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The next frontier in drone delivery? The airspace above your community. Amazon’s CEO, Andy Jassy, said recently that the company intends to continue developing its Prime Air drone delivery program, with the goal of expanding drone delivery to 500 million packages a year worldwide over the next decade. To achieve this, Amazon has started operating Prime Air drone delivery and conducting pilot tests in eight U.S. cities, with four more to be added soon. One of these cities is Chicago, whose south suburbs are next on the list for a trial expected later this spring or early summer. For people…

Apple iPhone 17 Pro — will iPhone 18 Pro have improved satellite connectivity built into its hardware?AFP via Getty ImagesWhen Apple releases its next iPhones, almost certainly in September, a new modem is likely to be on board which could transform the satellite capabilities of the smartphones. ForbesSony Launches Reon Pocket Pro Plus Wearable Air Conditioner In Time For Summer HeatwavesBy David PhelanThe three phones expected, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple’s first folding phone, perhaps called the iPhone Ultra, a rumored to contain a new Apple-branded modem, the Apple C2.If the mention of a modem is…

At last, the Jetsons are happening. Everyone’s long-held dream of having a humanoid robot at home to do all the household chores is almost here. Chinese tech firm GigaAI has announced the (allegedly) first commercial robotic butler ever. The company claims the first 100 pilot units will be deployed at the end of this month in employees’ homes. Then they will start deployment in Wuhan, for free!, in the first half 2027. Called SeeLight S1, the robot is one of the many answers to China’s ongoing demographic crisis, which has been met by a Beijing directive that wants to put…

Google unveils Gemini Spark at Google I/O 2026Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reservedKey TakeawaysAutonomous Purchasing Warning: Google’s I/O 2026 keynotes emphasized secure, user-authorized checkout protocols, but code in the Google App reveals that Gemini Spark may still make purchases without asking.Unannounced Usage Caps: Even paying Google One Ultra subscribers will likely face usage caps on Gemini Spark with no obvious mechanism to top up token credits.Magic Pointer Vs Gemini Spark’s Comet: Two Paths For Google’s AIGoogle has announced a raft of new AI tools and agentic features, so it’s easy to become confused: We’ve already seen the new…

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Why are zippers on different sides of male and female jackets? — Agrima, age 13, Delhi, India Imagine you’re at a clothing store that stocks items for the whole family. You pick up a white buttoned shirt to try on. The style is pretty plain. Was it designed to be worn by a woman or man? There may be a clue: Many women’s shirts have buttons on the left side, while men’s shirts usually button…

When you have situational depression, AI can potentially be of assistance, though not a cure-all.gettyIn today’s column, I examine the use of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to overcome situational depression. Situational depression is a form of depression that has as its onset a specific event or circumstance that triggers the bout of depression.What can be done when you are embroiled in situational depression? The obvious and straightforward consideration would be to seek out therapy. Find a human therapist who can assist you in working through the circumstances at hand. Another angle is to consider using AI as…

There is a growing body of evidence that AI is redefining white-collar work. It’s not just the endless rounds of layoffs at tech companies that herald this transformation. Entry-level jobs are disappearing in sectors like software engineering, leaving new college graduates scrambling to figure out their next move. Recent entrants to the workforce are faced with a uniquely challenging job market, one they say they are unprepared to navigate.  Plenty of others are also vulnerable as AI rapidly changes the nature of white-collar work. Secretaries and assistants are high on the list of jobs that are prone to being disrupted…

Scenic desert landscape against starry night skygettyThe simple ritual of “dusking” — quietly watching the transition from day to night — is spreading beyond its cultural home in the Netherlands as travelers search for slower, more grounding ways to reconnect with the natural world.What Is ‘Dusking?’At first glance, dusking sounds similar to the classic “sundowner” popularised on African safaris and in beach resorts. While both revolve around sunset in some way, they represent very different experiences. A sundowner is golden-hour drinks, while dusking is more of a back-to-nature trend (often called “mindfulness” and “wellness” by marketing graduates). According to the…

Focus Features wants to make people obsessed with its newest horror movie—and it seems to be working. Obsession, written and directed by Curry Barker, follows Bear (played by Michael Johnston) as he uses a mysterious, supernatural One Wish Willow toy to make his crush, Nikki (Inde Navarrette), fall in love with him. However, he soon discovers it comes with shockingly sinister and scary results. The movie was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last fall and was acquired by Focus Features shortly after in a deal reportedly worth more than $14 million. It also screened at South by…

Elizabeth River harbor and Nassco Shipyard platform by the riverside in Virginia.gettyThe Maritime Administration is exploring how nuclear energy in small modular reactors can revolutionize the U.S. marine transportation system.U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently announced the SMR initiative in an information request to private industry and developers. “To secure this future for America’s shipbuilding industry, we need to innovate. By partnering with industry experts and outside-the-box thinkers to develop a strong SMR model, we will deliver a state-of-the-art energy source that cuts costs and bolsters national security,” Duffy noted.These SMRs are advanced nuclear reactors able to generate up to…