and Facebook are breaking the EU’s illegal content rules, according to the European Commission’s preliminary findings under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The report claims Meta’s social platforms have failed to comply wit...

Intel’s Tick-Tock Isn’t Coming Back, and Everything Else I Just Learned Intel’s tick-tock isn’t coming back, and everything else I just learned from the company’s latest Q3 2025 earnings call reveals a major shift in strategy. The chipmaker that once set the pace for Moore’s Law is now betting heavi...

Microsoft Edge’s New Copilot Mode Turns On More AI Features Microsoft Edge’s new Copilot Mode turns on more AI features that make browsing feel more intuitive, personal, and productive. The upgraded experience transforms Copilot into an all-in-one digital assistant within Edge — helping users search...

Nintendo’s Chips Let This Lego Game Boy Upgrade Kit Play Real Cartridges A dream come true for retro gaming fans — Nintendo’s chips let this Lego Game Boy upgrade kit play real cartridges, turning a simple build into a fully functional handheld console. Creator Natalie the Nerd has reimagined the ic...