2026-07-30

'With artificial intelligence, we are summoning the demon' — quote of the day by Elon Musk on the rise of machine intelligence

Scientists and technology execs alike are torn on what the implications of AI will be, although many liken it to a higher power [...]

2026-07-30

I asked Star Trek: Voyager's Jeri Ryan what movie makes the best 'companion piece' for the classic sci-fi franchise — and her answer is a stark warning for AI users

No matter how much you watch, there is never enough Star Trek. So when I asked Jeri Ryan for her movie recommendation to watch alongside the franchise, I was disturbed by her answer. [...]

2026-07-30

Apple posted its best June quarter ever — but its stock fell on a services miss

Revenue rose 16% to $109.4 billion and EPS climbed 29%, but a shortfall in services sent Apple stock down in after-hours trading [...]

2026-07-30

Spotify's new feature lets you leave little notes on songs

Give me a mixtape, and hold the tape. [...]

2026-07-30

Quordle hints and answers for Friday, July 31 (game #1649)

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions. [...]

2026-07-30

NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, July 31 (game #1146)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles. [...]

2026-07-30

NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, July 31 (game #880)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram. [...]

2026-07-30

US Army backs giant surveillance balloons with $447m contract despite growing threat from drones

The US Army awards TCOM $447 million contract despite increasing concerns about surveillance balloon vulnerability against inexpensive battlefield drones. [...]

2026-07-30

Reddit's CEO sure seems frustrated with Google's AI overviews

Amid rumors of Google breakup, Huffman says "people don't want a summary of reddit, they want reddit." [...]