In 1976, during the excavation of a subway extension in Toronto, a city worker discovered unusual looking antlers with “thick, horizontal beams.”

Experts named it Torontoceros hypogaeus, meaning “horned Toronto deer from underground,” but over time it became known as “The Toronto subway deer,” according to an Oct. 10 news release ...Read more

Walmart has partnered with OpenAI to allow its customers to shop for products and pay directly from within ChatGPT.

The world’s largest retailer’s embrace of “AI-first” shopping ushers in the new era using artificial-intelligence-powered chatbots as agents for shopping. The idea is that users will no longer have to click through and ...Read more

The likenesses of Jimmy Stewart, Judy Garland, Rosa Parks, Albert Einstein, and many other late celebrities will be shielded against artificial intelligence recreations thanks to a new deal by their estate handler.

Loti AI, which detects deepfakes using advanced technology, told Variety it will guarantee that the starry estates overseen by IP ...Read more

New iPhone day is one of my favorite days of the year, and this year Apple shook things up a bit.

The last few years of new iPhone day have largely involved Apple releasing two “regular” iPhones (like the 16 and 16 Plus) and two “Pro” phones (16 Pro and 16 Pro Max).

This year Apple introduced three iPhone 17 models — the iPhone 17, ...Read more

When I showed the Trinity 80 quart stainless steel cooler to some friends who are dedicated tailgaters at weekly college football games, their eyes lit up, and their mouths were wide open.

The new rolling cooler has many features, but what really sold them on it was that it keeps 96 12-ounce cans cold for up to 24 hours, from pregame to any ...Read more

This week’s reader question is, “Has the quality of remanufactured ink improved in recent years? It was a no-no for a long time.”

This is a good question. The answer will depend on a lot of things – including who you are asking.

Inkjet printers and their ink are a lot like razors and blades. The manufacturers will sell you a razor (...Read more

One of the draws of revenge tales is that they’re often simple. A protagonist is wronged and they overcome obstacles to attain a sense of justice. Although it’s set up like that, the vengeful drive behind “Ghost of Yotei” is anything but direct.

Players are introduced to the protagonist Atsu, who survives the slaughter of her family ...Read more

Anime fans can identify the signs of a shonen show. “Shonen” is a genre that’s geared toward boys and has a wide-eyed male protagonists who gain a surprising power. That’s echoed in shows such as “My Hero Academia” or “One Piece.” It’s a formula that’s perfect for video games, and it’s one that’s in the DNA of the “...Read more

Farming may seem old-fashioned to many, but that hasn’t been true for years. Tractors steer themselves, software crunches crop data and agriculture now ranks among the most technologically advanced industries.

Yet inside barns and homes, many farmers — especially those running smaller operations — still plan their seasons the old-...Read more

Software giant Salesforce is planning to invest $15 billion in San Francisco over the next five years to strengthen the city's dominance in artificial intelligence.

"This $15 billion investment reflects our deep commitment to our hometown — advancing AI innovation, creating jobs, and helping companies and our communities thrive in this ...Read more

In a short-form video post, an influencer gets worked up about a television news story from California. The images broadcast behind her appear authentic, with an anchor calling viewers to action, victims and even a CNN logo.

“California accident victims getting insane payouts,” the anchor says above a banner touting “BREAKING NEWS.”

...Read more

Microsoft will supply its artificial intelligence technology to every public school district and community college in Washington next year, part of a nationwide campaign to spread AI training and usage.

The Redmond-based tech giant announced the move this week as part of its Microsoft Elevate Washington initiative, the local effort of its ...Read more

As a student at the Colorado School of Mines, Sam Seeton juggled his role as running back for the school’s football team with his pursuit of a petroleum engineering degree, all while managing hunting and fishing access to his family’s ranch outside Buena Vista.

Then, some friends with land in eastern Colorado asked if he could help them ...Read more

Climate change has already cost Maryland between $10 billion and $20 billion in cleanup efforts following 85 extreme weather events that have hit the state since 1984, Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman said at a symposium Tuesday. But, she added, not preparing for continuing changes would cost the state far more in the future.

Lierman spoke ...Read more

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources cannot show that it’s protecting wildlife from harmful logging on public lands, six years after the concern was raised by DNR’s own field staff, a state audit concluded.

The Office of the Legislative Auditor undertook a special review of DNR timber sales in 1.3 million acres of wildlife ...Read more

Instagram said Tuesday it will start limiting content for teen users to what they would typically see in a PG-13 rated film, while also offering more robust parental controls for those who want “a more restrictive experience for their teen.”

“Today, we’re announcing that Instagram Teen Accounts will be guided by PG-13 movie ratings by ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — When a Texas oil company first announced controversial plans to reactivate three drilling rigs off the coast of Santa Barbara County, investor presentations boasted that the venture had "massive resource potential" and was "primed for cash flow generation."

But now, less than two years later, mounting legal setbacks and ...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- Several dozen horses calmly graze along the shores of Mono Lake, a sparkling saline expanse spread out before the jagged Sierra Nevada mountains. The September sun is blazing. A pair of brown horses come up side by side and stare intensely at an approaching visitor.

These wild equines soon may disappear from beside the ancient ...Read more

After both onshore and offshore weather headaches in the past week, SpaceX was back Monday night to finish up its third of three contracted launches of competitor Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites.

A Falcon 9 on the KF-3 mission was no match for torrents of rain across Florida late Thursday on its first launch window, followed by more ...Read more

SpaceX launched its 11th test flight of the powerful Starship and Super Heavy rocket from its Texas site Starbase on Monday as it moved ahead in its goals to achieve an operational rocket that could eventually launch from Florida.

Liftoff came at 7:23 p.m. EDT, looking for a repeat of the successful 10th test flight in August and avoiding the ...Read more