Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s ongoing feud already had high marks for being the most technology-fueled rap beef of all time. Dis tracks on Instagram, lyric breakdowns on podcasts, concerts livestreamed on Amazon Prime Video. This week, though, the role technology plays in the dustup hit new highs (or lows?) via a pair of court filings… Continue reading Drake May Soon Find Out If the Law Can Settle a Rap Beef
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The Crypto Industry Is Helping Trump Pick SEC Chair
In July, at a bitcoin conference in Nashville, Tennessee, Trump pledged to fire Gensler if reelected, drawing perhaps the most raucous applause of the night. “I will appoint an SEC chair who will build the future, not block the future,” Trump said. Last week, Gensler announced that he would resign from his office on January… Continue reading The Crypto Industry Is Helping Trump Pick SEC Chair
Neo-Nazis Are on the March Across America
Tischauser believes that the decision by Hate Club 1488, which is based out of St. Louis, Missouri, to rally in Columbus was one that had been carefully calculated to stoke fears and associate themselves with Trump’s victory. “It was a well-timed march. They picked their location, an island of blue in a sea of red,”… Continue reading Neo-Nazis Are on the March Across America
Transparent’s New Wireless Speaker Is a Love Letter to Brutalism
Stockholm-based audio brand Transparent has a bit of a habit of making wireless speakers that look rather different to the rest of the market. But its latest bold take on speaker design is something of a departure from its more well-known and, well, transparent roots, and a venture into new shapes and materials for the… Continue reading Transparent’s New Wireless Speaker Is a Love Letter to Brutalism
Neuralink Plans to Test Whether Its Brain Implant Can Control a Robotic Arm
Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink, announced on Tuesday that it is launching a study to test its implant for a new use: allowing a person to control a robotic arm using just their thoughts. “We’re excited to announce the approval and launch of a new feasibility trial to extend BCI control using the N1… Continue reading Neuralink Plans to Test Whether Its Brain Implant Can Control a Robotic Arm
COP29 Agreement Says Someone Should Pay to Help Developing Countries, but Not Who
At around 3 am on Sunday morning, in a drained plenary, the gavel slammed to bring COP29 to a close. Coming at the end of a convulsive final day in Baku, Azerbaijan, the conclusion of the Conference of the Parties was greeted by applause. It gave way, immediately, to discontent. The conference, whose primary focus… Continue reading COP29 Agreement Says Someone Should Pay to Help Developing Countries, but Not Who
The 10 Best Gifts for Every Kind of Golfer (2024)
It’s well known that golf isn’t the most sustainable game, using plenty of resources to create sculpted greens and a lovely landscape to explore. That doesn’t mean you can’t lean toward more environmentally friendly ways to play. In my Pacific Northwest home region, where the rain is aplenty, we have several courses that target sustainable… Continue reading The 10 Best Gifts for Every Kind of Golfer (2024)
Novation Launchkey MK4 Review: A Great Cheap MIDI Keyboard
The world of budget MIDI keyboards is competitive to say the least. There are countless companies cranking out keyboards under $300, ranging in size from 25 keys to 88 keys. There are mini controllers for tossing into a bag. Controllers with tightly integrated software for simplifying sound design. Keyboards with MPC-style drum pads. Honestly, it’s… Continue reading Novation Launchkey MK4 Review: A Great Cheap MIDI Keyboard
7 Best Ski Gloves and Mittens, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Outer Material Most ski gloves are made using thick polyester treated with a waterproof DWR coating. These offer durable protection against the weather, although it is almost always worth spending a little more for Gore-Tex, or the equivalent waterproof membrane, to guarantee waterproof performance even in the wettest spring slush. Leather is a premium option… Continue reading 7 Best Ski Gloves and Mittens, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2024)
13 Best Toiletry Bags, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
There were multiple great bags we tried whose features or designs just didn’t add up to a place in the top spots above. However, everyone has something different they’re looking for in a toiletry bag, so while not perfect for us, some of these options may still be perfect for you. State Bags Benson Toiletry… Continue reading 13 Best Toiletry Bags, Tested and Reviewed (2024)