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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: How these XL phones compete
Apple or Samsung? It really comes down to which ecosystem you prefer.
CA governor signs ‘landmark’ laws on youth use of social media and AI chatbots
They're aimed at protecting minors, but the rules are not universally supported.
The GOP midterms strategy is Trump and a prayer
People hold signs on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention in Dallas. | Brandon Bell/Getty Images Welcome to The Midterms, Actually. Every week I’ll be writing about two things:...
The interview Trump doesn’t want you to see
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks at a campaign rally in Eagle Pass, Texas, on July 13, 2026. | Brandon Bell/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter...
Slack can now vibe-code interactive charts and reports inside chats
A new feature coming to Slack will allow you to build interactive reports, polls, dashboards, presentations, microsites, and other tools directly inside a chat. With Slackforce Surfaces, you can...
Anthropic caught scientists using Claude to further biological weapon research
Anthropic produced an extensive collection of case studies covering the ways its current AI models have been misused.
The one problem Trump can’t afford
President Donald Trump points to the crowd after speaking at the 2026 Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas. | Andrew Harnik/Getty Images This story appeared in Today,...
Meta is testing Community Notes in Latin America. Fact checkers are worried.
The company is suggesting that its work with traditional fact checkers could come to an end.
Don’t buy the ‘regular’ AirPods 5
The first time you need to adjust volume, you'll wish you'd spent that extra $20.
How — and why — to tell your doctor you’re feeling depressed
Regularly talking to your provider about your mental health is the best way to get ahead of any problems and get treatment if you need it. | Paige Vickers/Vox; Getty Images I don’t know about you,...