Our 9 Favorite Pizza Ovens: Wood, Gas, and Electric (2024)
Craving carb-y comfort? We picked our favorite outdoor ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping. ⌘ Read more

Researchers Have Ranked AI Models Based on Risk—and Found a Wild Range
Studies suggest that regulations could be tightened to head off AI misbehavior. ⌘ Read more

Dyson OnTrac Headphones Review: A Solid, Visually Customizable Pair
Dyson’s noise-canceling headphones look like vacuums but sound better than AirPods Max. ⌘ Read more

The Best Cooling Sheets for Hot Summer Nights, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Summer heat is here. Hop under these cooling sheets so that you can, you know, actually sleep. ⌘ Read more

Samsung S90D QD-OLED TV Review: Flagship Picture for Less
This second-tier television is a colorful powerhouse loaded with value. ⌘ Read more

Nearly All Google Pixel Phones Are Left Exposed by Unpatched Flaw in Hidden Android App
A fix is coming, but data analytics giant Palantir says it’s ditching Android devices altogether because Google’s response to the vulnerability has been troubling. ⌘ Read more

Your Photos Aren’t Real
This week: Google’s new photo manipulation tools produce some convincing results, but how much of this unreality are we supposed to stomach? ⌘ Read more

The Who’s Who of Political Influencers
Which influencers are actually influencing? A survey of the field turns up everyone from people focused on specific state legislatures to Elon Musk. ⌘ Read more

From Elon Musk to Carlos Espina, Meet the Influencers Shaping the US Election
From Hasan Piker to Logan Paul, this interactive display maps how online personalities on the right and the left are using their massive followings to influence the US election. ⌘ Read more

From Elon Musk to Carlos Espina, Meet the Influencers Shaping the US Election
From Hasan Piker to Logan Paul, this interactive display maps how online personalities on the right and the left are using their massive followings to influence the US election. ⌘ Read more

This Is the Most Detailed Map of Brain Connections Ever Made
In a world first, Harvard biologists worked with Google to diagram a cubic millimeter of human cerebral cortex at the subcellular level, paving the way for the next generation of brain science. ⌘ Read more

Google Has Unleashed Its Legal Fury on Hackers and Scammers
The tech giant says its “affirmative litigation” deters and raises awareness of bad behavior. But skeptics wonder whether these suits are too small a gesture. ⌘ Read more

This Code Breaker Is Using AI to Decode the Heart’s Secret Rhythms
Inspired by his expertise in breaking ancient codes, Roeland Decorte built a smartphone app that continuously listens for signs of disease hidden in our pulse. ⌘ Read more

A Single Iranian Hacker Group Targeted Both Presidential Campaigns, Google Says
APT42, which is believed to work for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, targeted about a dozen people associated with both Trump and Biden’s campaigns this spring, according to Google’s Threat Analysis Group. ⌘ Read more

Your Gym Locker May Be Hackable
Security researchers say they’ve extracted digital management keys from select electronic lockers and revealed how they could be cloned. ⌘ Read more

Instagram Isn’t Protecting Women Politicians from Hate Speech
A report found that Instagram left up 93% of violent comments towards female candidates—the kind of online abuse that has led them to not seek office. ⌘ Read more

Trump’s Shooting Led QAnon Believers to Double Down
A month after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, QAnon believers and their families are still stuck in a cycle of despair. ⌘ Read more

Gamergate’s Aggrieved Men Still Haunt the Internet
Ten years ago, much of the frustrations gamers were expressing came from anger over no longer being the target audience. Now those feelings are everywhere, from fandom to politics. ⌘ Read more

Nascar Pit Crews Are Using AI for the Perfect Pit Stop
In a sport where speed is everything, Richard Childress Racing has embraced artificial intelligence to time its refueling down to the millisecond. ⌘ Read more

This Gargantuan Lab Simulates Blasting Satellites Into Space
If you spend millions of dollars developing a satellite, you need to know it can handle the rigors of hurtling around the Earth at 17,000 mph. The UK’s National Satellite Test Facility is here to help. ⌘ Read more

Supplements Companies Are Cashing In on the Ozempic Wave
With demand for GLP-1 drugs sky-high, the supplement industry is elbowing into the market. Some products are meant to complement meds like Ozempic. Others are positioned as “natural” alternatives. ⌘ Read more

Want to Win a Bike Race? Hack Your Rival’s Wireless Shifters
Please don’t, actually. But do update your Shimano Di2 shifters’ software to prevent a new radio-based form of cycling sabotage. ⌘ Read more

The 2025 Ford Maverick Shows That Hybrid Pickup Trucks Are Going Mainstream
Just as Tesla ditches its $60,000 Cybertruck, Ford finally allows buyers to pair its efficient hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive and a towing package. Hallelujah. ⌘ Read more

HMD Skyline Review: The First Qi2 Android Smartphone
I tried the world’s first Qi2 Android smartphone, which adds a MagSafe-like charging experience. ⌘ Read more

Best Student Discounts (2024): Laptops, Streaming Services, Tech, and Software
That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more. ⌘ Read more

The English Premier League Has a New, iPhone-Powered Offside Detection System
Later this season, the UK’s top soccer division will replace its controversial VAR offside detection system in favor of a whole bunch of Apple’s smartphones. ⌘ Read more

ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode First Impressions: Fun, and Just a Bit Creepy
The new voice feature from OpenAI for ChatGPT is often entertaining, and will even do a Trump impression. It likely rolls out to all paid users this fall. ⌘ Read more

UAW Files Federal Labor Charges Against Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Alleging They Tried to ‘Threaten and Intimidate Workers’
During their conversation on X Spaces, Trump seemed to praise Musk for firing striking workers. Those remarks may violate labor law. ⌘ Read more

How You Can Tell That Kamala Harris’ Rally Crowds Aren’t AI-Generated
Conspiracy theories have shot up around images of surging crowds for Harris-Walz campaign events. But all it takes is a little research to prove the photos are real. ⌘ Read more

Thousands of People Are Playing the Mysterious Game ‘Deadlock’ Right Now
No official details exist yet for Deadlock, the rumored 6v6 team shooter from Valve. That hasn’t stopped people from playing it on Steam. ⌘ Read more

The Google Pixel 9’s AI Camera Features Let You Reshape Reality
Add Me, Reimagine, Autoframe, and Zoom Enhance—these camera features allow you to alter your photos with zero technical know-how. ⌘ Read more

Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2: Specs, Features, Release Date
The Pixel 9 series now features four phones, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, alongside the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2. ⌘ Read more

For Google’s Pixel Camera Team, It’s All About the Memories
In exclusive interviews, Google’s Pixel imaging team explains how its new camera tech can capture a photo that’s more realistic and natural—and how its new AI tools can reimagine an entire scene. ⌘ Read more

Google’s New Pixel Watch 3 Can Detect a Loss of Pulse
The company’s wearables technicians talk about pioneering new health advances, along with the challenges they’ve faced and the successes they’ve earned after a decade of Wear OS. ⌘ Read more

Lawsuit Attacks Florida’s Lab-Grown Meat Ban as Unconstitutional
Upside Foods, a leading cultivated-meat company, argues that the ban violates the US Constitution in several ways. ⌘ Read more

Donald Trump Doesn’t Need X—but Elon Musk Desperately Needs Him Back
Musk’s stagnating platform has been hemorrhaging users and advertisers for years. Trump’s sudden return could give it a much-needed boost. ⌘ Read more

6 Best Cordless Vacuums for Carpet, Hardwood, and Hard-to-Reach Areas (2024)
Look Ma, no wires! These stick vacs are the best battery-operated dust suckers. ⌘ Read more

The 11 Best Travel Adapters, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keeping your gadgets charged. These are our favorites. ⌘ Read more

Moog Spectravox Review: OK Vocoder, Excellent Toy
The latest semi-modular synth is a mediocre vocoder but an exciting sonic playground ⌘ Read more

Extreme Weather Poses a Challenge for Heat Pumps
Stronger winds, bouts of extreme low temperature, and higher humidity pose difficult but surmountable challenges for heat pumps. ⌘ Read more

Black Sororities and Fraternities Are Mobilizing Online and in Secret Chats for Voter Turnout
Across the United States, members of Black Greek organizations are using everything from large social media accounts to secret group chats with the single aim of increasing turnout in November. ⌘ Read more

Made by Google Live Blog: New Pixel Phones, Smartwatches, Gemini, and More
We’re live at the “Made by Google” event. We’ll be bringing you up-to-the-minute news updates about the Pixel phones, watches, earbuds, and Google Gemini. ⌘ Read more

Best Teacher Discounts (2024): Deals on School Supplies and Tech
Ace the school year with special perks—like cheap software, phone plans, and classroom supplies. ⌘ Read more

Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s X Space Took Forever to Start, Then Never Ended
Musk laughed and agreed as Trump described a nation on the verge of the apocalypse—even where it put him at odds with the tycoon’s own business interests. ⌘ Read more

He Made a Movie About Humans Rising Up Against AI. Now He’s Doing the Real Thing
Mike Rianda’s The Mitchells vs. the Machines is a sci-fi comedy about a family fighting back against Silicon Valley tech. As animators gear up to battle Hollywood studios, it’s becoming a fable. ⌘ Read more

NBC Sent 27 Creators to Paris. It Only Needed Snoop and Olympic Athletes
In an attempt to lure in younger viewers, NBCUniversal sent dozens of social media influencers to the 2024 Paris Olympics. But the athletes and entertainers were the ones who went viral. ⌘ Read more

12 Best Sound Machines and White-Noise Machines, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Help the whole family catch more z’s with soothing background noise from our favorite sound machines. ⌘ Read more

7 Best Chromebooks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Choosing the right Chromebook for your needs can be a tough decision. We can help with our favorite picks. ⌘ Read more

Humans Are Going to the Moon’s South Pole. This Is How They’ll Drive There
As NASA gears up to send a lunar terrain vehicle to the moon, it has asked tire designers to make a set of wheels that can survive the harsh conditions. ⌘ Read more

Gamergate’s Legacy Lives on in Attacks Against Kamala Harris
A decade after Gamergate launched a new, toxic era of online communication, the tactics developed and honed in 2014 are now in full view in attacks against the vice president. ⌘ Read more