More people are paying close attention to what they eat, often tracking calories, exercising daily, and filling their plates with foods that seem naturally healthy, including fruits and vegetables. Yet even nutritious foods can carry hidden chemical concerns. Some contaminants…
The search engine’s definitions have been replaced with AI Overviews. Karissa Bell for Engadget Google appears to be running into some hiccups after the company began rolling out its updated, and even more AI-focused search experience at I/O…
Google’s AI Overviews are running into an interesting problem right now. Earlier on Friday, if you searched for the term “disregard,” the AI Overview section would include a response like what you’d see from a more traditional AI chatbot instead…
The merchandise website of FBI director Kash Patel was taken offline on Friday after reports that it had been hijacked by hackers trying to infect visitors with malware, as first reported by Straight Arrow News. As of this writing, the…
On Friday, the ultrafast-fashion giant Shein finalized its acquisition of Everlane, a US clothing retailer that made its name by promising “radical transparency” into how its clothes were made. Neither company disclosed the price of the deal, but Puck reported…
Preparing a diphtheria and tetanus vaccination SIMANJUNTAK/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Diphtheria is surging in Australia for the first time since widespread vaccination began in the 1930s. The country has recorded 230 cases of the dangerous bacterial infection and one related adult death this…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The major refreshes that Apple gives its software each year get a lot of attention—you can read our round-up of new iOS 26 and…
Vitamin B12 is best known for helping the body make DNA, red blood cells, and healthy nerve tissue. But research suggests that simply meeting the current minimum standard may not always be enough, especially for older adults. A UCSF led…
Gemini wants to talk. All the time. Google Google I/O 2026 kicked off this week, and to no one’s surprise, it was almost completely about AI. To start with, Google is rolling out its “intelligent, AI-powered Search box” globally….
Microsoft is rolling out Office app updates next week that allow users to disable a floating Copilot button. The button appeared in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in recent weeks, and floats above the bottom right-hand section of spreadsheets or documents….
The company said it will soon begin large-scale production of its autonomous vehicle. Zoox Zoox, the self-driving startup that Amazon purchased in 2020, has showed off the new version of its autonomous vehicle that it says was designed…
Consolidating your federal student loans can help you get simplified monthly payments, access to more repayment options, and other benefits. But there are big changes affecting federal student loans coming on July 1, 2026 — and loan consolidation is a…
A round of golf, a chaotic soundcheck, a canceled concert and a police escort off the property: just a glimpse of the dramatic chain of events that allegedly unfolded during Bailey Zimmerman’s turbulent day at a New Mexico resort. An…
