In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss the impacts of antifa’s designation as a domestic terrorist group as author Mark Bray faces new harassment from the far-right.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Uncanny Valley
The art of ordering and culling your possessions before you die should extend to your documents, photos, and digital accounts.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, End Program
Swedish Death Cleaning, but for Your Digital Life Read Post »
Plus: A secret FBI anti-ransomware task force gets exposed, the mystery of the CIA’s Kryptos sculpture is finally solved, North Koreans busted hiding malware in the Ethereum blockchain, and more.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / National Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Security Roundup
A surprisingly high-tech case makes these low-budget hearing aids almost worth considering.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Product Review
Audien Hearing Atom X Hearing Aids Review: High-Tech Case Read Post »
The Repair App is a new platform that connects trusted repair service providers with people who need their stuff fixed. It couldn’t come at a better time for economically strapped consumers.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, The Fix Is In
Need Something Repaired? Now There’s an App for That Read Post »
Plus: Coros has a new mountain watch, July unveils a trackable suitcase, Fujifilm has a new Instax, GrapheneOS will work on non-Pixel phones soon, and Roku leans into AI.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Phones, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Gear / Products / Watches, Gear / Products / Cameras, Gear / Products / Televisions, Gear Roundup
This dual-stimulating vibrator is a nice entry for beginners, but you may want to opt for the standard Lush 4.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Product Review
Lovense Lush Mini Review: A Dual-Stimulation Vibrator Read Post »
This fall, The Home Depot cut prices on bedding, cutlery, rugs, and Milwaukee power tools. Here’s where to find the biggest deals.
Gear, Gear / Deals, Deals
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra get a rare discount until the end of the day.
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Headphones, Deal of the Day
Some of Our Favorite Noise-Canceling Headphones Are $100 Off if You Act Fast Read Post »
Cory Doctorow’s theory of “enshittification” explains how tech platforms rot from within. As AI grows more profitable—and powerful—it risks the same fate.
Business, Business / Tech Culture, Backchannel
Musk posted nonstop at the beginning of the year about British politics until his focus was consumed by DOGE. Now he’s back.
Politics, Politics / Extremism, Keep Calm
Blueprint combines AI and curated designs to get your website up and running in a few minutes.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Online Services, First Draft
I Used Squarespace’s Blueprint AI to Design a Website Read Post »
A couple of minor upgrades are the backbone for this new hearing aid from Jabra, which replaces its Enhance Select 500.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Headphones, Product Review
Jabra Enhance Select 700 Review: Still Great Hearing Aids Read Post »
Many will assume that OpenAI’s Sora app represents a new era of social media. But that’s wrong—all it does is reanimate our current one.
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Social Media
ByteDance is paying for ads and partnering with influencers to promote its AI chatbot app Cici in countries like the UK, Mexico, and Indonesia.
Business / Artificial Intelligence, Viral Hits
ByteDance’s Other AI Chatbot Is Quietly Gaining Traction Around the World Read Post »
This long-duration comet will make its closest approach to Earth this fall, before disappearing into the outer solar system for another 1,000 years.
Science, Science / Space, Once in a Lifetime
The software-driven approach pioneered by a new Kentucky distillery runs counter to the low-tech methods of whiskey’s old guard. Its mix of data and automation might help pave a way forward.
Gear, Gear / Trends, Pour Things
The Bourbon Industry Is in Turmoil. Could Tech Provide the Shot It Needs? Read Post »
A dual-ended vibrator means double the fun.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Product Review
Networking software company F5 disclosed a long-term breach of its systems this week. The fallout could be severe.
Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, BIG-IP
Why the F5 Hack Created an ‘Imminent Threat’ for Thousands of Networks Read Post »
Niantic is giving its cute AR cartoon companions a voice that will let them guide you around in the real world and point out interesting facts. The feature is being demo’d first in Snap Spectacles.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Smart Glasses
Niantic’s Peridot, the Augmented Reality Alien Dog, Is Now a Talking Tour Guide Read Post »
