This Week in Tech
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Amazon Takes Advice from a Dog
Siri, Alexa, Rufus — AI assistants have unusual names. Ever wonder how they got them? »
This Robot Will Bring You a Beer
The day may come when robots overtake humans. For now, though, they still follow our orders — including ones to help quench our thirst »
Your Car Can Be Hacked, But Not in the Way You Think
Without the keys, it’s hard for someone to steal your car. But if they really want access to it, now they’ve got another way in. Uh-oh »
The Unexpected Consequences of Trying to Cheat Death
Bryan Johnson is doing his best to live forever. But in his quest for immortality, he’s discovered a side effect that’s driving him crazy. Details here »
Self-Driving Car Takes a Man Hostage
A tense situation unfolded in Phoenix when a man was prevented from entering the airport to catch his flight. The perpetrator couldn’t be negotiated with — after all, it wasn’t even human »
