Americas News
DARPA wants robots to 3D print concrete underwater to build and repair ports
The Pentagon's research arm wants autonomous systems to 3D print concrete underwater using seawater and seafloor sediment to repair infrastructure.
Mets rookie Carson Benge dazzles with two outfield assists in win over Padres
New York Mets rookie Caron Benge fired throws of 99.9 and 103.9 mph to nail runners at home, becoming the first outfielder with two 99+ mph assists in the Statc...
As temperatures get hotter, pesticides are more dangerous to farmworkers
Research shows heat amplifies the dangers of pesticides.
Apple's macOS Tahoe preview may have leaked a ton of unreleased products
Apple's macOS Tahoe 27.6 release candidate has leaked a bajillion new product codenames.
Two camera features may be unique to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, suggests leaker
Whether or not you need to buy Apple’s largest iPhone Pro in order to get the best camera features has varied by generation. So far, reporting has mostly sugges...
ChatGPT is getting a dedicated mode for teens
OpenAI is introducing a dedicated ChatGPT mode for teenagers, combining existing youth safeguards and new safety features under one roof. The launch comes amid...
Elon Musk made flying even worse so Palantir could profit
On August 6th, the Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center lost radar and communications for around two hours. The outage disrupted more than 1,100 flights...
Fairphone’s latest repairable phone is going on sale in the US
The Fairphone 6 Plus is a minor hardware refresh, but a major launch for the company: It's the first phone that Fairphone is selling directly in the US. It's on...
ChatGPT's stricter teen mode starts rolling out today
OpenAI will attempt to automatically enroll all young users in the new experience.
Fairphone is finally releasing its first official handset in the US
You can now get Fairphone's reparable handset in the US without jumping through hoops.
AI isn’t just a problem, it’s a solution. Some people are already making the most of it
AI is already helping ordinary people learn, filling roles as a career coach, tutor, translator and therapist. Nearly a third of American adults now use generat...
Parkinson’s patient’s years-long tremor vanishes within minutes of new ultrasound treatment
Bud Leavell's Parkinson's tremor vanished minutes after receiving FDA-approved focused ultrasound at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Arlington, Texas.