It’s easy to be charmed by the first delivery robot you see. I was driving with my kids in our Chicago neighborhood when I spotted one out the window last year. It was a cheerful pink color, with an orange flag fluttering at about eye level and four black-and-white wheels. It looked almost like an…
Cameras had an interesting year in 2025, with the launch of some long-delayed models like Sony’s 61MP RX1III, wholly original cameras (the Fujifilm X Half and Sigma BF) and much anticipated updates like the Sony A7 V and Canon R6 III. All told, there were 27 new cameras launched last year that joined the 20…
Meditation and a low dose of the psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT had very similar effects on a spiritual teacher janiecbros/Getty Images A master meditator has spent 15 years learning to quiet his sense of self – and brain scans suggest he achieved a similarly altered state with a powerful psychedelic. “There seems to be, with that low…
Alphabet said on Wednesday it was targeting capital expenditure of $175 billion to $185 billion this year, in yet another aggressive ramp-up in spending from the Google parent as it deepens its investments to push ahead in the AI race. Analysts on average had expected Alphabet to spend about $115.26 billion this year, according to…
A cocktail party demands confidence, style, and a sharp understanding of modern ethnic fashion trends. However, many men hesitate before choosing Indian traditional wear for an upscale evening celebration. That is where the Nehru jacket effortlessly bridges elegance, comfort, and festive sophistication. Traditionally rooted yet surprisingly versatile, it fits perfectly into contemporary cocktail party styling….
Without meaningful deterrents, Big Tech companies will do what’s profitable, regardless of the cost to consumers. But a new bipartisan bill could add a check that would make them think twice, at least in one area. On Wednesday, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) introduced legislation that would require social platforms to crack…
Nasal sprays target flu viruses at their main point of entry into the body Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images An antibody nasal spray has shown promise for protecting against flu in preliminary human trials, after first being validated in mice and monkeys. It may be useful for combatting future flu pandemics because it seems to neutralise any…
Jeffrey Epstein’s network of money and influence often intersected with scientific and academic communities. The disgraced financier spent years cultivating relationships with researchers at elite universities, frequently dangling the promise of funding. Some of the work he supported has had, and may still have, direct and indirect impacts on Silicon Valley’s most powerful technologies. Epstein…
A kurta pajama ensemble has long been one of the most elegant and versatile traditional outfits worn by men across generations. Whether it’s a festive celebration, a wedding function, or a cultural gathering, this timeless attire continues to hold its place as a graceful symbol of heritage and modern sophistication. Today, styling a kurta with…
Anthropic has announced that its chatbot Claude . This is in direct contrast to rival company OpenAI, which recently for many users. The company says that “including ads in conversations with Claude would be incompatible” with the chatbot becoming a “genuinely helpful assistant for work and for deep thinking.” The reasoning here is rather simple….
