Why Normal People Aren’t Using AI Agents

Silicon Valley is already convinced that AI agents are the future. In the heart of the tech industry, people are designing payment systems for agents, using them to automate their jobs, and most recently, trying to stop them from hacking into other organizations. But out in the real world, most people have never touched an…

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A Majority of European Lawmakers Voted Against Letting Big Tech Read Our Messages. They’re Going to Anyway

The European Parliament has voted to extend legislation allowing tech companies to voluntarily scan users’ private messages for child sexual abuse material, despite a majority of lawmakers voting against the proposal. The ruling reinstates permissions for firms including Meta, Google, and Microsoft to scan private text, email, and social media messages through a bill nicknamed…

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Best Electric Cooktops of 2025

In our labs, we test 30- and 36-inch electric cooktops from brands such as Bosch, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, LG, Samsung, and Whirlpool. We test every cooktop at low and high heat. For high-heat cooking, we use a standardized pot filled with about 4 quarts of water on the largest cooktop burner. We jack up the burner…

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The Best Tech Gear for Work Trips (2025)

For business travelers who treat the world like their office, the right travel tech isn’t just convenient, it’s non-negotiable. Work trips often mean meetings happen mid-transit, and deadlines don’t wait for time zones. Today’s professionals require gear that’s as agile and refined as they are. For your next trip—especially on business—every item in your travel…

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Preview: Next-Gen 2027 Kia Seltos Levels Up

Based on the new K3 platform, the Seltos is configured with three gasoline engines for world markets. We expect two of the three will come to the U.S., similar to offerings in the outgoing Seltos.  Based on initial figures released by Kia, this points to the base powertrain being a 149-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with…

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How It Works: FWD vs. RWD vs. AWD vs. 4WD

As the name implies, all-wheel drive (AWD) can feed power to each corner. Depending on the design of the system, AWD can provide maximum forward traction during acceleration. “AWD as found on many small crossover SUVs and some cars is great for those who need increased traction for mild slippery conditions such as snow, ice,…

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