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Where to find Meta AI in Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram—and what you can do with it Where to find Meta AI in Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram—and what you can do with it

a dumpster filled with social media logos

How to quit social media for good How to quit social media for good

The Chinese ship, the bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 is anchored and being monitored by a Danish naval patrol vessel (unseen) in the sea of Kattegat, near the City og Granaa in Jutland, Denmark, on November 20, 2024. Denmark's navy said on November 20, 2024 it was shadowing a Chinese cargo vessel in the Baltic Sea, a day after Finland and Sweden opened investigations into suspected sabotage of two severed undersea telecoms cables.

The mystery surrounding two severed Baltic subsea internet cables is getting murkier The mystery surrounding two severed Baltic subsea internet cables is getting murkier

By Mack DeGeurin

Close up of phone screen showing Telegram, Signal, and WhatsApp icons

Dept. of Homeland Security urges Americans to use encrypted apps for texting Dept. of Homeland Security urges Americans to use encrypted apps for texting

fake drone video on tiktok

People keep falling for fake ‘drones over Jersey’ videos People keep falling for fake ‘drones over Jersey’ videos

By Mack DeGeurin

Blurry image of NYC at night

Sorry, but the mystery drones are pretty normal (probably) Sorry, but the mystery drones are pretty normal (probably)

a vintage blue VW van parked at a lake

How to plan the perfect road trip in Google Maps How to plan the perfect road trip in Google Maps

How to reset your Instagram algorithm so it’s not as terrible How to reset your Instagram algorithm so it’s not as terrible

Close up of parachute rig potentially used by DB Cooper

The FBI may be on the verge of reopening the D.B. Cooper case The FBI may be on the verge of reopening the D.B. Cooper case

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How to talk to your ‘skeptic’ family about science misinformation How to talk to your ‘skeptic’ family about science misinformation

By Lauren Leffer

screenshot of the popular science bluesky account on a plain background

Just joined Bluesky? How to get started and the features you should explore. Just joined Bluesky? How to get started and the features you should explore.

How to leave Twitter for Bluesky How to leave Twitter for Bluesky

a fire burns in the woods

Navigation app uses government data to help off-roaders avoid wildfire areas Navigation app uses government data to help off-roaders avoid wildfire areas

By Kristin Shaw

man holds camcorder

The forgotten technology that made YouTube possible The forgotten technology that made YouTube possible

By Popular Science Team

Beaten biscuit automated machine

Maryland historical society finally identifies 100-year-old mystery machine Maryland historical society finally identifies 100-year-old mystery machine

Close up of YouTube homepage on computer screen

YouTube is full of election lies, and no one is stopping it YouTube is full of election lies, and no one is stopping it

View of the bow of the RMS Titanic photographed in June 2004 by the ROV Hercules during an expedition returning to the shipwreck of the Titanic.

A hunk of coal from the Titanic could fetch $780 at auction A hunk of coal from the Titanic could fetch $780 at auction

a man wearing a NASA hat aboard the International Space Station squirts ketchup into his mouth. the ketchup comes out in one long stream

See (and never unsee) a NASA astronaut eating ketchup in space See (and never unsee) a NASA astronaut eating ketchup in space

By Laura Baisas

The first few hundred digits of the prime number M136279841

Man spent $2 million to find new largest prime number Man spent $2 million to find new largest prime number

Close up of FBI windbreaker jacket

Bitcoin bro searched ‘how can I know for sure if I am being investigated by the FBI’ before FBI arrest Bitcoin bro searched ‘how can I know for sure if I am being investigated by the FBI’ before FBI arrest

Ai-Da robot standing in front of two of its paintings at the United Nations

A humanoid robot’s painting called ‘AI God’ may sell for over $120,000 A humanoid robot’s painting called ‘AI God’ may sell for over $120,000

A farmer promotes taro through a live webcast in a field in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, on Sept. 9, 2024.

Farms to fame: How China’s rural influencers are redefining country life Farms to fame: How China’s rural influencers are redefining country life

By Mitchell Gallagher / The Conversation

Close up of smallest Rubik's Cube being solved with tweezers

The world’s tiniest Rubik’s cube is as wide as 3 grains of rice The world’s tiniest Rubik’s cube is as wide as 3 grains of rice

Michael Artiaga beats Tetris by getting a rebirth

Is Tetris infinite? Teen world champ reaches fabled ‘rebirth’ Is Tetris infinite? Teen world champ reaches fabled ‘rebirth’

a map concept illustration with place markers

How to use Google Maps Timeline to revisit past trips How to use Google Maps Timeline to revisit past trips

Man riding on 3D printed Lego minibike

Engineer builds rideable LEGO motorbike using oversized 3D-printed bricks Engineer builds rideable LEGO motorbike using oversized 3D-printed bricks

Passport close up on top of entry stamps

How to renew your US passport online (finally) How to renew your US passport online (finally)

Lego Full Scale McLaren P1 driving

LEGO built a full-scale, drivable McLaren P1 model LEGO built a full-scale, drivable McLaren P1 model

Concept art of AST Spacemobile Bluewalker 3 above Earth

Five new massive satellites outshine most evening stars Five new massive satellites outshine most evening stars

Amazon says its football AI can predict blitzes Amazon says its football AI can predict blitzes

Starship Titanic promo art displaying the ship's in-game bots

The improbable voyage of Starship Titanic, the 1998 Douglas Adams video game filled with ‘unhinged’ chatbots The improbable voyage of Starship Titanic, the 1998 Douglas Adams video game filled with ‘unhinged’ chatbots

How to create custom AI chatbots in Google Gemini How to create custom AI chatbots in Google Gemini

the google tasks interface on a cell phone

Google Tasks is the best Google tool you’re not using Google Tasks is the best Google tool you’re not using

Man with AI song catalog ‘defrauds’ streaming services of $10 million Man with AI song catalog ‘defrauds’ streaming services of $10 million

The Accelerationists’ app: How Telegram became the ‘center of gravity’ for a new breed of domestic terrorists The Accelerationists’ app: How Telegram became the ‘center of gravity’ for a new breed of domestic terrorists

By James Bandler/ProPublica, A.C. Thompson/ProPublica and FRONTLINE, Karina Meier/FRONTLINE

Elephants in Okambara, Namibia that have been tagged with transmitters to track their movements.

