The Economist

How magicians stay relevant in the age of AI

H e was the most famous magician of the 20th century. Yet Harry Houdini’s peers were often scathing about him. His tricks were “awful stuff” and “a bunch of junk”, they sniffed. “Watching him play the ...
KSDK

At birth, his parents didn't know if he could use his hands; now he's a 200-average bowler

ST. LOUIS — At just 15 years old, Chase Tippetts is already a force on the bowling lanes—rolling a 285, maintaining a 200 average, and once stringing together 14 straight strikes in practice. But his ...
Scientific American

How Dark-Fleet Ships Use A Digital Trick to Disappear—And How to Find Them

An oil tanker seized by U.S. forces off the coast of Venezuela this week has shone a light on a technique that experts say so-called dark-fleet ships frequently use to disguise their location. Known ...
NPR

Scientists use AI to help make bionic hands work better for people who need them

Scientists are using artificial intelligence to help bionic limbs act more like natural ones. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on an experimental hand that shares control with the user to carry out tricky ...
The Spokesman-Review

Cool Critters: Shrews use shrewd tricks to survive, icluding shrinking their heads

News Pacific NW Cool Critters: Shrews use shrewd tricks to survive, icluding shrinking their heads Sun., Dec. 7, 2025 Vic Hubbard of Pasco spotted this shrew “rummaging through debris and gravel” ...
techtimes

iPhone 17 Tips and iPhone Air Tricks Using iOS 19's Best Features

Using the right iPhone 17 tips allows both the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air to reach their full potential, especially with the new upgrades introduced in iOS 19. Apple's updated system brings smarter ...
The Conversation

People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive – new research

Giovanni Luca Cascio Rizzo does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant ...
thecooldown

Woman shares brilliant trick using old medication bottles: 'This is genius'

Avid crafters occasionally face the thorny issue of how to safely dispose of used sewing needles. One TikToker has a brilliant solution: Store them in used pill bottles. On TikTok, user Jennifer ...
Fox 9

Scammers are using AI deepfakes to trick holiday shoppers: What to watch for

U.S. consumers lost over $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024. AI-powered scams are creating fake retailer websites and phishing emails. Shoppers should verify URLs and use credit cards for stronger fraud ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Judge delivers critical review of federal immigration agents' 'unprecedented' use of force

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Android Police

Google Gemini learns a new trick using reference images for Veo 3.1 video creations

Timi is a news and deals writer who's been reporting on technology for over a decade. He loves breaking down complex subjects into easy-to-read pieces that keep you informed. But his recent passion ...