Encouraging people to mistake digital companions for real friends is prima facie unethical. Encouraging people to have imaginary friends is no solution to social isolation. There is a risk that the ...

At CES 2026, Ollobot emerged as a cyber pet for families, combining robotics and AI to learn routines, capture memories, and ...

Boredom is one of those human traits, like appreciating humor or music or ocean views, that we take for granted without ...

Audio enhancements in Windows 11 can cause a variety of issues, from audio delays to worse sound quality. It's time to turn ...

Charlotte Ganderton has received funding in the past from Arthritis Australia and the Physiotherapy Research Foundation. Joshua Heerey receives has received funding in the past from Arthritis ...

When you're getting ready to plug an external hard drive or USB flash drive into your favorite device, you have a choice to make. That's because most computers have multiple USB ports, and despite ...

If only they were robotic! Instead, chatbots have developed a distinctive — and grating — voice. Credit...Illustration by Giacomo Gambineri Supported by By Sam Kriss In the quiet hum of our digital ...

Jenna Ortega attends the Opening Red Carpet during the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival on November 28, 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco (Credit: Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty ...

Blood sugar can go up at night for various reasons in people with diabetes. One potential reason is a drop in insulin. If a person’s insulin pump does not provide enough background insulin overnight, ...

The oldest and best-known preprint repository, arXiv, has announced that it will no longer accept review or position papers in computer science. The website will make exceptions only for papers that ...

Moving between EDM, tech-house, speed garage, dubstep, and hyperpop, producer Nina Wilson presents an aggressively stimulating, distinctly Australian look at life online. Enter 26-year-old Nina Wilson ...