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Robotics industry insider says the future is one soldier backed by AI controlling swarms of drones
Pilots being able to control many drones is "kind of a prerequisite" for "the total drone warfare that is coming to all of us," Ark Robotics told BI.
Science Center of Iowa prepares to reopen popular exhibit
"Small Discoveries" is a play space for kids to explore.
Political consultant talks about Trump's stance on affordability
President Trump minimized concerns about the economy during a Pennsylvania rally Tuesday. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with political consultant Frank Luntz about Trump's latest take.
Bipartisan Coalition of 38 House Members Introduce “CommonGround Bill” to Address Skyrocketing ACA Premiums
Above: House Republicans and Democrats announcing a bipartisan framework last week to keep health care costs down. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), along with a bipartisan coalition of 38 total House Members, introduced the “CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act,” based on the health care framework they […]
Scientists discover a new state of matter at Earth’s center
New research reveals that Earth’s solid inner core is actually in a superionic state, where carbon atoms flow freely through a solid iron lattice. This unusual behavior makes the core soft, matching seismic observations that have puzzled scientists for decades. The mobility of these light elements may also contribute energy to Earth’s magnetic field. The findings reshape models of Earth’s interior and could apply to other rocky planets.
(BPRW) USHER and Big Sean Announce $1 Million Entertainment Incubator to Power the Next Generation of Creators with Generous Support from Ilitch Sports + Entertainment and Emory University Goizueta Business School | Black PR Wire, Inc.
(Black PR Wire) DETROIT, MI — Global entertainment icons and Boys & Girls Clubs alumni USHER and Big Sean have announced a landmark $1 million investment in Detroit youth with the creation of the Detroit Entertainment In...
Tech billionaires eye AI moonshots as Trump slashes science funding
Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos are trying to recreate what capitalism destroyed. The key difference is artificial intelligence
Why Has OpenAI Hired Slack's CEO as Chief Revenue Officer?
OpenAI has hired Slack CEO Denise Holland Dresser to help more businesses put AI to work in their operations and oversee global revenue strategy
Warner Bros. Video Games Business 'Relatively Minor Compared to the Grand Scheme of Things,' Netflix Says
Netflix has admitted it did not attribute any value to Warner Bros.’ video game business in its $82.7 billion acquisition deal, sparking concern for the future of everything from Mortal Kombat to Hogwarts Legacy.
All GTA Online Vehicles Given The Missile Lock-On Jammer In A Safehouse in the Hills Update
As part of the new GTA Online update titled A Safehouse in the Hills, Rockstar Games have given an additional 50 vehicles the ability to equip the Missile Lock-On Jammer.
Matthew Stafford re-captures lead in NFL QB power rankings for Week 15
NFL quarterback power rankings for Week 15 include some big changes, including another change at No. 1 with four weeks to play.
French Government Says Budget Talks Could Continue Into January
France’s efforts to adopt a budget could roll into next year as divisions remain among lawmakers and senators despite a breakthrough on the social security bill, the government said.
One of Georgia’s biggest companies is getting into outdoor recreation
Cox Outdoors will bring together recent investments in KUIU and Loop Tackle and planned future ventures in outdoor recreation.
Scientists Thought Parkinson’s Was in Our Genes. It Might Be in the Water
New ideas about chronic illness could revolutionize treatment, if we take the research seriously.
The 33 best comedy specials of 2025
The best comedy of 2025 includes specials by Frankie Quiñones, Andrew Schulz, Jordan Jensen, Sebastian Maniscalco, Bill Burr, Atsuko Okatsuka and Gabriel Iglesias.
Google Maps Quietly Added This Long-Overdue Feature for Drivers
Google Maps on iOS quietly gained a new feature recently that automatically recognizes where you've parked your vehicle and saves the location for you. Announced on LinkedIn by Rio Akasaka, Google Maps' senior product manager, the new feature auto-detects your parked location even if you don't use the parking pin function, saves it for up to 48 hours, and then automatically removes it once you start driving again. Saving your parking spot in Maps isn't a new ability in itself.
Here's what's inside JP Morgan's 119-year-old personal library?
About 10 blocks south of JPMorgan's shiny, new, $3 billion fortress sits the 119-year-old library of the bank's founder.
