Meta’s New AI Asked for My Raw Health Data—and Gave Me Terrible Advice

Meta’s Muse Spark model offers to analyze users’ health data, including lab results. Beyond the obvious privacy risks, it’s not a capable stand-in for a real doctor.

John Deere Is Paying Farmers $99 Million for Allegedly Monopolizing Repair

The tractor maker is paying for its years as the central opponent of right-to-repair. Consumer advocates say it’s still not enough.

This AI Wearable From Ex-Apple Engineers Looks Like an iPod Shuffle

Two former Apple Vision Pro developers made an AI wearable that only listens when you tap it. They hope to win where other AI gadgets have fumbled: privacy.

The Strait of Hormuz Reopens, but Global Shipping Will Take Months to Recover

After weeks of disruption, a ceasefire is easing pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. But backlogs, infrastructure damage, and delayed supply mean the system won’t return to normal overnight.

Amazon Pulls Support for Perfectly Fine Older Kindles

In an email to customers, Amazon announced that it would be ending service for Kindle devices older than the 2012 edition. Those devices will lose access to the Kindle Store.

Ikea’s New Lineup of Smart Home Gear Is Quietly Changing the Game

Ikea’s latest light bulbs, remotes, and more have arrived, plus plenty of other fun gear that’s well-priced and easy to control.

The iPhone Gets a D- for Repairability

It’s a better rating than the company has gotten from repairability experts before, at least. Samsung is second worst with a D.

Tech Companies Are Trying to Neuter Colorado’s Landmark Right to Repair Law

A bill in Colorado is a glimpse into the future of how corporations are working to limit the freedom people have to make their own fixes and upgrades.

Even Artemis II Astronauts Have Microsoft Outlook Problems

The mission commander’s email inbox failed during the journey to the moon. Have they tried turning the computer off and back on again?