Image by Scott Olson / Getty / Futurism Since its initial synthesis by the German pharmaceutical company Merck in 1912, the drug 3,4-methylenedioxy-methylamphetamine (MDMA) — better known by the street terms “ecstasy” or “molly” — has lived many lives. From its brief time being tested as a top-secret truth serum in US Army trials to its… Continue reading Top Elon Musk Acolyte Running Large MDMA Empire
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Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization
California lawmakers struck a deal with Uber and Lyft that will allow app-based drivers to form unions and could make ride-hail fares more affordable. The agreement is a win for gig workers who have long been classified as independent contractors, and thus, ineligible for certain protections that employees receive, like the right to collective bargaining.… Continue reading Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization
Man Suffers ChatGPT Psychosis, Murders His Own Mother
A man murdered his mother and then killed himself after ChatGPT fueled his paranoid spiral. As The Wall Street Journal reports, a 56-year-old man named Stein-Erik Soelberg was a longtime tech industry worker who’d moved in with his mother, 83-year-old Suzanne Eberson Adams, in his hometown of Greenwich, Connecticut following his 2018 divorce. Soelberg, as the WSJ… Continue reading Man Suffers ChatGPT Psychosis, Murders His Own Mother
Vulcan Elements Raises $65M in Series A Funding
Vulcan Elements, a Durham, N.C.-based maker of rare-earth magnets, raised $65M in Series A funding. The round was led by Altimeter Capital and with participation from One Investment Managemen, NVIDIA, Uber, and Grab. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by CEO John Maslin, Vulcan Elements manufactures permanent… Continue reading Vulcan Elements Raises $65M in Series A Funding
Watch Our Livestream Replay: Back to School in the Age of AI
Everyone has a stake in how tech is shaping education today. From the tech moguls and venture capitalists who are starting “microschools” and building ed-tech tools to policymakers who are writing bills to safeguard kids online and teachers who are getting creative about using AI for school. WIRED explored all this and more in our… Continue reading Watch Our Livestream Replay: Back to School in the Age of AI
Our Favorite GoPro Is $150 Off
Whether you’re mountain biking, skiing, or jumping out of planes, GoPro has been a household name for taking videos of your most adventurous activities. Right now, you can scoop up the GoPro Hero 13 Black (7/10, WIRED Recommends) as a bundle with both the standard and ultrawide lens mod for just $330, a full $150… Continue reading Our Favorite GoPro Is $150 Off
Uber: Dollar Tree and Uber Partner to Bring Everyday Value to Doorsteps Nationwide
SAN FRANCISCO & CHESAPEAKE, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) today announced a new nationwide partnership that brings nearly 9,000 Dollar Tree stores to the Uber Eats platform. Customers across the U.S. can experience Dollar Tree’s unique shopping experience and the thrill of discovering affordable everyday items from party… Continue reading Uber: Dollar Tree and Uber Partner to Bring Everyday Value to Doorsteps Nationwide
Rob Levine Law Offers Free Rides This Labor Day to Promote Safe Celebrations and Prevent Drunk Driving
PROVIDENCE, R.I. and BOSTON, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With Labor Day fast approaching, Rob Levine Law is once again taking action to protect the local community by offering free rides through their Rob Levine Law Community app. This initiative aims to prevent drunk driving and ensure that individuals in and around the Providence and Boston… Continue reading Rob Levine Law Offers Free Rides This Labor Day to Promote Safe Celebrations and Prevent Drunk Driving
AFROTECH 2025 TO RETURN TO HOUSTON WITH GLOBAL EXPANSION, C-SUITE VOICES, AND A VISION FOR BUILDING WHAT’S NEXT
Trailblazers from Microsoft AI, Google, Nvidia, Canva, United Health Group, EA Sports, and more to gather for the largest Black tech conference in the world Programming expands into AI, medtech, cybersecurity, sustainability, fintech, esports, and product innovation LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Blavity Inc., the digital platform and tech company powering Black culture, today… Continue reading AFROTECH 2025 TO RETURN TO HOUSTON WITH GLOBAL EXPANSION, C-SUITE VOICES, AND A VISION FOR BUILDING WHAT’S NEXT
Take 20 Percent Off Ooni’s Largest Pizza Oven for Labor Day
On the hunt for a truly large pizza oven capable of powering a proper pizza party? The Ooni Koda 2 Max is marked down 20% for Labor Day, bringing the price down to just $1,039. This massive oven has a 24×21 build plate, which Ooni says is capable of cooking two 12 inch pies side… Continue reading Take 20 Percent Off Ooni’s Largest Pizza Oven for Labor Day