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This plugin uses Wikipedia’s AI-spotting guide to make AI writing sound more human

  • Technology
  • Emma Roth
  • Jan 22, 2026

A new tool aims to help AI chatbots generate more human-sounding text - with the help of Wikipedia's guide for detecting AI, as reported by Ars Technica. Developer Siqi Chen says he created the tool,...

Nintendo is following up Alarmo with a weird Talking Flower in March

  • Technology
  • Andrew Liszewski
  • Jan 22, 2026

After sharing a brief look at its new Talking Flower toy during a Nintendo Direct showcase last September that generated more questions than answers, Nintendo has finally revealed more details about w...

Adobe is developing “IP-safe” gen AI models for the entertainment industry

  • Technology
  • Charles Pulliam-Moore
  • Jan 22, 2026

As Hollywood continues to embrace generative AI, Adobe is taking steps to make its Firefly suite of creative tools the go-to for studios' entertainment production needs. Timed to this year's Sundance...

Waymo is accepting public riders in Miami

  • Technology
  • Andrew J. Hawkins
  • Jan 22, 2026

Waymo is kicking off the new year with a new city: Miami. Starting today, anyone on the company's waitlist of approximately 10,000 people can hail one of its robotaxis for trips within a 60-square-mil...

1Password is introducing a new phishing prevention feature

  • Technology
  • Andrew Liszewski
  • Jan 22, 2026

A successful phishing attack can cost a business an average of $4.8 million, according to research from IBM. To help reduce the risk of one succeeding, either at work or at home, 1Password is introduc...

The Best Motorola Phones (2026), Tested and Reviewed

  • Technology
  • Julian Chokkattu
  • Jan 22, 2026

Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.

Big games are getting bigger — and so are the stakes

  • Technology
  • Jay Peters
  • Jan 22, 2026

Ubisoft is making some massive changes to its business: As part of a reorganization, the company will focus its efforts on the big open-world games it's famous for along with live service titles, and...

7 Best Smart Locks (2026) for Front Doors, Side Doors, and Even Garages

  • Technology
  • Nena Farrell
  • Jan 22, 2026

Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.

A Wikipedia Group Made a Guide to Detect AI Writing. Now a Plug-In Uses It to ‘Humanize’ Chatbots

  • Technology
  • Benj Edwards, Ars Technica
  • Jan 22, 2026

The web’s best resource for spotting AI writing has ironically become a manual for AI models to hide it.

Google Acquires Top Talent From AI Voice Startup Hume AI in Licensing Deal

  • Technology
  • Will Knight
  • Jan 22, 2026

Hume AI’s CEO, Alan Cowen, will join Google DeepMind along with several top engineers as part of a major licensing deal.

How to Meditate (Without an Om in Sight) (2026)

  • Technology
  • Emily Peck
  • Jan 22, 2026

There’s no need for an expensive retreat to practice meditation. Try it on your lunch break to recharge your mind and body.

The US Is In For Another Bad Year of Measles Cases

  • Technology
  • Emily Mullin
  • Jan 22, 2026

A growing measles outbreak in South Carolina has infected more than 600 people since October, with hundreds more being potentially exposed.