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Report: Tesla Employees Inappropriately Shared Videos Recorded by Customer Cars

One ex-worker told Reuters one such clip included "a man approaching a vehicle completely naked"

The First Cell Phone Call Was Made 50 Years Ago Today

Motorola's Martin Cooper made the historic call to a rival

That Photo of the Pope in a Puffer Jacket Was Generated by AI

A fun and seemingly harmless image, but since people believed it, does it portend larger issues?

The NBA Is Using Virtual Reality Technology to Attract Young Fans

Syracuse University students recently tested out the league's new immersive app, and they love it

You Should Try This 15-Minute Happiness Course

It comes courtesy of Imprint, one of our favorite education apps

Bill Gates Is a Huge Fan of Artificial Intelligence

"Artificial intelligence is as revolutionary as mobile phones and the Internet," he says in a new essay

GPT-4 Is Acing Almost Every Higher-Learning Exam

OpenAI's deep learning tool earned top marks in simulated bar exams, LSATs, GREs and dozens of other standard tests

Southwest Partners With Amazon After Colossal Mess of 2022

The collaboration is meant to make ticketing smoother and optimize flight operations

Is the Metaverse a Complete Failure or Secretly Thriving?

Steep price drops on Meta's Quest headsets suggest people aren't interested in the metaverse. But one metric suggests otherwise.

AI Wants to Clean Up Your Inbox. Should You Let It?

New companies like Shortwave want to use artificial intelligence to summarize and organize your messages, but ethical and tech issues remain

This Is (Probably) What the iPhone 15 Pro Will Look Like

A photo and render leak confirms a major change that has been in the works for a while

Is the Future of AI…Stalking?

Microsoft’s newest tech offers a masterclass in coming on too strong

Everything You Need to Build a DIY Home Theater

Creating a moviegoing experience in your living room is easier than ever

The Utter Stupidity of Netflix’s New Password-Sharing Rules

Want to access your account away from home? Things are about to get tricky.

5 Questions to Consider Before Cars Become Subscription Hell

Automakers are beginning to charge recurring fees for access to features such as automated parking, additional horsepower, even heated seats

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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 Give Gen-Z, According to Gen-Zers

What the young and restless really want this holiday season

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

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

The Labor Day Sales Have Landed

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

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

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.

China Makes Brain Implant Technology a Priority

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

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.

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

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

I'm begging you to use your real brain

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.

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

Google Is Making It Easier For Your Friends to Find You

Find My Device now has a social component