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Concern Grows That Elon Musk Is Having Some Kind of AI Meltdown

With all the frenzied news swirling around these days, it's understandable if you let Elon Musk slip from the top of your mind. While the billionaire's mental state was arguably frayed during his stint as DOGE czar — thanks in no small part to what's been reported as a constant stream of illicit drugs — it's become visibly more concerning since his dramatic departure earlier this summer. Seemingly trying to distract himself from the decline of Tesla, the world's richest man has embarked on a n

Why ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Is the Superhero Movie We Need Right Now

The wait is over! The Toxic Avenger arrives in theaters today, and Troma fans can finally see writer-director Macon Blair’s fresh (but still gross, gory, and proudly unrated) take on the legendary cult franchise. In a splattery movie with a lot going on—a sinister health-care megacorp that’s poisoning people and the environment; a hero with a terminal illness who transforms into a badass mutant; Elijah Wood as you’ve never seen him before; a nu-metal “monstercore” band that moonlights as assass

AirPods 3 are imminent, here’s why I’m upgrading

Apple’s “Awe dropping” event is officially set for September 9, and it’s likely to focus on the iPhone 17 and new Apple Watch models. Based on the latest reporting, however, the highly-anticipated AirPods Pro 3 might also make their debut at the event. AirPods Pro 3 are expected to offer a handful of notable upgrades, and they just might steal the show for me. On a recent episode of the Upgrade podcast, Myke and Jason answered the following question from a listener: “You arrive at the airport

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If these iPhone 17 Air rumors are real, my old phone is about to be retired

The iPhone Plus model (pictured) may potentially be replaced by the iPhone Air/Slim. Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways iPhone 17 Air may debut as Apple's thinnest phone ever. Single rear camera shows Apple's thinness trade-offs. Expected to debut on Sept. 9, 2025, priced around $900. Apple is rumored to be spicing things for this year's iPhone event. It could introduce an ultra-thin model for the 2025 iPhone lineup called the iPhone

Why AirPods Pro 3 will be an instant upgrade for me

Apple’s “Awe dropping” event is officially set for September 9, and it’s likely to focus on the iPhone 17 and new Apple Watch models. Based on the latest reporting, however, the highly-anticipated AirPods Pro 3 might also make their debut at the event. AirPods Pro 3 are expected to offer a handful of notable upgrades, and they just might steal the show for me. On a recent episode of the Upgrade podcast, Myke and Jason answered the following question from a listener: “You arrive at the airport

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AirTag deal: Get a four-pack of Apple's Bluetooth trackers for $70 for Labor Day

Labor Day sales include a decent number of Apple devices this year, from big to small. AirTags are among the latter; you can pick up a four-pack of the Bluetooth trackers for only $70 right now. That's only about $5 more than the pack's record-low price, and it's one of the best prices we've seen all year. For Apple users, AirTags offer some large advantages over rival trackers. The ultra-wideband functionality offers precise tracking with iPhones less than five years old, so you can narrow you

iPhone 17 Air Rumors: What to Expect From Apple's Thin Phone

Key takeaways The iPhone 17 Air will reportedly replace the iPhone Plus model. It could measure 5.5mm thick and have a 6.6-inch display. iOS 26's Adaptive Power feature could help mitigate battery compromises with a skinnier iPhone. This slim iPhone 17 could cost $900, but the price may be affected by tariffs. It could come in four color options, including a buzzed-about sky blue hue. As September approaches, so too does the anticipated reveal of the next iPhone, which could include the thin

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Rumor Replay: AirPods Pro 3 launch, new iPhone 17 Pro feature, and more

This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: AirPods Pro 3 launch timing and AirPods 4-inspired changes, a new iPhone 17 Pro feature rumor, Camera Control 2.0, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. AirPods Pro 3 launch seems imminent After a lot of uncertainty around AirPods Pro 3 launch timing, and a growing likelihood that we may have to wait until 2026, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg

I found a smart air purifier that doubles as a pet bed (and my cat loves it)

Blueair PetAir Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The BlueAir PetAirPro is an air purifier for pet hair that retails for $500 The device does a fantastic job of sucking up pet hair clumps and other dust, plus it has a pet bed on top of it for your furry friend It is expensive for an air purifier, and can be quite large for small spaces. View now at Blueair Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I love my cat, Norbert, dearly, but I don't love the orange hair he leaves everywhere (even

Service members deserve the right to repair

“The generator is down, and we don’t have enough ice to continue icing the remains of soldiers killed in action. How much longer, ma’am?” That’s the message I received while deployed to Balad, Iraq, as an Air Force second lieutenant. I was overseeing generators in theater, and the one powering the mortuary facility had failed. The clock was ticking. I didn’t have HVAC expertise or the necessary parts. The only viable backup generator was on the other side of the country. I had two choices: ini

