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  1. screen time
    What Messing With Chatbots Tells Us About the Future of AIA memorable exchange about catapults shows that chatbots still break, but they’re getting better at not taking the bait.
    By John Herrman
  2. Quiz: What Entertainment Era Are You In?What you watch — and how you watch it — depends on what life stage you’re in.
  3. back to school
    Eton Joins Wave of Schools Banning PhonesHow can I (an adult) also have my phone banned?
    By Olivia Craighead
  4. speakers
    The 11 Very Best Bluetooth SpeakersFor listening to music just about anywhere.
    By Jordan McMahon
  5. screen time
    The Troubling Triumph of the Supercheap GadgetThrowaway computers are the new plastic.
    By John Herrman
  6. the law
    All 3 Major Labels Are Suing AI Start-ups for Copyright Infringement“We stand behind our technology,” Udio said in a blog post.
    By Justin Curto
  7. screen time
    Uncanny AI Videos Are About to Flood the InternetAt their best, they’ll astonish. At their worst, they’ll promote a sense of general shabbiness online.
    By John Herrman
  8. screen time
    The Other Big Problem With AI SearchWhat if plagiarism is the whole product?
    By John Herrman
  9. silicon valley
    I Know What the Apple Vision Pro Is ForThe headset is already changing disabled users’ lives.
    By Andrew Leland
  10. tablets and smartwatches
    The 12 Very Best iPad CasesIncluding lightweight, extra-durable, and sleek leather options.
    By Jordan McMahon
  11. tablets and smartwatches
    The 7 Very Best SmartwatchesFor fitness enthusiasts and those just looking to use their phone less without missing a ping, we’ve found the best smartwatches to suit your needs.
    By Jordan McMahon
  12. parenting
    The Last Kid in Ninth Grade Without an iPhoneThey’re not in the group chat. But they’re not social pariahs either.
    By Liz Krieger
  13. yikes!
    A ScarJo-Sounding AI Voice Is No Longer Her(e)ChatGPT’s “Sky” voice, which is apparently not Samantha from Her, has been suspended.
    By Jason P. Frank
  14. screen time
    Google Is About to Change the Whole Internet — AgainThe company’s all-in investment in AI.
    By John Herrman
  15. screen time
    Why LinkedIn Now Wants You to Play GamesAlong with everybody else, everywhere else.
    By John Herrman
  16. crime
    The Package King of MiamiMatthew Bergwall was a gifted coder who could have gotten a job at any tech company. He decided to go in another direction.
    By Ezra Marcus
  17. screen time
    Google Is Staring Down Its First Serious Threats in YearsThe search giant now faces three simultaneous challenges: government regulators, real competition, and itself.
    By John Herrman
  18. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Portable Speaker Is 38 Percent Off Right NowCarry a tune wherever you go.
    By Jordan McMahon
  19. the law
    Real-Life FKA Twigs Developing a Deep-Fake FKA TwigsShe testified before Congress in favor of AI regulation and the NO FAKES Act.
    By Justin Curto
  20. social studies
    How Gmail Became Our DiaryRebecca Makkai, Paul Murray, and other authors dig through their email archives on the 20th anniversary of Google’s other flagship product.
    By The Editors
  21. screen time
    Meta’s AI Needs to Speak With YouThe company is putting chatbots everywhere so you don’t go anywhere.
    By John Herrman
  22. screen time
    The First AI Gadgets Are a Cautionary TaleThese wearable devices feel new and ambitious — and that’s the problem.
    By John Herrman
  23. screen time
    On Truth Social, Trump’s Sad Mini-MAGA, It’s 2016 ForeverIt’s a throwback to when he wasn’t president and Elon Musk hadn’t cornered the online right on X.
    By John Herrman
  24. Verizon’s Women Technology Leaders Know How To Get It DoneAnd their advice is timely and enlightening.
    By Advertiser
  25. decor
    I Love This Digital Photo Frame So Much, I’ve Bought 8 More as GiftsI’ve spent over $1,000 on Aura frames for me and my family, and I have no regrets.
    By Jen Trolio
  26. pivot
    Pre-GRAMMY Gala - Arrivals
    Don Lemon on How Elon Musk Whacked His X ContractThe former CNN host tells Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway that Musk didn’t like being confronted with facts.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  27. what we know
    How AI Is Being Used to Influence and Disrupt the 2024 ElectionThe BBC found dozens of deep fakes showing Trump surrounded by Black supporters. It’s just one of many ways AI is being leveraged for politics.
