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New York is suing Kalshi over claims the prediction market is running “an illegal gambling operation.” In the lawsuit, New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Kalshi of violating state laws by accepting wagers without a license from the state’s gaming commission, as reported earlier by CNBC. An investigation from …

New technologies measuring forests and exclusive access to a hacker rehab programme. BBC News

Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD. I couldn’t recommend the Sharge Disk, Disk Plus, or even the Disk Pro, but I’d be happy to own the new Disk Pro 2 Ultra. This isn’t just a drive. …

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is a fun one, covering a wide variety of sports. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers. Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups Yellow group hint: Fore! Green group hint: Football …

Recordings developed with generative AI services must not be included in official charts where there is reason to believe that they do not satisfy all of the following criteria: Any generative AI services used to develop the recording are properly authorised and lawful. They are substantially human made. They do …

The age of the physical disc is ending on the Sony PlayStation. Despite backlash from gamers, the company intends to continue with its plans to end PlayStation disc sales as of January 2028. “Following this date, new games will be available on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats …

A text prompt was all it took to generate reality-warping images using Google Earth’s satellite, aerial, and 3D imagery with a now-rolled back AI feature, like these images generated by Digital Digging’s Henk van Ess that show “refugees near the Mexican border” and a bomb crater near a hospital in …

The Google Pixel Tag smart tracker helps you quickly and reliably locate your lost items using the secure “Find My Device” network. Never waste time searching for your keys, wallet or luggage again. Google Pixel Tag is a compact, lightweight and durable smart tracker that attaches discreetly to your most …

Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is fun but challenging. As a hobbyist baker, I enjoyed the purple category. Blue is a bit wild today. Read on for hints and today’s Connections answers. Hints for today’s Connections groups Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the …

Google has shut down Google Earth feature it launched Thursday that allowed users to edit satellite images with text prompts using AI. The tool essentially let users create AI deepfakes of the real world using text prompts; Digital Digging’s Henk van Ess, for example, intentionally generated images adding things like …

A growing number of Bluetooth trackers can tap into Apple’s Find My network these days, but none combine that with Apple’s latest ultra wideband (UWB) chip, which powers even better Precision Finding than before. Precision Finding uses on-screen arrows and distance indicators in the Find My app to guide you …

Firefighters are still tackling a blaze that has caused “total devastation” to a heathland in Suffolk – with the National Trust launching a public appeal to restore the reserve. Source link

Google announced a new way to use AI this week. Then pulled it a day later. As of Thursday, you could use the company’s Nano Banana 2 AI model to generate images based on Google Earth’s satellite, aerial and 3D images. After journalists and researchers shared concerns that it could create …

Sen Bernie Moreno proposes ban on Chinese EVs amid surveillance threat Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, introduces the bipartisan Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, aiming to effectively block Chinese-made electric vehicles from the U.S. market. Moreno warns against these vehicles, saying they could potentially allow remote control and pose significant …

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is probing nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving complaints about a suspension failure that could cause “a loss of vehicle directional control,” as reported earlier by Reuters. The preliminary investigation includes the 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2021-2023 Model Y, according to a …

Siri AI is coming soon. The redesign of Apple’s voice assistant was first unveiled at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in June. Since then, the buzz has been all about what to expect from the new Siri 2.0.  But Siri AI may cost you, at least if you use it a …

No other gadget knows as much about your home as a robot vacuum. They map your space, learn your routines, and many now carry a camera and microphone into every room in your house. As AI gives them a better understanding of what they see, the privacy and security risks …

Using AI like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Perplexity or Gemini? Here’s how to protect yourself. Source link

Looking to start your own island paradise full of Miis based on family, friends, and celebrities, but don’t feel like paying full fare? Woot has Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Switch on sale for $52.99 (usually $59.95). Sort of like Animal Crossing, but more off-kilter, this unique game sees …

Dungeons & Dragons is no stranger to franchise crossovers, and now it’s kicking off its biggest multiverse initiative to date, starting with a World of Warcraft expansion. Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has announced that D&D: World of Warcraft — a new sourcebook that brings Blizzard’s Azeroth setting to the …