Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Review: Same as Before, but for More Money

Samsung is resting on its laurels with the midrange S26 FE, with an unwelcome price bump and only a new processor to show for it.
Why So Many AI Researchers Think the Machines Could Kill Everyone

A combination of rapid advances, recursive self-improvement, and agentic swarms are genuinely “spooking people” inside big labs.
OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal

AI leaders worry antitrust law could stand in the way of what they view as an increasingly urgent push to coordinate a slowdown in AI development.
Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All?

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into a former Anthropic researcher’s AI doomsday warning, the latest upgrades from Apple’s event, and the census report that claimed Trump won the 2020 election.
August 2026 Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded: Copernicus Data

While the strengthening El Niño helped boost temperatures, climate change is the main culprit for making August so hot.
Which iPhone 18 Model Should You Buy?

Apple’s new folding iPhone Duo is finally here, alongside refreshed Pro models. Our primer has all the details you need to choose the iPhone 18 that’s right for you.
Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): 12+ Models Tested Over 3 Years

Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
Charlie Kirk Was Shot a Year Ago. The Conspiracy Theories Are More Rampant Than Ever

Experts say conspiracy theorizing about the identity and motive of Charlie Kirk’s killer will likely continue for a long time to come.
Best Bluetooth Speaker (2026): JBL, Sonos, Marshall, and More

I tested portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from pocket to party-sized.
‘Killmonger Locs’ Are Everywhere in Video Games. This Artist Is Sick of It

The Black Panther villain’s hairstyle has become a default for Black video game characters because it’s easy to code. Danielle Udogaranya is changing that.