Scene Calendar: 'Nutcracker,' Alachua Christmas Parade, music from Bryan Bielanski
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Vance expected to travel to Pennsylvania next week to continue administration’s push on affordability
Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Pennsylvania next week to deliver remarks on the economy and the cost of living, continuing the administration’s newfound push to convince voters that the White House is focused on affordability concerns, a spokesperson said.
A new threat to affordability – just in time for winter
A new problem is threatening to worsen the affordability squeeze this winter: Natural gas prices have raced back up just as extreme cold forces Americans to crank up the heat.
Small-business owners are losing confidence
The Chamber of Commerce finds inflation the biggest challenge for small business.
Small Business of the Year: Hercules Express Wash, Pinnacle Building Services win big
Hank Keller never dreamed of owning a car wash, but the unexpected path led him to what he now calls “the things we cherish most.”
UT may merge school, programs in bid to create 'center of excellence'
The new UT school would live in the College of Natural Sciences and combine the Computer Science, Statistics and Data Sciences and Information fields of study.
PlayStation Plus 2 More Free Games Leak Online Ahead of Reveal
Two more exciting games arriving to PS Plus have been leaked
Pay cuts, poaching, and pivoting: Inside Scale AI after Meta
Five months after Meta's $14 billion deal, Scale AI has lost some of its gleam, with workers sniping about pay, and rivals coming for its clientele.
Real Madrid: An offer on the table for Jürgen Klopp
ريال مدريد: اتفاق مطروح على الطاولة مع يورغن كلوبTonight, Xabi Alonso is playing for his future at Real Madrid as they face Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. Jü...
Microsoft Issues Security Fixes for 56 Flaws, Including Active Exploit and Two Zero-Days
Microsoft fixed 56 Windows security flaws, including an actively exploited privilege-escalation bug and two new command-injection zero-days.
Pinterest predicts 21 trends will rule 2026 aesthetic. Take notes.
Pinterest predicts that mismatched beauty, nostalgia, and an obsession with cabbage will be 2026's biggest trends.
I Watched Science Change the World. Here's What Could Stop It.
As we mark the 45th anniversary of Bayh-Dole, we must remember its origins: a bipartisan solution that allowed science and taxpayer-funded research to deliver public benefits.
MacKenzie Scott donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson recalls blunder to Nathan Lane after the death of Robin Williams
Jesse Tyler Ferguson is recalling a slight blunder he made to Nathan Lane after the death of Robin Williams, his costar in the beloved queer comedy 'The Birdcage': 'I'm such an idiot.'
Galaxy S26 leak reveals Samsung’s big move into magnetic accessories
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 is reportedly set to debut a full lineup of Qi2-ready accessories, ranging from carbon and silicone to clear cases.
Full-length Replay: Big Ten Men's: Villanova at Michigan
Win streaks collide when Villanova (7-1) plays No. 2 Michigan (8-0) at the Crisler Center.
At the first stop on his affordability tour, Trump mocks affordability
What was supposed to be a speaking tour to connect with Americans struggling with higher prices and stagnant wages was instead a greatest hits campaign speech.
'Civil war': Utah, PA governors call out political violence in bipartisan panel
Republican Governor of Utah Spencer Cox and Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania called on Americans to stop using violence against political opponents.
The Mystery Of The Game Awards Monolith Appears To Have Been Spoiled By A Trademark Filing
A piece of routine paperwork may have just leaked one of The Game Awards 2025's biggest mysteries.
Big 12 commissioner says Notre Dame AD's behavior toward ACC is 'egregious'
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark slammed Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua, saying his comments criticizing the ACC are 'egregious'
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Reverting to bench Tuesday
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Reverting to bench Tuesday
Bipartisan bill looks to expand internet access in Iran
The FREEDOM Act proposes helping to expand internet freedom in Iran
Hegseth tells congressional leaders he is weighing release of boat strike video
Hegseth provided a classified briefing for congressional leaders alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top national security officials.
Govs. Spencer Cox and Josh Shapiro to discuss political violence in a bipartisan conversation
The Republican and Democratic governors will sit down Tuesday night with "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie to talk about political extremism and the current state of politics.
