After three years without a case, this is my iPhone now

From a distance, it looks pretty, no? Chris Matyszczyk/ZDNET I admit it’s been something of a crusade. Over here are companies making gloriously gorgeous phones and over there is the majority of the world putting cases on them to cover up their essential pulchritude. Please, I understand why you use a case. You fear you… Continue reading After three years without a case, this is my iPhone now

Get a one-year Costco membership for just $40 right now

Get a free $40 gift card with your new Costco membership now. StackSocial If you’re looking for ways to tighten up your budget without sacrificing the things you love, a Costco membership could be a game changer. A Costco Gold Star Membership can help you take quality and savings to a whole new level. Right… Continue reading Get a one-year Costco membership for just $40 right now

Controversial New Research Find That Bisexuals Are a Bunch of Rascals

Image by Getty / Futurism It turns out that there may be some genetic and evolutionary factors afoot when it comes to bisexuality — but naturally, there are ethical concerns about such bold statements. As Science magazine reports, this new research looking into the genetics of bisexuality suggests more of a propensity for risk-taking and is… Continue reading Controversial New Research Find That Bisexuals Are a Bunch of Rascals

Robotics Expert Says AI Hype Is Due for a Brutal Reality Check

“There may be yet another AI winter, and perhaps even a full scale tech winter, just around the corner.” Winter Is Coming Famed roboticist Rodney Brooks, who co-founded the company iRobot — which invented the Roomba — has been keeping score on the AI industry. And from where he’s standing, the near future of AI… Continue reading Robotics Expert Says AI Hype Is Due for a Brutal Reality Check

Rejoice! Device That Sprays Your Butthole Now Connects to Alexa and Home for Voice Control

Alexa, clean my butt. Smart Throne Kohler, a name that’s practically synonymous with chic, premium plumbing, has long been on top of the smart toilet game. Now, it’s bringing its tech toilet offerings to the masses, announcing a new voice-controlled bidet seat called the PureWash E930 that you can install on your peasant porcelain throne… Continue reading Rejoice! Device That Sprays Your Butthole Now Connects to Alexa and Home for Voice Control

The hubless electric motorcycle with sci-fi style and a great name

Electric Cars Verge Motorcycles’ 360-degree sensors could make the wild TS Ultra safer than anything else on two wheels. Share this story Modern cars are riddled with sensors looking in every direction, most taxed with one simple duty: keep you safe. Motorcycles are a lot more simple. Riders are literally hung out in the wind,… Continue reading The hubless electric motorcycle with sci-fi style and a great name

A better all-in-one AI app is finally here

/ Plus, in this week’s Installer: a new keyboard for your iPhone, a crypto crime doc, a deep Cybertruck dive, and much more. By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Share this story If you buy something… Continue reading A better all-in-one AI app is finally here

Tesla Admits Its Cars Have Shorter Driving Range Than It Claimed

It’s a meaningful first step. Down Range After being accused of artificially inflating range figures, Tesla has downgraded the estimated number of miles of numerous versions of its Model Y, S, and X cars in the US. As first spotted by Electrek, the vehicle configurator on the EV maker’s website now shows that its Model… Continue reading Tesla Admits Its Cars Have Shorter Driving Range Than It Claimed

Scientists Concerned About Devices That Literally Read Your Mind

Image by Getty / Futurism As the world inches ever closer to mind-reading technology, some scientists are calling to legally enshrine the right to keep our thoughts to ourselves. In interviews with Undark, neuroscientists — including those who are working to make these so-called brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) happen — revealed their concerns about the devices. In… Continue reading Scientists Concerned About Devices That Literally Read Your Mind