
Epic Universe is pushing boundaries of theme parks by launching with several new types of animatronics — many running in the Florida heat. CNET's Bridget Carey explains the tech and talks with the teams involved in bringing the ambitious attractions to life. https://www.cnet.com/videos/how-universals-robots-push-boundaries-of-animatronics/#ftag=CADf328eec

After two years of trips and falls, Google is figuring out AI, putting OpenAI and the world on notice. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/at-google-io-the-companys-ai-vision-finally-came-into-focus/#ftag=CADf328eec

Universal's new theme park pushes the boundaries of what's being done with animatronics today -- especially in extreme Florida heat. The design teams behind Epic Universe's attractions talk about bringing the tech to life and future stunts for guests (spoiler: it's drones). https://www.cnet.com/tech/i-never-saw-animatronics-like-this-epic-universe-team-reveals-challenges-of-theme-park-tech/#ftag=CADf328eec

Written by a professor, for students, and for the love of God. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-ai-to-email-your-professor-so-you-dont-regret-your-words/#ftag=CADf328eec

I called Social Security's new phone system multiple times to figure out a way around how frustrating it can be. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/retirement/social-security-has-a-maddening-new-ai-phone-bot-heres-how-to-deal-with-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

An expert shares how this relatively new diet can be sustainable and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. https://www.cnet.com/health/youve-heard-of-the-mediterranean-diet-meet-its-climate-conscious-cousin/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Wakanda-set open-world game featuring the Marvel character was in the works for two years. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/ea-reportedly-cancels-black-panther-game-shutters-cliffhanger-studio/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your AI-companion is here to help you beat a game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/microsoft-copilot-for-gaming-ai-game-assistant-enters-beta-on-android-ios/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple and Samsung set the record straight. Stop putting your wet phone in rice. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/wet-phones-in-rice-can-be-more-of-a-problem-than-a-solution/#ftag=CADf328eec