Vanderbilt University and EPB launch innovation institute to accelerate quantum science and technology breakthroughs
Vanderbilt University and EPB of Chattanooga, home of America’s most comprehensive quantum commercialization infrastructure, announced plans to establish the Institute for Quantum Innovation, further positioning Chattanooga—and Tennessee—as a national hub for advancing quantum science and technology.
Gut micro-organisms associated with health, nutrition and dietary interventions
Nature - Comprehensive large-scale studies of multi-national populations identified microbiome species consistently associated with favourable and unfavourable health markers, informing future...
Rubio Deletes Calibri as the State Department’s Official Typeface
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Biden-era move to the sans serif typeface “wasteful,” casting the return to Times New Roman as part of a push to stamp out diversity efforts.
GOP Senators Will Counter Democrats’ Bid to Preserve Health Care Subsidies
Senate Republicans plan to offer a proposal that would create a new payment for people with bare-bones health coverage, clashing with Democrats who are pressing for an extension of existing tax credits.
HBO Max subscriber sues Netflix to halt merger
As concerns emerge about Netflix's plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery assets, an HBO Max subscriber sued Netflix on Monday to prevent the merger from happening.
Football gossip: Salah, Semenyo, Alysson, Zirkzee, Affengruber, Grealish
Saudi Arabia keen to bring Mohamed Salah to league in January, Antoine Semenyo prefers Liverpool move but Arsenal and Manchester City also interested.
Senate Republicans plan vote on a health care alternative as ACA funds look likely to expire
The Senate will vote this week on a GOP bill to put money in health savings accounts, as well as a Democratic bill to extend the expiring ACA subsidies. Both are expected to fail.
Can the Bills defense find answers before the playoffs?
I’m Trans and Playing Sports Changed Me for the Better
By Sasha Buchert, Lambda Legal Counsel, Nonbinary & Trans Rights Project Director For as long as I can remember, people have been throwing wiffle balls, basketballs, footballs, dodgeballs, volleyballs, frisbees, hockey pucks, and boomerangs at me. As an adult, I’m now part of an adult softball league, where I get softballs hurled at me all...
The Atlantic and Prologue Entertainment Strike Exclusive First Look for Films and Series
RedBird IMI has first look for unscripted projects
Senate to vote on GOP health care bill that does not extend expiring Obamacare tax credits
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote Thursday on a Republican-led alternative to Democrats’ three-year extension of soon-to-expire enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Senate to vote on GOP health care bill that does not extend expiring Obamacare tax credits
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote Thursday on a Republican-led alternative to Democrats’ three-year extension of soon-to-expire enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Centennial Yards' Entertainment District bags big Irish pub from NYC
In a recent interview, Centennial Yards Company president Brian McGowan predicted the downtown megaproject he’s overseeing will emerge in coming years as the “Times Square of the South.” Helping that cause, perhaps, is the rising district’s newest signing.
Trump offers farmers $12-billion bailout to offset pain from trade war : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump has announced a $12-billion bailout plan for farmers, designed to offset the impacts they have felt from a trade war with China. We discuss how this program fits into Trump’s broader economic policy agenda, and whether it detracts from his message that tariffs will be a boon for the country’s economy.This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Please let us know what you think of our show and how we can make it better by filling out this quick survey. As a token of our appreciation, three respondents will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card.
WATCH: Sen. Ossoff Urges Republicans to Put Politics Aside, Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits
“In this building, maybe it’s about the politics, but in the real world and in Georgia, this is life or death,” Sen. Ossoff said In June, Sen. Ossoff offered an amendment to the Trump budget bill to extend key Affordable Care Act tax credits, but Republicans blocked Sen. Ossoff’s amendment Washington, D.C. — Ahead of this week’s Senate […]
The Atlantic Sets First-Look Deal With Noah Oppenheim’s Prologue Entertainment (Exclusive)
RedBird IMI will also have first-look rights, with the publication's journalism and archives set to be adapted for scripted and unscripted film and TV projects.
I wore Google's upcoming Android XR smart glasses, and it's a future I'd actually want to live in
From multimodal AI glasses to immersive headsets, Google's Android XR vision is more ambitious - yet clearer - than ever.
