Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a cyborg duck. Ars Technica Not to be left out of the rush to integrate generative AI into search, on Wednesday DuckDuckGo announced DuckAssist, an AI-powered factual summary service powered by technology from Anthropic and OpenAI. It is available for free today as... Read more

What began in early 2022 has turned into a persistent, and increasingly troubling, avian influenza outbreak. The threat is currently limited to poultry — affecting at least 58 million birds and sending egg prices sky high. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains that the public health threat... Read more

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has acknowledged for the first time that it purchased US location data rather than obtaining a warrant. While the practice of buying people’s location data has grown increasingly common since the US Supreme Court reined in the government’s ability to warrantlessly track... Read more

Strolling down the picturesque paths surrounding Felixstowe, a port town on the heath-speckled coast of southern England, it’s hard to imagine that such a peaceful-looking place has played host to events that disrupted the global logistics industry. The connected and interdependent nature of our modern economy means that when... Read more

Amazon is permanently closing eight of its Amazon Go convenience stores. The cashierless stores are located in New York City, Seattle and San Francisco. Two Seattle-based stores have been shut for some time, Amazon says, but six stores still operating — two in New York City and four in... Read more

Time is running out inside the Gamebox, and you’ve got to jump or die. You’re a contestant in Squid Game, the hit South Korean Netflix series, but in this interactive version, you’re playing inside an illuminated cube measuring 12 feet in each direction.  You’re partnered up with your friends, who... Read more

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. The popularity of gaming is growing, but ad spend is not keeping up according to a new study from the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and MediaScience. The qualitative study interviewed over 40... Read more

Grace wanted a better-paid job based closer to where she lived, but she dreaded writing another cover letter. And although her job as a land-use planner does require some writing, she felt a cover letter wouldn’t actually do a good job of showcasing it. “It’s technical writing,” Grace said.... Read more

Meaningful achievements in life are often built on the encouragement of supporters who inspire and motivate. Google The fellowship and support that women give one another is in Google’s spotlight on Wednesday as we mark International Women’s Day. The annual holiday is focused on the achievements of women and... Read more

Sonos announced two new wireless speakers today that, both literally and figuratively, denote the start of a new era for the company. Until now Sonos has been concentrating its recent efforts on its range of soundbars. (And let’s be honest: Arc, Beam Gen 2 and Ray are all some... Read more