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The new Wild West of AI kids’ toys

9 May 2026 @ 11:00 am

These connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.

Manufacturing qubits that can move

8 May 2026 @ 11:13 pm

It's hard to mix electronic manufacturing and flexible geometry.

Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary

8 May 2026 @ 10:10 pm

The plan isn't final and could change, but his ouster would be no surprise.

ABC refuses to capitulate to Trump admin, fights FCC probe into The View

8 May 2026 @ 9:08 pm

FCC chair hasn't been able to bully ABC and owner Disney into submission.

Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market

8 May 2026 @ 8:51 pm

But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says.

The unprecedented and deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, explained

8 May 2026 @ 8:42 pm

"This is not COVID," and other reasons why risk to the public is currently low.

Course correction: Google to link more sources in AI Overviews

8 May 2026 @ 7:43 pm

Google's AI search will start citing its sources in several new ways.

Court rules Trump's 10% tariff is just as illegal as the tariff it replaced

8 May 2026 @ 7:25 pm

Trump's vow to impose tariffs a "different way" already has the tech industry on edge.

Chaos erupts as cyberattack disrupts learning platform Canvas amid finals

8 May 2026 @ 6:33 pm

Across the country, schools and colleges postpone year-end tests.

Elon Musk faces criminal probe in France after ignoring summons in X case

8 May 2026 @ 5:32 pm

France threatens criminal charges if Musk doesn't appear for questioning.