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Phone trade-ins paid out $6.4B in 2025 as Android users kept their phones longer than iPhone users
People appear to be holding on to their Android devices longer – even longer than iPhone users during a year...
DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit Uses 6 Flaws, 3 Zero-Days for Full Device Takeover
DarkSword exploit targets iOS 18.4–18.7 using 6 flaws and 3 zero-days, enabling rapid data theft from iPhones across multiple countries.
Forum on harnessing Artificial Intelligence for health equity
Register to this forumOver the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly evolved in complexity, performance, and utility. Its integration across a wide range of industrial sectors has accelerated, with healthcare emerging as one of the most transformative sectors. In this sector, AI has enabled high-impact applications – from enhancing the speed and accuracy of disease diagnosis and supporting clinical decision-making, to strengthening public health initiatives such as disease surveillance and workforce optimization. Moreover, AI holds immense potential to empower individuals, enabling them to take greater control of their personal health and well-being. Yet the central question remains: Who benefits, who is at risk, and do these innovations close or widen health inequities? While the potential of AI-enabled applications is substantial, many countries have approached their adoption with caution. This hesitancy stems from concerns about risks and benefits, including model bias, data breaches, privacy violations, and the erosion of professional skills due to over-reliance on AI. Additional barriers include inadequate data infrastructure and a lack of robust evidence on the most effective forms and interfaces of AI to enhance service delivery and system performance. Moreover, the rapid rise of Generative AI has introduced a heightened urgency for the development of comprehensive governance and ethical frameworks. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Health Practice Team and Digital Sector, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Western Pacific, are convening the Forum on Harnessing AI for Health Equity on 25–26 March at ADB Headquarters. Senior health officials from 16 developing member countries (DMCs), alongside leading researchers, innovators, and policymakers from across Asia and the Pacific, will engage in discussions on how AI can be governed, financed, and scaled to deliver healthier lives for all. The forum is funded through the High-Level Technology Fund with support from the Government of Japan. Objectives The two-day forum aims to:Identify high-impact, evidence-based health AI use cases suitable for resource-constrained settings and map out a pipeline for potential supportIntroduce and validate the WHO's policy guidance on minimum necessary ecosystem for countries and institutions to self-assess readiness for AI adoptionObtain initial commitment from participating stakeholders to join a pilot regional initiative focused on data/model sharing for a priority health challengeEndorse a prioritized set of actionable policy recommendations focusing on governance, regulation, and sustainable financing necessary to scale high-impact health AI use cases in resource-constrained settings Target participants The forum will convene participants from 16 ADB DMCs including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam. In addition, health system leaders and practitioners, private sector technologists, academic experts, representatives from civil society organizations, development partners, and philanthropic institutions engaged in AI for Health from Australia, the People’s Republic of China, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Republic of Korea will also be invited. SessionsDay 1 (25 March)Session 1: AI Use Cases for the Care Continuum: Improving Access and QualitySession 2: Adopting a risk-based approach for AI use case prioritizationSession 3: Establishing the Minimum Ecosystem for Implementation Risk ManagementSession 4: Future-Ready Health Workforce: Building Competency for Human-AI CollaborationDay 2 (26 March)Session 5: The Political Economy of AI in Health: Understanding Stakeholder Interests and their Impact on EquitySession 6: AI and Health Financing: Supporting Fair Coverage and ProtectionSession 7: AI Regulation and Oversight: Pathways for Different RealitiesSession 8: The Way Forward – Building Alliances and Regional Partnership How to registerThe forum will be held in a hybrid format. In-person attendance is by invitation only, while livestreaming of the forum will be available to the public. To register, please complete this form on or before 24 March 2026.Event organizers / partnersAsian Development Bank (ADB)WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific High-Level Technology Fund (HLTF)ContactAkihito WatabeHealth Specialist, SD3-HSDawatabe@adb.org Jae Kyoun KimHealth Specialist, SD3-HSDjkkim@adb.org
Drones over base where Rubio, Hegseth live raise security concerns
Lockdowns at U.S. bases and a global security alert underscore concerns that Iranian retaliation could extend to officials on American soil.
