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Standing in a dimly lit Disney Imagineering Research and Development lab, I’m getting a firsthand demonstration of a new invention — a “magic” floor — that gives me Jedi powers. I push my hand out, and a box in the distance moves at my will.  Just moments before this clever telekinesis trick, I watched how […]

Israel’s military has been using artificial intelligence to help choose its bombing targets in Gaza, sacrificing accuracy in favor of speed and killing thousands of civilians in the process, according to an investigation by Israel-based publications +972 Magazine and Local Call. The system, called Lavender, was developed in the aftermath of Hamas’ October 7th attacks,

We lead such digital lives these days, it’s simply not enough to rely on computers or smartphones to keep all of your data stored safely. Not only is data less safe on a device but you’re also bound to run out of space eventually. Free up space on your phone, tablet, laptop or desktop by

If you still hold any notion that Google Chrome’s “Incognito mode” is a good way to protect your privacy online, now’s a good time to stop. Google has agreed to delete “billions of data records” the company collected while users browsed the web using Incognito mode, according to documents filed in federal court in San

Whether you’re surrounded by moving boxes or just went on an online shopping spree, if you have a lot of cardboard boxes you need to break down, a Worx ZipSnip might be perfect for you. This electric rotary cutter is cordless, making it super easy for you use and for a final few hours, Best

YouTube’s official livestream of this year’s Coachella music festival will feature a technology many football fans are familiar with. Multiview, which allows viewers to watch multiple livestreams on the same screen while tuning into one audio feed, will be available to viewers of the festival’s stream on any YouTube TV app — no need to

Maria Diaz/ZDNET While the official YouTube app and website only offer downloads for a few videos in selected locations, there’s a way to retrieve content so you can consume it anytime, anywhere. Several ways. in fact. Also: YouTube on your TV gets more interactive, and you can shop, too – sort of In this tutorial,

“That’s not nice, and it’s not a good norm,” says Schneider. She says that much of the US government’s slow approach to cyberattacks stems from its care to ensure it avoids unintentionally hitting civilians as well as breaking international law or triggering dangerous blowback. Still, Schneider concedes that Caceres and Angus have a point: The

It can be easy to forget affordable champs like the OnePlus Nord N30 5G when you’ve got iPhone 15s and Galaxy S24s dominating store shelves and circulars. It’s our favorite budget smartphone under $300, and today, you can save even more on it. The budget smartphone is down to $249.99 for an unlocked model at

Ready to jump into virtual reality? This deal is for you. The Meta Quest 2 won an Editors’ Choice Award last year and remains our pick for the best affordable VR headset, especially as prices dropped to just $199 in March. Right now you can score the headset at Walmart, and while you’ll pay $250, the