The New York Times

A Powerful New Drug Is Creating a ‘Withdrawal Crisis’ in Philadelphia

Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, mixed into fentanyl has sent thousands to hospitals, not only for overdose but for life-threatening withdrawal. It is spreading to other cities. Joseph is newly in ...
Geeky Gadgets

Google AI Studio Just Plugged into Firebase : Now Build AI Apps in Minutes

What if building a fully functional app, complete with secure logins, real-time data syncing, and even AI-driven features, could be done in mere seconds? It might sound like a pipe dream, but with the ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Google Accused in Suit of Using Gemini AI Tool to Snoop on Users

Google was accused in a lawsuit of using its Gemini AI assistant to unlawfully track the private communications of users of its Gmail, instant messaging and videoconference programs. In the past, ...
Game Rant

All Classes in Battlefield 6, Explained (Best Class)

Ayyoun is a staff writer who loves all things gaming and tech. His journey into the realm of gaming began with a PlayStation 1 but he chose PC as his platform of choice. With over 6 years of ...
syracuse.com

Getting admitted to Upstate’s ER in Syracuse? The virtual nurse will see you now

Syracuse, NY -- Upstate University Hospital is changing how it admits and discharges dozens of patients each day, a move that is speeding up emergency room admissions and freeing up nurses to provide ...
The Verge

Microsoft favors Anthropic over OpenAI for Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code now has a new auto AI model selector that favors Claude 4 over GPT-5. Visual Studio Code now has a new auto AI model selector that favors Claude 4 over GPT-5. is a senior editor and ...
Road to VR

Users Feeling ‘Stuck in Virtual Reality’ After Removing Their Headset is a Rare but Real Phenomenon

You don’t have to look far to find reports of people who have used VR headsets and then felt ‘off’ after removing them. While motion sickness is surely the most well-known post-VR symptom, a subset of ...
The New York Times

South Korea Outlaws the Use of Smartphones During Class

It becomes the latest country to restrict phone use in schools, with a law that will go into effect in 2026. By Choe Sang-Hun Reporting from Seoul South Korea passed a bill on Wednesday outlawing the ...
ZDNet

You can search for files in Windows using Copilot now - here's how

You can now search for files through the Copilot app. The new search requires a Copilot+ PC and Windows 11 insider access. The feature works by scanning the files in your Recents folder. Follow ZDNET: ...
Raleigh News & Observer

NC now bans students from using phones in class. How it’s supposed to work.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North Carolina law now bans student cellphone use during instructional time. Exceptions include emergencies, medical needs, and ...
The Drive

Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV Spy Shots: No EQ To Be Found

Mercedes-Benz has managed to put together a series of competent, quick, and undeniably luxurious all-electric EQ sedans and SUVs. But as praise-worthy as their road manners and extensive feature ...