AI/ML News

Google just redesigned the search box for the first time in 25 years — here’s why it matters more than you think.

For a quarter century, the Google search box has been one of the most recognizable interfaces in computing: a thin…

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Literary Prizewinners Are Facing AI Allegations. It Feels Like the New Normal

Three of five regional winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize are suspected of relying on chatbots. They’re certainly…

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Forget electrons, this breakthrough uses light-matter particles to power AI

Researchers at Penn have created a hybrid light-matter particle that could dramatically speed up AI computing while using far less…

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AI can seem more human than real humans in a classic Turing test

A new University of California San Diego study unveils the first empirical evidence that a modern artificial intelligence system can…

2 months ago

These 11 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested in 2026

We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the…

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Audio cues can make AI feel more human, though some users may judge it as rude

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are investigating how humans respond to artificial intelligence agents that sound physically present in the…

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Oto Smart Sprinkler Review (2026): Solar-Powered and Simple to Use

The Oto Smart Sprinkler makes it easy to keep your lawn watered—as long as it gets three hours a day…

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Old Oil and Gas Wells Could Find Second Life Producing Clean Energy

States across the US are looking to take major sources of pollution and use them to generate much-needed power.

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The Best Outdoor Deals From the REI Anniversary Sale 2026

It’s the best time of year to pick up all the outdoor gadgets, tents, sleeping bags, and other gear you’ll…

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NASA’s new AI space chip could let spacecraft think for themselves

NASA is testing a next-generation space computer chip that could give spacecraft the ability to operate far more independently in…

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