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May 21, 2026
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack the mass layoffs at Meta, big announcements at Google I/O, and the latest backlash against AI.
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May 21, 2026
These are the AC units we've trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.
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May 21, 2026
We love this brand's stylish storage lockers, and there's a big sale on eight colors through the end of the month.
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May 21, 2026
The hackathon, held to build user-auditing tools for Palantir customers, comes as the company struggles to address employee concerns over its relationship with ICE.
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May 21, 2026
The hackathon, held to build user-auditing tools for Palantir customers, comes as the company struggles to address employee concerns over its relationship with ICE.
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May 21, 2026
The impending arrival of El Niño will help keep the number of storms low. But it only takes one landfall to create a catastrophe.
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May 21, 2026
I used the Gemini app to generate lifelike videos featuring a digital clone of myself. Google sees this as the future of creation. I'm still creeped out.
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May 21, 2026
After the Trump administration turned away from electrification, two of the nation's biggest governments will advocate for more electric vans, police cars, and eventually, snowplows.
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May 21, 2026
Here are the best meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart's delivery box, a GLP-1-supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
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May 21, 2026
Need to schlep some stuff? These field-tested duffels can handle your baggage.
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May 21, 2026
Whether you need a portable, around-the-house entertainment center or a full-on laptop replacement, these are the best Android tablets.
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May 21, 2026
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus—unlike most smartwatches—it doesn't need to be charged every day.
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May 21, 2026
Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? We'll help you make sense of Dyson's whirlwind vacuum lineup.
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May 21, 2026
Unlike Euphoria, the Apple TV show wants to humanize the experience of sex workers rather than catastrophize the extremes of the profession.
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May 21, 2026
As nonconsensual explicit deepfakes continue to proliferate online, entire communities are now collaborating on this digital form of sexual abuse.
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May 21, 2026
Searching for the best yoga mat to help deepen your flow, master tree pose, and discover the meaning of life? For two of the three, we've got you covered.
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May 21, 2026
Kenneth Wolfe organized the Department of Labor's controversial prayer services before he was quietly appointed to lead a major agency office.
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May 21, 2026
I've had SimpliSafe's modular, no-contract setup for nearly a decade, and adding on to it has been a cinch.
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May 21, 2026
GitHub is just the latest victim of TeamPCP, a gang that has carried out a spree of software supply chain attacks that has impacted hundreds of organizations.
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May 21, 2026
France is already moving on from Zoom and Microsoft Teams in favor of homegrown alternatives. Other countries are quickly following suit.
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May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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May 20, 2026
The rocket company has set aside more than $500 million for potential litigation losses, in part to account for complaints alleging Grok created sexualized images.
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May 20, 2026
The investment comes as Elon Musk's AI unit faces complaints about the carbon-emitting units and looks to become a big player in cloud computing.
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May 20, 2026
One line tucked into a federal highway bill would strip funds from cities and states unless they kill their automated plate tracking programs—effectively banning the tech for all but toll collection.
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May 20, 2026
The long-awaited documents SpaceX filed with US regulators Wednesday included details about a lucrative deal to lend GPUs to a major AI rival.
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May 20, 2026
Rick and Morty, The Boroughs, and Battlestar Galactica are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.
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May 20, 2026
The coding skills of AI models are about to make it much easier to build and deploy robots.
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May 20, 2026
Climate change is helping create conditions that are driving the rodent boom—dubbed a ratada—in Argentina.
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May 20, 2026
Attorney John Scola is representing a police officer who is suing over injuries allegedly sustained while working security at an MSG property in 2025.
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May 20, 2026
Attorney John Scola is representing a police officer who is suing over injuries allegedly sustained while working security at an MSG property in 2025.
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May 20, 2026
With Trump nemesis Thomas Massie vanquished, Republican strategists are now eyeing races in Texas, California, and Maine.
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May 20, 2026
One health provider who works on the ground says that basic medical equipment like masks and hand sanitizers are in short supply due to funding cuts.
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May 20, 2026
This lightweight commuter ebike feels a lot like a regular bike would feel if I had bionic legs. I wish there were more mechanics for it.
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May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
You don't need to buy a smart grill to make perfect meat. You can buy a dumb grill and send it to school with smart upgrades.
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May 20, 2026
Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here's how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
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May 20, 2026
The White House says Trump's pro-vape stance is based on "gold standard science." It feels more like vice-signaling to a demographic that often doesn't vote—over products that are widely available.
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May 20, 2026
The Trump administration keeps threatening to send federal agents to oversee elections. State and local officials are preparing, and even gaming out what happens if they're arrested.
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May 20, 2026
A new study finds AI companies, defense firms, and dating apps are among 38 data collectors allegedly using manipulative design to confuse users while collecting their data.
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May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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May 19, 2026
Three of five regional winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize are suspected of relying on chatbots. They're certainly not alone.
