The 7 Best Cordless Vacuum Cleaners You Can Buy in 2026 (Tested by People Who Use Vacuum Cleaners Everyday)
Deciding whether you should buy a robot vacuum or a stick vacuum comes down to one question. “How particular are you about cleaning?” Probably everyone can appreciate the appeal of not lifting a finger to clean the floor. But for some, that convenience may not be worth the discomfort caused by watching a robot vacuum […]
Is your teen talking to chatbots too much? Here’s what to do.
Dr. Matthew Leahy, a licensed psychologist, treats young people who have developed deep relationships with artificially intelligent chatbots and are no longer able to confide in their parents. In some cases, parents are shocked to learn that chatbots have dramatically captivated their children. In another case, parents sought out Leahy at the Momentus Institute, a […]
Turn your tablet into a Montessori-like digital playroom for $45 now through May 31st
TL;DR: Get Pok Pok Lifetime for $44.97 until May 31st, giving kids ages 2-8 an ad-free Montessori-inspired play app designed to encourage curiosity and learning. If you’ve ever given your toddler a tablet and instantly regretted it, Pok Pok might restore your faith in screen time. This innovative Montessori-inspired app turns digital play into something […]
Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones review: Not heavy and fits anywhere, but not recommended for all types of homes
Dyson is preparing a slew of new cordless vacuum cleaners for 2026. Most of that is apparently being saved for the second half of the year, but one unique little machine was squeezed out for sale in February. Whatever comes to mind when you imagine a traditional Dyson stick vacuum, I promise you that’s not […]
UK visa portal leaks passports and selfies of thousands of applicants online – leak still not fixed
A TechCrunch investigation has found that a website called the UK Visa Portal is publishing the passports and selfies of applicants who have registered and paid a fee to obtain a UK immigrant visa. An anonymous person alerted TechCrunch to the security lapse, saying at least 100,000 documents of people who uploaded their passports or […]
Trump administration allows Volvo to continue selling connected cars in the US
Volvo Cars has reached an agreement with the Trump administration that exempts the company from a U.S. crackdown on connected vehicle technology made in China. The Swedish automaker, which is majority-owned by China’s Geely Holding, said Tuesday it has received special permission from the U.S. Department of Commerce to continue importing and selling vehicles equipped […]
Trump administration wants nuclear startups to use plutonium in reactors
For decades, the United States has had a plutonium problem. Approximately 100 tons were manufactured for use as powerful atomic bombs during the Cold War. However, as nuclear stockpiles were disposed of, the government had to store radioactive materials in high-security facilities. Now it’s looking to startups to help remove some of that. The Department […]
Trump administration wants nuclear startups to use plutonium in reactors
For decades, the United States has had a plutonium problem. Approximately 100 tons were manufactured for use as powerful atomic bombs during the Cold War. However, as nuclear stockpiles were disposed of, the government had to store radioactive materials in high-security facilities. Now it’s looking to startups to help remove some of that. The Department […]
DuckDuckGo installs increase by 30% as users reject Google’s AI search ‘force-feeding’
Last week, after Google announced a major overhaul of search, I overheard a woman on the phone saying she was switching to DuckDuckGo because “you can opt out of using AI.” “Google is no longer Google,” she said. It seems others had the same idea. At I/O, Google’s annual developer conference, the company said the […]
After SpaceX’s S-1, the path to Starship reuse looks uncertain
SpaceX’s recent IPO and Starship rocket test flight provided two major data points that provide a realistic vision for the coming years. The other could disappoint both the company’s promoters and critics. Behind the impressive expectations of AI companies’ profits and plans for a moon base lies a more grounded reality. Disposable Starships may keep […]