Apple: iPhone users should update software amid hacking campaigns
Russian intelligence, Chinese cybercriminals and others are hacking phones that haven't installed September's update, researchers say.
Millions of iPhones hit by hackers using new DarkSword spyware
The exploit doesn't even require anything to be downloaded on a victim's iPhone.
A new iPhone hacking tool puts some iOS 18 users at risk
Google and its cybersecurity research partners have discovered a new hack called "DarkSword" that can instantly access data from iPhones running iOS 18.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says smartphone apps will disappear as AI agents take their place
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says AI agents will eventually replace apps, shifting smartphones toward systems that understand intent and act on a user's behalf.
What to know about the Jones Act as the Trump administration unveils a 60-day waiver
Passed in 1920, this law aims to protect the American shipping sector — but it's also faced criticism over the years for slowing the delivery of goods, including critical aid during time of crisis.
What everyone gets wrong about the science of lip-reading
Letter: Jill Jones responds to the news that royals and celebrities have been warned to watch their words when out and about
'The Pitt' and a science show from Jimmy Kimmel get film tax credits
Medical drama 'The Pitt' and a 'Family Guy' spinoff are among the 16 shows that were awarded tax credits for filming in California.
Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in bid to free up the flow of oil to US ports
President Donald Trump temporarily waived the century-old shipping law for 60 days, allowing foreign ships to carry oil and resources between U.S. ports.
Researchers uncover iPhone spyware capable of penetrating millions of devices
A powerful software exploit capable of penetrating and stealing information from potentially hundreds of millions of Apple iPhones was planted on dozens of websites in Ukraine in recent weeks, researchers said on Wednesday.
Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild
A powerful iPhone-hacking technique known as DarkSword has been discovered in use by Russian hackers. It can take over devices running iOS 18 that simply visit infected websites.
Doug Jones calls out Tuberville’s ‘dog whistle rhetoric for political gain’
“We must make it clear that no American, or Alabamian, is our ‘enemy,’” Jones said.
XOMA Royalty Reports 2025 Financial Results and Highlights Recent Business Achievements
Portfolio receipts: • Achieved over $50 million of cash receipts, including $33.6 million in royalties and $16.9 million milestones, in full year 2025 • Total receipts increased 9% with royalties up 68% versus full year 2024 Business development: Added 22 assets to portfolio, including five programs in Phase 2 or Phase 3 development Stock buyback program: Repurchased and retired 648,048 shares for an aggregate of $16.0 million Company acquisitions: Completed seven acquisitions, accumulating $11.
Exploding Pintos, imploding politics: Celebrating 50 years of fearless journalism
The Center for Investigative Reporting’s CEO, Monika Bauerlein, looks back on a half-century of “Mother Jones” magazine and what lies ahead for America’s nonprofit newsrooms.
That major MediaTek security flaw may have affected more Android phones than initially reported
Security firm Trustonic has pushed back on claims that its software is vulnerable on MediaTek chips.
Madison County considers rezoning along scenic byway near Marshall
Lonesome Mountain Market owner Johnny Moore purchased the building in 2022 with the purpose of operating a general/convenience store, he said.
Trombone emoji designed by Maryland students headed to iPhones everywhere
The trombone emoji designed by a group of Maryland students is headed to iPhones everywhere.
Trump says NATO's refusal to help on Iran is 'very foolish mistake'
Trump called on nations to help police the Strait of Hormuz after Iran responded to U.S.-Israeli attacks by using drones, missiles and mines to \u200ceffectively close the channel for tankers.
Apple and Nike team up for a new Powerbeats Pro 2 colorway
The Nike Special Edition gives the familiar earphones a shoe-inspired paint job.
'Probably the softest second booking I can remember seeing'
Who does not love a trip down to London? This felt like a fantastic opportunity for us to close the gap on Crystal Palace and pick up three points that some of the teams around us in the relegation fight failed to get. Fair play to West Ham for taking a point off Manchester City - although, if I am being honest, I would have preferred they did not.
Port Gamble S’Klallam business arm names first tribal CEO
For the first time a tribal member will be CEO of the Port Gamble S'Klallam business arm, overseeing The Point Casino and other emerging ventures.
