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Plate Tectonics Oxygen: Earth's Air Explained
Plate tectonics oxygen: A study from Chengdu University of Technology suggests cooler subduction may have driven oxygen jumps.

Packing Cubes: What Travelers Actually Need to Know
We tested dozens of packing cubes to find the best compression, budget, and carry-on options. Here’s what everyday travelers should know before buying.

Reallusion AI Studio: A Quick Reality Check
Reallusion AI Studio pairs iClone 3D tools with ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 to give filmmakers spatial precision that text-prompt-only AI can't match. Here's what it means for your workflow.

SpaceX Starship V3 Mostly Successful on First Flight, Splashdown Achieved
SpaceX's Starship V3 launched on its first test flight Friday, splashing down in the Indian Ocean despite two engine failures.

Chef Robotics Meal Robots Feed SF's Tenderloin
Chef Robotics meal robots now plate food at Project Open Hand, a San Francisco nonprofit providing medically tailored meals.

Why Apple Watch's Screenless Rivals Are Winning the Next Phase
Apple Watch screenless rivals Whoop, Oura, and Google's Fitbit Air are redefining wearables as iPhone maker faces leadership churn and an Oura IPO.

Code with Claude: Half of Devs Ship AI Code Unread
At Code with Claude, nearly half of devs admitted shipping AI-written code unread. Also: Enhanced Games, AI-driven science.

What a Chinese Seafood Ban Would Mean for Your Grocery Bill
A potential Chinese seafood ban could hit US grocery stores. We break down what the petition means for shoppers, prices, and seafood supply.

Router vs Modem: What You Really Need
Router vs modem: Here’s what each device actually does for your internet, why you might need both, and how to avoid rental fees.

Starbucks AI Inventory Tool Retired After Nine Months
Starbucks AI inventory tool retired after NomadGo app couldn't tell oat milk from dairy, per an internal memo. Manual counts return

Adobe Firefly Foundry launches with NVIDIA partnership
Adobe Firefly Foundry cuts content production cycles by 50% and saves 17 hours per week, as Adobe announces a NVIDIA partnership.
