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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

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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
Netflix sign-in page displayed on a laptop screen and Netflix logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo. The streaming service plans to crack down on password sharing on a larger scale.

Netflix’s Password Sharing Crackdown Is Coming to the US

The streaming service shared vague plans to combat account sharing in the coming months

Man wearing a VR headset interacting with objects in the metaverse. New details have leaked about Apple's upcoming VR headset.

Apple’s New Headset May Solve One Big Virtual Reality Issue

Details about Apple's new Reality Pro device have leaked

A computer programmer or hacker on a laptop. One such hacker recently got access to a list of people on the TSA no-fly list.

A Hacker Helped Shore Up This Airline Security Flaw

But not before publishing a blog post titled "How to completely own an airline in 3 easy steps and grab the TSA nofly list along the way"

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Amazon Is Killing One of the Last Feel-Good Things It Did

Amazon Smile is about to end

A robot hand using a keyboard. Articles on CNET written by artificial intelligence recently appeared with numerous mistakes.

CNET’s AI-Assisted Articles Are Making Big Mistakes

A 163-word correction was recently issued for an article written by an AI engine

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19 Stylish Home Office Products That Will Improve Your WFH Experience

Channel productivity without sacrificing looks

The rear end of the Afeela, an electric car prototype from Sony Honda Mobility announced at CES 2023

Don't Judge Sony's Compelling EV by Its Goofy Name

You see, it's a car that'll make you feel something…

LG SIGNATURE OLED M (model M3), a wireless TV screen showcased at CES

What Exactly Is Wireless TV and Is It Our Home Theater Future?

LG and Displace TV showed off sleek and (almost) wire-free screens at CES

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The Best Fitness Trackers for a Healthier 2023

This tech will keep you motivated and moving

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Review: The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Is a Top Contender in the ANC Headphones Market

If battery life is what you prize most in a pair of headphones, these might be for you

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Stanford Researchers Look to Prevent EV Fires With New Electrolyte

A new compound could decrease the risk of fire and increase range

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The 15 Best Gifts for a Better Night of Sleep

You can rest easy knowing you got the best gifts

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What’s the Point of These Fake Viral Sports Videos?

No, Steph Curry can't make five 90-footers in a row

OpenAI logo displayed on a phone screen and ChatGPT website displayed on a laptop screen. The AI is already giving out rather disturbing answers.

ChatGPT Is a Scarily Convincing AI Chatbot

One week after launch, it hasn't been hard to get the AI-powered chatbot to suggest some pretty awful things, such as wiping out humans

A photo of Twitter and Mastodon icons. A new report shows social media users are still leaving Twitter for alternatives.

Study Reveals More and More People Are Exploring a Twitter Exit

Mastodon is currently the fastest-growing alternative

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The Amount of Climate Change Denial on Twitter is Increasing

It's prompting climate scientists to leave the platform

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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

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

What the young and restless really want this holiday season

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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