Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: Great sound, incredible battery life, and few compromises

I spent the last few weeks with the Sennheiser Momentum 5 to determine if this pair actually stands out, testing everything from sound quality and noise cancellation to comfort and battery life.
PNOE’s new face mask wants to make lab-grade breath testing a self-serve affair

PNOĒ, the Malden, Mass.-based startup whose breath-analyzing mask used to bear an unfortunate resemblance to Bane’s, is launching a sleeker self-serve version on October 1 that lets gym-goers measure their VO₂ max and…
Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India

The limited test covers select products and users, with a broader rollout planned for later in October.
Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs

Blue Cross Blue Shield says hospital use of AI tools led to an additional $942M in healthcare spending over a two-year period.
TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement

TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.
Meta and YouTube say they will run ads for ‘Musk’ documentary after all

Two companies now say they will accept advertising for director Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary about Elon Musk, following earlier reporting that a number of social media platforms had rejected the ads.
Levoit’s new air purifier is for the pet odors that have taken over your apartment

This $189.99 air purifier is specifically designed to tackle pet odors, removing up to 70% in one hour.
I created an interactive digital avatar of myself — and you can talk to it

After obtaining an interactive avatar and training it to discuss venture fraud, I have mixed feelings about making AI clones of ourselves.
TikTok to Pay Alabama $100 Million to Settle Social Media Addiction Claims

The settlement, which also includes changes to the platform’s features, is the latest in a string of agreements by companies to address child addiction.
OpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites

The company did not learn until recently that its technology had meddled with websites for the Education and Commerce Departments and the Securities and Exchange Commission.