Mexico City's 'Xoli' Chatbot Will Help World Cup Tourists Navigate the City
The launch of “Xoli” adds to the technological efforts promoted by the federal government to turn the 2026 World Cup …
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I Tried DoorDash’s Tasks App and Saw the Bleak Future of AI Gig Work
I recorded videos of myself doing laundry, scrambling eggs, and walking around the park in DoorDash’s new Tasks app, where …
How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps
The Chinese automaker is racing ahead of global competitors—but don’t expect to see those gains in the US anytime soon.
There Aren't a Lot of Reasons to Get Excited About a New Amazon Smartphone
The company is reportedly building a new AI-powered mobile device. If Amazon follows through on the plan, experts warn it …
Gamers Hate Nvidia's DLSS 5. Developers Aren’t Crazy About It Either
Nvidia’s new AI upscaling gaming technology struck gamers as uncanny and off-putting. Developers don't seem to like it either, but …
Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR ‘for the Foreseeable Future’
A day after saying it would shut down its metaverse, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth announced the service will remain available …
ChatGPT’s ‘Adult Mode’ Could Spark a New Era of Intimate Surveillance
OpenAI plans to allow sexting with ChatGPT. A human-AI interaction expert warns of a privacy nightmare.
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Humanscale’s New $15K Lounge Chair Is the Ultimate Home Office Workstation
The final project from famed designer Niels Diffrient, the Diffrient Lounge is made for work and play in high-budget homes.
BMW i3 2026: Specs, Price, Availability, Range
No longer a cute urban runabout, BMW's latest electrified 3 Series is packed with tech and can go further than …
Meta Is Shutting Down Horizon Worlds on Meta Quest
Meta’s flailing virtual reality social experience is being discontinued in June. It's part of Meta’s broader moves to slim down …
Dyson’s New PencilWash Is Here
The debut follows the release of Dyson’s newest robot vacuum and a larger wet cleaner last week.
What’s New in the AirPods Max 2? Breaking Down Apple’s Headphone Update
Apple’s premium over-ears finally have a proper successor, but after five years of waiting, it’s hard not to wonder: “Is …
These Musical Instruments of the Future Sound Weird, Wacky—and Are Easy for Anyone to Play
A bicycle wheel with guitar strings, a touch-operated synth, and the “Demon Box” were just a few of the new …
Higher Jet Fuel Prices Could Melt Your Summer Travel Plans
Airline ticket prices are already rising, but an extended crisis in Iran could have bigger effects on the global travel …
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Inventor and YouTuber Simone Giertz built an elegant chair that holds your half-dirty clothes while still functioning as a seat.
Google's AI Search Results Love to Refer You Back to Google
The company's generative AI search tools increasingly cite its own services, like Google Search and YouTube, over third-party publishers.
6G Is Coming. Here’s What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech
When it succeeds 5G in 2030, the next-gen mobile network will focus on upload speeds, AI, and radar-like “sensing” of …
Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency
During a geopolitical crisis, things like weak signal strength, network congestion, and GPS interference can force smartphones to work harder. …
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“Ask Maps,” rolling out today to Google Maps on mobile, lets you ask Gemini questions about locations and even to …
How the Iran War Could Jack Up Prices on Store Shelves
The Strait of Hormuz, a busy waterway off the coast of Iran, has come to a near standstill. If the …