Sky Sports: Aston Villa considering move to sign 19-year-old forward
Aston Villa Eyeing Brazilian Talent in Bid to Sharpen January OptionsAston Villa’s recruitment strategy is beginning to take clearer shape ahead of the January window, with Sky Sports relaying claim...
Leveraging Momentum of the America First Global Health Strategy with the Signing of the United States–Liberia Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding - United States Department of State
Today, the United States and Liberia have achieved a historic milestone in advancing the America First Global Health Strategy by signing a five-year, bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Over the next five years and working with Congress, the United States intends to provide up to $125 million in health assistance to Liberia, supporting […]
Bay Area sports memorabilia dealer pleads guilty to selling fake Willie Mays items
Thune says Senate GOP will offer alternative health care bill as Democrats seek to extend tax credits
Thune says Senate GOP will offer alternative health care bill as Democrats seek to extend tax credits
iPhone Fold called ‘game-changer’ for next year, big impact predicted
IDC projects huge 30% year-over-year foldable gains in 2026 driven by the “game-changer” entry of the iPhone Fold.
NASA Teams Work MAVEN Spacecraft Signal Loss
NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) spacecraft, in orbit around Mars, experienced a loss of signal with ground stations on Earth on Dec. 6.
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UM Health-Sparrow earns highest rating for maternity care in new report
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow's birthing center sees around 3,500 births annually, according to a statement from hospital officials.
Prairie strips can rapidly improve soil health
Prairie strips can improve measures of soil health faster than expected, according to new research by Iowa State University scientists working in cooperation with the Soil Health Institute. Earlier studies have shown that prairie strips established in approximately 10% of a field can significantly increase biodiversity and pollinator habitat, reduce erosion and improve water quality. However, strips’ impacts on soil health have remained largely unexamined until now. Findings published recently in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation showed that prairie strips improved a number of soil health measures within 10-12 years.
First look: Android 17 may finally let you remap buttons on your game controller
2026's big Android 17 update could bring some major new gaming features like support for remapping the buttons on your favorite gamepad.
Whose economy is it? Trump or Biden. Michael Smerconish weighs in.
Czech billionaire Babis becomes PM with promise to cut ties to business empire
If he honours his pledge, he will no longer benefit from the sale of any Agrofert product, from frankfurters to fertiliser.
Microsoft December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 57 flaws
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 57 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
Disney's former top dealmaker predicts what will happen next in the fight for Warner Bros.
Former Disney dealmaker Kevin Mayer predicts "more fireworks" in the bidding war for Warner Bros. between Netflix and Paramount.
Mission Valley Bank Unveils Sleek, Bold, Contactless Mastercard® Business Debit Card
Mission Valley Bank today announced the launch of its new Mastercard® Business Debit Card, a major enhancement to the Bank's suite of business banking solutions. Designed with sleek, bold, contactless functionality and built for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and business professionals who demand speed, security, and control, the new debit card reinforces Mission Valley Bank's commitment to delivering high-touch, high-performance financial tools that move at the pace of modern business.
Danone's Oikos and Silk bring science-backed nutrition to Big Ten campuses
Here's the deal: Danone, a leader in nutrition science and innovation, is now the Big Ten Conference's first official partner for yogurt and plant-based beverages, featuring Danone's Oikos and Silk brands.
How will the Warner Bros. bidding war affect the entertainment industry?
Both Netflix and Paramount are trying to purchase the company
How will the Warner Bros. bidding war affect the entertainment industry?
Both Netflix and Paramount are trying to purchase the company
Matriarch's Death Prompts Mental Health Reckoning
When Cheryl Hill vanished around Thanksgiving and her late son’s birthday, her community rallied in a desperate search, ultimately uncovering the tragedy that the 69-year-old New Havener had taken her own life. Now, Hill's daughter plans to channel her grief into raising awareness around the importance of mental health.
Bill Cassidy is ready to cut a deal on Obamacare
The top Republican on health care also said he wants a vote this week on a GOP alternative to a Democratic bill to extend expiring subsidies.
Watch: Man rips Christmas lights off tree outside Dallas business
Dallas police need help finding a holiday Grinch who destroyed a Christmas light display outside a small business.