US race to counter Iranian drones echoes response to roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan
Facing deadly Iranian drone attacks across the Middle East, the US military has been rushing defensive systems into the region while adjusting to a threat that has come to dominates modern battlefields and carries echoes of a weapon that haunted service members during the 20 years of the war on terror.
Southeast Asian Fuel Prices Destabilize Politics
Indonesia, for one, has a bloody history of fuel-related riots.
A new era for understanding mental health with smartphone-derived digital traces
Nature Health - Smartphones offer a way to understand our lives and health through digital tracing, but trust, transparency and value of information exchange need to be preserved — which is...
Samsung Is Reportedly Offering Refunds So That Galaxy S26 Ultra Owners Do No Return Their Phones
A netizen has just discovered a grift for the ages, provided that you are the not-so-proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone.
Smith: politics and big oil slow nationwide year-round E15 push
A U.S. Senator from Minnesota says politics have made nationwide, year-round E15 an interesting topic of discussion in the Senate. “It’s hard to find someone who opposes it, yet you really can’t get it done.” Tina Smith tells Brownfield “let’s be honest. I think there are U.S. Senators who have big oil interests in their […]
Samsung allegedly launches Galaxy A37 and A57; pricing is turning heads
It turns out that Samsung has silently unveiled the Galaxy A37 and A57 in Thailand, with the pricing is the first thing that makes you stop scrolling. The Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G are now official in Thailand, via droidsans. The two phones look like typical yearly upgrades to the A series. In reality, […]
Samsung Galaxy Forever lets you use Galaxy S26 for a year at half the price
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Forever program for the Galaxy S26 series in India. It makes buying these phones easier.
Apple’s AirPods Max 2 bring H2 chip, boosted ANC in April for $549
Apple's over-head headphones gets an update after over five years.
Budget Breakdown: After Building an Ice Cream Business, They Built a Sweet Texas Home for $660K
A fluid indoor/outdoor plan makes it easy for a Fort Worth family to host and make memories with loved ones.
Are Cellphones Harmful to My Health?
For older adults, excessive smartphone time can fuel anxiety, isolation and even physical pain
Emails show back‑and‑forth over latest Rick Jackson ad
An AJC‑obtained email chain shows months of back‑and‑forth that led to Republican Rick Jackson’s latest TV ad targeting Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
Apple quietly launches AirPods Max 2
The successor to its premium headphones cost $549 and are launching with enhanced active noise cancellation, the H2 chip, live translation, better sound quality, and more.
Rice Business’ online MBA ranked among world’s top programs by Financial Times
Rice’s Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business has been ranked among the world’s leading online MBA programs in the Financial Times Global Online MBA Rankings, placing No. 13 globally (tied with the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University) and No. 6 in the United States.
Just 24 minutes of specially designed music could significantly reduce anxiety
A clinical trial found that listening to specially designed music with auditory beat stimulation can significantly reduce anxiety. Among several listening lengths tested, a 24-minute session delivered the biggest benefits, easing both mental and physical symptoms of anxiety. The results suggest there may be an ideal “dose” of therapeutic music that works quickly without requiring long listening sessions.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a major display flaw that cheap Android phones solved years ago
Forget the Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display — I wish Samsung would finally care about PWM dimming and eye comfort features.
Galaxy A37 and A57 unboxing and hands-on leak ahead of launch
Samsung hasn’t unveiled the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 yet, but someone has already unboxed the phone and had hands-on experience. Galaxy A37 and A57 unboxing and hands-on videos leak on TikTok (via @VerdeSelvans/X). The clips expose the design of both phones and first look at the software. The retail box features the model name […]
City of Mobile sponsoring mental health discussion for teens Monday
The post says its an opportunity for young people to engage in open and honest conversations with trained mental health professionals who are there to listen and support.
‘Still/Here’ returns to Wisconsin Union Theater after three decades
The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company will bring a new generation of dancers with video clips that accompanied the piece on the same stage in 1994.
