The 1X Neo Robot Has Freaky Fast Fingers

The soft, weirdly sexualized home-chore robot has been given some very tactile hands.

Slate’s Gray $25,000 Truck Just Got a Crayola Makeover

The Bezos-backed automaker building America’s cheapest electric truck is teaming up with the crayon company in a bid to brighten its rides. Make ours Razzmatazz.

A Majority of European Lawmakers Voted Against Letting Big Tech Read Our Messages. They’re Going to Anyway.

Companies will once again be allowed to scan citizens’ personal texts, emails, and social media messages via the “chat control” bill to find child abuse material online.

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Amseatec Criss Cross Office Chair Review: Just Right

The Amseatec Criss Cross Office Chair gives you room to sit cross-legged, sideways, or however your body actually wants to sit.

Dell 14S Review: Higher Price, Better Quality

The Dell 14S represents the new normal of laptop pricing, but it has the quality to back up its cost.

Self-Driving Cars Are Interfering With First Responders. Feds Aren’t Happy

NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morris called reports that self-driving cars had driven into emergency scenes and blocked ambulances and firefighters “unacceptable.”

Influencers Are Promoting $50 Straws They Claim Will Protect Against Electromagnetic Radiation

“EMF straws” and similar products are being sold as a way to block electromagnetic frequencies that come from common electronic devices, even without scientific evidence that they work.

Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid

With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.

The Best Food Dehydrators for Self-Sufficient Kitchens (2026)

Stretch seasonal produce, preserve leftovers, and build a pantry that lasts with our favorite food dehydrators for every budget.

Federal Investigators Say Certain DOGE Records Were Deleted

A government report claims DOGE didn’t access sensitive systems. It also says the agency deleted records that would show if they had.

Is an Air-Conditioning Revolution Coming to Europe?

As extreme heat becomes the norm on the continent, the AC culture wars may be solved by advances in environmentally friendly technology.

The 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now

It's too hot. There, we said it. Protect your health and keep your home cool with one of these top-rated air conditioners.

One of Meta’s Offices Was Briefly Overtaken by a Rogue Squirrel

The animal escaped after apparently arriving inside a package at Meta's Bangkok office, injuring one employee before finally being caught.

Messi and Ronaldo Are Building Tech Portfolios. Mo Salah Is Playing a Different Game

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are betting on AI, health tech, and startups. Mohamed Salah is taking a more traditional route beyond football.

I Built a Self-Improving AI, and So Can You

Experiments in using AI to build AI show that the future doesn’t just belong to the frontier labs.

The FTC Settlement With John Deere Is a Huge Win for the Right-to-Repair Movement

After more than a decade of pushback, farmers and repair advocates have won access to equipment and services John Deere had long kept under its control.

Peter Thiel’s Husband Sued a Flight Attendant Who Says He Assaulted Her on a Private Jet

Matthew Danzeisen’s lawyer says the case is a “shakedown about a bag” that brushed someone’s leg. Stefanie Bojar says she was injured aboard the jet—and that the lawsuit is a bullying tactic.

The Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhone and Android, Plus Ones to Avoid

Keep your iPhone or Qi2 Android phone topped up with one of the best portable chargers.

The Foam Era Has Changed Pickleball—Here Are the Top 2 Pickleball Paddles Right Now

New tech has changed the game with the latest generation of pickleball paddles. Here's what to know and what to buy.

LG Micro RGB Evo Review: Brilliant, Bright, Not Budget-Friendly

It’s hard to say if the pricey LG Micro RGB Evo television is worth shelling out for compared to its cheaper competitors, but you’ll probably enjoy its color-popping display.