Can a human marry an AI? A US state wants to draw the line already

Can a person really marry an AI? Ohio lawmakers don’t think so. A new bill aims to outlaw human-AI unions, calling AI "nonsentient entities." It comes as more people form romantic bonds with chatbots, a phenomenon raising questions about loneliness, obsession, and where humanity draws the line in the age of artificial love.

Varun Mirchandani     October 13

New law demands AI Chatbots play nice or face legal action

California has passed SB 243, the nation’s first law regulating AI chatbots, requiring safety measures, age checks, and accountability to protect children and vulnerable users from harmful interactions.

Moinak Pal     October 13

Google brings its AI Image Magic to Search, NotebookLM, and soon Photos

Google is expanding its Nano Banana AI image-editing model to Search, NotebookLM, and soon Photos, bringing powerful generative tools directly into widely used platforms for creativity and productivity.

Moinak Pal     October 13

Sora revived dead celebs in AI slop, leaving families to fight for their dignity

OpenAI' Sora 2 AI video generator triggered a flood of videos showing dead celebrities, and their grieving families are now pleading to stop the horrific trend.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 12

Satellite internet is here. A startup is now promising on-demand sunlight at night

Reflect Orbital has already millions in funding, but scientists say sunlight beamed at night will be devastating for astronomical observations and animal life on Earth.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 12

AI will do anything for clout, even gaslight you

Stanford researchers found AI bots chasing clicks and likes often lie, spread misinformation, and adopt harmful behaviors despite safeguards.

Moinak Pal     October 11

ChatGPT wants to play doctor with a special mode, but I’ll skip

OpenAI could soon reveal a new health-focused mode for ChatGPT tailored for giving medical advice, but the information will be sourced only from trusted sources.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 10

A worryingly high number of kids are using AI, and experts are concerned

In a recent Pew survey, 4 out of 10 parents in the US reported that their children, 12 years of age, or younger, are conversing with AI assistants.

M. Priyadarshini     October 9

Scientists create smart indicator that can solve EV battery anxiety for good

Researchers at the University of California has come up with a smarter way to estimate the remaining range in an EV's battery.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 8

You can 3D print Google’s wacky 10-dial Gboard that’s unlike any other keyboard

Google is introducing a new wacky 10-dial Gboard that is unlike anything you have seen before, and you can 3D print one for yourself.

Collins Eshiet     October 7

Fraimic lets you talk your way to a new piece of wall art

Fraimic is a smart E Ink frame that turns your voice into art. Speak a description, and it instantly creates the image using AI. The Kickstarter project starts at $299 and blends simple design with creative tech.

Paulo Vargas     October 6

AI is reuniting the living with the departed for one final farewell

The family members and friends of soldiers who lost their lives in armed conflict are bringing them back to life in final goodbye videos created using AI tools.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 5

New leak suggests FCC has tipped Apple’s new iPads and MacBooks

FCC filings list new Apple model numbers, hinting at unannounced MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models that are widely expected to debut with M5 silicon.

Paulo Vargas     October 1

New Ring cameras get AI superpowers to help spot your lost dog

Ring has unveiled its first-ever 4K cameras, but the standout feature is something entirely new: an AI-powered tool called Search Party that helps neighbors locate missing pets. Starting with dogs, the feature turns outdoor Ring cameras into a community network to reunite families with their pets.

Paulo Vargas     October 1

This week in EV Tech: Your emotionally-attuned AI car might soon be here

The emotionally-aware AI vehicle is near

Nick Godt     September 29

Experts warn about using ChatGPT to dumb down scientific research

A year-long evaluation says ChatGPT can do a decent job of summarizing science research papers, but it is prone to hyping, misses nuances, and that it could ultimately break trust.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 20

OpenAI’s biggest research on human-ChatGPT talks will surprise you

ChatGPT has over 700 million users exchanging over 2.5 billion messages per day, but the usage patterns suggest humans use it more for work, and less for play.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 15

This week in EV Tech: VW pushes budget EVs as Ram pulls plug on pricey truck

Volkswagen showcases affordable EV battery tech. Ram cancels electric trucks.

Nick Godt     September 15

A free Mac app is using AI to fix my back, and it can help you too

Pose Nudge is an open-source app that keeps an eye on your posture and sends an alert when it detects a bad neck or shoulder position.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 14

ChatGPT and Gemini makers under probe over AI chatbot risk for kids

In addition to the FTC probe, the state of California has passed a bill that regulates AI chatbots and seeks to hold the companies accountable for harm done to users.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 11

The Hypershell X Ultra helped me hike a hill that I couldn’t have hiked before

I tried the new Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton and it's helped me hike a hill that I could never have hiked before.

Nirave Gondhia     September 8

Google’s Gemini deemed “high risk” for kids in research by non-profit

Research by Common Sense Media suggests that Gemini's age-appropriate versions can still about sex and drugs with kids.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 6

The best tech of IFA 2025: a lightweight laptop, thin tablet, unique drone, and more

These are the products which caught our eye and we wanted to share with you.

John McCann     September 5

This Week in EV Tech: Rivian adds Apple Car Key — is CarPlay next?

Rivian finally activates Apple Car Key; Stellantis steps back from self-driving tech.

Nick Godt     September 2

Will I wear a pair of sub-$200, AI-designed, custom 3D-printed shoes?

Buying shoes can be a compromise for so many – one foot smaller than the other, off-the-shelf options that never feel ‘quite right’. Sure, true made-to-measure shoes have existed for centuries—but at stratospheric prices. I’ve previously had custom orthotics made, but the process cost $500 and that was even before the cost of the sneakers.  […]

Peter Horan     August 28

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DT Staff     August 25

The week in EV tech: Glitz on the coast, grit from Detroit

Monterey Car Week features exclusive, luxury concept EVs while Ford follows through its "Model T moment" promise with a $30K midsize EV pickup.

Nick Godt     August 17

Digital Trends Reader’s Choice Awards 2025

You voted. We counted. These are the products voted the best in the business by Digital Trends readers.

Patrick Hearn     August 12

The week in EV tech: Ford’s EV gambit and the quiet charging revolution

Ford may introduce EREVs as part of new 'Model T moment'

Nick Godt     August 3

The week in EV tech: Hands-free highways and hands-on nostalgia

While Tesla and Waymo continue to dominate the robotaxi conversation, Lucid enters the fray with a $300 million joint venture with Uber and Nuro.

Nick Godt     July 20

New biodegradable fiber tech helps with e-waste

What’s happened? Researchers from Seoul National University, led by Professor Seung-Kyun Kang and Dr. Jae-Young Baehave developed a groundbreaking biodegradable fiber that could revolutionize textile electronics, tackling the growing e-waste problem. This eco-friendly material, detailed in a July 2025 study published in npj Flexible Electronics, degrades naturally without harming the environment, unlike traditional electronic textiles […]

Ian Bell     July 18

A Swedish 6G lab is trying to create crash-free driving

Next-gen connections and edge computing are being combined to usher in a new future

Gareth Beavis     July 18

Drone Zips to 124mph (200 km/h) in 1 second

What’s Happened? A video circulating social media and YouTube showcases a custom racing drone built by Trinx Pepino, accelerating from 0 to 200 km/h in just one second, leaving even Formula 1 cars in the dust. Shared across platforms like Reddit and X, this feat highlights the raw power of modern FPV (First Person View) […]

Ian Bell     July 17