Integrating brain workouts into health care could save billions in dementia care
The growing research on brain health is a good reminder that while our phones might offer a quick dopamine hit, real engagement offers a much bigger reward.
Appointee wants to replace White House columns with the ones Trump prefers
The head of a federal arts commission is proposing the more ornate Corinthian style for the nearly 200-year-old columns at the building’s front entrance
Business Bulletin: Stone Hill appoints; Kutis gives; CMT celebrates
Catch up on local business awards, expansions and milestones.
Shifting police approach to enforcing psychiatric holds in Sonoma County can leave loved ones at a loss and those in crisis at risk, advocates say
Involuntary mental health holds have been one option to ensure someone in crisis, and deemed a danger to themselves, gets help. But increasingly, local police are refusing to carry out those holds.
Marines are looking for a cloak to hide from thermal-imaging drones
Marines are on the hunt for a cloak to hide from thermal-imaging sensors
Kosovo postpones controversial foreign visitor law
The law would have hit Serb nationals as well as ethnic Serbs in Kosovo, benefiting from their services
Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up
Burt Jones is Georgia’s lieutenant governor and he seemed to have a clear path to be the Republican nominee for governor this year with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, But then health care tycoon Rick Jackson got into the race in February and he’s already spent more than $30 million of his own money on television campaign ads
Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up
Burt Jones is Georgia's lieutenant governor and he seemed to have a clear path to be the Republican nominee for governor this year with President Donald Trump's endorsement, But then health care tycoon Rick Jackson got into the race in February and he's already spent more than $30 million of his own money on television campaign ads.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones travels to Taiwan to promote San Antonio business partnerships
New Business: Robotics and AI rule at Hudson coffee drive-thru; new T-Bones open in Hudson
The best thing about the new coffee drive-thru in Hudson might be the fact there’s no need to scan QR codes or tip. That’s because behind the scenes robots are
IMPD officer arrested for battery after altercation inside business
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis metro police officer has been arrested for battery following an altercation that occurred last month on the city’s north side. The Indianapolis Metropolit…
Forging Health Partnerships Under the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy in Honduras and Senegal - United States Department of State
The United States signed bilateral health cooperation Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Republic of Honduras and the Republic of Senegal, marking significant milestones in advancing the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy while strengthening our partnerships in the Western Hemisphere and Africa. In Honduras, the Department of State signed a five-year, $46.5 million […]
Doja Cat reveals BPD diagnosis while defending Chappell Roan
'Need to Know' rapper Doja Cat shared that she wanted to be as honest as the 'Hot to Go!' singer Chappell Roan in a new TikTok.
Samsung lists apps that work directly via satellite on Galaxy phones
Samsung has started listing apps that work directly via a satellite connection on compatible Galaxy phones in select countries and markets.
AI ‘Scientists’ Help Human Ones Answer Urgent Climate Questions
Researchers are using the powerful technology to learn more about local effects of climate change, oceans, clouds and more.
Mavericks Miriam Adelson political donations
Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson tops all Texas pro sports owners, including Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, in political donations.
Ultra-Processed Foods Bad For Bone Health, Researchers Say
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, March 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — “That stuff will make your teeth rot.” For decades, parents have tried to steer kids away from junk food with that simple warning. It turns out such food is bad for your bones as well, a new study says. People who eat more ...
New Qualcomm exploit chain brings bootloader unlocking freedom to Android flagships
A new exploit, dubbed "Qualcomm GBL exploit," is being chained with other exploits to bring bootloader unlocking to several flagship phones.
Google starts selling 3-in-1 charging dock for Pixel phones, Buds, and Pixel Watch 4
Google has started selling a couple of new Pixel accessories including a 3-in-1 charging dock for your phone, Buds, and...
Rice Business launches Moody Business Scholars Program to accelerate undergraduate career pathways
Rice’s Virani Undergraduate School of Business is introducing the Moody Business Scholars Program, a highly selective, cohort-based undergraduate experience designed to prepare high-achieving business students for high-profile careers in competitive industries.