    By Chas Danner
  28. unnatural disasters
    Corporate Greed Made the Change Healthcare Cyberattack WorseHackers have made it impossible for millions of patients to refill prescriptions or even schedule procedures by striking at a single company.
    By Chris Stanton
  29. technology
    Labor Dept. Asks Communication Companies For Increased Safety Training For Cell Tower Workers
    What We Know About the AT&T OutageAfter thousands of AT&T users were unable to make calls or send texts on Thursday morning, service was fully restored by the afternoon.
    By Nia Prater
  30. speakers
    The 6 Very Best Computer SpeakersBetter than the built-ins.
    By Jennifer Conrad
  31. screen time
    Apple’s Vision Pro Isn’t for Everyone — But It’s Still a Home RunConsider it a revolutionary experiment to prove that goggle computing can work.
    By David Pogue
  32. technology
    No-Fun Authorities Warn Against Driving With Apple HeadsetThe federal government issued some (obvious) guidance after clips of wild Tesla drivers circulated.
    By Nia Prater
  33. screen time
    Apple Vision Pro Owners Are Struggling to Figure Out What They Just BoughtIs the Vision Pro for watching movies? Working? Being alone? Collaborating? Nobody knows, really.
    By John Herrman
  34. chapters
    Over Three Decades, Tech Obliterated MediaKara Swisher’s front-row seat to a slow-moving catastrophe.
    By Kara Swisher
  35. vision pro
    People Are Doing Some Interesting Things With the Apple Vision ProYeah, the future is going to be weird.
    By Chas Danner
  36. politics
    The Five Most Dramatic Moments From Congress’s Social-Media HearingDuring the hearing, Senator Lindsey Graham told CEOs of the top social-media companies that they have blood on their hands.
    By Nia Prater
  37. weird science
    ‘I Almost Sound Like a Crazy Person, But I Think It’s a Superconductor’Scientists are again buzzing about a potential breakthrough in superconductivity. Will this be another disappointment?
    By Jeff Wise
  38. video
    The 5 Very Best Mini-ProjectorsPortable projectors are perfect for impromptu movie nights indoors or out. These are the ones experts recommend.
    By Jordan McMahon
  39. I Wore a Personal Thermostat For a WeekYes, it’s a thing and yes, it’s kind of brilliant.
    By Kathleen Owens
  40. screen time
    Shein Found Amazon’s WeaknessThe Everything Store seems to be legitimately worried about this fast-fashion upstart.
    By John Herrman
  41. electronics
    The 5 Very Best Photo ScannersFor film enthusiasts and families with stacks of old photos, we’ve found the photo scanners to suit your needs.
    By Jordan McMahon
  42. sales
    The Best Tech Gifts to Buy (Before They Sell Out)The trendiest — and actually useful — gadgets and gizmos for the tech-obsessed.
    By Jordan McMahon
  43. screen time
    What the Hell Is Elon Musk Doing at X? 5 Theories of the CaseNot only are things not going according to plan — it can seem as though there was never much of a plan at all.
    By John Herrman
  44. technology
    OpenAI Was Never Going to Save Us From the Robot ApocalypseThe idea that a single nonprofit could ensure that AI was developed at a “safe” speed never made any sense.
    By Eric Levitz
  45. technology
    Why Was Sam Altman Fired As CEO of OpenAI?After a messy few days in the world of artificial intelligence, Altman is back as CEO at OpenAI — with a new, investor-friendly board behind him.
    By Chas Danner
  46. technology
    Sam Altman and OpenAI Are Victims of Their Own HypeThe reaction to his firing says more about the anxiety around artificial intelligence and whether it can actually make a profit.
    By John Herrman
  47. technology
    Does Elon Musk’s Media Matters Lawsuit Have a Chance?Legal experts seem far from convinced.
    By Nia Prater
  48. technology
    Sam Altman’s Job at Microsoft Will Be Harder Than EverWhat’s next after the tech coup of the century?
    By Kevin T. Dugan
  49. addicted to posting
    Advertisers Are Running From X and Elon Musk’s AntisemitismApple, IBM, and several entertainment conglomerates have pulled ads from the platform. Musk is tweeting through it.
    By Matt Stieb and Chas Danner
  50. screen time
    Is Bin Laden Really Going Viral With the Kids?An investigation.
    By John Herrman
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