Ford rehires ‘gray beard’ engineers after AI falls short

“Mistakenly we thought that by just introducing artificial intelligence … that would produce a high-quality product.”

California law targeting loud streaming ads takes effect on July 1

Streaming ads might be getting a lot quieter.

Flipper Device’s new Busy Bar is a customizable display for productivity

Flipper Device’s new Busy Bar will retail for $249.

Omen AI’s plan to optimize data centers is all wet

Omen AI raised a $31 million Series A to monitor chip coolant and stop bacterial outbreaks in data centers.

Pocket raises $11M in bet on rising demand for AI note-taking devices

Pocket sells a $129, credit card-shaped puck, which sticks to the back of your phone, and promises unlimited recordings, transcriptions and to-do items.

Everyone’s Mad at the World Cup’s New ‘Hydration Breaks’—Except Mr. Moneybags Over Here

FIFA says hydration breaks protect players from heat. They also create new annoying commercial breaks—and fans are calling foul.

Yeasound RIC800 Hearing Aids Review: Good Audio, Glitchy App

With AI-powered noise reduction, an automatic speech-focusing system, and a simple, effective hearing test, it’s a shame these aids don’t come with a better app.

The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics

Climate activist Will Lawrence cofounded the Sunrise Movement. Now, he has shifted his focus in his attempt to compete for a swing-district seat by calling for a data center moratorium.

Robin Byrd, the Sex Godmother of Millennials, Says the Internet Ruined Porn

The 1970s porn actress turned New York City late night public access queen says censorship and a lack of star quality among modern adult entertainers turned her off of the industry.

The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone

Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.