American military service members deserve the right to repair

“The generator is down, and we don’t have enough ice to continue icing the remains of soldiers killed in action. How much longer, ma’am?” That’s the message I received while deployed to Balad, Iraq, as an Air Force second lieutenant. I was overseeing generators in theater, and the one powering the mortuary facility had failed. The clock was ticking. I didn’t have HVAC expertise or the necessary parts. The only viable backup generator was on the other side of the country. I had two choices: ini

These $250 XR glasses turned my Nintendo Switch into a 200-inch full-screen experience

RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR glasses ZDNET's key takeaways The RayNeo Air 3s Pro is available for $249 for a launch special, with a regular price of $299. These XR glasses have advanced micro-OLED screens, 20 levels of brightness, and a 201-inch screen visual experience. There is no electrochromic dimming capability, and productivity support is limited to native MacOS and Windows. View now at Amazon As a train commuter and regular business traveler, XR glasses have become one of my most essential tra

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Apple's iPad Air M3 gets a $150 discount for Labor Day

The back-to-school season is a good time to save on tech, whether you're returning to campus or not. While some discounts are reserved for students, others are available to everyone. One of the best right now is on Apple's M3-powered iPad Air, which is somewhat of a goldilocks tablet — one that will be a great option for just about everyone. You can grab it for $150 off at Amazon right now. This deal applies to each configuration of the 11-inch and 13-inch versions of the most recent iPad Air.

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9 iPhone 17 Air rumors I'm tracking - and why Apple's ultra-thin model is set to kill the Plus

MacRumors / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways iPhone 17 Air may debut as Apple's thinnest phone ever. Single rear camera shows Apple's thinness trade-offs. Expected to debut on Sept. 9, 2025, priced around $900. Apple is rumored to be spicing things for this year's iPhone event. It could introduce an ultra-thin model for the 2025 iPhone lineup called the iPhone 17 Air. It's thought to be much slimmer than any iPhone so

The 5 Healthiest Air Fryer Foods, Hand-Picked by Registered Dietitians

Like refrigerators, ovens or microwaves, air fryers have become a staple in our kitchens. In the form of compact, space-saving devices, these fryers are known for crisping food with less oil, making them a healthier alternative to other cooking methods. "Air fryer cooking delivers the crispy texture we know and love from fried foods, but with far less oil and fat than traditional deep frying," explains Melissa Jaeger, head of nutrition at nutrition tracking app MyFitnessPal. However, despite th

New AirTag 2 is coming very soon with these rumored features

Apple’s biggest event of the year is happening on September 9. New products expected include the iPhone 17 line, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3. But signs point to another highly anticipated product likely making an appearance: Apple’s new AirTag 2 is coming soon. AirTag 2 expected to launch this fall, possibly as early as September Apple had a busy product launch season at the start of the year, with the M4 MacBook Air, iPhone 16e, and more debuting. And it’s about to enter an even bu

AirPods Max in 2025? The biggest rumors hint at familiar flaws, big upgrades, and a pro-level surprise

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Can switch quickly and seamlessly across an unlimited number of Apple devices. The low-latency upgrade in iOS 18.4 makes the AirPods Max a lot more viable for pro multimedia producers (and gamers). Comfort, battery life, and audio quality match high-end competitors from Sony, Bose, and others. Even with their imperfections and elevated price tag ($549), I have to admit that the AirPods Max are a p

New Group Claims AI May Be Aware and Suffering

For years, the concept of AI consciousness has remained on the fringes, with all but the most powerful proponents of the theory being laughed out of public life. In reality, opponents point out, the current generation of AI is nothing more than extremely complex statistics — detecting patterns in training data like written materials or imagery so subtle that it can reproduce similar patterns going forward. That can produce a compelling imitation of consciousness, but there's no reason to believ

AirPods Pro 3 release date: When to expect the new model’s launch

Three years after AirPods Pro 2 first debuted, Apple is nearly ready to unveil the popular product’s successor. Here’s the expected release date for AirPods Pro 3. AirPods Pro 3 expected to launch in mid-September Apple recently announced September 9 as the date for its iPhone 17 event. This date is important for AirPods users too, because Apple has historically introduced new AirPods models during its annual September event. Last year brought AirPods 4 and AirPods Max with USB-C. And AirPod

Corsair’s PC-dockable screen helped me monitor my PC components and news feeds

Finding a cheap secondary PC monitor is pretty easy. But if you want one that looks good, is built well, and is easily customizable, you won't find those qualities in a budget screen from a no-name brand on Amazon. Instead, Corsair's Xeneon Edge is a premium alternative that almost justifies its $250 price tag. Corsair Xeneon Edge Specs Size: 14.5 inches Resolution: 2560×720 Refresh Rate: 60 Hz Panel Type: AHVA (Advanced Hyper-Viewing Angle IPS) Dimensions: 14.65×4.72×0.87 inches (372×120×

