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Meet Jennie: The Robotic Puppy That Doesn’t Need a Leash (or a Poop Bag!)
Ever wish you could enjoy the love of a dog without the shedding, barking at mail carriers, or emergency trips to the vet? Say hello to Jennie—a life-like robotic Labrador puppy created by Tombot, a company out of Santa Clarita,…
Which Image is Real? The Lotus Flower
Below are 4 images. Only one is real. I know this because I took it myself. My photo is of a lotus flower in full bloom in a reflecting pond at the Missouri Botanical Garden. The other 3 images are…
How to Spot Fake News
Ah, fake news. Once upon a time, if you wanted to spread nonsense, you had to stand on a street corner yelling about alien abductions. Or maybe fire off a letter to the editor that started with “WAKE UP, SHEEPLE!”…
Which is the Real Image? Bridge at Sunset
Below are 4 images. Only one is real. I know this because I took it myself. My photo is of the Clark Bridge near Alton, IL on a chilly winter evening. The other 3 images are AI-generated. I created them…
The Spy Secrets Hiding in a Paper Bag: One Journalist’s Guide to Staying Safe—Anywhere
What do you pack when your hotel neighbors are drunk Nazis, the lock on your door looks like it came from a toy store, and your phone might be spying on you? If you’re award-winning journalist Anand Varadarajan, you bring…
Senior Influencers Are the New Cool—Here’s How to Become One
Think influencers are just for the younger crowd? Think again! Sure, Gen Z may have mastered lip-syncing and turning errands into “content,” but seniors are taking over. From 80-year-olds dishing out life advice to retirees racking up millions of views,…
Which is the Real Image? Buzzing Bumblebee
Below are 4 images. Only one is real. I know this because I took it myself. My photo is of a bumblebee collecting nectar from a flower in my garden. The other 3 images are AI-generated. I created them using…
Can Dogs Really “Talk” Now? Or Is This Just Total Barking Madness
Once upon a time, if your dog said “woof,” you were impressed. Maybe you even bragged a little. But now? Dogs on the internet are pressing glowing buttons and speaking in full sentences. We’re talking phrases like “I mad ouch”…
Remember Answering Machines? They’re (Sort Of) Back!
There was a time—not too long ago—when answering machines were the height of modern convenience. You’d come home, see that little blinking light, and know someone had something very important to say. Like your cousin Cheryl, reminding you for the…
Which Image is Real? Space Shuttle Atlantis
Below are 4 images. Only one is real. I know this because I took it myself. My photo is of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on display at the Kennedy Space Center. The other 3 images are AI-generated. I created them…
