Getty Images / Arman Zhenikeyev Before Stein-Erik Soelberg savagely killed his 83-year-old mother and then himself last year, the former tech executive had become locked in an increasingly delusional conversation with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The bot told him to not trust anybody except for the bot itself, according to a lawsuit filed last month against the… Continue reading Disturbing Messages Show ChatGPT Encouraging a Murder, Lawsuit Alleges
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Something Grim Is Happening to People Who Go Off GLP-1s
Getty Images / Jon Challicom Many people who successfully lost weight on Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonist drugs are having trouble weaning themselves off the injectables, according to the BBC, because the hunger for food comes roaring back with a vengeance — and hence the pounds start creeping up again, hinting that patients are likely to… Continue reading Something Grim Is Happening to People Who Go Off GLP-1s
Xreal’s entry-level AR glasses get a spec bump and 3D conversion
Despite the spec bump, the Xreal 1S are $50 cheaper than their predecessor. Despite the spec bump, the Xreal 1S are $50 cheaper than their predecessor. by Victoria Song Photos by Amelia Holowaty Krales Jan 4, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more… Continue reading Xreal’s entry-level AR glasses get a spec bump and 3D conversion
This startup brought WALL-E to life and will also sell you WALL-E’s weird cousin
Zeroth is launching a WALL-E lookalike for $5,599. Zeroth is launching a WALL-E lookalike for $5,599. by Emma Roth Jan 4, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. An AI… Continue reading This startup brought WALL-E to life and will also sell you WALL-E’s weird cousin
Clean Technica: Elon Musk’s Dramatic Miss On 2025 Tesla Cybertruck Sales004311
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I had totally forgotten about this quote, but thanks to a reader, we’ve got a wild prediction to check regarding 2025. This prediction isn’t from November 2019 when Tesla unveiled the Tesla Cybertruck. It wasn’t from five years ago. It wasn’t from four years ago.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon Musk’s Dramatic Miss On 2025 Tesla Cybertruck Sales004311
What Happens Next in Venezuela—and the Rest of Latin America?
Venezuela will remain under US control following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. That was Donald Trump’s message during a press conference held at his Mar-a-Lago compound after US forces launched an offensive against various military targets in Venezuela early Saturday morning. The operation culminated in Maduro’s capture. In the briefing, Trump stressed that his administration… Continue reading What Happens Next in Venezuela—and the Rest of Latin America?
Disinformation Floods Social Media After Nicolás Maduro’s Capture
Within minutes of Donald Trump announcing in the early hours of Saturday morning that US troops had captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, disinformation about the operation flooded social media. Some people shared old videos across social platforms, falsely claiming that they showed the attacks on the Venezuelan capital Caracas. On… Continue reading Disinformation Floods Social Media After Nicolás Maduro’s Capture
The US Invaded Venezuela and Captured Nicolás Maduro. ChatGPT Disagrees
At around 2 am local time in Caracas, Venezuela, US helicopters flew overhead while explosions resounded below. A few hours later, US president Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been “captured and flown out of the Country.” US attorney general Pam Bondi followed with… Continue reading The US Invaded Venezuela and Captured Nicolás Maduro. ChatGPT Disagrees
Meta’s Quest 3S is still $50 off and comes with a $50 gift card
Verge Shopping This week’s best deals also include AirTags, a handy, affordable power station, and more. This week’s best deals also include AirTags, a handy, affordable power station, and more. by Cameron Faulkner Jan 3, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after… Continue reading Meta’s Quest 3S is still $50 off and comes with a $50 gift card
You Will Never in 100 Years Guess What Elon Musk’s Lawyer Does as a Side Job
Getty Images If Elon Musk’s antics over the past few years have felt like a three-ring circus, there just might be a reason for that. As it turns out, one of the billionaire’s key legal strategists isn’t just an attorney but a professionally trained — and currently practicing — clown. We wish we were kidding.… Continue reading You Will Never in 100 Years Guess What Elon Musk’s Lawyer Does as a Side Job