Looming tariffs are making it extra hard to be a tech geek
If I knew how much I’d end up loving my Logitech mice, I would’ve taken better care of them from the start. The MX Master 3S and Lift are my…
New study shows why simulated reasoning AI models don’t yet live up to their billing
There’s a curious contradiction at the heart of today’s most capable AI models that purport to “reason”: They can solve routine math problems with impressive accuracy, yet when faced with…
Mike Lindell’s lawyers used AI to write brief—judge finds nearly 30 mistakes
A lawyer representing MyPillow and its CEO Mike Lindell in a defamation case admitted using artificial intelligence in a brief that has nearly 30 defective citations, including misquotes and citations…
With over 900 US measles cases so far this year, things are looking bleak
As of Friday, April 25, the US has confirmed over 900 measles cases since the start of the year. The cases are across 29 states, but most are in or…
Perplexity’s CEO on fighting Google and the coming AI browser war
Aravind Srinivas is battling Google to get his Perplexity AI assistant preinstalled on Android phones. At the same time, the CEO is refocusing his startup on what he predicts will…
Why are companies lining up to buy Chrome?
Chrome could eventually be up for sale, if the US Department of Justice gets its way in the remedies trial for US v. Google. And there are already buyers lining…
USAID decides not to collect former workers’ abandoned devices
The entrance to the now shuttered USAID office can be seen as black plastic covers a USAID sign at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC…
Silicon Valley billionaires literally want the impossible
It’s long been the stuff of science fiction: humans achieving immortality by uploading their consciousness into a silicon virtual paradise, ruled over by a benevolent super-intelligent AI. Or maybe one…
Google announces 1st and 2nd gen Nest Thermostats will lose support in October 2025
Google’s oldest smart thermostats have an expiration date. The company has announced that the first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats will lose support in October 2025, disabling most of…
FBI offers $10 million for information about Salt Typhoon members
The FBI is offering $10 million for information about the China-state hacking group tracked as Salt Typhoon and its intrusion last year into sensitive networks belonging to multiple US telecommunications…