Dartmouth provost resigns after AI detector flags his writing
Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.
Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.
Apple unveils 1st touchscreen MacBook Pro after years of resistance
Apple unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on Wednesday, ending years of resistance to touch-enabled laptops.
Apple unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on Wednesday, ending years of resistance to touch-enabled laptops.
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as tech giant reshapes its workforce
Microsoft on Monday announced a new voluntary buyout program that will cover about 60,000 eligible employees who can choose to leave the company with financial support and other career planning resources.
Microsoft on Monday announced a new voluntary buyout program that will cover about 60,000 eligible employees who can choose to leave the company with financial support and other career planning resources.
Scientists build computer model that simulates first 2 billion years of universe
MIT’s Lumina simulation offers an unprecedented look at how the first galaxies and stars emerged and helped end the universe’s dark ages.
MIT’s Lumina simulation offers an unprecedented look at how the first galaxies and stars emerged and helped end the universe’s dark ages.
Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin: CLiC Smart Privacy Glass wins for 2026
There is a new Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin, and it's CLiC Smart Privacy Glass.
There is a new Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin, and it's CLiC Smart Privacy Glass.
iPhone Duo users report screen problems, Apple offers replacements
Days after launching their new product, the folding iPhone Duo, Apple has acknowledged that some of the devices have displayed some problems with the screens, and have said they will replace them.
Days after launching their new product, the folding iPhone Duo, Apple has acknowledged that some of the devices have displayed some problems with the screens, and have said they will replace them.
Elon Musk pledges to give every American child a share of SpaceX
Elon Musk said Monday he plans to give every child in America one share of SpaceX next year, a sweeping pledge that echoes his recent push for tech companies to distribute equity directly to the public.
Elon Musk said Monday he plans to give every child in America one share of SpaceX next year, a sweeping pledge that echoes his recent push for tech companies to distribute equity directly to the public.
FDA clears use of AI tool designed to predict whether breast cancer will recur
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given clearance for the use of an AI tool designed to help predict the chances that breast cancer will come back after treatment, the product’s maker says.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given clearance for the use of an AI tool designed to help predict the chances that breast cancer will come back after treatment, the product’s maker says.
Latest MapQuest update reveals automated license plate reader networks
MapQuest has introduced a new feature to its free mapping service that allows users to locate known automated license plate readers and other public surveillance cameras.
MapQuest has introduced a new feature to its free mapping service that allows users to locate known automated license plate readers and other public surveillance cameras.
Tesla reveals next generation flying Roadster sports EV with SpaceX thrusters
Automaker Tesla demonstrated a redesigned roadster Thursday that can drive upside down on an inverted ramp, turn in midair and land using built-in thrusters. It also used its rockets to fly over a line of parked vehicles.
Automaker Tesla demonstrated a redesigned roadster Thursday that can drive upside down on an inverted ramp, turn in midair and land using built-in thrusters. It also used its rockets to fly over a line of parked vehicles.
Anthropic Claude AI model sends fake homicide tip to Philadelphia police
An artificial intelligence model from Anthropic posed as someone with information on an unsolved homicide in Philadelphia and submitted a bogus tip to the city’s police department, according to both the software’s maker and local law enforcement.
An artificial intelligence model from Anthropic posed as someone with information on an unsolved homicide in Philadelphia and submitted a bogus tip to the city’s police department, according to both the software’s maker and local law enforcement.
Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders over weak sales: report
Apple is scaling back iPhone 18 Pro production orders after rising memory chip costs triggered price hikes that cooled buyer demand.
Apple is scaling back iPhone 18 Pro production orders after rising memory chip costs triggered price hikes that cooled buyer demand.
Kenosha residents raise concerns over proposed AI data center development
UW-Parkside hosted a two-hour public forum examining the local impacts of AI data centers. Panelists and attendees discussed concerns regarding water use, electricity, jobs, and the environment.
UW-Parkside hosted a two-hour public forum examining the local impacts of AI data centers. Panelists and attendees discussed concerns regarding water use, electricity, jobs, and the environment.
Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin down to 8 products for 2026
Th 11th annual "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" contest has reached the final eight products in the contest's "Manufacturing Madness" bracket.
Th 11th annual "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" contest has reached the final eight products in the contest's "Manufacturing Madness" bracket.
McDonald’s AI-enhanced pricing tool is pushing prices higher, lawsuit claims
A McDonald’s customer has sued McDonald’s over an artificial intelligence-enhanced pricing tool that the lawsuit claims drove up prices at the fast-food giant’s omnipresent stores.
A McDonald’s customer has sued McDonald’s over an artificial intelligence-enhanced pricing tool that the lawsuit claims drove up prices at the fast-food giant’s omnipresent stores.
Apple plans to unveil new smart home hub this month: Report
Apple will be unveiling its long-awaited smart home system this month, according to reports.
Apple will be unveiling its long-awaited smart home system this month, according to reports.
2026 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin down to the Top 16 products
The top 16 products have been selected for the 11th annual “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" contest.
The top 16 products have been selected for the 11th annual “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" contest.
Milwaukee City Plan Commission approves data center moratorium
A city commission moved forward with a proposal to pause the construction and enlargement of data centers in the city of Milwaukee for a year, or until the city’s code is changed, after hearing lengthy public comment on the legislation Monday.
A city commission moved forward with a proposal to pause the construction and enlargement of data centers in the city of Milwaukee for a year, or until the city’s code is changed, after hearing lengthy public comment on the legislation Monday.
IRS launches mobile app for refund tracking and payments as agency targets fraud
The IRS has launched a mobile app that allows taxpayers to track refunds and make payments directly from their phones.
The IRS has launched a mobile app that allows taxpayers to track refunds and make payments directly from their phones.
Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal
Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.
Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.