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The Lichico Under Desk Treadmill is now just $99.99 on Amazon — a 44% discount on this compact, quiet walking treadmill. Stay active while you work with an easy-to-store treadmill that fits perfectly under your desk.

AI use in research has surged, but rising concerns about accuracy, ethics, and transparency mean institutions must step up with better tools, training, and disclosure standards to unlock AI’s full potential.

OpenAI is bringing back ChatGPT’s old charm, and adding an adult mode while it’s at it. CEO Sam Altman confirmed the chatbot will soon sound warmer and more natural again, with a verified adult option for mature themes. But it also raises new questions about privacy, identity checks, and how AI draws the line between safe and personal.

Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI to bring an agentic commerce experience that will allow users to browse and buy directly through ChatGPT.

YouTube Product Lead for Autodubbing, Buddhika Kottahachchi, tells DigitalTrends how auto-dubbed videos will soon use AI to accordingly change the lip movement and make it look natural.

Can a person really marry an AI? Ohio lawmakers don’t think so. A new bill aims to outlaw human-AI unions, calling AI "nonsentient entities." It comes as more people form romantic bonds with chatbots, a phenomenon raising questions about loneliness, obsession, and where humanity draws the line in the age of artificial love.

California has passed SB 243, the nation’s first law regulating AI chatbots, requiring safety measures, age checks, and accountability to protect children and vulnerable users from harmful interactions.

Google is expanding its Nano Banana AI image-editing model to Search, NotebookLM, and soon Photos, bringing powerful generative tools directly into widely used platforms for creativity and productivity.

OpenAI' Sora 2 AI video generator triggered a flood of videos showing dead celebrities, and their grieving families are now pleading to stop the horrific trend.

Reflect Orbital has already millions in funding, but scientists say sunlight beamed at night will be devastating for astronomical observations and animal life on Earth.

Stanford researchers found AI bots chasing clicks and likes often lie, spread misinformation, and adopt harmful behaviors despite safeguards.

OpenAI could soon reveal a new health-focused mode for ChatGPT tailored for giving medical advice, but the information will be sourced only from trusted sources.

In a recent Pew survey, 4 out of 10 parents in the US reported that their children, 12 years of age, or younger, are conversing with AI assistants.

Researchers at the University of California has come up with a smarter way to estimate the remaining range in an EV's battery.

Google is introducing a new wacky 10-dial Gboard that is unlike anything you have seen before, and you can 3D print one for yourself.

Fraimic is a smart E Ink frame that turns your voice into art. Speak a description, and it instantly creates the image using AI. The Kickstarter project starts at $299 and blends simple design with creative tech.

The family members and friends of soldiers who lost their lives in armed conflict are bringing them back to life in final goodbye videos created using AI tools.

FCC filings list new Apple model numbers, hinting at unannounced MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models that are widely expected to debut with M5 silicon.

Ring has unveiled its first-ever 4K cameras, but the standout feature is something entirely new: an AI-powered tool called Search Party that helps neighbors locate missing pets. Starting with dogs, the feature turns outdoor Ring cameras into a community network to reunite families with their pets.

The emotionally-aware AI vehicle is near

A year-long evaluation says ChatGPT can do a decent job of summarizing science research papers, but it is prone to hyping, misses nuances, and that it could ultimately break trust.

Skywork is here to upgrade your Office suite workflow.

ChatGPT has over 700 million users exchanging over 2.5 billion messages per day, but the usage patterns suggest humans use it more for work, and less for play.

Volkswagen showcases affordable EV battery tech. Ram cancels electric trucks.

Pose Nudge is an open-source app that keeps an eye on your posture and sends an alert when it detects a bad neck or shoulder position.

In addition to the FTC probe, the state of California has passed a bill that regulates AI chatbots and seeks to hold the companies accountable for harm done to users.

I tried the new Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton and it's helped me hike a hill that I could never have hiked before.

Research by Common Sense Media suggests that Gemini's age-appropriate versions can still about sex and drugs with kids.

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Rivian finally activates Apple Car Key; Stellantis steps back from self-driving tech.

Buying shoes can be a compromise for so many – one foot smaller than the other, off-the-shelf options that never feel ‘quite right’. Sure, true made-to-measure shoes have existed for centuries—but at stratospheric prices. I’ve previously had custom orthotics made, but the process cost $500 and that was even before the cost of the sneakers.  […]

Monterey Car Week features exclusive, luxury concept EVs while Ford follows through its "Model T moment" promise with a $30K midsize EV pickup.

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Electric scooters are an affordable, convenient way to minimize your carbon footprint and zip around town. Here are 8 of our favorite models.

Ford may introduce EREVs as part of new 'Model T moment'

While Tesla and Waymo continue to dominate the robotaxi conversation, Lucid enters the fray with a $300 million joint venture with Uber and Nuro.

What’s happened? Researchers from Seoul National University, led by Professor Seung-Kyun Kang and Dr. Jae-Young Baehave developed a groundbreaking biodegradable fiber that could revolutionize textile electronics, tackling the growing e-waste problem. This eco-friendly material, detailed in a July 2025 study published in npj Flexible Electronics, degrades naturally without harming the environment, unlike traditional electronic textiles […]

Next-gen connections and edge computing are being combined to usher in a new future