Exxon CFO Kathy Mikells to Retire Feb. 1 Due to Health Condition
Kathy Mikells, the first outsider to join Exxon Mobil Corp.’s inner circle of top executives, will retire next year as she battles a serious but non-life threatening health condition.
Barnes aims to raise $50M for governor campaign, says big money in politics is a concern
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes says he’s shooting to raise “closer to $50 million” for his campaign cycle, which would be a significant uptick from his 2022 bid for U.S. Senate.
Minecraft Game Drop 4 2025: Mounts of Mayhem
Dive into Mounts of Mayhem! Ride a nautilus, wrangle zombie horses, and unleash two new attacks with a speed-powered spear in Minecraft’s latest game drop.
Political Shake-Up Hits Hedge-Fund Trade as Brazil Markets Swoon
As Brazil’s markets rallied, month after month, and global investors kept flooding in, the gains were big enough to overshadow the risks from a presidential election that’s still almost a year away.
A Trump-backed candidate faces a Democrat with national support in Miami's mayoral race. Here's what to know
Big-name Republicans and Democrats have joined the campaign trail, making this a significant test for both parties.
Roundup: Small business confidence / Commercial real estate / Private consumer lending
Ticking up: Small business confidence rose slightly in November, with the NFIB optimism index climbing to 99.0 on stronger sales expectations, outperforming forecasts. However, hiring remains challenging, as labor quality is still the top concern. Meanwhile, inflation pressures and supply chain disruptions are growing and uncertainty over future investment has increased. Expectations for better business […]
Serena Williams on how she pursues longevity – and how you can too
Serena Williams has been a health extremist all her life. She's now partnered with Lingo, a continuous glucose monitor that tracks blood sugar levels.
France’s prime minister faces crunch vote in parliament
Sébastien Lecornu faces a vital test to his premiership over the social security budget bill.
Trump's approval sees slight bump in poll amid focus on affordability
In the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, the president had a small overall approval rating bump, while Republicans' views on one key issue jumped.
First rabies-positive bat of the year found in Barry County, health officials urge caution
A bat found in Barry County has tested positive for rabies.
Pebble's founder introduces a $75 AI smart ring for recording brief notes with a press of a button
After rebooting the Pebble smartwatch, founder Eric Migicovsky is expanding his company's device lineup with a new smart wearable: an AI-powered smart ring known as Index 01. Named for the finger where the ring is meant to be worn, the new $75 ring is not meant to be a competitor to the always-on, always-listening AI devices, like the AI pendant Friend, but instead offers a way to record quick notes and reminders with a press of a button on the ring's side. AI only comes into play via the open source, speech-to-text, and AI models that run locally on your smartphone, via the open source Pebble mobile app. That is, if the Ring's button is not being pressed, it's not recording. (And this is a press-and-hold gesture, too, which means you can't start the ring's recording and then let go to surreptitiously record a conversation.) You can wear the stainless steel ring while in the shower, washing hands, doing dishes, or in the rain, but you would have to take it off for other water-related activities, like swimming. At launch, it's water-resistant to 1 meter. The ring is also not a fitness tracker or sleep monitor. It doesn't record details about your heart rate or health. And it's not there to be your AI friend. "I'm not trying to build some AI assistant thing," Migicovsky told TechCrunch in an interview. "I build things that solve one main problem, and they solve it really well," he explains. "I think of as external memory for my brain...that's what this is. It's always with you." Plus, the ring has been designed to be highly reliable and privacy-preserving, he says, as all your thoughts are stored on your phone, not in the cloud. There is no subscription. Migicovsky has been wearing the ring for three months now and says he cannot imagine going back to a world where he doesn't always have a memory device with him. "The problem is that, during the day, I get ideas or I remember something, and if I don't write it down that second, I forget it," he says. The ring solves this problem, he adds, without becoming another device you need to charge. "The battery lasts for years," Migicovsky claims. Technically, the ring is said to support roughly 12 to 14 hours of recording. On average, the founder says he uses it 10-20 times per day to record 3-6 second thoughts. At that rate, he'll get about two years of usage. When the ring's battery dies, you can ship it back to the company for recycling. When using Index, you can record up to five minutes of audio, which can be saved to the ring and synced to your phone later. This makes sense for recording briefer, personal thoughts and notes, even when you don't have your phone handy, but it