The best last-minute tech gifts under $50
We've picked out all the best gifts under $50 including tablets, earbuds, smart speakers, and more. There's something for everyone on a budget.
Amazon’s new Your Books hub will nudge you to buy more books
Amazon has launched Your Books, an online service for bookworms that will probably result in customers buying even more books.
Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot can now dance like Elon Musk
Elon Musk has just shared a video showing the latest improvements to Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot, which include a sleeker design and faster movement.
Check out the design of Tencent’s flashy new headquarters
Chinese tech giant Tencent has shared the design of its striking new headquarters that will welcome 23,000 workers upon its completion.
You can probably guess Wikipedia’s most-viewed article of 2023
Wikipedia has released its annual list revealing its most viewed pages from the last 12 months, and you can probably guess what comes out on top ...
December’s PS Plus Essential lineup includes one of 2021’s best indie games
Sable, Lego 2K Drive, and Powerwash Simulator are the three games all PS Plus subscribers will be able to download in December.
Cyber Monday smashes online shopping records
U.S. online shoppers spent a total of $12.4 billion on Cyber Monday, marking an increase of 9.6% on a year ago and setting a new record for the day.
Apple boss Tim Cook hints at who might succeed him
Estimated to be worth more than $1 billion, Apple CEO Tim Cook could retire any time he likes. But in a recent interview he said he's going nowhere.
Watch these eVTOL aircraft take to NYC skies in glimpse of the future
Greener, quieter electric aircraft took to the skies of New York City recently as the mayor announced plans to introduce the technology for flights there.
Amazon expands Fresh grocery delivery for non-Prime members
After launching Fresh grocery deliveries for non-Prime customers in some cities in August, Amazon is now offering the service to non-Prime shoppers nationwide.
Robot crushes man to death after mistaking him for a box
A robot crushed a man to death after apparently mistaking him for a box as he tried to repair it, South Korean media reported on Wednesday.
Huge digital waterfall wows travelers at Singapore’s Changi Airport
Singapore's Changi Airport has opened a dramatic revamp of one of its terminals, with a giant digital waterfall taking center stage.
Amazon Music Free Trial: How to stream music for free
Amazon Music isn't free, but if you want to sign up and give it a listen without paying, here's everything you need to know about the Amazon Music free trial.
Is there a Chegg free trial? Here’s what you need to know
Chegg, an online tutoring and textbook rental service, is an invaluable resource for students -- but is there a Chegg free trial? Here's what you should know.
Fender Play free trial: Can you learn to play guitar for free?
Learning to play the guitar can be easy and affordable with a Fender Play free trial, which gets you up to 14 days of free access to the learning platform.
Instacart Free Trial: Try the grocery delivery app for free
It the convenience of grocery shopping from home is intriguing, you can choose from two Instacart free trial promotions to check it out for yourself.
It’s drone delivery, but not as we know it
While Amazon and Wing are trialing customer deliveries using mid-size drones, a firm in Europe is using a much bigger drone for its own special purpose.
Boston Dynamics uses ChatGPT to create a robot tour guide
Find out what happened when a team of roboticists powered a robot dog with AI to create a tour guide that talks.
Autonomous delivery robots at center of bomb scare ‘prank’
A bomb threat involving wheel-based delivery robots at an Oregon State University campus turned out to be a prank following the reported arrest of a suspect.
White House unveils 31 U.S. tech hubs to boost industry
In a move designed to boost the U.S. tech sector, the White House on Monday announced 31 tech hubs located across the country.
What is My Best Buy Plus? Everything you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about the Best Buy membership program to get ready for exclusive Black Friday deals.
Amazon’s new humanoid robot will not take human jobs, company insists
It looks like a human and it moves like a human but Amazon insists its latest robot will not replace workers at its warehouses but instead work alongside them.
Smart mouthguard to be adopted by World Rugby to help spot head injuries
Rugby union’s world governing body has announced that it will start using smart mouthguards capable of detecting potentially injurious impacts.
This AI algorithm could save lives in quake zones
In trials that took place over a seven-month period, the algorithm predicted with impressive accuracy an earthquake's timing, location, and intensity.
Tom Hanks warns of AI-generated ad using his likeness
Tom Hanks has warned his fans not to be fooled by an AI-generated ad circulating online that appears to show him endorsing a dental plan.
Bear-repelling ‘Monster Wolf’ robot gets wider deployment
Japan's Monster Wolf robot, complete with menacing roar and glowing red eyes, is being deployed more widely in a bid to keep bears in the mountains.
Amazon is hiring a quarter of a million extra workers for the holiday season
Eyeing the upcoming holiday rush, Amazon has announced that it’s aiming to hire 250,000 warehouse and delivery workers, with a bump in the hourly pay offered.
Finally, high-quality, smooth, and consistent Vodka from Vanport
Vanport 1948 is a high-quality, ultra-smooth, and consistent blend of Vodka that's delicious and a worthy brand to remember the city of Vanport.
Coca-Cola apparently used AI to create a soda ‘from the future’
Drinks giant Coca-Cola has jumped on the AI bandwagon with the launch of a beverage apparently created with the help of the in-vogue technology.
Telepresence classroom robots trialed for absent students
A school in Japan will deploy telepresence robots that can be controlled by absent students in the hope that it may encourage them to return to the classroom.
Uber might launch a handyperson service like TaskRabbit
Code found in Uber's iPhone app suggests the company is exploring the idea of launching a service similar to TaskRabbit.
The squishy Sensiworm robot goes places other robots can’t
GE Aerospace has unveiled a remarkable -- and remarkably squishy -- robot called Sensiworm that’s set to enhance aircraft safety.
FAA gives UPS’ drone delivery efforts a big boost
UPS' drone delivery ambitions have been given a significant boost following a key decision by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Amazon tweaks in-garage delivery option, so now you might have to pay
Amazon's In-Garage Delivery option is currently free no matter what day you have a package delivered, but from next month that will change.