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'We cannot make them fast enough': Japan can't get enough of these $4,000 robot wolves used to scare off bears, even if they look like something from your worst nightmare -
Japan’s rising bear attacks triggered overwhelming demand for terrifying robotic wolves designed to scare dangerous animals from populated communities.
Dolby Atmos on streaming will finally sound as good as 4K Blu-ray, based on these blind test results of audio engineers — but this still won’t cause collectors to switch from physical media -
In double-blind listening tests, multiple audio experts preferred Dolby AC-4 to existing Dolby Digital+JOC audio streams
We may only have a year of the RAM crisis left if this ex-Samsung boss is right -
Ex-Samsung exec says it's possible the RAM crisis 'will change starting from the second half of next year' as supply and demand begin to correct.
ChatGPT Creator OpenAI Could Go Public Soon in Major Market Move -
OpenAI is reportedly planning to become a publicly traded company as soon as September.
Is Google's Uncanny Virtual Human a Future Coworker or Concierge? video -
An experimental concept of an AI coworker feels like a demo of what could greet us in a future hotel lobby or theme park.
I Chatted With Google's Lifesize, Hyperreal AI Companion -
The video agent demoed as part of Google Beam is an experiment, and it's shockingly realistic. Is this a helper, or a replacement for people?
Google's In-Car Gemini Dimmed the Sunroof, Ordered Dinner and Became My Tour Guide -
I got an early look at the new features arriving to Android Auto and vehicles with Google Built-in.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Files for Blockbuster IPO on Nasdaq -
The rocket company may record the largest public offering ever, with a valuation approaching $2 trillion.
Phone Carriers Offer eSIM Plans in the US for World Cup Travelers From Abroad -
Family and friends from abroad coming to visit? These short-term prepaid mobile plans can keep them connected.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Review: Low-Cost Copilot Plus PC Has Appeal, Limits -
For its portability and daily productivity, it's a winner. Potential Windows-on-Arm issues and modest graphics chops, however, keep it from being a true all-arounder.
Want to Opt Out of Your Data Being Sold, Shared or Used? Good Luck -
An investigation finds that some of the biggest companies are making it difficult for customers to keep their data private.
Ninja Just Launched an Even Bigger Slushie Maker for Summer Drinks, and I Tried It -
Plus, a reality TV icon tells us what she's putting in hers.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, May 21 (game #809) -
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, May 21 (game #1578) -
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, May 21 (game #1075) -
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
Exclusive: The tech keeping Disney Magic Kingdom's most iconic rides running night after night -
Here's how Disney keeps rides that have been running for more than 50 years feeling like they've always been here — and always will be.
Should you buy a Nintendo Switch 2 before the price hikes? I played 5 of its biggest exclusives to find out -
The Switch 2 has a pretty compelling lineup as it approaches its first birthday — and with a price hike on the way, now could be the time to snap it up.
Scientists Warn AI Slop Is Wreaking Havoc in the Research World -
A new study finds that AI hallucinations produced nearly 150,000 fake citations appearing in research papers.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, May 21 -
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 21.
'This reveals a broader security problem': Experts warn a key Microsoft legacy tool is still being abused to launch malware campaigns -
MSHTA is being used for both simple and advanced threats, deploying loaders and infostealers.