This LED face mask combines red, blue, and near-infrared light with vibration therapy, but don’t expect overnight results.
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Therabody TheraFace Mask Review: The Vibrating LED Face Shield Read Post »
Long confined to the lab, humanoids finally appear ready to work in manufacturing. There are just a few hurdles to get them to market.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Science / Robots, Shop Bots
2025 Is the Year of the Humanoid Robot Factory Worker Read Post »
For years, North Korea has been secretly placing young IT workers inside Western companies. With AI, their schemes are now more devious—and effective—than ever.
The Big Story, Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, secret agents
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At a high-profile event in San Francisco, World announced it is launching a series of Apple-like stores, as well as a partnership with dating giant Match Group.
Business, Business / Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Orb-Verified
Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning Orb Is Now Coming to the US Read Post »
A US judge says Apple deliberately chose not to comply with an order requiring it to loosen App Store rules—and then tried to cover up its disobedience.
Business, Business / National Affairs, Breaking News
Apple May Face Criminal Charges for Allegedly Lying to a Federal Judge Read Post »
NIAID’s Integrated Research Facility is one of the few federal facilities charged with studying Ebola. Tuesday afternoon, all of its work was put on indefinite pause by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s department.
Science, Science / Health, Stoppage Time
RFK Jr.’s HHS Orders Lab Studying Deadly Infectious Diseases to Stop Research Read Post »
Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble, and Grindr are rolling out scenario-based training, AI, and other tools to address their users’ lack of romantic experience.
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, No Game
Dating Apps Are Using Roleplaying Games to Fix Your Rizz Read Post »
A DOGE operative has been tasked with using AI to propose rewrites to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations—an effort sources are told will roll out across government.
Politics, Takeover
DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations Read Post »
A new study found that code generated by AI is more likely to contain made-up information that can be used to trick software into interacting with malicious code.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security News, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Bad Inventions
AI Code Hallucinations Increase the Risk of ‘Package Confusion’ Attacks Read Post »
This no-nonsense all-mesh office chair isn’t much to look at, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find something better for under $200.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Home Office, Product Review
Staples Dexley Ergonomic Mesh Chair Review: Best Budget Chair Read Post »
A new crowd-trained way to develop LLMs over the internet could shake up the AI industry with a giant 100 billion-parameter model later this year.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, AI Lab
These Startups Are Building Advanced AI Models Without Data Centers Read Post »
On today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we break down how Trump’s tariffs might threaten this year’s holiday season.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Uncanny Valley
A Tariff Standoff With China, Power Outages, and the End of Christmas Read Post »
The freestanding charging and emptying station makes this cordless vacuum feel almost like a robot vacuum—except you still do the vacuuming.
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Tineco Pure One Station 5 Review (2025): This Vac Empties Itself Read Post »
These updated gaming headphones fit larger noggins and have Dolby Atmos.
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Corsair Void Wireless v2 Review: Dolby Atmos on Bigger Heads Read Post »
Corsair’s latest Pro keyboard cuts corners by mixing Hall effect and mechanical switches to create a confusing mess.
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Corsair K70 Pro TKL Review: Pro Isn’t Always Better Read Post »
Cold brew demands different beans than drip or espresso to come out right. Here’s a guide to finding the right ones.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Cold Comfort
Factor home-delivery meals have mastered the art of a juicy, medium-rare steak. But inconsistency is still an issue.
Gear / Products / Online Services, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Gear, Gear / Reviews, Product Review
Factor Delivery Meals Review (2025): Tender Salmon, Room to Grow Read Post »
The Trump administration aims to make fossil fuels cheap—so cheap they wouldn’t be worth extracting. “‘Drill, baby, drill’ is nothing short of a myth,” one oil executive has said.
Science, Science / Environment, Energy
Trump’s Policies Are Creating Uncertainty for Fossil Fuel Companies Read Post »
WhatsApp’s AI tools will use a new “Private Processing” system designed to allow cloud access without letting Meta or anyone else see end-to-end encrypted chats. But experts still see risks.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, AI Inside
WhatsApp Is Walking a Tightrope Between AI Features and Privacy Read Post »