This Week in Sports Trivia: March 12, 2026
NFL free agency is always a whirlwind, and this year’s feeding frenzy has been as busy as ever. The legal tampering period — we have a great explainer on that here — ended Wednesday, with a host of deals finally becoming official. Moves included Daniel Jones re-upping with the Indianapolis Colts, Jaelan Phillips signing with the Carolina Panthers and Mike Evans ending a long run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in favor of a deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The biggest news of the week, though, was a trade that went down — until it didn’t. That, of course, was the Las Vegas...
Fox Entertainment Studios signs development commitment with Frankie Quiñones
LA-based Fox Entertainment Studios has signed a development deal with stand-up comedian, writer and actor Frankie Quiñones for a new as-yet untitled comedy.
Watching Ukraine, NATO artillery crews learn to work drones in Arctic
NATO commanders told Business Insider that drones are useful but could never fully replace the reliability of old-fashioned artillery.
Mastering film photography: Tips for Gen-Zers and Millennials embracing the analog vibe
Film photography is making a comeback, and but analog cameras are not as easy to use as digital ones.
Security researchers broke into a MediaTek-powered Nothing phone in just 45 seconds
Security researchers cracked a MediaTek-powered Nothing CMF Phone 1 in 45 seconds, exposing a vulnerability that potentially affects millions of Android phones.
NFL Free agency 2026 winners and losers: Trey Hendrickson and Daniel Jones cash in, while Ravens face backlash
Breaking down the winners and losers from around the NFL on Wednesday, including Trey Hendrickson
Breakthrough to Strengthen Bones Could Reverse Osteoporosis
A potential treatment for millions.
Class struggle, but weird: The surreal politics of this year's Oscar nominees
The Best Picture contenders reflect a mad world—and they're suitably lurid, pulpy, comic, and strange.
Deals: Galaxy S25 and Pixel 10 series discounted as S26 series now available
The S26 phones will face some competition from their 2025 predecessors, Google's 2025 models as well as the OnePlus 15 and 15R.
Aaron Jones resigns with Vikings: Veteran RB restructures deal to remain in Minnesota's backfield committee
Aaron Jones stays with Vikings after restructure; fantasy outlook for Jones and Mason.
Google is making Android phones faster and improving battery life with this change
Google is working on some behind-the-scenes changes that should make Android phones feel faster while also improving battery life. Announced...
Intel shores up its desktop CPU lineup with boosted Core Ultra 200S Plus chips
New CPUs are a bit faster and a bit cheaper than the ones they replace.
NFL news, free agency updates: Ravens, Trey Hendrickson reportedly agree to 4-year, $112M contract after 'backing out' of Maxx Crosby trade with Raiders; Daniel Jones, Colts reach 2-year extension
Hurry! These five-star Sennheiser headphones are at their lowest-ever price for Amazon's Spring Deal Days
The Momentum 4 Wireless for just £161, if you're quick
Google is optimizing Android's core to make your phone feel faster
Google is introducing a new optimization trick to make the core of Android run faster by studying how phones are actually used.
The week in politics (March 11, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And author Tayari Jones talks about her latest novel, "Kin."
How RFK Jr. is dismantling America’s health policies
On this week’s “More To The Story,” anti-vaxxers, an upside-down food pyramid, and the many ways MAHA is transforming public health in the US.
The in-house entertainment studio is having its social media team moment
The last time CMOs faced a moment like this, the ones that hired seriously early built advantages that took competitors years to close.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series now available worldwide, Ultra model dominated pre-orders
The Galaxy Buds4 headphones also launch today. Today marks the end of pre-orders and the start of global availability for the Galaxy S26 series. The new...
How Much of Science Is Fake?
For decades, scientists were above reproach. Not any more. Joe Nocera investigates the murky world of fraudulent research, and the sleuths exposing dishonest science.
New emojis coming to Apple iPhones in latest update
Apple iPhone users will get new emojis when the company's iOS 26.4 update – currently rolled out to developers – becomes available to the public.
Exclusive: Phones fuel more personal AI prompts
One in seven Copilot chats about symptom and condition management are about someone else's issue.
