Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images If using an AI chatbot makes you feel smart, we have some bad news. New research flagged by PsyPost suggests that the sycophantic machines are warping the self-perception and inflating the egos of their users, leading them to double down on their beliefs and think they’re… Continue reading Evidence Grows That AI Chatbots Are Dunning-Kruger Machines
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Tech CEOs Say AI Is Ushering in an Age of Abundance, But Instead the Evidence Shows That It’s Pushing Down Wages
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Billionaire tech CEOs have often insisted that AI is ushering in an era of plenty, in which automation will provide unthinkable abundance even among the poorest in society. Not everyone takes their word for it. As economist Dean Baker explains in a new essay for the… Continue reading Tech CEOs Say AI Is Ushering in an Age of Abundance, But Instead the Evidence Shows That It’s Pushing Down Wages
Fans Furious at What Andrew Huberman Just Admitted
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Chance Yeh / Getty Images for Hubspot The neuroscientist, health guru, and controversial podcaster Andrew Huberman just revealed something that has his fans fuming — but also not all that surprised. During a nearly three-hour interview with British bodybuilding legend Dorian Yates, Huberman asked the six-time Mr. Olympia… Continue reading Fans Furious at What Andrew Huberman Just Admitted
The telephoto is the only phone camera that really matters
Phone manufacturers are throwing everything they have at long-distance lenses in order to stand out. by Dominic Preston Feb 1, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down… Continue reading The telephoto is the only phone camera that really matters
Onnit’s Instant Melatonin Spray Keeps Bedtime Uncomplicated
I’ve always approached taking melatonin supplements with skepticism. They seem to help every once in a while, but your brain is already making melatonin. Beyond that, I am not a fan of the sickly-sweet tablets, gummies, and other forms of melatonin I’ve come across. No one wants a bad taste in their mouth when they’re… Continue reading Onnit’s Instant Melatonin Spray Keeps Bedtime Uncomplicated
Waymo reportedly raising a $16B funding round
Waymo has nearly finalized a new $16 billion funding round that will value the robotaxi company at $110 billion, according to the Financial Times. More than three-fourths of that funding will reportedly come from a source close to home — Alphabet, where Waymo is a subsidiary. (The company was incubated as part of Alphabet’s “moonshot… Continue reading Waymo reportedly raising a $16B funding round
“No more Minnesota nice, Minneapolis will strike”
Scenes from the general strike in Minneapolis. by Gaby Del Valle Photos by Jack Califano / The Verge Jan 31, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter at The Verge covering surveillance, the Department of Homeland Security, and the tech-right. It was too cold to take off my mittens and check… Continue reading “No more Minnesota nice, Minneapolis will strike”
SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit
The company claims it’s a cheaper and more environmentally-friendly alternative to land-based centers. The company claims it’s a cheaper and more environmentally-friendly alternative to land-based centers. by Terrence O’Brien Jan 31, 2026, 7:38 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor… Continue reading SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit
Major AI Companies Aren’t Even Pretending to Make Money
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images In a way, Silicon Valley has always asked investors to suspend disbelief to fund pie-in-the-sky projects, but the AI boom calls for something closer to a full break from financial reality. It’s 2026. Last year, investors lavished $80 billion on foundation AI companies — the ones… Continue reading Major AI Companies Aren’t Even Pretending to Make Money
Chinese Adults Taking Strange AI Devices to Bed With Them
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images China is a country defined by major contradictions. The nation is governed by a communist party that has carefully embraced market forces as part of a long transition away from capitalism. Against this backdrop of ideological tension, it’s no surprise that smaller contradictions abound. Among them… Continue reading Chinese Adults Taking Strange AI Devices to Bed With Them