“Finally, some sense prevails.” Benjamin Buttons To the relief of practically anybody who drives a car regularly, Japanese carmaker Subaru has brought back physical buttons and knobs for its 2026 Outback midsize SUV. It’s yet another sign that carmakers are finally starting to listen, ditching massive touchscreens that have taken over a vast number of vehicle… Continue reading Subaru Is Bringing Back Physical Knobs and Buttons in Its Cars
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White House Announces It Can Now “Manipulate Time and Space”
During an address about the so-called “golden age of American innovation,” White House Office of Science and Technology director Michael Kratsios made an absolutely bonkers claim: “Our technologies permit us to manipulate time and space.” The bizarre and nonsensical statement, which appears to have been part of a breathless rallying cry to end regulation of… Continue reading White House Announces It Can Now “Manipulate Time and Space”
Human Experiments on GLP-1 Pill Looking Extremely Promising
Image by Getty / Futurism Forget injections. A new drug promises to be just as effective as Ozempic — but is taken as a daily pill. Called orforglipron, the results of a new clinical trial announced Thursday by manufacturer Eli Lilly suggest that the pill could be a breakthrough in a class of drugs called… Continue reading Human Experiments on GLP-1 Pill Looking Extremely Promising
James Webb Spots Disturbing Sight: Entire Planet Sinking Into Star
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope appear to have made the first-ever direct observation of a star swallowing a planet. Clearly the stellar host was the culprit of this gruesome crime. Acts of “planetary engulfment” occur when a star enters its red giant stage — as our own Sun is fated to do —… Continue reading James Webb Spots Disturbing Sight: Entire Planet Sinking Into Star
Single Injection Appears to Prevent Virtually All Allergic Reactions
Image by H. Armstrong / Debrocke / ClassicStock via Getty / Futurism We could be nearing a cure for those nasty spring allergies — and even allergic reactions altogether. A decades-old asthma medication called omalizumab, which is sold as Xolair, has shown that it can successfully treat seasonal allergies in preliminary clinical trials. Administered as… Continue reading Single Injection Appears to Prevent Virtually All Allergic Reactions
Hypocrite Teachers Are Telling Students Not to Use AI While Using It to Grade Their Work
Teachers are increasingly using artificial intelligence in their work — all while telling their pupils they can’t do the same. As the New York Times reports, educators and administrators are using AI for grading papers, tutoring students, and even analyzing their records. For Rhode Island history teacher Jon Gold, using ChatGPT for lesson plans seems like a… Continue reading Hypocrite Teachers Are Telling Students Not to Use AI While Using It to Grade Their Work
Rumors Swirl of Even Worse Celebrities Jeff Bezos May Shoot Into Space Next
Katy Perry’s 11-minute jaunt to the lowest reaches of space may be thankfully behind us, but the fun isn’t quite over yet. As the UK’s Sun tabloid speculates, celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Leonardo DiCaprio, and even Rihanna have been named as potential passengers on Jeff Bezos’ next expensive trip via Blue Origin, the billionaire’s… Continue reading Rumors Swirl of Even Worse Celebrities Jeff Bezos May Shoot Into Space Next
I expected this cheap multitool to be a waste of money, but it’s my new a toolbox essential
ZDNET’s key takeaways A well-designed multitool with a range of quality tools that can handle a variety of tasks. At under $20, this is in a class of its own in terms of price, and it makes it a great tool for occasional use, or a tool that you don[t mind if it gets trashed… Continue reading I expected this cheap multitool to be a waste of money, but it’s my new a toolbox essential
Clean Technica: Tesla Woes Continue To Pile Up003978
Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! Nyree Hinton, a Tesla owner in California, filed a lawsuit against Tesla in Los Angeles County recently, alleging that Tesla manipulated the odometer in his car in… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Woes Continue To Pile Up003978
Synology is tightening restrictions on third-party NAS hard drives
The restrictions are coming in new models, but existing Synology NAS systems won’t be affected. The restrictions are coming in new models, but existing Synology NAS systems won’t be affected. Wes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist… Continue reading Synology is tightening restrictions on third-party NAS hard drives