Mistral Says Its New AI Model ‘Le Chonk’ Is the Best Open-Weight Offering Outside of China

With the release of its new trillion-parameter model, Mistral is hoping to demonstrate it’s “still in the race” to build frontier-level artificial intelligence.

Staples Print and Marketing Services Review: Fast Holiday Gifts

Staples’s printing service offers fast pickup and in-store experts who can help you get your family photos, novelty gifts, and business documents looking exactly how you want.

A Prediction Market About the Past? Sure, Why Not!

As prediction markets surge in popularity, a new platform called Verifact Markets is pushing the concept even further, letting users trade on “disputed facts.”

Omega Has New Bond Watches Even If There Isn’t a New James Bond

With no new 007 actor named and no film in the near future, Omega has had to get creative to keep its lucrative spy watch train running.

Withings BodyScan 2 Review: Worth Its Weight

After months of testing, this high-end smart scale has made me rethink how much a bathroom weigh-in can tell me.

Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,  data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits starting next year. Some hyperscalers do not seem eager to take the free cash.

Meta Glasses Nova (Gen 3) Review: Not Much New

Meta and Ray-Ban’s new smart glasses have slightly better batteries and mics. And yes, they still have cameras.

The Best Gifts Under $25 for Everyone on Your List (2026)

We found genuinely good presents for home cooks, teens, coffee lovers, and the person who already has everything.

A Decade-Long Experiment Is Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ocean’s ‘Deep Reefs’

Scientists left structures up to 100 meters under the surface. Here’s what they found when they retrieved them 10 years later.

Best Mosquito Repellents for Your Yard: What Works and What Doesn’t (2026)

After years of testing repellents, traps, and sprays, I found a few ways to keep the bugs at bay—and plenty that aren’t worth the effort.