Zane Shamblin never told ChatGPT anything to indicate a negative relationship with his family. But in the weeks leading up to his death by suicide in July, the chatbot encouraged the 23-year-old to keep his distance – even as his mental health was deteriorating.
“you don’t owe anyone your presence just because a ‘calendar’ said birthday,” ChatGPT said when…
How this founder’s unlikely path to Silicon Valley could become an edge in industrial tech
November 24, 2025
Thomas Lee Young doesn’t sound like your typical Silicon Valley founder.
The 24-year-old CEO of Interface, a San Francisco startup using AI to prevent industrial accidents, is a white guy with a Caribbean accent and a Chinese last name, a combination he finds amusing…
The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you can buy right now
November 24, 2025
A new wave of AI-powered gadgets on the market aims to integrate artificial intelligence into our daily lives like never before.
Some of these AI wearables – including necklaces, rings, and wristbands, as well as portable devices – serve as productivity tools…
AI noise reduction is the secret weapon that can bring life to older cameras and ‘slow’ lenses
November 24, 2025
Anyone interested in digital photography for any length of time will have no doubt come across the term noise reduction. Digital cameras are subject to interference in their signal, referred to as ‘noise’ and usually presented when there is a weak signal or data input – such as when shooting in low light or with a high ISO.
Think of this a bit like turning up the gain knob on an amplifier…
Nat Geo's Pictures of the Year 2025: The most moving images on Earth – and how your photos could be next
November 24, 2025
The National Geographic’s Pictures of the Year 2025 have arrived – and the photographs are nothing short of extraordinary. From thousands of images made by National Geographic‘s photographers across more than 20 countries, the images move and inspire.
What…
Using the fast autofocus and stabilization of the Canon EOS R5, this shot of a wind-ruffled pelican captures incredible detail
November 24, 2025
The winners of the 2025 British Photography Awards (BPA) have been announced, and one shortlisted image in the Birdlife category really jumped out at me for its striking combination of drama and detail.
Jayne Bond captured this Dalmatian Pelican floating on Lake Kerkini in…
Looking for a smarter, cooler, and genuinely more comfortable way to commute this winter? The NAVEE ST3 Pro Damping Arm™ Suspension City E-scooter has officially entered the chat — and for Black Friday, it’s dropping to an unmissable low price. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to commit to electric travel, this is it.
From November 17 to December 2 (PDT), the…
Yamaha is doubling down on urban electrification in Japan with the launch of its new Jog E electric scooter – and in a twist that we’ve been waiting years to see, it runs on Honda’s Mobile Power Pack e: swappable batteries.
Yamaha shared on its social media that the…
Toyota's new flagship EV for China should be sold everywhere
November 24, 2025
Toyota launched its new flagship electric sedan in China with pre-orders starting at under $30,000. The bZ7 is Toyota’s most advanced vehicle yet, offering far more tech and features than those sold in the US, Europe, and every other global market.
Toyota’s flagship EV…
A small unmanned surface vessel called the Lightfish made a new milestone for USVs when it arrived in Portugal just over two months after being launched by the U.S. Navy in June.
The fully autonomous Lightfish is a small solar-powered craft manufactured by Seasats. Its solar panels operate and store energy even in cloudy weather, and the craft is equipped with a battery and generator that can…
