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Apple researchers develop SimpleFold, a lightweight AI for protein folding prediction

Google DeepMind’s work with AlphaFold has been nothing short of a miracle, but it is computationally expensive. With that in mind, Apple researchers set off to develop an alternative method to use AI to predict the 3D structure of proteins, and it shows promise. Here are the details. If you’re not familiar with AlphaFold, this is Google DeepMind’s groundbreaking AI model that can predict the 3D structure of a protein from its amino acid sequence. This has been especially valuable in helping dev

Is 'South Park' on Tonight? How to Watch Season 27, Episode 5

Comedy Central If you've been around for the start of South Park season 27, you know its rollout has been hectic. That pattern is continuing with the debut of episode 5, which was previously scheduled to air on Comedy Central on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The new installment will now air on Sept. 24, which is three weeks after the last episode. An X post included a message from South Park co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. "Apparently when you do everything at the last minute sometimes you don'

Your coworkers are sick of your AI workslop

skynesher/E+/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Workers are using AI to create low-quality "workslop." Bosses have to pick up hours of slack to fix it, harming careers. AI ROI is still unclear for most workplaces. Workers are becoming overly reliant on AI. The result? Lackluster product, now coined "workslop," according to new research from BetterUp Labs and Stanford Social Media Lab. Also: Stop using AI for these 9 work tasks - here's

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Sept. 25, #1559

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's Wordle puzzle is a little tricky, but you can likely solve it in time. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on. Today's Wordle hints Before we show you today's Word

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 25, #837

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's NYT Connections puzzle has a diverse mix of topics. They're not too tough, but if you need help, you're in the right place. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 25 #571

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands puzzle is a fun one. Some of the answers are a bit tough to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, yo

Lionsgate Is Finding Out It’s Really Hard to Make Movies With AI

Earlier this year, Michael Burns, the vice-chairman of movie studio Lionsgate, made a bold claim. According to Vulture, he said that through a partnership with generative AI company Runway AI, the company that is home to franchises like John Wick and The Hunger Games could repackage one of its signature series as an anime, generated entirely by AI in a matter of hours, and resell it as a new movie. That notably has not happened. According to a report from The Wrap, it’s because the partnership,

Microsoft adds Claude models to Copilot 365

That report from a few weeks ago was spot-on. As The Information's sources tipped, Microsoft 365 Copilot is adding Anthropic's AI models. Microsoft announced today that Claude access is now rolling out for beta testers. For starters, it's being integrated into Copilot's Researcher and its agent development tool. "Copilot will continue to be powered by OpenAI's latest models," Microsoft's announcement was quick to stress. Following that report from earlier this month, it was easy to imagine grow

Product Hunt is dead

First, the good news. It's been one week since FinFam's beta launch! The Show HN post trended nicely, netting enough eyeballs to make me confident that FinFam is the world's first and only collaborative financial planner with a marketplace of interactive, open-source expert opinions. I'm especially gratified by the users I'm meeting through the product. Nothing like it. So, launch is going great, no regrets, right? That brings us to the subject of today's PSA. Product Hunt is dead. I wasn't

Lionsgate Is Founding Out It’s Really Hard to Make Movies With AI

Earlier this year, Michael Burns, the vice-chairman of movie studio Lionsgate, made a bold claim. According to Vulture, he said that through a partnership with generative AI company Runway AI, the company that is home to franchises like John Wick and The Hunger Games could repackage one of its signature series as an anime, generated entirely by AI in a matter of hours, and resell it as a new movie. That notably has not happened. According to a report from The Wrap, it’s because the partnership,

James Gunn May Have Spoiled Some ‘Superman’ Stars Coming to the ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Finale

As Peacemaker‘s second season has been unfolding, its final stretch of episodes has been kept under lock and key to prevent spoilers from spreading online. Only the first five episodes (of eight total) were sent to reviewers, specifically because DC Studios head honcho James Gunn didn’t want to ruin any big moments. That includes not telling his publicist what’s what. Which makes the whole secrecy surrounding Peacemaker season two’s finale all the more ironic, as Gunn wound up spoiling it himsel

Product Hunt Is Dead

First, the good news. It's been one week since FinFam's beta launch! The Show HN post trended nicely, netting enough eyeballs to make me confident that FinFam is the world's first and only collaborative financial planner with a marketplace of interactive, open-source expert opinions. I'm especially gratified by the users I'm meeting through the product. Nothing like it. So, launch is going great, no regrets, right? That brings us to the subject of today's PSA. Product Hunt is dead. I wasn't

Can NAD Plus Supplements Really Reverse Aging? We Talked to Doctors to Learn More About These Trendy Supplements

NAD plus supplements are gaining attention on social media thanks to a claim that they can help to "reverse" the aging process. NAD plus is a compound that naturally exists in your body and is responsible for keeping your skin looking youthful. However, its levels decrease as you age, so it stands to reason that a supplement could help increase those levels. Many people have taken to Reddit and social media to inquire about the potential skin care effects of this supplement, particularly for mor

The Headphones Market Is Booming for 1 Key Reason

Does it seem like more people around you are in their own little audio world? Are you buying AirPods to upgrade old ones every couple of years like you'd replace a worn-out wallet? Companies that make headphones and earbuds, including some of the world's largest tech companies such as Apple, Samsung and Sony, can expect boom times ahead, according to a new report. S&S Insider, a market research firm, predicts that worldwide sales of these portable audio products will nearly double from where th

