Image by Futurism Nuclear experts in the Netherlands are warning against “anti-5G” pendants that some are wearing with the ridiculous idea that they’ll ward off harmful frequencies. The problem? These products emit potentially harmful ionizing radiation — they’re literally radioactive, in other words — and could could cause negative health effects in the long run. In… Continue reading Experts: Stop Wearing Radioactive “Anti-5G” Necklaces, Idiots
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Facebook Exec Laments the Company’s Bulky, “Wretched” VR Headset
Nick Clegg, Facebook’s vice president for global affairs and communications, isn’t impressed with the design of the company’s Quest virtual reality headset. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Clegg had a hard time drinking his coffee while wearing the headset — with hilarious consequences, as a clip shared by the publication’s Henry Mance shows. The… Continue reading Facebook Exec Laments the Company’s Bulky, “Wretched” VR Headset
Someone’s Selling Shockingly Racist NFTs of George Floyd
In the world of blockchain, there’s no shortage of dumb ideas, incredible idiots, and bad actors — but one new creator might have just outdone them all. An NFT project selling different illustrations of George Floyd — the unarmed Black man whose brazen murder by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020 launched a series of social… Continue reading Someone’s Selling Shockingly Racist NFTs of George Floyd
Elon Musk’s Mentor Accused of “Brazen” Embezzlement
This is what happens when you get too high on your own supply. The ousted CEO of a SpaceX copycat — and the man who gave Elon Musk his first rocketry books — is being sued for, among other things, allegedly embezzling money to fund his vintage racecar obsession. As Ars Technica‘s Eric Berger reports, Jim… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Mentor Accused of “Brazen” Embezzlement
Amazon Wouldn’t Let Driver Stop Deliveries as Tornado Struck
Reports about Amazon’s sluggish response to the deadly tornado that collapsed one of its facilities in Illinois just keeps getting worse and worse. The latest comes in the form of a text message exchange between an Amazon driver and her manager. The messages, which were seen and verified by Bloomberg, showcase the confusion and chaos during… Continue reading Amazon Wouldn’t Let Driver Stop Deliveries as Tornado Struck
Scientists Discover Hellish Bug With 1300 Creepy Little Legs
Creepy Crawler Until now, a “true” millipede had never been found. But a newly-discovered insect not only meets the proper criteria, but also looks like it originated from the bowels of hell. A study published in the journal Scientific Reports introduces the world to Eumillipes persephone, an eyeless wonder who boasts a whopping 1,306 legs… Continue reading Scientists Discover Hellish Bug With 1300 Creepy Little Legs
Study Finds That Trans Youth Who Get Gender-Affirming Hormones Are Less Depressed
Image by Getty Images Content warning: This article contains references to suicide. You can click here for a list of resources from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. New research suggests that gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is directly connected to lower rates of depression and suicide attempts in transgender youths. The study, published in the Journal of Adolescent… Continue reading Study Finds That Trans Youth Who Get Gender-Affirming Hormones Are Less Depressed
Elon Musk Mocks NFTs as Sign of Mental Illness
Not funny, Elon. Musk Mocking Once again, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has taken to Twitter to mock a group of crypto fanatics — and this time, he’s targeting NFT lovers. On Wednesday, the mercurial entrepreneur tweeted a meme showing a patient lying on a therapist’s couch. “These ‘NFTs’ — are they in the room… Continue reading Elon Musk Mocks NFTs as Sign of Mental Illness
Sexual Assault Is Already Happening in the Metaverse
Formerly-known-as-Facebook megacorporation Meta’s virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds has barely made it out to the public, and users are already being sexually harassed and even assaulted, The Verge reports. “Sexual harassment is no joke on the regular internet, but being in VR adds another layer that makes the event more intense,” the user wrote in… Continue reading Sexual Assault Is Already Happening in the Metaverse
Elon Musk Moans About His Student Loan Debt
He’s just like us… except that he’s the richest man on Earth. Fan Service When tweeting in response to an adoring fanboy, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk accidentally made the case for canceling student loan debt. “I came to the US with no money and graduated with over $100k in debt, despite scholarships and working 2… Continue reading Elon Musk Moans About His Student Loan Debt