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Ohio fights Kalshi appeal over sports contracts and gambling authority
Ohio is digging in against Kalshi, claiming that it wants to keep offering sports-related contracts, telling a federal appeals court the business is essentially dodging state gambling rules and shouldn’t keep operating while its appeal plays out. In a new filing with the Sixth Circuit, state officials say the... Read more
Your iPhone Has a Hidden Document Scanner. Here’s How to Use It During Tax Season
These days, it’s easy to digitally sign important documents from your computer or phone. But sometimes you’re handed physical versions on paper that you need to sign, scan and send over email. When you just have to put your signature on a real-life document but don’t have a standalone... Read more
A New Implant Aims to Rewire Stroke Patients’ Brains
Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability, with roughly two-thirds of survivors experiencing significant impairments in their hands and arms. While some people eventually regain that function, many live with persistent paralysis or weakness. Epia Neuro, a newly launched startup out of San Francisco, wants to... Read more
Microsoft launches 3 new AI models in direct shot at OpenAI and Google
Microsoft on Wednesday launched three new foundational AI models it built entirely in-house — a state-of-the-art speech transcription system, a voice generation engine, and an upgraded image creator — marking the most concrete evidence yet that the $3 trillion software giant intends to compete directly with OpenAI, Google, and... Read more
Tribal gaming leaders confront federal push over sports prediction markets
Tribal leaders from around the country came together this week as the Indian Gaming Association’s Board of Directors met at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego alongside its annual tradeshow, tackling financial business before turning to a fast-growing fight over sports prediction markets. The board approved a formal resolution... Read more
Don’t Buy the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Get This Phone Seriously Cheap Instead
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has impressed us with its processor performance, camera skills and of course its innovative Privacy Display, which actually works as well as the company boasted it would. It’s a powerhouse of an Android phone and it comes with a price tag to match. At... Read more
15 Design-Forward DIY Tools Worth Upgrading to This Year
Something has shifted in the workshop. After years of DIY being sold as a weekend hobby for the mildly bored, home improvement has quietly become a serious cultural force. The global DIY market is forecast to hit nearly a trillion dollars this year. And while a third of you... Read more
Polymarket legal fight intensifies as appeals court weighs ongoing jurisdiction battle in Nevada
A legal fight over online prediction markets is picking up steam, as companies tied to Polymarket push a federal appeals court against Nevada to step in and block a lower court’s decision. In a new filing with the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the companies, which... Read more
Larger, More Spacious 2027 Kia Seltos Debuts With New Hybrid Variant
Kia’s combustion-powered Seltos has grown up and glowed up with more space and bigger tech inside. Antuan Goodwin Antuan started out in the automotive industry the old-fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. He now has nearly 20 years of expertise and experience... Read more
Artemis II Mission Launches Successfully
At 6:36 pm Cape Canaveral time, NASA’s SLS rocket lifted off without incident with the four members of the Artemis II spacecraft aboard. During the first few hours, Orion will complete its journey into Earth orbit and, throughout the first day, will conduct critical navigation and systems tests. Around... Read more