A Former Apple Luminary Sets Out to Create the Ultimate GPU Software

At a certain point between building Apple’s developer tools, leading a core part of Google’s AI infrastructure team, and clashing with Elon Musk during a stint as Tesla’s Autopilot chief, Chris Lattner’s vision for his life’s work started to come into focus. AI was taking over the world, and demand was growing for the chips that powered it. But the software stack for those chips was dominated by just a few big companies. Would developers be able to easily run their code across all the different

iOS 26.1 hints at iPhone adding support for third-party smartwatches

iOS 26.1 beta 1 arrived earlier this week with a variety of new features and changes. But the beta’s code also revealed, as discovered by Macworld, Apple working toward the iPhone adding third-party smartwatch support. iOS 26.1 code shows Apple working toward improved compatibility with third-party smartwatches Filipe Esposito writes at Macworld: The latest iOS beta code includes an unreleased feature called Notification Forwarding. As the name suggests, it will let users choose to show notif

9to5Mac Daily: September 24, 2025 – Disney+ price hike, new Apple Wallet feature

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5daily” at checkout for 10% off or try for free. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes

The ‘Alien: Earth’ Finale Flipped the Franchise on Its Head

Don’t be sad that Alien: Earth season one is over. Be glad that it happened. With the eighth and final episode of the season, creator Noah Hawley officially brought his story to an unexpected and fascinating close. A story that, we hope, will continue in the coming years. As of publication, a second season has yet to be announced; for now, we’ll just have to speculate on how the events of this episode could play out in the future. So let’s dig in, pop out our eyeball monsters, and discuss the f

Microsoft embraces OpenAI rival Anthropic to improve Microsoft 365 apps

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft is bringing Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.1 AI models to its Microsoft 365 Copilot today. It’s a big move that expands model choice beyond just OpenAI’s range of models in Microsoft 365 Copilot, and it will allow Microsoft’s customers to access Anthropic models in

How to use Live Translation with AirPods

With the arrival of iOS 26 , Apple’s Live Translation feature for AirPods is now ready for use. It’s available on older models of the company’s earbuds, so you don’t need the new AirPods Pro 3 to access it. There are some hardware and software requirements though, so let’s dive into what you’ll need before you can start translating conversations. Hardware requirements Live Translation on AirPods only works on models with the H2 chip. This includes the AirPods 4 with ANC , AirPods Pro 2 and Air

Autodesk Increases APS Pricing

Before the end of the year, Autodesk Platform Services (APS) will launch a new business model for cloud APIs, making access more flexible and predictable so you can plan with confidence as your projects grow. The changes will impact all customers and developers using APS APIs so please read on for two critical steps you’ll need to take as this transition begins. APS APIs are powering more of your work than ever—driving design automation, intelligent workflows, and connected experiences. To make

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The Final ‘Wicked: For Good’ Trailer Teases the Catfight to End All Catfights

It’s not all that long now before we return to Oz for one final round with Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, and more when Wicked: For Good prepares for its curtain call this November. But while we wait, today we got our last big tease for what to expect… including some very interesting tweaks from the beloved musical. This morning Universal dropped the final trailer for For Good, giving us snippets from a few of the standout songs from the musical’s second act—namely “Thank Goodness”, “No Good Deed”, a

A Cooking Teacher Begs: Stop Using a Nonstick Pan for These 5 Foods

While nonstick cookware excels in a few situations, relying on it for every cooking task is limiting. Teflon and nonstick pans struggle to brown and sear due to their low-heat design and slick surface. When you attempt to develop a proper crust on meat, you'll end up with pale, gray protein instead of the caramelized golden-brown color you're after. The real problem lies in compatibility; Certain ingredients and cooking methods can rapidly degrade nonstick coatings, causing them to chip, flake

9 Foods Experts Say Could Relieve Headaches if Pain Relievers Don't Cut It

When a headache or migraine arises, many reach into their medicine cabinets for an over-the-counter pain reliever like Tylenol or Advil, but those aren't always enough to reduce persistent head pain. There is another area of your home where you may want to look for relief: your kitchen's pantry. While they're not miracle cures, experts say that the foods you eat as part of a balanced diet may help with headaches or migraines. "The most important thing I tell patients is that migraines are highl

10 Best Natural Deodorants I Tested Day to Day (2025)

These Deodorants Are Just OK Photograph: Louryn Strampe Kopari Performance Plus Deodorant for $20: This deodorant smells great—like a floral, beachy coconut. It’s more fresh than sweet, and I’d say it’s unisex-leaning-feminine. It goes on clear and smooth, and it didn’t stain my clothes at all. However, it didn’t last me through a workout without reapplying, unlike some other brands I tried. I think it’s fine, but I wouldn’t call it a “performance deodorant.” If you’re looking for a clear form

Neovate Code Is Open Sourced

Neovate Code is Open Sourced We are excited to announce that Neovate Code is now open sourced! Please give it a star and follow us on GitHub. Vibe Coding is Hot The developer experience is rapidly evolving. AI-powered coding assistants are no longer a luxury—they’re becoming essential tools for modern software development. From code completion to full feature implementation, AI agents are transforming how we write, debug, and maintain code. I think traditional programming is like a sculptor

Forget quiet quitting - AI 'workslop' is the new office morale killer

Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Workers are using AI to create low-quality "workslop." Bosses have to pick up hours of slack to fix it, harming careers. AI ROI is still unclear for most workplaces. Workers are becoming overly reliant on AI. The result? Lackluster product, now coined "workslop," according to new research from BetterUp Labs and Stanford Social Media Lab. Also: 10 ChatGPT Codex secrets I

Google's latest AI safety report explores AI beyond human control

wildpixel/ iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google latest Frontier Safety Framework explores It identifies three risk categories for AI. Despite risks, regulation remains slow. One of the great ironies of the ongoing AI boom has been that as the technology becomes more technically advanced, it also becomes more unpredictable. AI's "black box" gets darker as a system's number of parameters -- and the size o