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AI can predict 'tipping points' for future disasters like pandemics or ecological collapse, scientists say
By Ben Turner published
Predicting dangerous tipping points in complex systems has proven to be a headache for scientists. Now, a new AI system could be poised to do the job for them.

Best electric toothbrushes 2024 for clean teeth and gums
By Joanne Lewsley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best electric toothbrushes you can buy in every category, from Oral-B Genius X and Bitvae R2 to Waterpik Complete Care 9.0.

Celestron NexStar 8SE now $240 cheaper off in latest price drop
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Save $240 on one of the world's most beloved telescopes at Amazon, now cheaper than it was during Prime Day — explore the skies with unbeatable clarity for $1,359.

Best air purifiers 2024: Remove pet hair, smoke, dust and more
By Lou Mudge, Anna Gora last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and BlueAir Blue Pure 411i Max to Dyson Purifier Cool.

Unique 'fan-on-a-chip' could prevent AI smartphones from overheating — with 1st devices launching in 2026
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
The "xMEMS XMC-2400 µCooling" chip aims to keep future smartphones from overheating as they become more powerful.

Quantum data beamed alongside 'classical' data in a single fiber-optic connection for the 1st time
By Owen Hughes published
Scientists have transmitted quantum data and conventional internet data through the same fiber-optic channel for the first time.

These 'living computers' are made from human neurons — and you can rent one for $500 a month
By Jordan Kinard published
In the search for less energy-hungry artificial intelligence, some scientists are exploring living computers.

ChatGPT is truly awful at diagnosing medical conditions
By Ben Turner published
The large language model gets medical calls wrong more often than not.

World's fastest charger can fully power up your smartphone in under 5 minutes
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
New record-breaking fast-charging technology can power up your smartphone battery quicker than you can write an email.

Tesla primed to sell AI-powered humanoid robots alongside its EVs in 2025. But will they be any good?
By Steve Benford, Praminda Caleb-Solly published
Telsa's Optimus humanoid robot will be among the first such machines to flood our lives when it launches next year, with more set to follow.
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