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Chinese Robots Can’t Outrun Human Marathoners Just Yet
Though many humanoid robots finished the 13-mile race through the Chinese capital, others were beset by technical difficulties—or failed at the starting line.
Do You Use AI Chatbots or Image Generators? Rate Your Favorites to WIN
ChatGPT or Gemini? Grok or Midjourney? Generative AI is hard to avoid nowadays, but which one is your favorite? Share your thoughts for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card.
More Trouble for Elon As Tesla Reportedly Delays Cheaper EVs
Tesla reportedly still plans to manufacture 250,000 units of the budget Model Y in the US by 2026. We don't know how much it'll cost, but it probably won't be $25,000.
Living With an HP EliteBook X G1a: A Solid Enterprise PC With Handy AI Features
This sleek 'Strix Point' laptop looks great, but is the performance worth the top-dollar price tag?
How to Make Sure You Get a Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5
Nintendo has revised their pre-order date for the Switch 2 console, moving it to April 24th. Here's how to ensure you play the year's hottest new system.
Got a Smart Home? Rate Your Connected Lights, Plugs, Thermostats, and More to Win
Tell us all about the brands whose products power your smart home. You could take home $250.
ChatGPT Can Now Guess the Location of Photos With Stunning Accuracy
This capability has been around for a while, but OpenAI's o3 model could popularize it in a major way. Social media is already going wild. Here's what happened in our initial tests.
FBI Warns of Scammers Posing as Feds Pretending to Help People Recover Money
Criminals may be exploiting a February FBI announcement in which the agency said it would reach out to victims of crypto scams. Real agents won't ask you for money, though.
An Alarming Number of Gen Z AI Users Think It's Conscious
The majority of young people use AI, and they try to be polite when interacting with chatbots like ChatGPT, but some might have too much of an attachment to it, according to a new study.
More Than Mario: Ranking My Fave Third-Party Switch 2 Games Coming in 2025
At its launch event, Nintendo showcased its commitment to a strong Switch 2 library by spotlighting big third-party games. These are the ones I want to play most.
What to Stream This Weekend
Boot up your Companion robot and get ready for WrestleMania 41 and another cringe-filled season of The Rehearsal.
Love (or Hate) Your ISP? Rate the Ones You Use at Home and Work to WIN
Whether you're tapping into satellite services like Starlink or locked into Comcast or Fios, we want to know if your ISP delivers on its promises. Rate it now for a chance to win $250.
Discord Tests ID, Facial Scans for Age Verification
It's a one-time process that doesn't store your data, Discord says. It comes as the service faces a lawsuit from the state of New Jersey over the platform’s alleged failure to protect children.
Switch 2 Preorders Are a Go, But I Still Have 6 Big Questions for Nintendo
Nintendo revealed lots of information about the Switch 2, including the April 24 preorder date, but questions still linger before the June 5 launch.
WD Touts New Hard Drive Recycling Process As 'Blueprint' for Domestic Reuse
Mining old hard drives for rare earth elements could facilitate 'large-scale, domestic recycling,' and ease US reliance on China, Western Digital says in a new white paper.
Tesla Accused of Inflating Odometer Numbers to Avoid Repair Payouts
Tesla's basic warranty is active for four years or 50,000 miles. In a new class-action suit, one driver says his Tesla inflated miles driven by 117% over what he actually drove.
College Students Can Grab a Google One AI Premium Plan for Free Right Now
The offer unlocks access to Gemini Advanced and 2TB of cloud storage until spring 2026.
The Top 5 Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Games, Ranked
When the Switch 2 comes out on June 5, these are the games you should play first.
Switch 2 Preorders Set for April 24, But Nintendo Warns of Price Hikes
Despite Trump's tariffs, Nintendo says it's keeping the Switch 2 at $449, for now at least. However, the company plans to raise prices for accessories.
Meta Blocks Apple Intelligence Features on Facebook, Instagram, Threads
The Writing Tools feature was available on Meta’s apps when Apple Intelligence first rolled out, but seems to have disappeared with a December update.