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May 19, 2026
Major fires are threatening homes and ecologically sensitive areas following a hot, dry winter.
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May 19, 2026
Google is sprucing up its Gemini models, revamping search, and enabling AI agents in everything. There are also some spiffy new smart glasses coming this fall.
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May 19, 2026
On the eve of about 8,000 jobs being cut, employees are cashing in on headphone stipends and other perks while they still can.
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May 19, 2026
Google's always-running, data-hungry AI agent is designed to spend your money and send your emails.
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May 19, 2026
The CEO of Google DeepMind tells WIRED that companies should use the productivity gains of AI to do more, not lay people off.
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May 19, 2026
Google's overhaul of its AI creation software, Flow, includes a new video model and a tool for generating selfie videos called avatars.
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May 19, 2026
Vibe-coded results! Super widgets! Bots that never sleep! Google's vision for the future of Search is hyper-personalized, automated, and extremely AI.
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May 19, 2026
Here's your first look at smart glasses coming from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, powered by Google and Samsung's XR platform.
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May 19, 2026
The ex-employees, who cofounded a new AI watchdog group, say investors deserve more information about xAI's safety practices before SpaceX goes public.
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May 19, 2026
The job, which is associated with the Zuckerberg family office, is located in Kauai, Hawaii, where the Meta CEO owns a massive compound.
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May 19, 2026
The job, which is associated with the Zuckerberg family office, is located in Kauai, Hawaii, where the Meta CEO owns a massive compound.
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May 19, 2026
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.
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May 19, 2026
The Coyl uses a coil design for the power cable, keeping it neat and taut between the desk and the wall. And instead of relying on boring levers to adjust the height, it has a nifty rotary dial.
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May 19, 2026
Recreation.gov was supposed to make access to public lands more equitable and streamlined. Instead, it's rife with bots and inequality, while a government contractor benefits.
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May 19, 2026
The hedge fund billionaire turned gubernatorial candidate wants to tax California's ultrawealthy, regulate AI, and keep Silicon Valley happy at the same time. Good luck with that.
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May 19, 2026
Break the pattern of unlocking your phone for one thing and then getting sucked into something else. Set up your lock screen to show all the information you need at a glance.
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May 19, 2026
Follow our live coverage of Google's annual developer keynote, where the company will announce updates to its Gemini suite of AI tools and more details about Android XR smart glasses.
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May 19, 2026
Starting May 19, tech platforms in the US will have to start complying with the Take It Down Act. Here's how more than a dozen of the largest platforms are handling takedown demands for your nudes.
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May 19, 2026
Starting May 19, tech platforms in the US will have to comply with the Take It Down Act. Here's how more than a dozen major platforms are handling takedown demands for your nonconsensual nudes.
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May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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May 18, 2026
We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.
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May 18, 2026
The nine-member panel took only two hours to return a verdict in favor of OpenAI on Monday, which the judge quickly adopted as her own final decision.
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May 18, 2026
Leica's first home entertainment projector is pricey, but like the company's cameras, the image quality is worth the splurge.
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May 18, 2026
So why didn't Swatch do anything to avoid it?
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May 18, 2026
Before vaccines, some parents intentionally exposed their children to the virus. In the internet age, that thinking is resurfacing.
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May 18, 2026
Google I/O is back with updates to Search, Android, Gemini, and a fresh peek at upcoming Android XR smart glasses. Here's how to watch the announcements live and what to expect.
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May 18, 2026
Google I/O is back with updates to Search, Android, Gemini, and a fresh peek at upcoming Android XR smart glasses. Here's how to watch the announcements live and what to expect.
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May 18, 2026
CAR-T cell therapy is already a potent treatment for certain cancers. Now, a small study is showing early promise for managing HIV.
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May 18, 2026
Apparently anyone can vibe code anything these days. So Claude and I tried to make a database for tracking the petty grievances of the masses.
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May 18, 2026
David Norman, a former Phoenix police officer who's described himself as "a fucking savage," now runs a company that provided training to Homeland Security's Special Response Teams.
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May 18, 2026
The work of Peter Aaby and Christine Stabell Benn has long been controversial. Until Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became US health policy chief, most vaccine scientists tended to ignore it. Now they can't.
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May 17, 2026
The Oto Smart Sprinkler makes it easy to keep your lawn watered—as long as it gets three hours a day of direct sun to stay charged.
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May 17, 2026
I grilled, smoked, seared, cleaned, and synced digital temp controllers to find the best grill option for every cookout and tailgate.
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May 17, 2026
These free debt calculators help you set up payment plans to get back in the black.
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May 17, 2026
Bowling centers apply oil to their lanes using a machine that works like a giant inkjet printer. The pattern in which it's applied can change everything about how the ball travels.
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May 17, 2026
The discovery from the Trinity nuclear test site shows how extreme conditions can result in materials never before seen in nature or in the lab.
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