A House Oversight Committee hearing produced a flood of bizarre claims about cloud seeding, chemtrails, and solar geoengineering. Proven, human-driven changes to the weather were dismissed.
Science, Science / Environment, Clouded Judgment
TCL is offering deep discounts across its mini LED range, but our favorites are at the top end.
Gear, Gear / Deals, Deal of the Day
Big Deals on Big TCL TVs—Some Of Our Top Tested Models Are Nearly 50% Off Read Post »
Susan Monarez told a Senate committee that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanded she dismiss career officials without cause—and accept vaccine recommendations regardless of whether science backed them up.
Science, Science / Health, Vax Attacks
Fired CDC Director Says RFK Jr. Pressured Her to Blindly Approve Vaccine Changes Read Post »
Every Kindle works in multiple languages, and can download books in just about any tongue. Here’s how to take advantage.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Home Office, Gear / Products / Tablets, Learning Curve
How to Change Your Kindle’s Language: Spanish, French, Japanese, and More (2025) Read Post »
In the immediate aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s killing, Donald Trump’s advisors were sure who was to blame. Whether they actually were didn’t, and doesn’t, much seem to matter.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Inner Loop
The Nvidia CEO reveals his consuming love for Google’s image generator, the artsy side of Grok, and what exactly he uses Perplexity, Gemini, and ChatGPT for right now.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Business / Tech Culture, Model Behavior
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Is Bananas for Google Gemini’s AI Image Generator Read Post »
Samsung’s flagship soundbar system sounds as excellent as ever, filling rooms with massive Dolby Atmos goodness.
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Audio, Gear / Products / Speakers, Product Review
Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar System Review: Glorious Atmos Read Post »
The ultrathin iPhone Air is better than you’d expect, but it still costs too much for just a slim frame.
Gear, Gear / Products / Phones, Gear / Reviews, Product Review
Big, beefy batteries mean you might not have to charge your iPhone every day anymore.
Gear, Gear / Products / Phones, Gear / Reviews, Product Review
Apple iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max Review: Level Up Read Post »
Meta’s next face computers are set to be revealed at its Connect event on Wednesday evening. Some details may have already been leaked, but you can get the full rundown by tuning in live.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Sneak Peek
Meta Is Debuting New Smart Glasses Today. Here’s How to Watch Read Post »
Located in China, Juno is a 17-country collaboration that will try to detect neutrinos and antineutrinos to learn more about their mass.
Science, Science / Physics and Math, Particle Physics
This Giant Subterranean Neutrino Detector Is Taking On the Mysteries of Physics Read Post »
The cheapest path into macOS is cheaper than normal today, thanks to this sale.
Gear, Gear / Deals, Deal of the Day
Mac Mini Sale: Get Into MacOS for Less Than $500 Today Read Post »
CEO Sam Altman announced an age-prediction system and new parental controls in a blog post on Tuesday.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Model Behavior
OpenAI Rolls Out Teen Safety Features Amid Growing Scrutiny Read Post »
Microsoft and Nvidia unveiled plans to invest up to $45 billion in the UK during US President Donald Trump’s state visit.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Tech on Tour
US Tech Giants Race to Spend Billions in UK AI Push Read Post »
In the indictment, prosecutors claim Tyler Robinson planned Kirk’s killing in advance, citing rooftop surveillance, engraved bullets, and a written note as they seek the death penalty.
Politics, Politics / Extremism, Politics / Politics News, Political Violence
Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Charged as Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty Read Post »
The walking simulator, launching September 23 on PlayStation and Steam, stars a jobless 35-year-old “privileged, white male” whose pride stops him from getting help.
Culture, Culture / Video Games, Anti-Hero
‘Baby Steps’ Is a Hiking Game That Trolls ‘Slightly Problematic’ Men Read Post »
A misconfigured platform used by the Department of Homeland Security left national security information—including some related to the surveillance of Americans—accessible to thousands of people.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / National Security, Security / Security News, Oversharing
A DHS Data Hub Exposed Sensitive Intel to Thousands of Unauthorized Users Read Post »
Obtaining and using a true burner phone is hard—but not impossible. Here are the steps you need to take to protect your mobile communications based on the risks you face.
Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security Advice, One Step Ahead
No chimney? No problem. LED and gel fuel fireplaces are excellent alternatives for those who can’t or don’t want to burn wood. We tried one of each to see which method is best.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Sweater Weather
The Best Ventless Fireplaces for Cozy Vibes (2025) Read Post »
Got gunky earbuds or over-ears? Here is how to clean them without ruining them.
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Audio, Gear / Products / Headphones, More Funk, Less Gunk
