A team of scientists may have found a safe and affordable way to destroy “forever chemicals.” PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are found in many household items, including non-stick Teflon pans and dental floss. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, at least 12,000 such substances exist today. They all share one common feature… Continue reading Scientists may have found an affordable way to destroy forever chemicals
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FTX’s money isn’t insured, FDIC says
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) slapped the Sam Bankman-Fried-owned cryptocurrency exchange FTX with a cease-and-desist order over “false and misleading statements” that suggest its assets are FDIC-insured. The FDIC doesn’t cover stocks or crypto, and only safeguards funds held in insured bank accounts. In a letter to the exchange, the FDIC points to a… Continue reading FTX’s money isn’t insured, FDIC says
WeWork Guy’s Apartment Rental Company Plans to Launch Crypto That Can’t Be Used to Pay Rent
We’re… completely confused, actually. WeRent One of the WeWork dudes is starting a new company that says it’ll use software to manage real estate. It’ll also involve a cryptocurrency — except that, per its own spokesperson, the crypto won’t actually be able to pay rent on the platform. Confused yet? Us too. As far as we can… Continue reading WeWork Guy’s Apartment Rental Company Plans to Launch Crypto That Can’t Be Used to Pay Rent
Microsoft Software Engineer Says Specific Janet Jackson Song Was Crashing Hard Drives
Janet Jackson’s power knows no bounds. Rhythm Nation Janet Jackson’s vocal power knows no bounds. According to a delightful Tuesday blog post by longtime Microsoft software engineer Raymond Chen, Janet Jackson’s hip-shaking 1989 hit “Rhythm Nation” has the strength to completely crash some Windows XP-era laptops — and as per an official entry in a… Continue reading Microsoft Software Engineer Says Specific Janet Jackson Song Was Crashing Hard Drives
The Traeger Timberline Makes Smoking Ribs Easy
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably not accustomed to perfectly smoking nearly 50 pounds of pork shoulder using a smartphone while lying in your bed. But there I was with the new Traeger Timberline, hitting the “super smoke” button and checking my temps at 6 am before my morning coffee, making enough meat to… Continue reading The Traeger Timberline Makes Smoking Ribs Easy
Snap Kills Off Pixy, Its Flying Selfie Drone
Ding dong, the drone is dead. Pixy, Snap’s petite flying selfie camera, is no more. Technically you can still buy one, but The Wall Street Journal reported this week that the device is done for. Snap CEO Evan Spiegel has told employees that the company would soon stop making the $230 gizmo. Snap will instead… Continue reading Snap Kills Off Pixy, Its Flying Selfie Drone
‘Jurassic World Dominion’ heads to Peacock on September 2nd
Jurassic World Dominion will begin streaming on September 2nd, Peacock announced on Friday. The service will host two versions of the film. In addition to the original theatrical cut, fans can watch an extended edition that is 14 minutes longer and includes an alternate opening. If you weren’t a fan of the latest movie, Peacock… Continue reading ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ heads to Peacock on September 2nd
Recommended Reading: Productivity surveillance
Jodi Kantor and Arya Sundaram, The New York Times Imagine if your employer only paid you for the hours you were actively working on your computer. Time spent on the phone, doing tasks on paper or reading isn’t part of your compensation since your job can’t track those things with monitoring software. It’s no far-fetched… Continue reading Recommended Reading: Productivity surveillance
Elon Musk is reportedly considering investment in Neuralink’s rival brain chip company
Neuralink, a company co-founded by Elon Musk, has been working on an implantable brain–machine interface since 2016. While it previously demonstrated its progress by showing a Macaque monkey controlling the cursor in a game of Pong, it has yet to start human trials. Now, according to Reuters, Musk has reached out to rival company Synchron… Continue reading Elon Musk is reportedly considering investment in Neuralink’s rival brain chip company
‘Running with the Devil’ offers an unpleasant glimpse at the ‘real’ John McAfee
The following article discusses the themes explored in the documentary, which includes substance abuse, mental health, gun violence and suicide. We all know, or knew, that guy. Not in your social circle, but known nonetheless; someone’s older brother, cousin or drinking buddy. Whenever they had a captive audience they tell you tales of their exploits… Continue reading ‘Running with the Devil’ offers an unpleasant glimpse at the ‘real’ John McAfee