Meet Wukong, the AI Chatbot China Has Installed on Its Space Station

The latest addition to China’s Tiangong space station is an AI chatbot with expertise in navigation and tactical planning. Named Wukong AI—after the protagonist of the “Monkey King” legend in Chinese mythology, Sun Wukong—the chatbot was introduced on the space station in mid-July, and has already completed its first mission: supporting three taikonauts during a…

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Best Paper Plates

Although I don’t recommend switching entirely to paper plates because they are not as environmentally friendly as reusable ones, they are great for when you’re hosting a large group and want to minimize post-event cleanup. If you’re planning to skip the dishes for events, holidays, or any time, really, consider our recommendations for the best…

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Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Used Midsized SUVs

We’re able to do this because we utilize our exclusive survey data, which includes responses from owners on about 380,000 vehicles, to identify the most reliable SUVs, allowing you to make an informed choice. The SUVs are listed in order of their reliability scores within their vehicle category. All key active safety systems, including forward…

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Should You Subscribe to Garmin Connect+? (2025)

It’s so annoying. You’ve just spent hundreds of dollars on a new Garmin Fenix 8 or Forerunner 970, only to find out you might have to hand over even more money to get the full Garmin experience. Earlier this year, Garmin introduced Connect+, a subscription element to its Connect companion app earlier. It stirred up…

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Tesla’s Robotaxi Service Hits the Road in Texas

The company has said that Tesla owners will eventually be able to transform their own cars into self-driving taxis that can collect fares while they’re not being used. But the company released no timeline Sunday for that plan. Tesla’s driver assistance technology has been the subject of federal safety probes, two recalls, and customer complaints…

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6 Best Showerheads of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

Our newly expanded testing primarily reflects shower coverage, shower force, water consumption, and ease of use.  For shower coverage, we assess how uniform the spray pattern is for each showerhead. To evaluate shower force, we use a force gauge underneath the shower and compare that measurement with an ideal, most comfortable value. A shower can…

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Strangest Things People Have Put in Their Dishwasher

Baseball CapsThis is, without a doubt, the non-dishware item that people have confessed to washing in their dishwasher the most. Several readers said they usually place the cap in a hat-washing cage to hold its shape before putting it in the dishwasher, and let it air-dry afterward. “It gets rid of sweat stains and keeps…

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