April 21, 2025

Tech & AI

Tech & AI

Who Said Vacuums Can’t Be Cute?

It doesn’t have a massive dustbin, though the 7-ounce capacity is similar to the Dyson Humdinger ($250), our favorite handheld vacuum. I found it to be plenty of space as I vacuumed up the entirety of my four-seater sedan—trunk and carseat included—though it likely wouldn’t be enough space if you were cleaning something more intense

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Famed AI researcher launches controversial startup to replace all human workers everywhere

Every now and then, a Silicon Valley startup launches with such an “absurdly” described mission that it’s difficult to discern if the startup is for real or just satire. Such is the case with Mechanize, a startup whose founder – and the non-profit AI research organization he founded called Epoch – is being skewered on

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Best Apple deal: Save 18% on the Apple Watch Series 10

SAVE $70: The Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) is on sale at Amazon for $329, down from the list price of $399. That’s an 18% discount. The future of tech prices is questionable with news about tariff policies changing often. Instead of wondering what’ll happen to prices next week, lock in a solid price

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Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025

Other iPads to Consider Photograph: Apple Apple no longer sells these iPads, but these slightly older models are still good options, as long as you can find them for the right discount. I recommend checking third-party retailers (like Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H). I also suggest cross-checking the price with the latest models to make

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Week in Review: Google loses a major antitrust case

Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got tons of stuff for you this week: antitrust lawsuits against Google and Meta; Grok can now remember; Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow wants to make his mark; and much, much more. Have a great weekend! It’s over: Google violated antitrust laws in the ad tech market, a judge

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Apple fixes two iPhone zero-day vulnerabilities that have been exploited by hackers

If you haven’t already updated your iPhone to the latest iOS, then we highly recommend that you do so now. On Wednesday, April 16, Apple released iOS 18.4.1. The latest update to Apple’s mobile operating system fixes not just one, but two zero-day vulnerabilities that have already been exploited by hackers. “Apple is aware of

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Stumbling and Overheating, Most Humanoid Robots Fail to Finish Half Marathon in Beijing

While capabilities like dancing can be fun and eyecatching, they don’t actually show how useful humanoid robots are in real-world situations, says Fern. Even being able to run a half marathon isn’t a very useful benchmark for their skills—it’s not like there’s market demand for robots that can compete with human runners. The benchmarks that

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Congress has questions about 23andMe bankruptcy

3The leaders of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce said they are investigating how 23andMe’s bankruptcy might affect customers’ data. Representatives Brett Guthrie, Gus Bilirakis, and Gary Palmer (all Republicans) sent a letter Thursday to the genetic testing company’s interim CEO Joe Selsavage asking a number of questions about how 23andMe will handle customer

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Best console deal: Get the Nintendo Switch OLED Model for under $250 at Woot

SAVE $39.01: As of April 17, get a refurbished Nintendo Switch OLED Model with White Joy-Con at Woot for $249.99, down from its usual price of $289.99. That’s a discount of 18%. The Nintendo Switch 2 is on the horizon, but the original Switch is still a great console that’s worth investing in. It has

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18 Best Apple Watch Accessories (2025): Bands, Chargers, Cases, and Screen Protectors

If you have an iPhone, there’s a good chance you also have an Apple Watch. We’ve rated it the best smartwatch and the best fitness tracker for iPhone owners. It dominates the smartwatch category. It’s also one of the easiest Apple products to accessorize, even if you might not need to (I’ve never cracked an

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