The latest surge in the price of bitcoin is increasing the clamor around it, says Dal Bianco, drawing in yet more speculators and creating a “self-reinforcing cycle.” Likewise, when collective confidence in the prospect of further price growth falters, she says, the resultant downturn can be equally sudden. Under these conditions, demand can vanish as… Continue reading What’s Behind the Bitcoin Price Surge? Vibes, Mostly
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Plufl Human Dog Bed Is on Sale for Sleep Week
We trip over the phrase “human dog bed.” Is it a human bed for dogs or a dog bed for humans? The Plufl Human Dog Bed (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is definitely made for people, which is why WIRED reviewer Medea Giordiano tested it instead of a furry friend. She loved lounging, reading, and even napping… Continue reading Plufl Human Dog Bed Is on Sale for Sleep Week
The First Rule of the Extreme Dishwasher Loading Facebook Group Is …
“On Extreme Pedantry, there was some discussion about the proper way to load a dishwasher, and I said, ‘Right, I need to create a similar group called Extreme Dishwasher Loading.’ I just went and created the group, and a load of people joined it at that point in 2016,” Hegedus, who lives in Essex, UK,… Continue reading The First Rule of the Extreme Dishwasher Loading Facebook Group Is …
Elon Musk Gave Himself No Choice but to Open Source His Chatbot Grok
After suing OpenAI this month, alleging the company has become too closed, Elon Musk says he will release his “truth-seeking” answer to ChatGPT, the chatbot Grok, for anyone to download and use. “This week, @xAI will open source Grok,” Musk wrote on his social media platform X today. That suggests his AI company, xAI, will… Continue reading Elon Musk Gave Himself No Choice but to Open Source His Chatbot Grok
The 4 Big Questions the Pentagon’s New UFO Report Fails to Answer
But what, then, were those programs? Herein lies the most intriguing—and potentially ground-breaking—question that the Pentagon study leaves us wondering: What exactly are the secret compartmentalized programs that the whistleblowers and government witnesses misidentified as being related to UAP technology? What, exactly, are the Pentagon, intelligence community, or defense contractors working on that, from a… Continue reading The 4 Big Questions the Pentagon’s New UFO Report Fails to Answer
Do You Need a Duvet? (2024)
Instead, I now use a top sheet underneath my plain white comforter. Here I was, thinking this is just how we’re supposed to make the bed, per my grandmother’s firm instructions as she critiqued my hospital corner folds (if you don’t know, you don’t want to know). Katie Cardullo of Cozy Earth told us that… Continue reading Do You Need a Duvet? (2024)
The Kate Middleton Photo Controversy Is an Inexplicable Mess
On Sunday, Kensington Palace released a photo of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. The image, also shared to the royal couple’s Instagram account, depicts Middleton seated, smiling, and surrounded by her three children. Purportedly taken by her husband Prince William in Windsor, the photo was widely distributed by wire services like the Associated Press,… Continue reading The Kate Middleton Photo Controversy Is an Inexplicable Mess
How Do Heat Pumps Work?
Now stretch it really hard and quickly hold it to your upper lip, which is sensitive to temperature. You will feel that it’s warmer than it was before. That’s because you’re adding energy to the rubber band, which increases its temperature. Are you ready for the awesome part? Keep it stretched for a little while… Continue reading How Do Heat Pumps Work?
A Roku Terms of Service Update Locks Up Your TV Until You Agree
Roku customers are threatening to stop using, or to even dispose of, their low-priced TVs and streaming gadgets after the company appears to be locking devices for people who don’t conform to the recently updated terms of service. This month, users on Roku’s support forums reported suddenly seeing a message when turning on their Roku… Continue reading A Roku Terms of Service Update Locks Up Your TV Until You Agree
Sam Altman Back on OpenAI’s Board After He Is Cleared by Investigation
In its investigation, which involved reviewing more than 30,000 documents and interviewing dozens of people, WilmerHale found that the four board members had accurately portrayed their reasoning when they fired Altman citing his lack of candor with the board. The report found that they had not expected firing Altman “would destabilize the company,” according to… Continue reading Sam Altman Back on OpenAI’s Board After He Is Cleared by Investigation