The final season of Netflix’s blockbuster show “Stranger Things” is kicking off today, well over nine years after the show premiered on the streaming platform. And as Salon reports, producers had to resort to some visual trickery to wind back the clock for the show’s rapidly aging cast. In a new five-minute preview of the… Continue reading The New “Stranger Things” Is Using Digital De-Aging Tech After Its Child Actors Kept Growing
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OpenAI Says Boy’s Death Was His Own Fault for Using ChatGPT Wrong
The Raine Family Content warning: this story includes discussion of self-harm and suicide. If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. OpenAI has shot back at a family that’s suing the company over the… Continue reading OpenAI Says Boy’s Death Was His Own Fault for Using ChatGPT Wrong
This Video of a Robot Playing Basketball Is EXTREMELY Impressive
Yinhuai via X It’s one small step for man — and one giant, badass layup for robot kind. Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have programmed a Unitree G1 humanoid robot to play basketball, almost perfectly mimicking the skills of a human athlete. A video shared by HKUST PhD student… Continue reading This Video of a Robot Playing Basketball Is EXTREMELY Impressive
The Destruction of a Notorious Myanmar Scam Compound Appears to Have Been ‘Performative’
After Myanmar’s military junta raided a notorious scam compound and destroyed buildings with explosives in October, officials claimed the country would entirely “eradicate” forced scamming within its borders. Now newly released satellite images of the targeted KK Park scam center reveal that only buildings in one limited section of the compound were destroyed during the… Continue reading The Destruction of a Notorious Myanmar Scam Compound Appears to Have Been ‘Performative’
Our Favorite Wireless Headphones for iPhone Owners Are $150 Off
Yesterday I wrote about a deal on the Nothing (1) Headset, an awesome pair of active noise-canceling headphones that compete with some of the best available options at a fraction of the price. For those who don’t feel like compromising, and already have Apple devices, I also found a juicy discount on the Apple AirPods… Continue reading Our Favorite Wireless Headphones for iPhone Owners Are $150 Off
The 11 Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers (2025)
Honorable Mentions There are a ton of mattresses and related items on the market that claim to have cooling benefits. Here are a few others we tested and liked, but not as much as the options above. BedJet BedJet BedJet 3 for $427: WIRED reviewer Christopher Null liked this climate-control device a lot because it… Continue reading The 11 Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers (2025)
What the leaked AI executive order tells us about the Big Tech power grab
Should states write their own AI laws, or should David Sacks? by Tina Nguyen Nov 26, 2025, 3:41 PM UTC Should states write their own AI laws, or should David Sacks? by Tina Nguyen Nov 26, 2025, 3:41 PM UTC Tina Nguyen is a Senior Reporter for The Verge and author of Regulator, covering the… Continue reading What the leaked AI executive order tells us about the Big Tech power grab
First there was nothing, then there was Hoto and Fanttik
How two Chinese tool brands are becoming household names. by Sean Hollister Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Nov 26, 2025, 12:00 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… Continue reading First there was nothing, then there was Hoto and Fanttik
Uber launches true driverless robotaxi operations in the Middle East with WeRide [Video]
Just over a year after Uber announced a strategic partnership in the Middle East with autonomous vehicle specialist WeRide, the companies have officially begun offering the public robotaxi rides without a driver or safety operator present on board. Today’s latest milestone involving robotaxi operations in the Middle East dates back to September 2024, when Uber… Continue reading Uber launches true driverless robotaxi operations in the Middle East with WeRide [Video]
Uber’s robotaxi service in UAE now includes fully driverless vehicles
Transportation Autonomous Cars The robotaxis, which are designed by WeRide, will be restricted to Yas Island, a popular tourist destination in Abu Dhabi. The robotaxis, which are designed by WeRide, will be restricted to Yas Island, a popular tourist destination in Abu Dhabi. by Andrew J. Hawkins Nov 26, 2025, 7:00 AM UTC Andrew J.… Continue reading Uber’s robotaxi service in UAE now includes fully driverless vehicles