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June 15, 2023

Bomb squad called after live grenade donated to California museum

The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum in California accidentally received a live grenade as a donation Wednesday, prompting a call to a bomb squad. No one was injured.

June 15, 2023

Reddit faces massive protests as thousands of communities 'go dark' over new company policy

Thousands of popular subreddits shut down as a form of protest against a new policy by Reddit. The company will begin charging to access its API, hampering third-party apps, the apps say.

June 15, 2023

US government agencies hit by cyberattack

A number of federal agencies were hit by a cyberattack that exploits software used in governments and companies across the globe, officials say.

June 15, 2023

Max Park solves Rubik's Cube in 3 seconds, setting new world record

American Max Park has set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest time to solve a Rubik's Cube, doing so in just 3.13 seconds at an event in California.

June 15, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is adding ChatGPT to its cars... right now

Mercedes-Benz is launching a beta version of a ChatGPT-based voice assistant that will allow drivers and passengers to interact with the vehicles through natural dialogue.

June 15, 2023

How to go paperless by turning your phone into a portable scanner

Scanning documents only requires your phone. Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to scan important papers using iPhone and Android.

June 15, 2023

Russian soldier seen surrendering to Ukrainian drone speaks out for first time

Ruslan Anitin, a drafted Russian soldier who surrendered to Ukrainian forces via the camera of a military drone, spoke of his experiences for the first time.

June 15, 2023

Amazon may soon offer free wireless phone service

Amazon prime subscribers may soon be able to receive a low-cost or free wireless phone service as Amazon is currently in talks with several phone carriers.

June 15, 2023

Ex-Google chief built 'oligarch-style empire' to influence AI, Biden White House and public policy: report

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has developed a network of investments and relationships that's allowed him to influence Washington, D.C., according to a new report.

June 15, 2023

Artificial intelligence won't likely reach human-like levels without this one key component, study finds

Artificial intelligence platforms can mimic human learning, but will likely not match human-like cognition unless the programs are connected to robots, study finds.