wouldn't work for recording a longer chat, like a presentation, meeting, or in-person interview of some kind. The ring also supports 99+ languages and has a bit of on-device memory, in case you're not in Bluetooth range of your device, where the recording is ultimately saved and transcribed. (The raw audio is retained, too, in case the speech-to-text is garbled due to loud background noise). If you own a Pebble smartwatch or one from another brand, your recorded thought can even appear on the watch's screen so you can verify it's correct. The ring works with Pebble's mobile app, which offers notes and reminders, but can optionally integrate with your phone's calendaring system, too, or other apps, like Notion. And the ring's software is open source, which makes it hackable by the community, the founder points out. Because of its open nature, the ring's button is already programmable. In addition to the press-and-hold gesture, you can program the ring to do other things with a single or double press, like play or pause your music or control the shutter on your phone's camera. You could use it to send a message through the universal chat app Beeper, which Migicovsky also created, or you could add your own voice actions via MCP. A new approach to hardware Migicovsky acknowledges that hardware can be difficult to get right -- as the previous exit of Pebble to Fitbit showed. (Fitbit, too, was later acquired by Google in 2021). "I didn't earn any money during Pebble -- we exited, but it was not a great exit," Migicovsky admits. This year, however, he decided to reboot the Pebble project after Google open sourced the PebbleOS, which opened up the door to new hardware. With his new company, Core Devices, Migicovsky plans to do things differently. Still, the founder doesn't regret his previous choices, he clarifies. "I wouldn't have gone back and changed anything. I loved what we built. I loved what we did. I love the company that we built, but it's not the only way to build a company," he told TechCrunch. " And, speaking as an ex-YC partner, there are -- there's a time and a place for building a venture-backed startup. Some companies are phenomenal when they raise money and build a big team, and I tried that...I think what I'm doing now is trying an alternative path, which is start from profitability," he says. The new company is a small team of five, self-funded, and focused on sustainability. So far, Core Devices has shipped the Pebble 2 Duo smartwatch with a black-and-white display. Its first run sold out, and the company is now preparing to ship the upgraded version, the Pebble Time 2. The newer device, which has seen 25,000 pre-orders, is a stainless steel watch with a larger, color e-ink screen. As for the Index 01, the ring's pre-order offer ends in March 2026. After that, the price increases to $99. It currently comes in silver, polished gold, and matte black and works with iOS and Android devices. Customers can select from eight ring sizes and three colors.
LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections
The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive to erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.
Fairbuds XL Gen 2 bring improved drivers, ANC and battery while retaining modular design
Fairphone's latest over-ear headphones are built with repairability in mind. Over two years since launching its first over-ear headphones, Fairphone has a...
Tech's biggest losers of 2025
The companies, products and trends that had an absolutely awful year.
AI doctors will be good at science but bad at business, and big talk with little action means even higher drugs prices: 10 healthcare predictions for 2026 from top investors
We hope 2026 is calmer after tariffs, public health chaos, and the cancellation of billions of research funding and health coverage support for millions.
S.F. business tax revenue could jump 11% with tech boom — but city deficit may still hit $1 billion
S.F.'s business tax revenue is projected to jump in the next fiscal year, but the city’s budget deficit could still top $1B due to cuts by the Trump administration, according to Mayor Lurie’s...
Apple's M5 iPad Pro Returns to All-Time Low Black Friday Prices at Up to $180 Off
Amazon and Best Buy today opened up big discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, offering as much as $180 off select tablets. Prices start at $899.00 for the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro at Amazon, down from $999.00. All deals in this sale match — or beat — the record low prices we tracked during Black Friday. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Despite federal funding cuts, UNR working to continue local food business center
Federal funding for local food production was hit hard earlier this year when the Trump administration cut several agricultural programs that supported home-grown food and farm businesses, but the local food systems built with Biden administration support before that funding was stripped away are ripe for growth.
iFixit Put a Chatbot Repair Expert in an App
FixBot can check on the health of your devices and talk you through necessary repairs. You can even point your phone's camera at broken gear to get started.