“I saw the rap sheet and license plate numbers and was like WTAF.” Mass Text US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents accidentally added a random person to a mass group text in which officers from multiple federal law enforcement agencies discussed extremely sensitive information about arrests, targets, and strategy. As 404 Media reports, the group text… Continue reading ICE Agents Accidentally Add Random Person to Group Chat, Uncover Highly Sensitive Data
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Scientists Taught a Robot to Play the Drums and He Is Shockingly Horrible at It
When it comes to robot musicians, talent runs the gamut about as much as it does for humans. From the bizarre double-armed machine that made a guest appearance in Sweden last fall when it played cello with the Malmo Symphony Orchestra to the poorly-disguised, tunic-wearing humanoid robot seen playing keytar at a festival in China,… Continue reading Scientists Taught a Robot to Play the Drums and He Is Shockingly Horrible at It
The US May Have Already Lost the AI Race to China Due to a Key Weakness
You might have heard of an “AI race” heating up between the US and China, a bitter rivalry between two global adversaries that could shape the direction of world history. At least, that’s how some in the US feel. While China has repeatedly tried to establish a geopolitical friendship with the richest nation in the… Continue reading The US May Have Already Lost the AI Race to China Due to a Key Weakness
Why I recommend this $400 Google Pixel over competing models from Samsung and OnePlus
Google Pixel 9a ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google Pixel 9a is the latest midrange phone from the company and retails for $499. It features a new Tensor G4 chip, helpful AI tools, an improved main camera, and the largest battery of any Pixel. You’ll have to settle for some budget trade-offs, including the lack of… Continue reading Why I recommend this $400 Google Pixel over competing models from Samsung and OnePlus
Not enough: Corvette concept falls 1,000 hp short of Chinese hypercar hype [video]
The Corvette CX making its debut at this weekend’s The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, generates more than 2,000 combined hp from its four, individually controlled and torque-vectoring electric motors. It’s staggering power, draped in beautiful bodywork, at a point in time when Corvette is rapidly climbing through the supercar ranks. There’s only one problem with… Continue reading Not enough: Corvette concept falls 1,000 hp short of Chinese hypercar hype [video]
Tesla raises Model S/X prices, but bundles ‘Full Self-Driving’ and brings back free Supercharging
Tesla has raised Model S and Model X prices by $10,000, but it decided to include its ‘Full Self-Driving’ package, free Supercharging for life, ‘Premium Connectivity’, and a new ‘Premium Service’ for 4 years. For the last few years, Model S and Model X have been in a free fall, and the latest mild update… Continue reading Tesla raises Model S/X prices, but bundles ‘Full Self-Driving’ and brings back free Supercharging
I Tried the Best At-Home Pet DNA Test Kits on My Two Cats (2025)
If You Have a Dog, Consider These Kits I don’t have a dog, so I didn’t try these at-home DNA test kits for dogs, but these are the kits specifically for dogs from Basepaws and Wisdom Panel, the two companies I’ve tested for my cats. Basepaws Dog DNA Test Wisdom Panel Breed Discovery Dog DNA… Continue reading I Tried the Best At-Home Pet DNA Test Kits on My Two Cats (2025)
This Country Is Teaching Children How to Build and Operate Deadly Drones
Now well into its third year, it’s safe to say the Russo-Ukraine war has ushered in a new type of warfare fit for this decade. As resources run low and manpower becomes irreplaceable, combatants on both sides have resorted to McGuyver-esque tactics, such as jury-rigged drone cages, improvised wooden armor, and eScooter cavalry. One especially… Continue reading This Country Is Teaching Children How to Build and Operate Deadly Drones
Scientists Are Using AI for Improved Gene Hacking
Image by Getty / Futurism Gene editing has made huge leaps in recent years, such as treating the congenital blood disorders sickle cell anemia and beta thalassemia, which can require lifelong blood transfusions. But scientists still fear that some snipping may lead to unwelcome surprises. However, a research team led by the University of Zurich… Continue reading Scientists Are Using AI for Improved Gene Hacking
A brazen attack on air safety is underway — here’s what’s at stake
Instead of fixing air safety regulations, the Trump administration is undermining them. by Darryl Campbell Aug 16, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC Instead of fixing air safety regulations, the Trump administration is undermining them. by Darryl Campbell Aug 16, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC At the end of July, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) convened a… Continue reading A brazen attack on air safety is underway — here’s what’s at stake