The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record
The world could face the strongest El Niño since recordkeeping began, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events and significant,…
Category: Technology
Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI
A huge debate is brewing in Silicon Valley over the proliferation of Chinese-made artificial intelligence tools, particularly “open-weight” AI systems…
Best Window Air Conditioners of 2026: Midea, Zafro, GE
Other Models We Tested Photograph: Martin Cizmar TCL Q-Series Air Conditioner (10,000 BTU) for $369: Chinese electronics company TCL has…
Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages
By testing kids’ physical and mental limits, these toys help children learn where the boundaries of their knowledge lie, and…
The Best MagSafe Wallets for Your Everyday Carry (2026)
Other Good MagSafe Wallets Photograph: Jacob Roach ESR Geo Wallet Stand: Apple’s Find My app lets you track your devices…
The EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search
The European Commission has levied a $1 billion penalty against Google over alleged competition law violations. An EC investigation found…
An FDA Panel Just Endorsed These Unproven Peptides
Peptides are inching closer to the mainstream. A panel of experts on Thursday narrowly recommended that the Food and Drug…
For Taylor Swift, Madison Square Garden’s Controversial Cameras Briefly Went Dark
Madison Square Garden owner James Dolan has insisted that the face-recognition system and array of surveillance cameras deployed at his…
Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending
On Thursday morning, Meta published an ad to its official Instagram account with the message that artificial intelligence will not…
The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026)
Compare Our Picks Others Tested Photograph: Molly Higgins Smoture VAC01 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for $150: This vacuum surprised me with…