The US is experiencing its worst year for measles in over three decades, with more than 1,300 cases in 40 states as of July 16. Cases were almost as high in 2019, putting the country’s measles elimination status at risk. Six years ago, health officials were able to stop the spread. But amid growing public… Continue reading Can US Measles Outbreaks Be Stopped?
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ElliQ Review: An AI Companion Bot for Lonely Elders
For the past few weeks, the AI-powered ElliQ companion robot has perched on the end of my desk. Designed by Intuition Robotics for seniors living alone, this proactive animatronic chats to me throughout the day, checking how I’m feeling, suggesting “fun” activities, and prodding me to be more active and sociable. While it can be… Continue reading ElliQ Review: An AI Companion Bot for Lonely Elders
DHS Faces New Pressure Over DNA Taken From Immigrant Children
United States Senator Ron Wyden is pressing the United States departments of Homeland Security and Justice to explain how and why they are collecting DNA from immigrants, including children, on a massive scale. Wyden confronted the agencies with demands this week to explain the scope, legality, and oversight of the government’s DNA collection. In letters… Continue reading DHS Faces New Pressure Over DNA Taken From Immigrant Children
Thinking Machines Lab Raises a Record $2 Billion, Announces Cofounders
Thinking Machines Lab, an artificial intelligence company founded by top researchers who fled OpenAI, has raised a record $2 billion seed round that values the fledgling firm at $12 billion. The funding round was led by Andreessen Horowitz and included Nvidia, Accel, Cisco, and AMD—among others. The mammoth investment reflects the ultracompetitive race to build… Continue reading Thinking Machines Lab Raises a Record $2 Billion, Announces Cofounders
Best Yoga Mat (2025), Tested and Reviewed
WIRED asked the popular YouTube yoga teacher Sara Beth for her top tips on buying the best yoga mat: Thicker is not better. You still want to support your balance by having a firm connection to the ground beneath you, so aim for a 3 to 5 mm thickness. You can always add more cushion… Continue reading Best Yoga Mat (2025), Tested and Reviewed
It’s Not Just Epstein. MAGA Is Angry About a Lot of Things
When President Donald Trump loses the support of posters on The Donald, it’s notable, to say the least. The ultra-pro-Trump message board, whose members were accused of helping plan the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, has been one of the most loyal corners of the internet for the president. But just like… Continue reading It’s Not Just Epstein. MAGA Is Angry About a Lot of Things
GM’s Final EV Battery Strategy Copies China’s Playbook: Super Cheap Cells
General Motors has just announced its latest and likely final piece in what now appears to be a three-pronged cell-chemistry strategy to power GM’s lineup of a dozen EVs through the end of the decade and beyond. GM has stated today it will build low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in Spring Hill, Tennessee,… Continue reading GM’s Final EV Battery Strategy Copies China’s Playbook: Super Cheap Cells
Best AirPods Pro Alternatives: AirPods for Android and More
They’re are a lot of traits that spell out Apple’s most popular pair, the AirPods Pro 2, but their conveniently grabbable, stem-style design is a good baseline. Most of the pairs on our list share this Apple-pioneered form factor. Others, like the hook-shaped Powerbeats Pro 2, channel the AirPods Pro in a different way, offering… Continue reading Best AirPods Pro Alternatives: AirPods for Android and More
Timekettle T1 Handheld Translator Review: Global Offline Translation
This service is skinned another way in the Chat app, which presents a two-way conversation system, with your language on one side and your partner’s language on the other, upside-down. There’s no button-pressing in this setup: Each speaker simply talks into a microphone on either side of the handheld, and a translation is both played… Continue reading Timekettle T1 Handheld Translator Review: Global Offline Translation
The 6 Best Prime Day Action Camera Deals for Thrill Seekers (2025)
The Insta360 X4 is a great deal at this price. Even at full price, it’s our favorite budget 360 camera thanks to great 1/2-inch sensors, which can capture up to 8K video. The dynamic range is very good compared to everything but the newer Insta360 X5, which is better. The other major thing you give… Continue reading The 6 Best Prime Day Action Camera Deals for Thrill Seekers (2025)