Mental health solutions for the digital age
Ask the digital natives of Gen Z about the source of their biggest mental health challenges, and most will say social media and AI.Several of the nearly 400 guests at the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council at UCLA on March 8, explicitly named the endless stream of content on their phones as serious stressors. “Everybody is addicted to (Tik Tok) as if they were addicted to substances,” said Jantin Asmar, 17, a senior at Virtual Academy in Antelope Valley. “We’re always chasing that dopamine. We’re expecting that dopamine rush and it’s really decaying our interactions with others.” High school student Jantin Asmar was among nearly 400 people who attended the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) Even young teens feel pressure to be on social media constantly, both to consume content and collect “likes,” said 13-year-olds Chloe and Sophia, both students at Brentwood School. “Everyone’s always on, and you miss stuff if you’re not on it,” Chloe said, adding that social media’s emphasis on appearances is leading to eating disorders: “That’s a big thing for our generation.”The incessant influx of images and updates creates expectations that “weigh teenagers down,” said Linda Kou, 16, a junior at San Gabriel High School.Even though digital spaces allow people to connect with others beyond their immediate surroundings, it doesn’t always translate to real-life community, said Kelah Morgan, 17, a senior at Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. High school students Kelah Morgan, left, and Linda Kou, shared about the challenges presented by social media. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) “Even if you see people saying that they relate to you online, it might be hard to find people in your personal life who you see every day who you feel comfortable enough to say, ‘You see me online, but this is me in real life and what I’m actually going through,’” she said.Solutions for our digital timesThe Gen Z Wellness Summit was intentionally designed as a free, in-person gathering where young people interested in mental health from across the southland could meet in person. “Peer support is the most important element of maintaining our mental health in community,” said Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, director of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Keynote speakers at the summit addressed AI, social connection and self-empowerment, while breakout sessions included discussions about eating disorders, dating, substance use, phone detox and breathwork. Here are some of the day’s top takeaways:Beware of FOPO: Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, a psychology professor at Columbia University, said that rather than FOMO, or fear of missing out, we ought to be more aware of FOPO: fear of people’s opinions. “Just think about how much your FOPO might be holding you back in your life,” Dr. Kaufman said. “And just that inner contemplation should be enough for you to change your life, because there’s so many things we don’t go after because we have debilitating FOPO.”We don’t need to feel like we’re the best – or what he called “narcissistic self-esteem” – but it’s helpful to acknowledge our own worth, recognize our good qualities and develop self-belief in the skills and talents we’ve cultivated. When we have that – dignity and self-respect, without needing everyone to like us – FOPO is less of a concern.Self-reflection is most effective in community: “When we try to self-reflect alone, we sometimes ruminate,” said Ira Bedzow, PhD, executive director of the Emory University Purpose Project. “But when we self-reflect with people that we trust … (it) allows us to hold ourselves accountable to different ways of seeing and different ways of hearing and different ways of being.”Opening up about our experiences and listening to others are skills we can develop, Dr. Bedzow said.He invited students to participate in what he called a “fishbowl exercise,” where four students sat in a small circle, surrounded by a dozen or so students forming a larger circle. Those in the inner circle answered such questions as: “What stops you from being you today?” and “What helps you feel most like you?”Within minutes, the group in the small circle (the fishbowl), were sharing intimately about their life challenges as those in the outer circle nodded in understanding.After the exercise, one participant said, “I felt like I wasn’t alone, that it wasn’t just me who feels that way.”Another remarked on how “personal” it felt to share face-to-face with others, even strangers.Don’t let AI crush your creativity: Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming, PhD, has been studying artificial intelligence for more than 20 years. And while she said “it’s reasonable to be concerned” about the fast-growing technology, it can also help humans become better problem-solvers when used strategically.“The smartest thing on the planet today are humans and machines working together creatively,” Dr. Ming said. “What gets more valuable in humans as machines get smarter? Our ability to explore the unknown.“Your unique voice is literally your value to the world … but most of us for most of our lives have been taught to not be unique,” she continued. “Be your own person. Celebrate being different. It is genuinely, measurably, truly valuable.”In a breakout session called “Phone Detox? IYKYK: Living Your Story IRL” led by Don Grant, PhD, students shared their frustrations with AI compromising academic work, art and creativity.“Art is a translation of human experience,” one participant said. “When people use AI, they diminish their own human experience.”Dr. Grant urged them, as “the last generation to remember a world before AI,” to remember the power of imagination and creativity – and to act on it.Remember that social media distorts perceptions: Stuart B. Murray, PhD, PsyD, who directs the Eating Disorders Program and Translational Research in Eating Disorders Program at UCLA, asked the students in his breakout session to take a spontaneous selfie and edit it to conform with society’s beauty standards. All 20 girls in the room immediately got to work, thickening their hair, slimming their faces, plumping their lips.“The pressure to look like what we present on social media can be crippling,” Dr. Murray said. “We now know that social media use is part of a causal pathway into an eating disorder.”Adolescents and young adults are most at risk of developing an eating disorder, he said, with one in three students on college campuses exhibiting clinically meaningful eating-disorder symptoms. More than 4 million people in California will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.Even for those who don’t develop anorexia or bulimia, the ubiquity of modified images online distorts what we consider normal, making us feel worse about ourselves. Remembering that, he and other speakers said, might inspire us to log off occasionally and spend time in the real world with people who love us as we are.
