Google CEO Says We’re All Going to Have to Suffer Through It as AI Puts Society Through the Woodchipper

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Ask just about any job seeker in the US how the labor market is doing, and you’re liable to get an earful. Months upon months of stale job growth have led to a “low-hire economy,” a situation where workers have little leverage over… Continue reading Google CEO Says We’re All Going to Have to Suffer Through It as AI Puts Society Through the Woodchipper

2 Men Linked to China’s Salt Typhoon Hacker Group Likely Trained in a Cisco ‘Academy’

To try to determine the probability of those name repetitions being a coincidence, Cary checked two databases of Chinese names and consulted with Yi Fuxian, a professor of Chinese demography at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The name Qiu Daibing—or 邱代兵 in Chinese characters—turned out to be a relatively unlikely name to show up twice just… Continue reading 2 Men Linked to China’s Salt Typhoon Hacker Group Likely Trained in a Cisco ‘Academy’

The DHS Data Grab Is Putting US Citizens at Risk

As immigration raids have swept the country, it’s not just immigrants who have been kidnapped and detained. American citizens have also been caught up in the Trump administration’s draconian policies. Leonardo Garcia Venegas, a US citizen living in Alabama, was forcibly detained in May by immigration authorities while at a construction worksite. When confronted, Garcia… Continue reading The DHS Data Grab Is Putting US Citizens at Risk

Google says it will link to more sources in AI Mode

AI Mode will preface its list of sources with an AI-generated snippet about why they’re relevant. AI Mode will preface its list of sources with an AI-generated snippet about why they’re relevant. by Emma Roth Dec 10, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto,… Continue reading Google says it will link to more sources in AI Mode

No one knows what to call these things

Apparently, ‘smart glasses’ is insufficient. Enter AI glasses, AR glasses, wired XR glasses, and everything in between. by Victoria Song Dec 10, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC Apparently, ‘smart glasses’ is insufficient. Enter AI glasses, AR glasses, wired XR glasses, and everything in between. by Victoria Song Dec 10, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC Victoria Song is… Continue reading No one knows what to call these things

Sam Altman Says Caring for a Baby Is Now Impossible Without ChatGPT

The Tonight Show OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently admitted he needs extensive assistance from his company’s AI chatbot to get through life. During an interview last night with late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon, Altman argued that raising a child without constantly pestering a chatbot for life advice is now impossible — even though humans… Continue reading Sam Altman Says Caring for a Baby Is Now Impossible Without ChatGPT

You Will Never Guess What This Startup Is Turning Human Remains Into

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Getting tired of dusting off Grandpa’s stuffy old urn? One startup has the solution for you. It’s called Parting Stone, a company based in San Francisco which offers to turn your loved ones’ ashes into a pile of smooth, white rocks. Justin Crowe, the entrepreneur behind… Continue reading You Will Never Guess What This Startup Is Turning Human Remains Into

Scientists Find Evidence of Ancient Tropical Oasis on Mars

Getty / Futurism Scientists suspect that the surface of Mars was once teeming with water, a lush oasis full of river systems and lakes — until a dramatic change in the planet’s magnetic field caused it to lose most of its atmosphere, turning it into the arid hellscape we know it as today. Now, an… Continue reading Scientists Find Evidence of Ancient Tropical Oasis on Mars

Aurora will have ‘hundreds’ of driverless trucks on the road by the end of 2026, CEO says

Transportation Autonomous Cars Aurora CEO Chris Urmson said the company is ready to launch its next-generation hardware. Aurora CEO Chris Urmson said the company is ready to launch its next-generation hardware. by Andrew J. Hawkins Dec 10, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs,… Continue reading Aurora will have ‘hundreds’ of driverless trucks on the road by the end of 2026, CEO says

The best GPS trackers for kids in 2025 (recommended by parents)

If your kid isn’t yet ready for a smartphone but you want a way to see their location, you might consider a GPS tracker. After speaking to experts and parents, we’ve selected the best GPS trackers and devices to monitor your child’s location. Our top pick goes to the Apple Air Tag, currently on sale for… Continue reading The best GPS trackers for kids in 2025 (recommended by parents)