McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering

McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.

US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms

Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.

Most drivers support speed-limiting technology, report finds

We all know driving too fast can lead to injuries and even death. But what if your car didn’t let you speed?

Elizabeth Holmes appeals fraud conviction while she remains in Texas prison

A panel of federal judges spent two hours on Tuesday wrestling with a series of legal issues raised in an attempt to overturn a fraud conviction that sent Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes to prison after a meteoric rise to Silicon Valley stardom.

'Miss AI' pageant features fake beauty queens

Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.

iOS 18: How Apple Intelligence will shape your iPhone, iPad

Apple’s iOS 18 is coming this fall, bringing “Apple Intelligence” to your iPhone, iPad and Mac – including a big upgrade to Siri.

Watch: Paramedic uses jet suit to scale mountain in 2 minutes

The jet suits are being tested in search and rescue operations, military and entertainment and racing, “but essentially it is used to provide unique human ultra-mobility."

Most and least dangerous states for online dating: study

Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.

The NSA says do this to your phone once a week to help avoid being hacked

The NSA warns iPhone and Android users to reboot their devices regularly to fend off cyber threats, as mobile phones, often with basic security, are prime targets for hackers due to the sensitive information they store.

How AI can help (and hurt) climate change

Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.

What's new in iOS 18: AI-generated emojis, smart Siri, and more

One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.