China drafts world’s strictest rules to end AI-encouraged suicide, violence

China drafted landmark rules to stop AI chatbots from emotionally manipulating users, including what could become the strictest policy worldwide intended to prevent AI-supported suicides, self-harm,...

With Only a Few Days Left in 2025, You Can Still Make Changes to Boost Your 2026 Tax Refund

!–> –>p>It's not too late to make a few simple moves to improve your tax situation for 2025. Wanan Yossingkum// Sure, you’re enjoying your Bing Crosby...

Co-founder of CD Projekt Michał Kiciński has acquired GOG, the company’s game storefront

total ownership of the DRM-free video game storefront GOG. The digital video game platform was started by CD Projekt in 2008 with a stated mission "Good...

A Solution to Satellite Pollution? Make Them Indestructible

Each year, thousands of satellites at the end of their life fall toward Earth, burning up in the atmosphere. In their wake, they leave a trail...

Nvidia takes $5 billion stake in Intel under September agreement

Happy New Year? EV Registration Fees Will Double in This State on Jan. 1

Electric car drivers in Minnesota will wake up to a new year and a new fee on Jan. 1. The annual registration cost for fully electric...

Cinebench 2026 out and ready to hammer CPUs and graphics cards six times as hard — updated benchmark includes an SMT core test

p id=”e25de767-0085-4951-920e-f19a67db11bb”>Heads up, tech enthusiasts everywhere, for a new version of one of your benchmarksjust dropped. just announcedthe minty fresh Cinebench 2026, ready to beat the...

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 I’d stream this week (Dec. 29-Jan. 4)

p id=”67c03ff1-d044-4055-8484-10c138f221a9″>We're in that liminal "Twilight Zone" gap between Christmas and New Year's, where time ceases to exist and responsibilities become next year's problem. It's the...

It took just minutes for me to extend my AirTag’s battery life by 5 years – here’s how

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‘Why Academics Should Do More Consulting’

A group of researchers is calling on universities treat consulting work as a strategic priority, arguing that bureaucratic obstacles and inconsistent policies have left a massive...