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Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has joined US intelligence officials in ignoring repeated inquiries about Israel’s “malign” efforts to covertly influence US voters.

What exactly is Apple Intelligence? We break down Apple’s AI onslaught plus all the features worth talking about in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.

The G6 is a Tesla competitor that’s keenly priced and has loads of tech—so why did it leave us cold?

If it wins, “AI Steve” will be represented by businessman Steve Endacott in Parliament. Endacott says he’ll merely be a conduit, and the AI will make the policy decisions.

Ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the Apple Watch, Apple is adding new health features like pregnancy tracking and a fitness training algorithm to watchOS 11.

Fitbit’s kids’ smartwatch is a location tracker as well as a gaming and communication device. It should keep my kids off phones for another few years.

In which Robin Sloan writes Moonbound—a science fiction book about science fiction—and our writer writes his way into total insanity.

A year after OceanGate’s sub imploded, thousands of exclusive leaked documents and interviews with ex-employees reveal how the company’s CEO cut corners, ignored warnings, and lied in his fatal quest to reach the Titanic.

Danish media outlets want a group deal with OpenAI amid fears that smaller countries will become marginalized as chatbots become prolific. If they don’t get one, they are threatening to sue.

Apple is limiting its new artificial intelligence features to new phones, in hopes of a sunny September.

Apple Intelligence will make apps and services smarter. But Apple’s most notable innovations focus on ensuring the technology doesn’t disappoint, annoy, or offend.

In the market for a smartwatch? Maybe you’re looking for a Father’s Day gift—now’s an excellent time to save on our favorites.

The company’s annual developer event was stacked with demonstrations that showed off the new artificial intelligence capabilities coming to iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

At its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple introduced its first serious foray into generative AI, with a focus on app integrations and data privacy—and a ChatGPT integration.

A Doom prequel, a Life Is Strange sequel, and a whole lot of horror games are coming to your consoles very soon.

An internet-connected light bulb is one of the easiest ways to start building a smarter home. Here are the best we’ve tested.

As the fight against ransomware slogs on, security experts warn of a potential escalation to “real-world violence.” But recent police crackdowns are successfully disrupting the cybercriminal ecosystem.

Stay hydrated in style and cut down on single-use plastic with our favorite bottles—now updated with information on lead.

The bizarre animated YouTube series is so huge that it’s caught the attention of concerned parents and the Russian government. But it’s still a mystery to almost anyone over 30—except Stephen Colbert.

Apple’s developer event kicks off Monday morning at 10 am PT. Join us for live updates about the company’s next steps in software, hardware, services, and—of course—artificial intelligence.

A popular AI training dataset is “stealing and weaponizing” the faces of Brazilian children without their knowledge or consent, human rights activists claim.

This open source protocol ensures your devices play nicely. Matter 1.3 potentially adds more device support and energy management to smart homes.