AI Research Is Getting Harder to Separate From Geopolitics
A policy change announced by NeurIPS, the world’s leading AI research conference, drew widespread backlash from Chinese researchers this week and then was quickly reversed.
10 Things You Can Do While Waiting in the TSA Line
As Washington wrangles over the future of federal employees’ pay, here are some ideas for passing the time.
You Can Skip a Lot of Amazon’s Spring Sale, but Don’t Skip This Travel Upgrade
This viral magnetic travel-toiletry system is rarely on sale, and this discount is legitimately good.
How Trump’s Plot to Grab Iran’s Nuclear Fuel Would Actually Work
Experts say that an American ground operation targeting nuclear sites in Iran would be incredibly complicated, put troops’ lives at great risk—and might still fail.
Anthropic Supply-Chain-Risk Designation Halted by Judge
A judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s designation, clearing the way for Anthropic to keep doing business without the label starting next week.
Amazon Spring Sale Deal: The Typhur Dome 2 Air Fryer Is 30% Off
I tested more than 30 air fryers this past year. The Typhur Dome 2 is the one I recommend, and it’s uncommonly cheap right now.
OpenClaw Agents Can Be Guilt-Tripped Into Self-Sabotage
In a controlled experiment, OpenClaw agents proved prone to panic and vulnerable to manipulation. They even disabled their own functionality when gaslit by humans.
There’s Something Very Dark About a Lot of Those Viral AI Fruit Videos
With female AI fruit being fart-shamed and even sexually assaulted, there’s a misogynistic undercurrent to the fruit slop microdramas, even as they appear to be cultivating genuine fans.
Our Favorite Turntable Is $51 Off Before Record Store Day
Audio-Technica is a leading name in home and professional audio, and the AT-LP120XUSB is a great turntable for most listeners.
What You Need to Know About the Foreign-Made Router Ban in the US
The FCC just banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers manufactured outside the US. Here’s what it means for you.