The disastrous and practically overnight collapse of the crypto exchange FTX has left potentially millions scrambling for their money, and even more wondering what happened. Its CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, once touted as the adult in the room of crypto-bro-businessmen, was forced to resign in disgrace, suffering the largest wipeout of wealth for a billionaire in… Continue reading Politicians Refuse to Say Whether They’ll Give Back Donations From Sam Bankman-Fried
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Scientists Say Massive Drop in Sperm Count Could “Threaten Mankind’s Survival”
Image by Getty Images/Futurism Sperm counts appear to be declining all over the planet— and some scientists think it could be yet another mortal threat to our survival as a species. A new meta-analysis published in the journal Human Reproduction Update looked at more than 250 previous studies conducted across the world to piece together a… Continue reading Scientists Say Massive Drop in Sperm Count Could “Threaten Mankind’s Survival”
Celebrities Frantically Deleting Tweets Shilling FTX Before Its Collapse
We’d probably do the same. Ctrl Alt Del You know what they say: if you do something wrong, delete all the evidence as quickly as possible. Or, if you have one, get your assistant to do it, as we imagine someone as rich, famous, and probably embarrassed as forcibly retired FTX ambassador and un-forcibly un-retired… Continue reading Celebrities Frantically Deleting Tweets Shilling FTX Before Its Collapse
Chinese Official Squirms at Question About Rocket That Disintegrated in Orbit
She was NOT having it. Breaking Up China’s got a lot of explaining to do after one of its rockets broke apart after being launched into orbit — but the person they put on the job mostly ignored reporters’ questions. Over the weekend, the American space rival experienced another embarrassing incident, as Space.com reports, when… Continue reading Chinese Official Squirms at Question About Rocket That Disintegrated in Orbit
A Lab-Grown Meat Startup Gets the FDA’s Stamp of Approval
Cultivated meat has been approved for sale in the United States for the first time. The decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) means that a company called Upside Foods will soon be able to sell chicken made from real animal cells grown in bioreactors instead of requiring the slaughter of live animals. The… Continue reading A Lab-Grown Meat Startup Gets the FDA’s Stamp of Approval
Telehealth Sites Put Addiction Patient Data at Risk
Lisa McLaughlin, co-CEO of WorkIt Health, says her company “is committed to creating a safe place for our members to receive discreet and accessible virtual care.” A representative for Confidant Health echoes that the company recognizes the importance of privacy in SUD care and will “continue to adhere to HIPAA and similar legislation as well… Continue reading Telehealth Sites Put Addiction Patient Data at Risk
Airbnb is cracking down on party bookings and identity verification
Tech/ Policy / New features coming to the short-term rental platform are aimed at protecting existing hosts and bolstering their numbers. Starting January 16th, Airbnb guests will need to verify their identities in order to book stays in its top 35 countries and regions.Image: Airbnb Airbnb is cracking down on parties booked through its service and… Continue reading Airbnb is cracking down on party bookings and identity verification
The Backbone One mobile gamepad now works with Android phones
The wait is over. One of the best mobile gamepads you can buy is finally available to use with Android phones. Starting today, you can order the Backbone One for Android from the company’s website and select retailers. At $100, it’s in the same price range as options like the Razer Kishi, but the Backbone… Continue reading The Backbone One mobile gamepad now works with Android phones
Headspace monthly and annual plans are 50 percent off right now for Black Friday
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. Unlike doomscrolling on Twitter, the Headspace app can… Continue reading Headspace monthly and annual plans are 50 percent off right now for Black Friday
Apple’s Major League Soccer Season Pass debuts February 1st for $99 per year
Apple’s Major League Soccer streaming finally has a launch date and, importantly, a price. The company has revealed that the MLS Season Pass will debut February 1st, 2023 at a price of $99 per season, or $15 per month. As you might guess, Apple TV+ subscribers get a discounted rate of $79 per season and… Continue reading Apple’s Major League Soccer Season Pass debuts February 1st for $99 per year