A New York Times spokesperson told WIRED in a statement that Brooks “regularly attends events to speak with noted and important business leaders to inform his columns” and that Brooks had no contact with Epstein before or after attending the 2011 dinner where the photo was taken. A representative for the Gates Foundation did not… Continue reading Terrifying New Photos Emerge From the Jeffrey Epstein Estate
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Don’t Miss This Kindle Sale: Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Accessories
I don’t know about you, but Christmas snuck up on me this year. I’m still in denial that it’s only a few days away, and there’s still plenty of shopping I need to complete. If you’re in the same boat as me, have I got a hot tip for you: If you’re shopping for any… Continue reading Don’t Miss This Kindle Sale: Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Accessories
Oh snap, I have a new favorite phone grip
The OhSnap Snap Grip 5 is fantastic. The OhSnap Snap Grip 5 is fantastic. by Sean Hollister Dec 18, 2025, 10:29 PM UTC Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. In 2022,… Continue reading Oh snap, I have a new favorite phone grip
I’ve used Linux for decades, but I’d switch to FreeBSD for this one feature
Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways FreeBSD is one of the most stable OSes on the planet. FreeBSD is also more challenging than Linux. You can download and install FreeBSD for free. I’m not gonna lie: I don’t give FreeBDS (or any of the BSDs) the attention they… Continue reading I’ve used Linux for decades, but I’d switch to FreeBSD for this one feature
I ran a battery test between the best Samsung, Google, and OnePlus phones – here’s the surprise winner
Adam Doud/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Total battery capacity is only one factor influencing actual device longevity. Lab tests demonstrate how different hardware components impact power consumption rates. Efficient processors and screen settings are crucial for maximizing battery performance. Battery size is not always a straightforward comparison. The… Continue reading I ran a battery test between the best Samsung, Google, and OnePlus phones – here’s the surprise winner
Elon Musk’s SpaceX bought tens of millions worth of Cybertrucks Tesla can’t sell
Tesla Cybertrucks freshly delivered to SpaceX via Nasa Space Flight on Youtube As demand for the Cybertruck can’t reach more than about 10% of Tesla’s planned production capacity, Elon Musk used his privately owned company to try to boost demand. We now learn that SpaceX has bought tens of millions of dollars’ worth of Cybertrucks… Continue reading Elon Musk’s SpaceX bought tens of millions worth of Cybertrucks Tesla can’t sell
Bernie Sanders Calls for Halt on Construction of New Data Centers
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Nathan Howard / Getty Images While some anti-AI advocates have called for some extreme property damage to halt the AI boom, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has a proposition that’s a little more down to Earth: simply shut it all down until we can figure out what the hell… Continue reading Bernie Sanders Calls for Halt on Construction of New Data Centers
Tesla Owner Says FSD Is Great Except for the Part Where It Can’t Drive in the Sun
Getty / Futurism If Elon Musk is to be believed, there will be hundreds of thousands — if not millions — of autonomous Tesla vehicles roaming the streets of America by the end of next year. There’s a gazillion reasons to doubt whether that’ll actually happen. But in focus today is the fact that its… Continue reading Tesla Owner Says FSD Is Great Except for the Part Where It Can’t Drive in the Sun
The Ultra-Realistic AI Face Swapping Platform Driving Romance Scams
The Chinese-language artificial intelligence app Haotian is so effective that it’s made millions of dollars selling its face-swapping technology on Telegram. The service integrates easily with messaging platforms like WhatsApp and WeChat and claims that users can tweak up to 50 settings—including the ability to adjust things like cheekbone size and eye position—to help mimic… Continue reading The Ultra-Realistic AI Face Swapping Platform Driving Romance Scams
Kia and Hyundai will spend millions fixing old cars to stop ‘Kia Boyz’ thefts
Transportation The settlement with 35 states includes free installation of a metal sleeve around the ignition cylinder to prevent theft. The settlement with 35 states includes free installation of a metal sleeve around the ignition cylinder to prevent theft. by Elissa Welle Dec 18, 2025, 4:44 PM UTC Elissa Welle is a NYC-based AI reporter… Continue reading Kia and Hyundai will spend millions fixing old cars to stop ‘Kia Boyz’ thefts