Beyerdynamic’s DT 270 headphones are affordable studio headphones for budget-minded buyers
I spent two weeks testing the JBL Grip, and it's the ideal shower-friendly audio companion – but it won't be replacing my Flip 7
The JBL Grip is a fun entry into the audio giant’s Bluetooth speaker portfolio, and largely impresses with a top-tier design, attractive lighting, and good overall sound.
Meta unveils new parental controls for its AI companions
The company recently overhauled Instagram's Teen Accounts, too. Meta has unveiled its plan to address teen use of its AI characters: More content guardrails and expanded parental oversight. In addition to new moderation controls designed to reflect PG-13 movie ratings, announced earlier this week, parents will be able to access summaries …
An Earth scientist solved a Mars mystery about what dug these weird ditches
See this natural phenomenon at work. Strange, narrow channels threading through some of Mars‘ sand dunes have intrigued scientists for years. These Martian features don’t look like anything on Earth. Early theories proposed that flowing water created these gullies, perhaps when the Red Planet had a warmer, wetter climate billions of years ago. That …
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 17
What can you see on the moon's surface tonight? We’re on day 26 of the lunar cycle which can only mean one thing: it’s nearly the New Moon. Over the next few nights, the moon will fade from view as it moves between Earth and the Sun, as we transition into a new lunar cycle. […]
Instagram Teen Accounts: Is it just PR?
Digital activist Lennon Torres says Meta is prioritizing perception over safety. On the same day Meta showcased its latest AI gadgets, Brandy Roberts stood outside its headquarters mourning her daughter Englyn — who was just 14 when she died after watching a “how-to” suicide video on Instagram. Brandy wasn’t there as an activist. She was […]
Dubai Police unveils AI system to catch five key traffic violations instantly
The traffic system is designed to improve road safety and streamline enforcement across the city.
OpenAI announces well-being advisory group, as the company claims to have mitigated safety concerns
Meanwhile, surveys show few users trust AI for mental health. OpenAI has formed an advisory council to monitor user well-being and AI safety, the company announced this week. The eight-person group will be tasked with defining standards for healthy AI interactions across age groups. The announcement came alongside an X post by CEO Sam Altman […]
Spotify is reportedly copying one of TIDAL's best features for discovering new music, and as a musician I think that's great
Discover the backroom boys who made the Backstreet Boys
House of Marley's new affordable record players have built-in speakers, Bluetooth, eco-friendly materials, and one even has mood lighting
These two new wireless vinyl spinners promise “instant enjoyment”