Who ever could have foreseen this? Tractionless Occasionally, the invisible hand of the free market does, in fact, deliver. In a sheepish statement, the non-fungible token (NFT) rental startup Rentable, which was supposed to let people rent out their monkey jpgs — like Rent the Runway for NFTs, basically — announced this week that it’s… Continue reading NFT Rental Platform Shuts Down Due to “Close to Zero Traction”
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Deranged Scheme Proposes Mounting Queen’s Coffin on Robot Arm
Maybe they’re onto something. Coffin Drop There are few things as quintessentially English as queues and the Queen. Queen Elizabeth II’s death, at the ripe old age of 96, and her impending funeral, has brought those two corners of English life together outside Westminster Hall, resulting in a line over five miles long to view… Continue reading Deranged Scheme Proposes Mounting Queen’s Coffin on Robot Arm
This Photo of a Dying Comet Is So Incredible That It’s Melting Our Eyeballs
This shot is unreal. Comet’s Tail Austrian astrophotographer Gerald Rhemann has really outdone himself with an absolutely stunning picture of a dying comet, including its dazzling tail, in front of an endless stretch of stars — and it’s so beautiful, we’re having trouble believing it’s real. The photo, which earned Rhemann the top prize at… Continue reading This Photo of a Dying Comet Is So Incredible That It’s Melting Our Eyeballs
Scientists Absolutely Thrilled to Find 150 Million Year Old Vomit
What’s old puke to some is a “tiny wonder” to others. Vom de Terre As the saying goes, sort of: one being’s 150 million year old pile of puked-out amphibian bones is another’s scientific treasure. Per a new study, published in the journal Palaios, a team of researchers have indeed recovered the fossilized remains of… Continue reading Scientists Absolutely Thrilled to Find 150 Million Year Old Vomit
Miners Forked Ether So They Can Still Pollute After the Merge, But It’s Already Crashing in Value
They just can’t quit. New Reality The Ethereum blockchain, the second-largest cryptocurrency by trading volume, has completed the “merge,” switching from a proof-of-work to proof-of-stake system. It’s a major win for the environment, as it puts energy-intensive Ethereum mining operations out of business overnight. But that also means mining outfits are now sitting on massive… Continue reading Miners Forked Ether So They Can Still Pollute After the Merge, But It’s Already Crashing in Value
Best Wireless Microphones In 2022
Wireless microphones can simplify your recording or live music setup by reducing the number of cables that need to be strewn around your studio or the stage. This is especially helpful when playing live music, as you’ll be able to move around without running the risk of tripping over a thick XLR cord. We often… Continue reading Best Wireless Microphones In 2022
OpenAI Chief Scientist: Should We Make Godlike AI That Loves Us, or Obeys Us?
AI Provocateur A leading artificial intelligence expert is once again shooting from the hip in a cryptic Twitter poll. In the poll, OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever asked his followers whether advanced super-AIs should be made “deeply obedient” to their human creators, or if these godlike algorithms should “truly deeply [love] humanity.” In other words, he… Continue reading OpenAI Chief Scientist: Should We Make Godlike AI That Loves Us, or Obeys Us?
Drivers Sue Tesla Because Full Self-Driving Isn’t Actually Full Self-Driving
“Tesla has yet to produce anything even remotely approaching a fully self-driving car.” Null Self-Driving Tesla is being sued for misleading the public by calling its controversial driver assistance features “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving,” Reuters reports. According to the complaint filed in a San Francisco federal court this week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been… Continue reading Drivers Sue Tesla Because Full Self-Driving Isn’t Actually Full Self-Driving
Save $400 on the Latest 14-inch MacBook Pro and More With Today’s Deals from Best Buy
Apple never discounts its hardware, but most of the company’s MacBook Pro laptops are currently $400 off at Best Buy. You can find Best Buy MacBook Pro deals on different configurations of the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros or the previous-generation 13-inch MacBook Pro, which was released in late 2020. Most people will be… Continue reading Save $400 on the Latest 14-inch MacBook Pro and More With Today’s Deals from Best Buy
Parent-Teacher Messaging App Hacked to Send Mom and Dad Horrifying Images
“DELETE THE MESSAGE IMMEDIATELY…” Do Not Click Users of the popular parent-teacher app Seesaw were in for a truly shocking surprise this week. The app was reportedly hacked by bad actors, who used the tech’s messaging feature to send horribly explicit, NSFW memes to unassuming parents. “DO NOT OPEN ANY ‘BITLY’ LINKS sent in Seesaw as… Continue reading Parent-Teacher Messaging App Hacked to Send Mom and Dad Horrifying Images