Can AI Avoid the Enshittification Trap?

I recently vacationed in Italy. As one does these days, I ran my itinerary past GPT-5 for sightseeing suggestions and restaurant recommendations. The bot reported that the top choice for dinner near our hotel in Rome was a short walk down Via Margutta. It turned out to be one of the best meals I can…

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Talking Cars 484: 2026 Hyundai Palisade

Main theme: In this episode, the podcast panel gives their first impressions of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade. How does the redesign of this popular SUV stack up in a rather competitive SUV segment? Does the update balance fuel economy and power delivery? And do some of the luxury appointments come at a premium price?  The…

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Why Are Brown Eggs More Expensive Than White Ones?

It depends on what you think you’re getting. Take free-range eggs. They may cost more because of the way the hens are raised. But the term can be misleading. While “free-range” birds aren’t caged and have more access to the outdoors, the facility in which they’re housed may still be crowded, and the outdoor area…

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‘Wall-E With a Gun’: Midjourney Generates Videos of Disney Characters Amid Massive Copyright Lawsuit

Midjourney’s new AI-generated video tool will produce animated clips featuring copyrighted characters from Disney and Universal, WIRED has found—including video of the beloved Pixar character Wall-E holding a gun. It’s been a busy month for Midjourney. This week, the generative AI startup released its sophisticated new video tool, V1, which lets users make short animated…

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Best Convertible Cribs, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

How long do you hope to rely on your convertible crib? This will help guide your choice among the handful of convertible crib types that are available.  A crib that converts from mini or bassinet size up to a full-sized bed will give your family more years of use than one that transitions from a…

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These Hi-Fi Speakers Are Made out of Rocket Fuel Tanks

Momentum for space development is growing on a global scale. The rocket company SpaceX, led by CEO Elon Musk, has been carrying out numerous missions since putting its partially reusable Falcon 9 rocket into service. The company now boasts the highest launch frequency in the world, and this has helped boost the number of rocket…

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What Should You Do if You Own a JuiceBox EV Charger?

The deadline for filing claims has passed. If you purchased your JuiceBox fairly recently, you may be able to take advantage of a credit card’s warranty coverage benefit if something goes wrong. If you experience a safety issue with your charger, you can submit a complaint to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you’re…

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What the New Child Car Seat Regulations Mean for Parents

“213a is major progress for child passenger safety in the U.S.,” Thomas says, noting that similar side-impact protections already exist in European car seats because of car seat regulations in the European Union.  Under the new regulations, manufacturers are required to test car seats for children up to 40 pounds for side-impact protection using an…

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