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A recent MIT study suggests that using AI tools like ChatGPT for essay writing can lead to "cognitive debt," reducing cognitive engagement and learning. The study compared essay writing with AI, search engines, and witho…
China's electric vehicle (EV) market dominance is attributed to government planning and substantial investment. Starting in the 2010s, billions were invested in subsidies, infrastructure (including a vast charging networ…
Digital Foundry's review of the Nintendo Switch 2 is largely positive, praising its improved performance, larger screen, and refined design. However, the LCD screen's poor HDR, motion blur, and VRR functionality are crit…
Perplexity, a $14 billion AI startup, is attracting major tech players like Apple and Meta, who are reportedly considering acquisitions. Perplexity, an "answer engine," uses AI to summarize web results, offering a cleane…
Unsolicited password reset emails or text messages are often a sign of hacking attempts or phishing scams. Hackers may be testing stolen credentials, employing credential stuffing attacks, or attempting SIM swaps. Users …
The Nintendo Switch 2, released June 5th, is experiencing high demand and low stock at major retailers. While initially available at Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop, online and in-store supplies quickly depleted.…
Tesla plans a limited rollout of its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, starting with fewer than a dozen vehicles on June 22nd. The launch, initially slated for earlier in June, faces delays and opposition from Texas law…
Elon Musk announced plans to rewrite the entire corpus of human knowledge to retrain his AI, Grok. He aims to eliminate errors and "garbage" from the model's training data, creating a version free from what he views as h…
European governments are reevaluating their reliance on American tech following Microsoft's shutdown of ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan's email account after US sanctions. This action, seen as a precedent, fueled concern…
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale for $100 off at Amazon and Walmart. The 40mm model is $199.99, while the 44mm model starts at $229.99. This smartwatch offers features like heart rate tracking, sleep apnea detection, …
Mark Quinn, a tech executive, utilized an AI tool, CareerBuddy GPT, during his job search. The AI analyzed his resume, crafted cover letters, and suggested networking strategies, ultimately advising him to apply for a ro…
A Verge editor initially purchased a Nintendo Switch 2 for work but found its family-friendly features surprisingly valuable. Game sharing allows him to easily lend digital games to his daughter's Switch Lite, and the ne…
Nintendo's Switch 2 has achieved phenomenal success in Japan, becoming the fastest-selling console in the country's history within its first two weeks. With over 1.1 million units sold, it has already surpassed the combi…
OhChat, a new platform, creates AI-powered digital twins of celebrities, allowing users to interact with them for a fee. Former model Katie Price's AI twin, 'Jordan,' exemplifies this, offering various levels of interact…
A leaked dummy unit of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 reveals a significantly slimmer and larger foldable phone compared to its predecessor. The new design features a larger, more standard outer display, similar to the Galaxy…
Midjourney's new AI video tool, V1, despite some apparent guardrails, generates animated clips featuring copyrighted Disney and Universal characters. While it blocks some prompts, workarounds allow creation of videos dep…
A powerful thunderstorm hit the Philadelphia region Thursday evening, causing widespread damage and power outages. Winds reached 55 mph, downing trees and power lines, impacting SEPTA infrastructure and leaving 327,000 P…
Nothing, known for its transparent phone designs, will launch its first over-ear headphones, Headphone 1, on July 1st. Leaked images reveal a unique transparent design reminiscent of a cassette tape on metal, in black/gr…
Amazon and B&H Photo are offering the lowest-ever prices on Apple's latest Mac Mini. The 512GB model with 16GB RAM is $689 ($110 off), while the 256GB model is $469 ($130 off). Reviewers praise its power and compact size…
A massive data breach exposing over 16 billion records, including login details for popular children's games Roblox and Discord, has prompted urgent warnings. Cybersecurity researchers discovered 30 exposed databases con…
Apple's iPadOS 26, featuring a Mac-like experience with enhanced multitasking and window management, signals a convergence between iPads and Macs. While the new features are impressive, the author argues that iPads and M…
Apple has secretly included a new ringtone, "ReflectionAlt1-EncoreRemix," a variant of the existing Reflection ringtone, in the iOS 26 developer beta. Discovered by developers, its availability to users remains uncertain…
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge sales are reportedly below expectations, leading the company to significantly reduce production for this month. This underperformance follows reports suggesting the S26 Plus might replace the S2…
NetEase Games and 24 Entertainment have announced Blood Message, a cinematic, single-player action-adventure game set during the Tang Dynasty. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, the game follows a nameless messenger and hi…
Pavel Durov, Telegram founder, revealed he has over 100 children from sperm donations and will leave his $13.9 billion fortune to them, albeit with a 30-year delay. He aims to ensure they become self-sufficient. Durov, c…