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Restaurant Uses AI for Menu, Accidentally Describes Appetizer in Way So Disgusting That We May Never Recover

Artificial intelligence has already infiltrated the restaurant world, leading to some outrageous — and at times disgusting — fails. As flagged on Bluesky, a random restaurant in Sikar — the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan — has an absolutely grotesque description listed for an otherwise normal appetizer on the delivery website Zomato. "Small, itchy, blister-like bumps caused by the varicella-zoster virus," the dish description from Sikar's Royal Roll Express restaurant reads. "Common

More and More Christians Say AI Is Demonic

Like many conservatives, evangelicals have broadly begun to embrace artificial intelligence — but at the same time, a growing subset of the Christian world is claiming that the technology is quite literally demonic. In a recent Medium blog post — yes, people still post on that site — self-proclaimed "biblical Christian author" and regular AI user Zack Duncan suggested that an image generator's cartoonish outputs regarding Satan may be the result of some demonic influence. "I’ve seen a trend of

IDC: Emerging markets helped Apple offset iPhone slowdown in China during Q2

During the second quarter of 2025, Apple saw a modest gain in iPhone shipments, holding its worldwide ground amid slowing demand in China. Here are IDC’s preliminary numbers for the quarter. Emerging markets offset Apple’s China dip, while Samsung pulls ahead IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker (via AppleInsider) shows that Apple shipped 46.4 million iPhones in Q2 2025 (up 1.5% year-over-year). That was enough to secure second place globally, behind Samsung’s 58 million units, and a

Superman is a box office hit, but the hard part comes next

Over the weekend, DC Studios’ new Superman feature became this year’s third-biggest box-office debut in the US. The movie’s success is a sign that theatergoers might actually not be quite as tired of superheroes as people tend to think, and that’s particularly notable for Warner Bros., given the studio’s plan to build a new cinematic universe of DC Comics adaptations for the big screen. But making interconnected film franchises work is easier said than done. And even though Superman is putting u

Malaysia will require trade permits for US AI chips

Malaysia is taking on a bigger role in helping the U.S. prevent advanced AI chips from ending up in China. The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry announced new restrictions on exporting AI chips of U.S. origin out of its country on Monday. Individuals and companies are now required to notify Malaysian authorities at least 30 days in advance when they are exporting or transshipping U.S. AI chips, effective immediately. “Malaysia stands firm against any attempt to circumvent ex

Former Sequoia partner Matt Miller raises $355M for new fund — with Sequoia’s backing

Former Sequoia partner Matt Miller has already locked in $355 million for his new VC firm, Evantic, which is also backed by Sequoia, TechCrunch learned. Last December, Miller announced his departure from Sequoia after twelve years to “start [his] own fund focused on the great founders of Europe.” Despite the European focus, TechCrunch’s understanding is that Evantic will actually invest on both sides of the Atlantic, with a focus on B2B companies at the Series B and growth stages. However, its

Watching ‘X-Men’ 25 Years Ago Was a Game-Changing Moment

It’s hard to describe what it was like to sit down, 25 years ago today, to watch X-Men. I was born in 1980 and grew up loving and adoring superheroes. The Christopher Reeve Superman movies were everything to me. Posters and toys for Tim Burton’s Batman films were all over my room. And each week, I’d go to the local comic book shop to pick up new issues of X-Men, X-Force, X-O Manowar, Spawn, and so many others. The 1990s in particular were a golden age for comic books, but on the big screen, ther

Elon Musk’s AI bot adds a ridiculous anime companion with ‘NSFW’ mode

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. People who pay for access to SuperGrok can now try the AI chatbot’s new “Companions” avatars, xAI owner Elon Musk announced Monday morning. The companions available currently include Ani, an anime avatar, and Rudy, a cartoony red panda. Ani also has what TestingCatalog describes as an “NSFW” mode where the character wears lingerie. (And just a warning: if you search for posts

iPhone Fold is coming: Five new features for next year’s launch

Following years in development and countless rumors, Apple’s first foldable iPhone looks to finally be coming next year. Here are five new features rumored for Apple’s first ever iPhone Fold. ~7.8-inch inner display, 5.5-inch outer display iPad mini pictured Current iPhones all live in the 6-inch screen territory, ranging from the 6.1-inch iPhone 16 to the 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple’s new iPhone Fold will, in a single device, offer both smaller and larger displays than what you can ge

How to buy the Switch 2: Nintendo's restock updates at Best Buy, Walmart and others

