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April 12, 2024

Your kids may be treating video games like banks and playing with real money. The government has questions

Some video games act like unregulated banks, according to CFPB, which has begun monitoring the situation. The agency says children may be most at risk.

April 12, 2024

Stairs are no obstacle for this robot vacuum and mop cleaner

Ascender the robot is capable of climbing stairs with heights up to 8.7 inches, and it can give every corner of your home a deep cleaning.

April 12, 2024

First-ever augmented reality abdominal surgery performed in Chile: 'A revolution'

The first-ever augmented reality (AR) abdominal surgery was performed by Dr. Alberto Rodriguez in Chile. The surgeon gave details about the tech; an AI health expert also shared pros and cons.

April 12, 2024

African drone company uses AI to give vital help to US fruit and nut farmers

A South African startup is using AI software, drones and mobile phones to combat climate change by analyzing fruit and nut crops for U.S. farmers and growers in 18 other countries.

April 12, 2024

Dennis Quaid says AI can’t replace human emotion: 'That’s what actors bring'

Dennis Quaid sees the possibilities with artificial intelligence, but doesn't think it will ever match what humans are capable of emotionally.

April 11, 2024

South African drone company uses AI to help farmers

South Africa’s Aerobotics is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in helping fruit and nut farmers in over 18 countries. (Credit: Aerobotics)

April 11, 2024

Rep. Mike Garcia slams FBI director as being ineffective at his job: ‘I don’t trust you’

FBI Director Christopher Wray was accused by Rep. Mike Garcia, on Thursday, of not being transparent and standing almost silent when it comes to an open border policy.

April 11, 2024

FBI Director Christopher Wray cites increased foreign threats in FISA reauthorization plea: 'Rogues' gallery'

FBI Director Christopher Wray met with the House Appropriations subcommittee on Thursday, where he warned of increased risks of terrorist activity in the U.S.

April 11, 2024

Social psychologist urges parents to keep smartphones away from kids to 'protect' their mental health

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt shared four pieces of smartphone knowledge that can help adults keep kids off smartphones and protect their mental health.

April 11, 2024

After Michigan teen's suicide, Nigerian brothers plead guilty to planning deadly sextortion scheme

Nigerian brothers Samuel and Samson Ogoshi pleaded guilty for conspiring to extort minors on Wednesday, two years after Michigan teen Jordan DeMay died by suicide.