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Defense Department going big on generative AI to meet critical warfighter problems
Still aiming to become a global leader in AI, the United States announced it will be moving forward on initiatives to incorporate generative AI into the inner workings of the Department of Defense (DoD)— just as AI’s creators pitch their offerings to major defense contractors. Announced today, the office will be moving ahead with a […]
YouTube Kids app now actually looks like YouTube
Your small children being on YouTube is inevitable at this point. From experience, I know kids master how to swipe and scroll on touchscreens at just months old. This is why YouTube launched a YouTube Kids app for iPhone and Android devices back in 2015. Now, for the first time since that launch, YouTube Kids […]
The best iPads for reading, working, and streaming this holiday season
Apple’s iPads dominate the market. Even with the plethora of tablets from other retailers, iPads are still our favorite. With the 2024 release of the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air, it’s clear that Apple is positioning its tablets as a laptop alternative. Sure, they’re great for streaming or reading on the go, but at […]
30+ best gifts for pets (and their parents)
We all have that one friend who treats their pet like it’s their child or best friend (or both). If you have one or more pet-obsessed buddies and are struggling to find them a last-minute gift for the holidays, we suggest getting them something that will also benefit their animal companion. The best gifts for […]
Google is suing a federal regulator over supervision of its payment division
Google is taking on part of the United States government in court. Specifically, Google is suing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, per Reuters. The search engine company decided to take the federal consumer watchdog to court after the agency ordered supervision of Google Payment, the part of the company that handles, well, user payments. According […]
Severance Season 2 trailer shows what happened after that gnarly Season 1 cliffhanger
Calling all Innies and Outies! We’ve finally got a full trailer for Severance Season 2 — and it gives us some much-needed answers about what happened following Season 1’s cliffhanger ending. SEE ALSO: 12 burning questions we have after the ‘Severance’ Season 2 trailer To recap: Season 1 ended with severed Lumon employees Mark S. […]
The best gifts for people who love to travel
While the payoff of traveling is pretty big, packing and planning for those adventures around the world can be tedious and stressful. If you’re buying a gift for someone with an acute case of wanderlust, prioritize items that can make their travels easier and more relaxing. A Bluetooth tracker could offer some comfort if they […]
57+ unique gift ideas for Dad that are way better than a tie
Whatever the occasion that has you looking for dad gifts (Father’s Day, the winters holidays, for example), stay far away from clichés like whiskey stones and pocket knives and try to think outside the box. Unless your dad is an avid tie collector and seriously *lives* for ties, then avoid this played-out gift. Instead, get […]
Black D.C. neighborhoods denied same-day deliveries by Amazon, attorney general claims
A new lawsuit filed against delivery and tech giant Amazon accuses the company of intentionally slowing down Prime deliveries to select neighborhoods in Washington D.C.— areas that happen to be home to predominantly Black households. Submitted by D.C. attorney general Brian Schwalb on Dec. 4, the lawsuit claims Amazon imposed a secret “delivery exclusion” to […]
Cyber Monday streaming deals are here for one last day
Early Cyber Monday streaming deals at a glance: BEST OVERALL Hulu and Disney+ (both with ads) $2.99/month for one year (save $96) Get Deal Best Hulu add-on Starz on Hulu 99 cents/month for one year (save $120) Get Deal BEST PEACOCK DEAL Peacock Premium $1.99/month for six months or $19.99/year with codes REALDEALMONTHLY or REALDEAL […]