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Astronauts’ Brains Are Being Displaced

Scientists are still learning how spending prolonged periods of time in the microgravity of space can affect astronauts’ health. The environment has been shown to accelerate bone density loss and the destruction of blood cells, put pressure on the eyes that can cause vision problems, andcause many more health conditions — an especially pertinent topic… Continue reading Astronauts’ Brains Are Being Displaced

Hot New App Makes Single People Check in Constantly in Case They Die Alone

You know the third episode of “30 Rock,” where Tina Fey becomes disturbed by her singledom after almost choking to death on her frozen dinner, alone in her apartment? That same fear is motivating a hot new app trending in China. Available for a one-time payment of the equivalent of $1.15 in US dollars, the… Continue reading Hot New App Makes Single People Check in Constantly in Case They Die Alone

TCL’s PlayCube projector is more fun than a Rubik’s Cube

Work anywhere An all-in-one Google TV projector with big battery life for entertainment anywhere you go. by Thomas Ricker Jan 17, 2026, 8:55 AM UTC Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years.… Continue reading TCL’s PlayCube projector is more fun than a Rubik’s Cube

Clean Technica: What’s the Status of Class Action Lawsuit on Tesla Full Self Driving?004327

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Despite covering Tesla closely for almost a decade and a half, some stories sneak through. I thought Tesla had “gotten away with it” up until now in regards to very misleading marketing and claims around Tesla “Full Self Driving” and it surprised me that there… Continue reading Clean Technica: What’s the Status of Class Action Lawsuit on Tesla Full Self Driving?004327

Clean Technica: Does Tesla Need Another Year of Self-Driving Training? New Elon Musk Prediction After HUGE Prediction Miss004326

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Elon Musk made a statement last week that was really hard to understand, because it was seemingly way outside of his normal statements on self-driving capability and Tesla robotaxis. I still don’t really know what to make of it, but let’s dive in. And then… Continue reading Clean Technica: Does Tesla Need Another Year of Self-Driving Training? New Elon Musk Prediction After HUGE Prediction Miss004326

Matthew McConaughey Is Using a Clever Legal Trick to Bludgeon AI Companies

Michael Buckner/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images For years now, actors have rung the alarm bells over the AI industry planning to sell their likeness and voices — either with or without their consent — and hence threatening to put them out of work. Beyond a major 2023 strike by Hollywood actors fueled by… Continue reading Matthew McConaughey Is Using a Clever Legal Trick to Bludgeon AI Companies

Microsoft Shuts Down Library, Replaces It With AI

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Does Microsoft hate books more, or its own workers? It’s hard to say, because The Verge reports that the multitrillion dollar giant is gutting its employee library and cutting down on digital subscriptions in favor of pursuing what’s internally described as an “AI-powered learning experience” —… Continue reading Microsoft Shuts Down Library, Replaces It With AI

Thinking Machines Cofounder’s Office Relationship Preceded His Termination

Leaders at Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab confronted the startup’s cofounder and former CTO, Barret Zoph, over an alleged relationship with another employee last summer, WIRED has learned. That relationship was likely the alleged “misconduct” that has been mentioned in prior reporting, including by WIRED. To protect the privacy of the individuals involved, WIRED is… Continue reading Thinking Machines Cofounder’s Office Relationship Preceded His Termination

The Campaign to Destroy Renee Good

Renee Nicole Good was a poet, a mother of three, a wife. Within hours of her death, as far as the government was concerned, she was a domestic terrorist. On January 7, ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot Good through her car windshield and window in Minneapolis. She appeared to have four gunshot wounds, according to… Continue reading The Campaign to Destroy Renee Good

Our Favorite Compact Power Station Is on Sale for 33% Off

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re heading into the cold and windy season, which generally means power outages. One of the best ways to stay prepared for those cold and dark days is a portable power station like the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus, which is currently marked down by $100 at Best Buy and by… Continue reading Our Favorite Compact Power Station Is on Sale for 33% Off