After pleading guilty to two counts of fraud, the founder of failed cryptocurrency platform Celsius will serve 12 years in federal prison.
Business, Business / Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Breaking News
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison Read Post »
A US deal to drop car tariffs from 25 to 10 percent could bolster UK luxury car sales—but only for the first 100,000 vehicles. This is particularly welcome news for Jaguar Land Rover.
Business, Business / Transportation, Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Art of the Deal
Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection Read Post »
VMware’s new owner is pushing legacy license-holders to buy costly software support subscriptions. Broadcom says it may audit VMware users to make sure they’re not skirting the rules.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Buy Now
Broadcom Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to VMware Perpetual License Holders Read Post »
If you care about good air, it’s time for a dehumidifier. These are the ones we recommend for everything from basements to drying laundry.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Buying Guide
7 Best Dehumidifiers We’ve Tested and Reviewed (2025) Read Post »
Whether you’re up against pet hair or you want to splurge on a high-end laser-guided robot vacuum, we have the perfect pick for you.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Smart Home, Gear / Products / Home, Buying Guide
8 Best Robot Vacuums (2025): Tested & Reviewed in Real Homes Read Post »
Panasonic’s updated S1R is one of the best all-around full-frame cameras on the market.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Cameras, Product Review
Panasonic S1R II Review: Capable, Affordable, Mirrorless Hybrid Camera Read Post »
JBL’s top wireless headphones match powerful noise canceling with tons of extras.
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JBL Tour One M3 Review: Great Noise-Canceling Headphones Read Post »
The third iteration of the essential grab-and-go AC unit has more power, but it’s heavier and significantly pricier.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Home, The Ice Man Cometh
Zero Breeze Mark 3 AC Review: Effective Portable Cooling Read Post »
This compact, hybrid machine can morph into a walking pad, treadmill, or standing desk for small office spaces.
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Lifesmart TM2202 3-in-1 Treadmill Review: Best for Small Spaces Read Post »
The Choose Europe for Science program will invest more than half a billion dollars between 2025 and 2027 to recruit researchers and scientists—especially from the United States.
Science
As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract It Read Post »
In a rare moment of global consensus, AI researchers from the US, Europe, and Asia came together in Singapore to form a plan for researching AI risks.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Common Ground
Singapore’s Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide Read Post »
Donald Trump has proposed launching a “gold card” program offering US residency for $5 million. Elon Musk’s DOGE has begun rolling out the technology to enable it.
Business, Business / National Affairs, Golden Ticket
A ‘Trump Card Visa’ Is Already Showing Up in Immigration Forms Read Post »
CBP says it has “disabled” its use of TeleMessage following reports that the app, which has not cleared the US government’s risk assessment program, was hacked.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / National Security, Security / Security News, Attack of the Clones
Customs and Border Protection Confirms Its Use of Hacked Signal Clone TeleMessage Read Post »
Stratolaunch completed two flights of its autonomous Talon-A2 rocket plane earlier this year, as the US aims to gain ground in its race for hypersonic supremacy with China.
Science, Transportation / Aviation, Mach 5
This US Company Just Successfully Tested a Reusable Hypersonic Rocket Plane Read Post »
High-ranking OpenAI employees have met with the FDA multiple times in recent weeks to discuss AI and a project called cderGPT.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, AI Pilled
OpenAI and the FDA Are Holding Talks About Using AI In Drug Evaluation Read Post »
In the wake of SignalGate, a knockoff version of Signal used by a high-ranking member of the Trump Administration was hacked. Today on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the platforms used for government communications.
Security, Security / Security News, Uncanny Valley
The Trump Administration Sure Is Having Trouble Keeping Its Comms Private Read Post »
All good things come to an end, so it’s time to bag the furniture brand’s Sonos speakers before they disappear. The good news is that the very best of the bunch costs less than $20—and there’s no alternative once it’s gone.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Speakers, Sound Advice
Sonos and Ikea’s Love Affair Is Over—Grab This $19 Device While You Still Can Read Post »
We’ve typed thousands of words to help you find the ideal clacky—or thocky—mechanical keyboard for your refined taste.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Accessories, Clickety Clack
9 Best Mechanical Keyboards (2025), Tested and Reviewed Read Post »
This kit lets you build custom-length power cables for a cleaner-looking pedalboard for your instrument.
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D’Addario XPND Pedal Power Battery Kit Review: Get Juiced Read Post »
