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Sam Altman Wants His Own Neuralink, But Are You Ready to Merge Your Brain With ChatGPT?

OpenAI's CEO is reportedly raising funds for a brain implant startup that would directly compete with Elon Musk's Neuralink. He'll have his work cut out for him.

US Government Might Use Funds From the CHIPS Act to Buy a Stake in Intel

Details have yet to be ironed out, but it's noteworthy given that Trump has called the CHIPS Act a 'horrible' program and argued that companies don't need the money.

Supreme Court Lets Mississippi Age-Verification Law Go Into Effect (For Now)

Mississippi law requires age verification for all social media sites, not just adult ones. Justice Brett Kavanaugh finds that it's 'likely unconstitutional,' but doesn't think it should be blocked on appeal.

Google Maps vs. Waze: I Put Both to the Test and Here's Who Takes the Lead

Through vast cross-country stretches or tight city streets, Google Maps and Waze guide you where you need to go—but which one is the top map app? I put them head-to-head to find out.

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Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Sensor: How to Use It and What It Can Tell You About Your Health

The smartwatch's Blood Oxygen app lets you measure the oxygen level of your blood on-demand. It's been MIA for more than a year thanks to a patent spat, but it's back in action now.