July 1, 2025

A pro-Russia disinformation campaign is leveraging consumer artificial intelligence tools to fuel a “content explosion” focused on exacerbating existing tensions around global elections, Ukraine, and immigration, among other controversial issues, according to new research published last week. The campaign, known by many names including Operation Overload and Matryoshka (other researchers have also tied it to…

Our experts say that a handheld leaf blower will work well for most people, especially if you’ve got a modest yard with only a few leafy trees. Battery handheld blowers now make up the lion’s share of models that CR tests, and they’re a particularly good choice because they are lighter weight and quieter than…

Vehicles recalled: Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager minivans manufactured between May 10, 2022, and Nov. 3, 2024. The problem: Due to an improperly sealed seam, the side curtain airbags may not have sufficient pressure retention during deployment. As such, they do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, “Ejection Mitigation.” The fix:…

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As Congress races to pass President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” it’s also sprinting to placate the many haters of the bill’s “AI moratorium” provision which originally required a 10-year pause on state AI regulations. The provision, which was championed by White House AI czar and venture capitalist David Sacks, has proved remarkably unpopular with…