The ‘internet of animals’ could transform what we know about wildlife The ‘internet of animals’ could transform what we know about wildlife

By Hillary Rosner / Yale Environment 360

apple maps screenshot with "get moving" text

How to use Apple Maps on the web How to use Apple Maps on the web

Bespoke images created for Unplugged Performance

‘Militarized’ Cybertrucks are coming—if you can open the doors ‘Militarized’ Cybertrucks are coming—if you can open the doors

Apple-1 Computer owned by Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs’ very own Apple-I computer is for sale Steve Jobs’ very own Apple-I computer is for sale

Two images displaying possible kilonova

Scientists want your help finding black holes with your phone Scientists want your help finding black holes with your phone

children's hands typing on a laptop

How to block websites on your home network How to block websites on your home network

young girl using phone at night in bed

Social media bans could deny teenagers mental health help Social media bans could deny teenagers mental health help

By Daniel Chang / KFF Health News

On August 6, 1991, Tim Berners-Lee introduced the World Wide Web

On August 6, 1991, Tim Berners-Lee introduced the World Wide Web On August 6, 1991, Tim Berners-Lee introduced the World Wide Web

By Bill Gourgey

Don’t register to vote on Elon Musk’s AmericaPAC website. Do this instead. Don’t register to vote on Elon Musk’s AmericaPAC website. Do this instead.

California Forever concept art of utopian cityscape

California’s billionaire utopia faces a major setback California’s billionaire utopia faces a major setback

Soap bubble machine on top of car blowing a large bubble

Watch 50-foot long soap bubbles fly with the ‘Endless Bubble Machine’ Watch 50-foot long soap bubbles fly with the ‘Endless Bubble Machine’

Entertainment app on iphone 14 pro in smartphone screen close up view

How to request all the data Netflix, Spotify, and other apps have on you How to request all the data Netflix, Spotify, and other apps have on you

Screenshot from music video for Missy Elliott's "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)"

NASA beamed Missy Elliott’s ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’ to her favorite planet NASA beamed Missy Elliott’s ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’ to her favorite planet

blue shield with G on it along with other security icons like a lock, cursor and gear

Google is making dark web reports free for everyone. Here’s how they work. Google is making dark web reports free for everyone. Here’s how they work.

Screenshot of model rocket vertically landing

Teen’s model rocket sticks a SpaceX-inspired vertical landing Teen’s model rocket sticks a SpaceX-inspired vertical landing

Breakdown of Antikythera mechanism

The world’s oldest mechanical computer used a lunar calendar to study the stars The world’s oldest mechanical computer used a lunar calendar to study the stars

gofundme homepage

How GoFundMe perpetuates the myth that only some people deserve help How GoFundMe perpetuates the myth that only some people deserve help

By Nora Kenworthy / MIT Press Reader

Reflective Cybertruck

People are buffing Cybertrucks into dangerous mirrors on wheels People are buffing Cybertrucks into dangerous mirrors on wheels

DIY Morse code translator gadget

Cool DIY gadget automatically translates Morse code Cool DIY gadget automatically translates Morse code

Futuristic wooden children's car with creator standing next to it.

Dad builds a fantastical and functional wooden sci-fi car for kids Dad builds a fantastical and functional wooden sci-fi car for kids

Sad child in stairwell using phone

Like cigarettes and alcohol, Surgeon General says social media needs warning labels Like cigarettes and alcohol, Surgeon General says social media needs warning labels

Microsoft Windows 3D tubes screensaver screenshot

Those iconic ’90s Windows screensavers had a purpose Those iconic ’90s Windows screensavers had a purpose

NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Woody Hoburg rides the Canadarm2 robotic arm while maneuvering a roll-out solar array toward the International Space Station's truss structure 257 miles above the Pacific Ocean. In the rear, is the SpaceX Dragon crew vehicle that docked to the Harmony module's forward port on March 3 carrying four SpaceX Crew-6 crew members.

‘Check his pulse one more time’: NASA accidentally airs ISS emergency test ‘Check his pulse one more time’: NASA accidentally airs ISS emergency test

Travis Lerol holds an AR-15 assault rifle along with a rifle's lower receiver made of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic that was constructed by his 3D printer at his home on Tuesday, February 12, 2012, in Glen Burnie, MD.

YouTube restricts kids’ ability to see some gun content YouTube restricts kids’ ability to see some gun content

By Mack DeGeurin

UP.FIT upgraded Cybertruck cop car concept

Militarized Cybertruck cop cars are coming Militarized Cybertruck cop cars are coming

Angry Instagram posts won’t stop Meta AI from using your content Angry Instagram posts won’t stop Meta AI from using your content

By Mack DeGeurin

Concept art of superstructure with gravity battery inside

Colossal skyscrapers could harness height for gravity batteries Colossal skyscrapers could harness height for gravity batteries

Common cuttlefish

Cuttlefish tentacles and origami inspired a new robotic claw Cuttlefish tentacles and origami inspired a new robotic claw

Underwater image of Titanic wreckage

Billionaire plans to ride $20 million submersible to the Titanic Billionaire plans to ride $20 million submersible to the Titanic