Experience smoother air travel with the new AirHelp app and AirHelp+ membership, and receive more money back for disruptions

Summer is known for being a very disruptive season, with strikes, severe weather, and overcrowded airports often leading to significant flight delays and cancellations. A smooth and fuss-free experience when flying can make all the difference to a trip; whether you’re taking the family on vacation or jetting between work appointments. What you don’t want are disruptions and delays that leave you stressed before you’ve even reached your destination, or worse, that delay you in getting to where y

What’s the Best Hair Straightener for You? It Depends (2025)

Compare Our Top 10 Hair Straighteners Other Straighteners We Tried Photograph: Kat Merck Paul Mitchell Neuro Style+ for $150: The latest in Paul Mitchell’s lineup of otherwise standout hair straighteners, this ceramic iron with Paul Mitchell’s new NeutraHeat temperature-regulating technology goes up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and has dual voltage for travel. However, the body feels weirdly cheap and lightweight compared with older Paul Mitchell models, it took over a minute to heat up, and it

F-35 pilot held 50-minute airborne conference call with engineers before crash

A US Air Force F-35 pilot spent 50 minutes on an airborne conference call with Lockheed Martin engineers trying to solve a problem with his fighter jet before he ejected and the plane plunged to the ground in Alaska earlier this year, an accident report released this week says. The January 28 crash at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks was recorded in a video that showed the aircraft dropping straight down and exploding in a fireball. The pilot ejected safely, suffering only minor injuries, bu

Anthropic Will Settle Lawsuit With Authors Over Pirated AI Training Materials

Anthropic agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a group of authors alleging that the AI company illegally pirated their copyrighted books to use in training its AI models. The parties in the lawsuit filed a motion indicating the agreement with the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday. We don't yet know the terms of the settlement. Justin Nelson, lawyer for the authors, told CNET via email that more information will be announced soon. "This historic settlement will benefit all class member

Apple is unlikely to announce these products at its September event

Apple is hosting its biggest event of the year on September 9. New iPhone 17 models, Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Pro 3, and more are expected. But there are a variety of soon-to-release Apple products that likely won’t make a September event appearance. Here’s what not to expect from Apple’s ‘Awe dropping’ event. New Macs It’s rare for Macs to make an appearance at Apple’s September event. Most of the time, if the company has new Macs ready, it saves them for October or November releases. La

Looking to Buy a Window Air Conditioner? Read This First

As is the case for many people, my home cannot be retrofitted with central air. My 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment, which features prominently in my seven years of air quality reporting for WIRED, relies on window air conditioning units to keep cool on our warming planet. While there is the obvious paradox that air conditioners are players in climate change, AC units are evolving with more environmentally safe refrigerants, eco modes, smart apps, modern design, and energy-efficient consumpt

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This $17 Apple AirTag deal is the best one I've seen on Amazon yet - how to redeem it

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it come some of the busiest (and most stressful) travel days of the year. Nothing ruins a trip more than losing your luggage, wallet, or even your keys. If you're an iPhone user, I have the perfect accessory to ease those anxieties before you head out. Also: I've tested several AirTag wallets and found the ones worth buying Amid rumors of a new generation of the Apple AirTa

Rumor: AirPods Pro 3 design will borrow two changes from AirPods 4

Earlier this week, Bloomberg offered great news for the AirPods Pro 3 launch timing, and now a new rumor indicates Apple has design changes coming that take inspiration from AirPods 4. AirPods Pro 3’s charging case is shrinking and removing pairing button, hinting at larger redesign We are likely just a couple weeks away from AirPods Pro 3 being unveiled. And despite an absence of leaks around product details for the last few months, rumors have started flowing again. Today’s new rumor involv

Study finds gaps in evidence for air-cleaning technologies to prevent infections

A new study led by researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that although many technologies claim to clean indoor air and prevent the spread of viruses like COVID-19 and the flu, most have not been tested on people and their potential risks are not yet fully understood. Published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the research

AirPods Pro 3 just got the launch update we were all hoping for: report

Reporting around AirPods Pro 3 launch timing has been all over the place in the last year, but the latest update from Bloomberg offers very good news for those waiting for a new model. AirPods Pro 3 are coming this fall, per Mark Gurman In his Power On newsletter over the weekend, Mark Gurman shared an overview of what to expect from Apple’s product launches this fall. Most of what he shared focused on products we’ve heard were coming already, but there was one exciting addition: new AirPods P