Apple CEO Tim Cook told analysts that AI adoption has happened faster than expected.
Month: April 2026
Musk v. Altman Kicks Off, DOJ Guts Voting Rights Unit, and Is the AI Job Apocalypse Overhyped?
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we get into how the Elon Musk-Sam Altman trial goes way beyond their rivalry and could have major implications both for OpenAI and also the AI industry at large.
MAGA Is Confused About ‘Animal Farm’
The new film is the latest adaptation of George Orwell’s novel. Based on the critiques coming from right-wing influencers, it seems few of them fully grasp the book’s message.
Don’t Let Industry Jargon Cost You When Shopping for a Smart Bed
Why the terms “smart bed,” “adjustable mattress,” and “adjustable frame” are not interchangeable, and how to avoid an expensive mistake.
Elon Musk Seemingly Admits xAI Has Used OpenAI’s Models to Train Its Own
While answering questions under oath, Musk argued it’s standard practice for AI labs to use their competitors’ models.
OpenAI Rolls Out ‘Advanced’ Security Mode for At-Risk Accounts
OpenAI is rolling out Advanced Account Security for people concerned that their ChatGPT or Codex accounts could be potential targets of phishing attacks.
Scientists Are Starting to Unlock the Nanoscale Secrets of the Immune System
At WIRED Health, immunologist Daniel Davis detailed the ways in which new technologies are enabling a better understanding of the human immune system.
Best Side-Sleeper Mattresses 2026: Picked by a Sleep Science Coach
We’ve tested hundreds of the top hybrid, memory foam, and cooling mattresses to find the best combination of support and pressure relief.
Light Phone Is Making Its Dumb Phone More Useful With Third-Party ‘Tools’
A new developer program for LightOS allows anyone to create tools for the Light Phone, whether that’s a local public transit app for your city or a way to read ebooks.
Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026)
Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.
Goal Zero Yeti 1500 Power Station Review (2026): More Power, Better Chemistry
Goal Zero’s new Yeti 1500 power station charges faster and has more juice to keep you powered up, no matter where you are.
This Summer, the American Water Crisis Becomes Real
Concern over water access are poised to consume summer in the US, as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River threaten to boil over.
Use Gmail’s ‘Manage Subscriptions’ Tool to Cut Down on Inbox Clutter
Find and remove newsletter subscriptions more easily using Gmail’s built-in tools for organizing bulk emails.
How Elon Musk Squeezed OpenAI: They ‘Are Gonna Want to Kill Me’
Tensions flared on the third day of trial in Musk v. Altman as OpenAI’s lawyers cross-examined Musk.
Emergency First Responders Say Waymos Are Getting Worse
“I believe the technology was deployed too quickly in too vast amounts, with hundreds of vehicles, when it wasn’t really ready,” one police official told federal regulators last month.
Taylor Swift Wants to Trademark Her Likeness. These TikTok Deepfake Ads Show Why
Researchers show scammers are using AI-manipulated footage of celebrity interviews to trick users into sharing their personal data.
Female Looksmaxxer Alorah Ziva Is Suing Clavicular for Alleged Battery
Aleksandra Mendoza, aka Alorah Ziva, alleges that the 20-year-old influencer injected her with drugs on a livestream and had nonconsensual sex with her while she was underage.
Sanctioned Chinese AI Firm SenseTime Releases Image Model Built for Speed
With US restrictions limiting its access to advanced tech, SenseTime is doubling down on open source with a new model optimized to run on Chinese-made chips.
Motorola’s New Razr Folding Phones Command a Higher Price With Few Upgrades
Say hello (Moto) to price hikes on all three of Motorola’s latest Razr flip phones.
How Trump Weaponized the DOJ Division That Kept Elections Fair
The Trump administration has effectively forced out more than two dozen experienced lawyers from the DOJ’s Voting Section, the part of the agency responsible for upholding the Voting Rights Act.