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I Gained Agency Over Agentic AI in a West 4th St Subway Station

Comedians Harris Alterman and Dave Ross have successfully turned subway slop to satire

A black and white image of a man leaning over a woman on a bed, but the woman has a robotic head that is in full color

Is the Dawn of AI the End of Sex?

Some young adults already believe AI partners could replace their real-life sexual relationships. Experts can't raise red flags fast enough.

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The Best Amazon Deals to Shop Right Now
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11 Last-Minute Amazon Gifts That’ll Save Father’s Day
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At the “Tech Gala,” the Human Touch Prevailed

It’s Official: Your “Smart” Fridge Can Be Infected by Porn

And other, graver dangers that come with a connected home

Kind of a Big Deal: Sept. 20th

Today’s deals include robot vacs and noise-canceling earphones

Kind of a Big Deal: September 19th

Today’s deals include a watch that defies time and pants

All Hail the Mosquito-Killing Tank With Lasers Attached to Its Head

It can annihilate 30-40 skeeters every SECOND

Finally, a Way to Destroy Your Computer — Before It Destroys You

Adorable gizmo totally fries any USB-enabled device

Kind of a Big Deal: September 16th

Today’s deals include affordable A.I. and a rare single malt

Woman Sues Sex Toy App for Recording Intimate Data

Your vibrator may be watching you

Kind of a Big Deal: September 15th

Today’s best deals include Italian leather Oxfords at 50% off

This Ridiculously Wide Monitor Just Broke a World Record, Probably Someone’s Desk

Have you ever opened all the spreadsheets at the same time?

A Time Machine for the Audiophile Set

A turn of the knob sends you back to the future

This Electric Chopper Looks Cool, and That’s Why I Hate It

An existential crisis for a motorcycle enthusiast

Is This the Most Stylish Desktop Computer Ever Made?

The newest member of the HP family is all about home design

The Nine Types of Killer Robots to Worry About Right Now

Death machines are coming by land, sea and air

The Most Immersive VR Footage Yet Was Just Released

Everything else might as well be a magic eye poster

Your House Just Got Three Times More Comfortable

Hot? Cold? Stinky? Dyson’s new contraption solves air issues.

Google Toasts the National Park Service’s Centennial With 360-Degree Tours

Tied to your desk on this beautiful day? Try this.

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A Camp Snap camera leaning on an apple. The tech gift is one of 40 gifts we picked under $50.

The Best Gifts Under $50, Because Good Doesn’t Have to Mean Expensive

We've got the classics, like holiday-blend coffee and cozy sweaters, as well as plenty of picks you won't find elsewhere

The best gifts to get a Gen-Z

The Best Gifts to Give Gen-Z, According to Gen-Zers

What the young and restless really want this holiday season

Cyber Monday tech deals

The Best Black Friday Tech Deals to Shop Right Now

'Tis the season for heavily-discounted gadgets from Amazon, Best Buy, Target and many more

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Review: We Tried the Most Powerful Body Sculptor on the Market

The HigherDose Body Sculptor sits at the same price point, but with more horsepower and bigger results

Labor Day sales

The Labor Day Sales Have Landed

Our 50 favorite sales (and counting), running the gamut from style to tech

Sony WH-1000XM noise-canceling headphones, which are currently on sale at Amazon

From Our EIC: Taking a Moment to Drown Out the Noise

A note on performative judgement, and the headphones you'll need to tune it out

A hand holding the Lunette sleep aid device next to a package of the Lunette withe scnet pods

Review: Can This Ingenious Device Replace Traditional Sleep Aids?

Lunette combines scent, vibration and breathwork to promote deeper sleep. It’s also the first sleep aid that’s worked for me.

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China Makes Brain Implant Technology a Priority

Can Chinese brain-computer interfaces best those from American companies like Neuralink?

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18 Personalized Father’s Day Gifts for the Dad Who’s Got It All

This Father's Day, make it personal

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Ray-Ban Meta Sunglasses, the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift, Are on Sale

Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarers combine top-tier tech with an iconic sunglasses frame. They also make a great present for dad.

A QTS data center complex under development in Fayetteville, Georgia.

The Dumbest Way to Accelerate the Water Crisis

AI isn’t only turning our brains to mush, it’s sucking our country dry in the process

An illustration of a man's head with a circuit board attached

Take It From a Woman: Using AI Isn’t Sexy

I'm begging you to use your real brain

Three analog scenes: a woman playing backgammon, a man using a record player, and a person reading a book at a wooden table. Here's how to unplug and lead a more analog life.

The Analog Life: 50 Ways to Unplug and Feel Human Again

There’s life beyond the infinite scroll. We put together a toolkit of habits, routines and products to help you live more intentionally.

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Report: Meta AI Shown Engaging in Explicit Chats With Underage Users

An investigation from “The Wall Street Journal” found unsettling activity from the voice assistants, even those that mimic celebrities

The sauna at Othership, a modern hot and cold therapy spa, in Ontario, Canada

Why Saunas Are Suddenly in Vogue in the Tech World

It connects to a larger social movement

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Google Is Making It Easier For Your Friends to Find You

Find My Device now has a social component