Image by Getty / Futurism People who struggle with concentration can, according to some doctors, have a nicotine patch as a treat. As Slate reports, there’s a small but growing body of evidence suggesting that products used to help people quit smoking are safe and effective off-label treatments for all manner of disorders, including cognitive issues.… Continue reading Doctors Say You Can Go Ahead and Slap a Nicotine Patch on for Some Extra Focus
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Chinese AI Companies Are Using an Absurd Loophole to Get Around US Chip Restrictions
In case you haven’t heard, the United States is embroiled in a life-and-death arms race. Only it’s not conventional weapons or even world-ending ICBMs we’re rushing to build, and it’s definitely not a matter of life and death. The purported arms race, of course, is the rush to build artificial intelligence, and the US’ adversary… Continue reading Chinese AI Companies Are Using an Absurd Loophole to Get Around US Chip Restrictions
“So I Cut Him Off”: Bill Nye Says He Keeps Begging RFK Jr. to Stop Texting Him
Everybody seems to want a piece of Bill Nye, the world’s premier science guy — including health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. When speaking with Men’s Health, Nye showed his interviewer a very long and one-sided text chain from the antivaxxer in charge of our nation’s healthcare. After being connected with Nye by their mutual friend,… Continue reading “So I Cut Him Off”: Bill Nye Says He Keeps Begging RFK Jr. to Stop Texting Him
Musk’s Daring Gambit Has Managed to Do Something Remarkable: Alienate Democrats AND Republicans
It appears that Elon Musk has seriously overestimated his sustained popularity among his right-wing fans. In another masterful display of cunning, the world’s richest man turned coat and viciously lashed out at his former best-friend-in-chief Donald Trump this month. It was a very public affair, as both parties traded blows over social media — and… Continue reading Musk’s Daring Gambit Has Managed to Do Something Remarkable: Alienate Democrats AND Republicans
Norbauer Seneca review: a $3,600 luxury keyboard for the keyboard obsessed
An elegant weapon, from a more civilized age. Nathan Edwards is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC. Current fixations: keyboards, DIY tech, and the smart home. Some people can tell great wine from okay wine. They go on wine tastings, take wine tours. They tend… Continue reading Norbauer Seneca review: a $3,600 luxury keyboard for the keyboard obsessed
Would you switch browsers for a chatbot?
Plus, in this week’s Installer: A cool F1 trailer, the latest version of Android, a pretty new Fuji, and much more. Plus, in this week’s Installer: A cool F1 trailer, the latest version of Android, a pretty new Fuji, and much more. David Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience… Continue reading Would you switch browsers for a chatbot?
Is ChatGPT Plus really worth $20 when the free version offers so many premium features?
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET When ChatGPT first launched two years ago, the AI chatbot was met with such high demand that OpenAI introduced a premium plan called ChatGPT Plus. This plan guaranteed access to the chatbot even during blackout periods. The perks also included access to OpenAI’s most advanced models, which at the time… Continue reading Is ChatGPT Plus really worth $20 when the free version offers so many premium features?
Clean Technica: Tesla & Musk — Tied at the Hip, and the Mouth004063
Last Updated on: 14th June 2025, 04:16 pm The following is a long reader comment published this week in response to an article about Elon Musk’s political activities and expectations. It includes brilliant insights and deserves extra attention here as a standalone “letter to the editor.” Enjoy. By eveee Tesla leadership is not just about… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla & Musk — Tied at the Hip, and the Mouth004063
Suspect in Minnesota Shooting Linked to Security Company, Evangelical Ministry
A man named Vance Boelter allegedly shot and killed Melissa Hortman, a Democratic Minnesota state representative, and her husband Mark Hortman at their home at some point early Saturday morning while, according to law enforcement, impersonating a police officer. He also allegedly shot state senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman at their home.… Continue reading Suspect in Minnesota Shooting Linked to Security Company, Evangelical Ministry
Tanks, guns and face-painting
The uncanny festivities of the US Army’s 250th anniversary, celebrated on Donald Trump’s birthday. Tina Nguyen is a senior reporter for The Verge, covering the Trump administration, Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government, and the tech industry’s embrace of the MAGA movement. Of all the jarring things I’ve witnessed on the National Mall, nothing… Continue reading Tanks, guns and face-painting