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Update (7/14/25): Best Buy will reportedly restock Switch 2 consoles next on July 17, which coincides with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza. The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally available in the US, but it's still pretty tough to find it in stock online anywhere. The $450 console offici

Google’s reconsidering its approach to Circle to Search within Gemini (APK teardown)

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Circle to Search has been a great tool for working with on-screen content, and Google’s been developing similar solutions across its ecosystem. Earlier this year we first uncovered evidence of a Circle to Search-like feature for Gemini. While still not user-accessible, Google’s been changing how this tool is labeled and what happens once you activate it. Google’s long had a bit of overlap when it comes to all the various services and apps it offers, s

MagSafe Monday: Heading off to college in the fall? Here’s your best MagSafe gear

I went off to college with a giant desktop computer, so I’m a little envious of the gear students have today. I still remember the flex of buying a 64MB USB flash drive just so I could move papers between computers (this was all pre-Google Docs). If you’re heading to campus this fall, here’s the best MagSafe gear to make your dorm setup cleaner, smarter, and less tangled. Some of my favorite gear Abode Home Security System Abode is the best home security system and includes compatibility with H

US government is giving leading AI companies a bunch of cash for military applications

The US Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) is handing out millions of dollars to the leading AI companies to develop military applications. Each of these "awards" are worth up to $200 million, with Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI on the receiving end. The agency notes that this money will be used to "develop agentic AI workflows across a variety of mission areas." In other words, this is primarily for military applications. A press release says the move will "broaden" the

I found the Android smartwatch with the best battery life (and it's not a Samsung or OnePlus)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is available in Obsidian black for $349 (but on sale for $175 at the time of writing). This Google Wear OS smartwatch offers long battery life, dual-display technology, and a sapphire glass display. The watch currently runs Wear OS 3.5 and is available in one larger size. View now at Amazon For the past couple of years, I've been switching between various Google and Samsung Galaxy Watch models to pair with my Android, as Google's Wear OS

As an Android user, these are the closest things to AirTags (and better in some ways)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point retail for $26 and $24, respectively. They're highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. $23.71 at Amazon AirTags are one of the things that have set the Apple ecosystem apart from the Android ecosystem. But now that Google has rolled out its Find My Device network, Android is catching up. Also: This smart luggag

Secretive Chinese Satellite Emerges in Surprising Orbit After 6-Day Vanishing Act

Nearly a week after launch, space tracking systems were able to locate a mysterious satellite parked in an unusually low orbit. China launched the experimental satellite to test new technologies, but it’s still unclear exactly what it’s doing in its unique inclination. Shiyan-28B 01 launched on July 3 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, riding on board a Long March 4C rocket. The satellite is part of China’s experimental Shiyan series, reportedly designed for exploration of the space envi

Google Will Merge Android and ChromeOS, Exec Says. That's Taking a Page Out of the Apple Playbook

In a move that could make life easier for folks using devices based on its operating systems, Google will eventually unify Android and ChromeOS, according to a high-ranking Google executive. Merging the systems could have positive outcomes for customers using, say, a Chromebook and an Android cellphone, much like Apple users have seamless functioning among MacBooks, iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches. "We're going to be combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform, and I am very interes

Too Hot to Stay in the Kitchen? 9 Ways to Stay Cool While Cooking This Summer

Summer is in full swing, and the heat waves have arrived. Already this summer we've seen massive heat domes that blanketed the Northeast, driving temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. When it's hot outside, the last thing you want to do is stand over an oven while trying to cook up a tasty dinner. However, just because it's hot outside doesn't mean your only option is takeout. There are a few easy ways to help keep your kitchen cool even when it's boiling outside. Read more: Best Foods for

Nvidia chips become the first GPUs to fall to Rowhammer bit-flip attacks

Nvidia is recommending a mitigation for customers of one of its GPU product lines that will degrade performance by up to 10 percent in a bid to protect users from exploits that could let hackers sabotage work projects and possibly cause other compromises. The move comes in response to an attack a team of academic researchers demonstrated against Nvidia’s RTX A6000, a widely used GPU for high-performance computing that’s available from many cloud services. A vulnerability the researchers discove

Trump administration to spend $1 billion on ‘offensive’ hacking operations

The Trump administration, through the Department of Defense, plans to spend $1 billion over the next four years on what it calls “offensive cyber operations.” The provision in Trump’s landmark One Big Beautiful Bill does not say what those “offensive cyber operations” are, nor what specific tools or software would qualify. The budget does note that the money will go towards enhancing and improving the capabilities of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, which operates in the Asia-Pacific region, incl

Best Buy is restocking the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17

