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In rural India, stormy weather, a lack of knowledge, and scant protections are combining to kill thousands every year, with climate change likely to raise the threat as lightning becomes more common.

A week after falsely claiming Kamala Harris’ campaign used AI to inflate crowd sizes, Trump is now posting AI-generated photos of Taylor Swift fans endorsing him.

Not sure whether you need an ATX, micro ATX, mini ITX, or eATX board for your new PC? We’ve got you covered.

Five years since its release, the Ricoh GR III is still one of the best compact cameras you can buy.

The US Defense Department’s grand strategy for protecting Taiwan from a massive Chinese military offensive involves flooding the zone with thousands of drones.

From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.

From uber-popular para swimming to “murderball” wheelchair rugby, this year’s Paralympics are full of exciting events. And thanks to a bevy of new streaming options, it’s easier than ever to tune in.

Whether you want a backyard presenter or a theater-quality behemoth, our projector picks will help you upgrade your movie nights.

This thoughtful twist on the classic board game illustrates fossil fuel impact on climate change, but it’s also fun.

One of the quantum fields that fills the universe is special because its default value seems poised to eventually change—changing everything.

Plus: US regulators fine T-Mobile $60 million for mishap with sensitive data, New Zealand approves Kim Dotcom’s US extradition, and San Francisco takes on deepfake porn.

Plus: Play Uno in your BMW, play Diablo on your browser, read The Onion in print again, and maybe don’t try to call people from your Starlink cell phone.

Some of this beverage fridge’s smart features could be better, but let’s be real—you’re probably buying it for the aesthetic.

These budget hearing aids have a unique approach in configuring your hearing, and they’re worth a listen.

I tried the new electric model for size. Would the battery-powered version of my beloved city car turn my head or leave me unimpressed?

Air temperatures in July 2024 were fractionally cooler than in July 2023, probably because of a waning El Niño. But don’t expect things to be much cooler in coming years.

Social Security numbers, physical addresses, and more—all available online. After months of confusion, leaked information from a background-check firm underscores the long-term risks of data breaches.

Google is rolling out this new voice assistant, and now you can have real-time, natural conversations with its chatbot. Here’s what it’s like.

There’s now a significant chance the spacecraft’s crew will have to return to Earth on a different one—and maybe not until next year.