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Best air purifiers 2024: Remove pet hair, smoke, dust and more
By Lou Mudge, Anna Gora last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and BlueAir Blue Pure 411i Max to Dyson Purifier Cool.
'Their capacity to emulate human language and thought is immensely powerful': Far from ending the world, AI systems might actually save it
By Juan M. Lavista Ferres, William B. Weeks published
From disaster recovery to conservation and healthcare, plenty of AI projects will greatly benefit humanity, Microsoft experts Juan M. Lavista Ferres and William B. Weeks say.
Could these camera deals get any better before the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days?
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best camera deals from Sony, Nikon, Canon and more — save $$$'s on your next mirrorless or DSLR camera.
These are the cheapest binocular deals ahead of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best binocular deals on the market to help you save money — with options for all budgets and experience levels.
Here are the best telescope deals I'll be looking for in the Prime Big Deal Days
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals Looking for the best telescope deals? We've rounded up the best deals on the market — don't miss the chance to save $$$'s off your next telescope.
Save $79 on Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binoculars at Amazon
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Looking for your next pair of binoculars? Save 29% and get the Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binoculars for $190 at Amazon in this binocular deal
What is the dead internet conspiracy?
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
With the rise of AI models and automated bots, we find out whether there is any weight to the idea that the internet is now mostly dominated by machines or if it’s still a human hangout.
Common AI models believe racist stereotypes about African Americans that predate the Civil Rights movement — and they 'try to hide it when confronted'
By Drew Turney published
When exposed to terms common in different racial dialects, large language models make racist assumptions about people from particular racial groups, even without explicitly knowing their race.
'Springy' solid-state battery is twice the width of a white blood cell and could drastically increase EV range
By Jane McCallion published
Scientists in the U.S. have created a battery for electric cars that could be safer and offer better performance than the ones we have now thanks to a unique design.
Amazingly simple discovery extends Li-ion battery lifespan by 50% — meaning you don't have to replace your gadgets as often
By Skyler Ware published
Batteries used in smartphones or in EVs normally charge for 10 hours on their first cycle, but turbo-charging them to 100% capacity in 20 minutes may lead to a 50% longer lifespan.
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