If you've been hunting high and low for a Nintendo Switch 2 , then get ready to visit your local Best Buy on July 17 . The electronics retailer will be restocking the handheld in all of its stores to coincide with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza , the first 3D Donkey Kong game in almost 30 years. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been one of the hottest launches of the summer, and it remains in short supply due to high demand. Even the Amazon listing for the Switch 2 is available only by invitation

Coding with AI? My top 5 tips for vetting its output - and staying out of trouble

filo / Getty Images Our story begins, as many stories do, with a man and his AI. The man, like many men, is a bit of a geek and a bit of a programmer. He also needs a haircut. The AI is the culmination of thousands of years of human advancement, all put to the service of making the man's life a little easier. The man, of course, is me. I'm that guy. Also: The best AI for coding in 2025 (and what not to use) Unfortunately, while AI can be incredibly brilliant, it also has a propensity to lie,

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Google quietly confirms ChromeOS-Android merger - here's what it means for you

NurPhoto/Getty Images The long-standing rumor of ChromeOS and Android's merger was finally confirmed in the most understated way. TechRadar's Lance Ulanoff recounted his conversation with Sameer Samat, Google's president of the Android ecosystem. Samat noticed that the reporter was wearing an Apple Watch and using a MacBook. He asked Ulanoff why he was using a Mac. Samat confessed that he asked because "we're going to be combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform, and I am very inte

Why I recommend this Samsung Galaxy Watch over competing Androids

ZDNET's key takeaways The 47mm Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra normally retails for $650 on Amazon, although it occasionally goes on sale. It's a stylish-looking smartwatch with a slew of safety features and a long-lasting battery. However, it's only available in a single size (47mm, to be exact), meaning it may not be a good fit for folks with smaller wrists. $419.99 at Amazon Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra is the company's top-of-the-line wearable, sporting a tough exterior, an eye-catching design

I Wore the New NFL Coach's Headset Sony Built to Tackle Stadium Noise

Sony makes the best noise-canceling headphones, the WH-1000XM6, and starting this year it will also make the headsets that NFL coaches wear along the sidelines and in booths above the field. And I got to try them on for the second time. The new headset was first announced at CES in Las Vegas this January, in the midst of the NFL playoffs, at a Sony press conference that saw NFL commissioner Roger Goodell take the stage. Afterward I interviewed Sony and NFL executives about the then-prototype, a

Google Will Merge Android and ChromeOS, Exec Says. That's Taking a Page out of the Apple Playbook

In a move that could make life easier for folks using devices based on its operating systems, Google will eventually unify Android and ChromeOS, according to a high-ranking Google executive. Merging the systems could have positive outcomes for customers using, say, a Chromebook and an Android cellphone, much like Apple users have seamless functioning among MacBooks, iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches. "We're going to be combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform, and I am very interes

Malaysia will require trade permits for U.S. AI chips

Malaysia is taking on a bigger role in helping the U.S. prevent advanced AI chips from ending up in China. The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry announced new restrictions on exporting AI chips of U.S. origin out of its country on Monday. Individuals and companies are now required to notify Malaysian authorities at least 30 days in advance when they are exporting or transshipping U.S. AI chips, effective immediately. “Malaysia stands firm against any attempt to circumvent ex

Evidence Grows That Tripping on Shrooms Might Increase Your Lifespan

Image by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images Studies In a new study, scientists have uncovered evidence that magic mushrooms just might be an effective anti-aging treatment. Published in the Nature Partnering Journal Aging, a new paper by researchers at Emory and Baylor's medical schools suggests that psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms — there are a range of species that produce it, but the best known is probably Pisolocybe cubensis — might extend the lifespans of both mi

Google is changing Chrome’s new tab page to bring AI Mode front-and-center

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new search bar design in Chrome Beta for Android that includes an AI Mode shortcut. This new design, which also repositions voice search and Lens shortcuts, appears in two variants across different devices running the same Chrome Beta version. The integration of an AI Mode shortcut into Chrome aims to increase user awareness and usage of the feature, given Chrome’s significant market share. While Google is still the most dominant s

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This sunrise alarm clock helped improve my sleep routine

ZDNET's key takeaways The Hatch Restore 3 retails for $170 and comes in three neutral colors. It has a new design with bigger buttons and an upgraded app with more bedtime routines. The device is rather large, and you'll have to pay for a monthly subscription to utilize the app's whole experience. $169.99 at Amazon $169.99 at Target $169.99 at Best Buy more buying choices As a tech reporter, I've tested numerous products over the years, but one of my all-time favorites is the Hatch Restore su