There’s New Evidence for How Loneliness Affects Memory in Old Age

A longitudinal study found that loneliness is more closely linked to lapses in immediate and delayed recall than to the overall speed of cognitive decline.

The Weird, Twisting Tale of How China Spied on Alysa Liu and Her Dad

Years before the figure skater became an Olympic superstar, a Chinese operative tried to stalk her father and monitored other US residents deemed dissidents against China. And that’s just the beginning.

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey have different visions for how to use AI for management purposes, but both imagine a system of heightened control.

We Love the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2, Especially at $50 Off

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 have the best active noise cancellation on the market, and they very rarely get cheaper.

Prego Has a Dinner-Conversation-Recording Device, Capisce?

The pasta-sauce company has partnered with the nonprofit StoryCorps on a device designed to record family conversations around the table and save them for all time.

Our Favorite Apple Watch Has Never Been Less Expensive

Our top Apple Watch recommendation fluctuates in price. If you’re in the market, now’s a good time to buy.

Hisense U7SG TV Review (2026): Better Design, Great Value

Hisense’s midrange U7 TV gets some high-end upgrades, but the competition is only getting stiffer.

The 11 Best Fans to Buy Before It Gets Hot Again (2026)

Swap out your creaky old box fan for a new model that lights up, mists, or even follows you around the room.

Best Meta Glasses (2026): Ray-Ban, Oakley, AR

Meta is unquestionably winning the face-wearable war. Can you trust the company? Maybe not. But these are some of the nicest glasses I’ve ever worn.

Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump’s Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

A post-midnight revolt in the House sank the White House’s efforts to extend Section 702—a spy program the FBI has used to look into members of Congress, protesters, and political donors.