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How Duncan Sheik’s Broadway Score Became a Teen Anthem

Duncan Sheik, the singer-songwriter who turned "Barely Breathing" into an enduring '90s alt-pop hit before finding a second act on Broadway as the Tony-winning composer of Spring Awakening, died Thursday in Manhattan. He was 56.

18-09-2026

Why the New iPhone 18 Pro Models Cost $100 More

The newly announced iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max officially went live from Sept. 18.

18-09-2026

Why the AI‑Consciousness Debate Is Crucial for Responsible Development

The AI industry is grappling with big questions this week — Will AI kill us all? Is AI progressing too quickly? How should the industry be regulated? Is AI doomerism the result of a rationalism sex cult? — and now Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has opened up yet another line of debate.

17-09-2026

Julián Is a Mermaid Celebrates Gender Diversity in Mainstream Animation

I think I have just seen my favorite animated movie of 2026. And it's Julián, based on Jessica Love's bestselling children’s book, Julián Is a Mermaid.

13-09-2026

What LG’s privacy statement teaches us about smart‑TV listening

Electronics giant LG has been under fire over the past few days after a viral two-hour video report by Gamers Nexus warned that LG's TVs surreptitiously record users' audio, even when the screen is turned off, as well as collecting details about networked devices, location data, and wireless network information.

13-09-2026

New Mercury Shrinkage Estimate Challenges Planet Formation Theories

The solar system's smallest planet has suffered significant shrinkage, drawing up 30 percent more than scientists even previously estimated. 

12-09-2026

Did the Sun Swallow a Super‑Earth? How Lithium and Sound Waves Reveal a Hidden Planetary Feast

Why our solar system missed out on having a super‑Earth, a type of world that teems across the galaxy, has long bugged astronomers.

12-09-2026

LG Smart TVs May Record and Share Your Data Even When Off – What It Means for You

Is your LG TV eavesdropping on you? 

08-09-2026

Grindr pays £26 million after privacy lawsuit – a lesson for dating‑app users

Grindr has agreed to pay £26 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the gay hookup app shared users' personal information, including HIV status, with third parties, the BBC reports.

07-09-2026

AI at IFA 2026: Everyday Gadgets Get Smarter

For a handful of days each year, Berlin turns into the tech capital of the world. This year, IFA has close to 2,000 brands showcasing the latest technology from air fryers to robot lawn mowers to sleep earbuds and, of course, robots. Aside from CES in January, it's the best opportunity to check out what's on the horizon from top brands like Dreame, DJI, Anker, Dyson, and plenty more.

07-09-2026