Motorola just shipped the one hardware upgrade everyone wanted and Samsung was too afraid to touch
The Motorola Razr Fold does what Samsung wouldn't dare
Most Self-Respecting X Users Are Probably Going to Want to Change This New Setting
If you don't like being deepfaked, this honestly won't do much to help. But it will at least fix the lowest-hanging fruit.
Friends Said His Business Idea Was the ‘Stupidest Thing.’ Then He Sold Over 290 Million: ‘I Watched Their Jaws Drop’
This product began as the founder’s personal hack to stop his headphones from tangling.
Apple Postpones Smart Home Display Launch as It Waits for New AI and Siri
Apple Inc.’s artificial intelligence struggles are rippling through its product plans, forcing the company to delay a long-in-the-works smart home display until later this year, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Inactivity Restart security feature is reaching more Galaxy phones, including the S26
Samsung brings auto-reboot to more Galaxy phones, including the S26. Here’s how Inactivity Restart works and why it matters for your security.
Live updates: Patriots add DE Dre'Mont Jones as free NFL agency begins
Follow our live blog as we track the Patriots' reported signings and other notable news at the start of NFL free agency.
Cavaliers cherish 'Miracle of Richfield' as 50th anniversary arrives
Cavaliers greats Austin Carr, Jim Chones, Dick Snyder and Campy Russell reminisce about their "Miracle of Richfield" team putting the Cavs on the map.
What crocodile bones teach us about dinosaurs
Paleontologists have often determined how old a dinosaur was by counting the growth rings in its bones. Just like with trees, it was thought that each ring corresponded to a single year of age. But researchers who studied crocodiles at an outdoor recreation center near Cape Town appear to have poked a hole in that approach. In the crocodiles, which are some of the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, there was more than one growth ring laid down per year. The results contribute to a growing debate over the best way to age animals.Read more of freelance science reporter Ari Daniel’s story here.Interested in more on the future of science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Samsung phones add a handy new security trick
Samsung seems to have silently installed a new Inactivity restart feature on Galaxy phones. It’s available on the Galaxy S26 series, and users report that the security page inside Settings has added this toggle with the February 2026 patch. Inactivity restart is what Samsung calls this new security trick. It’s a kind of automation that […]
Galaxy S25 just got more interesting after Samsung confirmed this S26 camera feature
Samsung just confirmed it’s bringing the next-gen Virtual Aperture camera feature from the Galaxy S26 series to last year’s Galaxy S25 phones. Last month, Samsung unveiled the latest Camera and Gallery features that arrived in the new flagship smartphones. At that time, the camera in charge didn’t reveal which new features were being planned for […]
Here Comes a Massive Week for J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings will begin signing new players next week, along with retaining ones they want back from the 2025 […]
The hour thief: Unraveling the science of Daylight Saving Time
As you know, we just observed the start of Daylight Saving time. Hopefully, you remembered to turn your clocks ahead an hour. Good thing we have smart phones, right? If you haven’t checked the batt…