Top mountain e-bikes tested in USA trails – Specialized leads pack in latest picks Specialized, Cannondale, Salsa Face Off in Best eMTB Picks Duluth: Electric mountain bikes help more people ride trails but can upset others. Some riders say you should pedal hard to enjoy downhills, but e-bikes prove that’s not true. Barking dogs and … Read more
A $1.1 billion deal aims to bring critical minerals refining back to the U.S. amid growing tensions with China. Inside $1.1B Reshoring Critical Minerals Refining Deal Ohio: The U.S. and Europe have a nickel problem. Nickel is a metal used in batteries, missiles, electronics, and steel. But the U.S. and Europe have had trouble mining … Read more
Review evaluates red light showerhead’s effectiveness, filtration claims, and user experience with testing results. HigherDose Red Light Shower Filter Earns Honest Mixed Review New York: The HigherDose red light shower system lights up water with colored LEDs that glow for 5, 10 or 15 minutes at a time. A USB charger powers both the lights … Read more
Spanish startup Multiverse Computing launches tools to make AI models smaller and more efficient for businesses and devices Multiverse Computing Pushes Compressed AI Models into Mainstream San Francisco, California: A Spanish company called Multiverse Computing is making waves in the AI world by creating smaller artificial intelligence models that can run on phones and devices … Read more
Heat waves and strong El Niño may bring extreme conditions, stressing resources and intensifying fire risks this year. Get Ready for a Year of Chaotic Weather in the US San Francisco: The US just had its third-hottest year on record. But 2025 was a quiet year with no big hurricanes hitting land. Fewer wildfires burned … Read more
A Meta AI agent mistakenly exposed sensitive company data when it responded to an engineer’s question without permission, causing a major security breach. Meta struggles with rogue AI agents exposing user data Menlo Park: Meta AI experienced a major problem when an artificial intelligence system went rogue and exposed sensitive company and user data to … Read more
Sam Altman’s gratitude to developers sparks ironic memes as AI layoffs raise questions about his appreciation. Sam Altman’s Thanks to Coders Sparks Meme Storm San Francisco: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman thanked people who wrote complex software by typing each character one at a time. He feels grateful for their hard work that helped make AI … Read more
Carl Pei says AI agents will replace smartphone apps eventually as devices learn user intentions and handle tasks automatically through an agent-focused interface. Nothing CEO Carl Pei predicts smartphone apps will vanish as AI agents take over Austin, Texas: Carl Pei, co-founder of Nothing, said smartphone apps will disappear in the future. He believes artificial … Read more
Walmart and OpenAI are changing their partnership as AI shopping tools evolve, with a focus on seamless checkout experiences and personalized chatbot assistance. Why Walmart and OpenAI Are Shaking Up Their Agentic Shopping Deal [San Francisco]: Walmart and OpenAI are changing how they work together with AI shopping tools. The company OpenAI now wants chatbots … Read more
FBI director says agency buys Americans’ location data without warrants to aid investigations, reigniting privacy debate. FBI Confirms Buying Location Data From Data Brokers For Investigations Washington: The FBI buys location data from companies that collect information from phone apps and games. FBI Director Kash Patel told Congress the agency uses this data to help … Read more
Patreon CEO Jack Conte argues AI companies should pay creators for training data, calling current “fair use” claims bogus. Patreon CEO Calls AI Fair Use argument ‘Bogus’ in SXSW Talk Austin: Patreon CEO Jack Conte says he’s not anti-AI. He can’t be. “I run a tech company,” he told people at SXSW in Austin. Conte … Read more
Save $40 on the compact Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth speaker during Amazon’s Spring Sale. Great sound quality in a portable package. Amazon Spring Sale Grab the Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker for $139 Seattle: The Sonos Roam 2 wireless speaker is on sale for $139 at Amazon. That is $40 off the normal price. This … Read more