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This Unusual Photography Technique Led to One of My Best Shots Ever

Capturing photos beyond the visible spectrum is challenging and requires special gear, but the creative payoff is worth it. Here are some of my favorite infrared shots and tips to get you started.

TECH NEWS YOU NEED

Anthropic: Sorry, You Can't Use Claude to Develop Chemical Weapons, Malware

However, Anthropic also backtracks on its blanket ban on generating all types of lobbying or campaign content to allow for 'legitimate political discourse.'

Senator Orders Meta to Hand Over Docs About 'Sensual' Exchanges With Minors

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) claims the exchanges demonstrate 'a cavalier attitude when it comes to the real risks that generative AI presents to youth development absent strong guardrails.'

Made By Google 2025 Wishlist: 6 Things I Want to See From the Pixel 10 Event

Though we already have a fairly good idea of what Google plans to announce on Aug. 20, there are a few things I want on the agenda, starting with a smartphone that can take a beating.

Louisiana Sues Roblox, Calling It a 'Conduit for Child Sexual Predators'

The lawsuit comes after Roblox sent a cease-and-desist notice to a YouTuber known for exposing predators on the gaming platform. Roblox said that was creating 'an unsafe environment.'

EXPERT TIPS

As a Runner, Ditching the Apple Watch Ultra for the Series 10 Was a Mistake

The Series 10's slim profile convinced me to ditch my Apple Watch Ultra. Big mistake. Here's why the Ultra makes the most sense for athletes of all stripes.