A Texas bankruptcy court judge brought Infowars back from the brink of death on Friday, a surprising ruling which conspiracy kingpin Alex Jones attempted to use to—naturally—make more money. This time, Jones is promoting a supplement company owned by his father. Judge Christopher M. Lopez issued a split ruling last week, saying that Jones can… Continue reading Alex Jones Is Now Trying to Divert Money to His Father’s Supplements Business
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McLaren Artura Spider Hybrid 2024 Review: Performance Party
While the world awaits Ferrari’s first all-electric car—due next year—archrival McLaren insists that the technology doesn’t yet exist to deliver an EV worthy of its name. Power clearly isn’t the problem, but weight is the enemy in Woking, McLaren’s UK headquarters, and batteries aren’t getting lighter fast enough. Going fully electric results in unacceptable compromises… Continue reading McLaren Artura Spider Hybrid 2024 Review: Performance Party
HiGround Opal Base 65 Keyboard Review: More Hype Than Substance
What impressed me, though, is the Base 65’s RGB lighting—between the clear case, white silicone dampening, transparent switches and keycaps, and the reflective aluminum plate, the RGB absolutely shines, making this keyboard a bright centerpiece on any desk. Sadly, programming the RGB is a bit of a chore, and most of the factory presets have… Continue reading HiGround Opal Base 65 Keyboard Review: More Hype Than Substance
Barnes and Noble Nook 9-Inch Lenovo Tablet Review: Affordable and Capable
We like e-readers because they’re easy on the eyes and relatively simple, with one use case: reading. The Nook, which is made by Barnes and Noble, has been a solid e-reader option since 2009, and the brand has released several traditional tablets along the way. This year, it updated its tablet made in collaboration with… Continue reading Barnes and Noble Nook 9-Inch Lenovo Tablet Review: Affordable and Capable
The 25 Very Best Gifts for Dad, Picked By a Picky Dad (2024)
Your dad probably isn’t going to complain about any gift you give him. For better or worse, most modern dads don’t get hung up on presents. You know the meme of the older, bearded gentleman with a goofy smile opening a shirt just like the one he has on? There’s a lot of truth to… Continue reading The 25 Very Best Gifts for Dad, Picked By a Picky Dad (2024)
Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk’s Big Payday
Under CEO Elon Musk, Tesla has been credited with revolutionizing the auto industry, jump-starting the electric revolution, and racking up billions in profit in the process. Now Musk is set for a record payday worth around $50 billion, after the electric car company’s shareholders approved a compensation plan that had been previously blocked by a… Continue reading Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk’s Big Payday
AI Chatbots Are Running for Office Now
Victor Miller [Archival audio clip]: She’s asking what policies are most important to you, VIC? VIC [Archival audio clip]: The most important policies to me focus on transparency, economic development, and innovation. Leah Feiger: That is so bizarre. I got to ask, could VIC be exposed to other sources of information other than these public… Continue reading AI Chatbots Are Running for Office Now
Apple Proved That AI Is a Feature, Not a Product
Apple’s otherworldly, flying-saucer headquarters in Cupertino, California, felt like a suitable venue this week for a bold and futuristic revamp of the company’s most prized products. With iPhone sales slowing and rivals gaining ground thanks to the rise of tools like ChatGPT, Apple offered its own generative artificial intelligence vision at its Worldwide Developer Conference… Continue reading Apple Proved That AI Is a Feature, Not a Product
US Leaders Dodge Questions About Israel’s Influence Campaign
Federal lawmakers in the US have dodged repeated inquiries over the past week about a covert operation ordered by the Israeli government to artificially boost support among Americans for its war in Gaza. At the same time, senior White House officials charged with advising President Joe Biden on matters of national security are claiming to… Continue reading US Leaders Dodge Questions About Israel’s Influence Campaign
AI Is Apple’s Best Shot at Getting You to Upgrade Your iPhone
This trend bears out in secondary market data: Shipments of used smartphones increased nearly 10 percent, to 309.4 million shipments, in 2023, up from 282.6 million units the year prior, according to research firm IDC. For a lot of people, a good phone really is just good enough. Apple is also selling privacy as part… Continue reading AI Is Apple’s Best Shot at Getting You to Upgrade Your iPhone