FDA Warns Americans to Stop Cooking Chicken in NyQuil

It seems like every year there’s a new — or old but resurfaced— social media challenge that coaxes kids into putting their health at risk. This one, though, may take the cake. NyQuil chicken, also known as “Sleepytime Chicken,” is now bubbling back up on the sordid depths of platforms like TikTok, where impressionable kids are encouraged —… Continue reading FDA Warns Americans to Stop Cooking Chicken in NyQuil

Best Laptops for Music Production

Music production is one of the creative tasks that has been democratized by the rise of consumer technology. Tasks like editing and adding effects to multitrack recordings once required a room’s worth of equipment, but can now be done from an airplane seat by someone with a laptop and headphones. Don’t get us wrong, the… Continue reading Best Laptops for Music Production

California Voted for Cheaper Uber Rides. It May Have Hurt Drivers

In 2020, California voters approved Proposition 22, a law that app-based companies including Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash said would improve worker conditions while keeping rides and deliveries cheap and abundant for consumers. But a report published today suggests that rideshare drivers in the state have instead seen their effective hourly wage decline compared to what… Continue reading California Voted for Cheaper Uber Rides. It May Have Hurt Drivers

The Best Car Phone Mounts and Chargers

Getting ready for a drive? Whether you use your phone for navigation, music, or podcasts—or are just bringing it along for the ride—the right accessories can make it the perfect passenger. A good car mount will keep it within easy reach and in view, so you don’t need to dangerously fumble for your handset and… Continue reading The Best Car Phone Mounts and Chargers

Meta is reportedly cutting staff and reorganizing teams

Meta has begun cutting staff and reorganizing teams in an effort to cut costs, according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal. The company apparently doesn’t want to frame the changes as layoffs, but is reportedly “quietly nudging out a significant number of staffers” as it prepares for more significant cuts. It’s not… Continue reading Meta is reportedly cutting staff and reorganizing teams

NTSB calls for all new vehicles to include alcohol monitoring tech

The National Transportation Safety Board is calling on its sister agency to implement regulation requiring all vehicles sold in the US to include blood alcohol monitoring systems. The NTSB sent the recommendation to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday after completing an investigation into a horrific collision last year that involved drunk driving… Continue reading NTSB calls for all new vehicles to include alcohol monitoring tech

Microsoft will host its next Surface event on October 12th

Microsoft isn’t going to be left off the fall hardware event calendar. The company will hold a Surface event on October 12th at 10AM ET. While it’s not completely clear what Microsoft plans to show off beyond “devices,” we may get our first official look at the Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5 in… Continue reading Microsoft will host its next Surface event on October 12th

Volvo will unveil the electric EX90 SUV on November 9th

Volvo’s EV range to date has been limited to smaller vehicles like the C40 Recharge, but it’s now ready to tackle the high end. The company has announced that it will reveal the “flagship” EX90 electric SUV on November 9th. While the brand is unsurprisingly shy on details, it claims the new model will offer… Continue reading Volvo will unveil the electric EX90 SUV on November 9th

James Webb Space Telescope captures the best image of Neptune’s rings in decades

The James Webb Space Telescope’s tour of the Solar System just shed light on the most distant planet in our cosmic neighborhood. Researchers have shared the observatory’s first image of Neptune, and it offers the best view of the icy world’s rings in over 30 years. The picture is not only clear, but offers the… Continue reading James Webb Space Telescope captures the best image of Neptune’s rings in decades

Knoetic Raises $36M in Series B Funding

Knoetic, a NYC-based Chief People Officer (CPO) platform for people analytics, raised $36M in Series B funding. The round was led by EQT Ventures with participation from new investor Menlo Ventures, and Accel (which led the Series A). Alastair (“Ali”) Mitchell, Partner and Co-Head of EQT Ventures, will join Knoetic’s Board of Directors. The company intends to… Continue reading Knoetic Raises $36M in Series B Funding