The digital age continues its relentless march forward, simultaneously expanding our horizons and challenging the very essence of what it means to be human. From the startling discovery of a mysterious new world far beyond Pluto to the increasing integration of AI into our daily lives—from medical diagnostics to personal companionship—we're experiencing a period of profound transformation. While artificial intelligence promises advancements in health and efficiency, it also raises critical questions about trust, safety, and the preservation of authentic human connection. As we grapple with the societal shifts brought on by being "very online" and the potential for technology to reshape our inner lives, it's clear that understanding and thoughtfully navigating this evolving landscape is paramount for our collective well-being and future.
Just when you thought you knew all the worlds in the solar system, astronomers go and discover a new object that could rewrite the space map. This icy world, temporarily named 2017 OF201, could be a distant cousin of Pluto — and scientists mean "distant" quite literally. At its farthest point, it's more than 1,600 times the distance of Earth from the...
Here's a look at three big ways Google is using AI to help you gain a better understanding of your overall health.
There was once a time when memes and internet-born jokes were a novelty enjoyed by relatively few people – the kind who would describe themselves as Extremely Online. Maybe you'd take pride in quoting a niche Vine that only a few select IRL friends will have seen and spent your evenings connecting with mutuals on Twitter or scrolling niche fandom accounts....
This is a guest blog post from one of DigiSus seed funded projects from 2024, “Digital wellbeing – sustainability amid disruption”. Digitalization is a defining phenomenon of our time. Over the past 15 years, the development of digital technologies has been revolutionary, transforming how we interact with others, access societal services, and manage...
paris – Mel May only realized she was different while reading a news article one day."Wait, what? Some people hear a voice in their head?" she thought at the time.She was stunned to discover that this was not just a figure of speech — her friends were actually chatting to themselves in their minds.
Janna Anderson, Lee Rainie, Imagining the Digital Future Center, Apr 10, 2025 I only wrote a short contribution to this volume but I think the one-paragraph excerpt from it is a zinger: "Things will be smarter than we are: Instead of devising 'human-in-the-loop' policies to prevent AI from running amok,...
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic church, passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, was known for his progressive ideals within a traditionally conservative institution and advocated for both social and economic justice.In the weeks before Pope Francis passed, he also shared an important and...
Ian Sample, The Guardian, Apr 24, 2025 I have no idea whether this is true but I'll take it as reassurance. At least this story in the Guardian is backed up with a reference to a Nature article describing "cognitive reserve theory, which contends that exposure to complex mental activities leads to better...
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus packs impressive features for the price, including dependable motion detection.
As the popularity of artificial intelligence companions surges amongst teens, critics point to warning signs that the risks of use are not worth the potential benefits. Now, in-depth testing of three well-known platforms — Character.AI, Nomi, and Replika — has led researchers at Common Sense Media to an unequivocal conclusion: AI social companions are...
The HealthBench test can't possibly tell us the critical factor: How humans would respond to chatbots under real-world conditions.
At first glance, this view may look like a vista from a bluff in the southwestern United States.But those aren't ordinary mountains in the distance. What appears to be a sierra is in fact the rim of an enormous crater on Mars, formed when an asteroid slammed into the Red Planet billions of years ago. The vantage point is from the slopes of the three-mile-tall...
‘Welcome to the hypernormalization club. I’m so sorry that you’re here.’ Illustration: Glenn Harvey/GuardianIn January, the comedian Ashley Bez posted an Instagram video of herself, trying to describe a heavy mood in the air. “How come everything feels all …?” she says, trailing off and grimacing exaggeratedly into the camera.Digital anthropologist...
The top home automation systems combine all your smart home devices in one hub, creating an intuitive interface with smart home convenience to make your life easier.
A Stanford study warns that AI 'therapists' can misread crises and reinforce harmful stereotypes. Here's why that's dangerous.
When Kaiho Ruby Organic Blackcurrant Liqueur was named both Liqueur of the Year and Spirit of the Year Finland at the 2025 London Spirits Competition, it marked more than just a medal win — it signalled a shift in how smaller, story-driven distilleries from the Nordic region are positioning themselves on the global stage. Crafted by Turku Distillery...
Google's popular streaming device has been around for over 10 years - and it's still capable of much more than just playing your favorite shows.
For anyone who’s spent the week crammed into subway cars or hustling up stairs to catch a train, the idea of a weekend hike can feel...aspirational. I grew up in cities like Seattle and Minneapolis, so swapping views of the city for mountains isn’t foreign to me. But living in New York City now, just getting through the subway stations on the way to...
The new system improved one model's diagnostic accuracy to 85% - but AI probably won't replace your doctor just yet.
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