Indonesia is lifting its ban on Grok, but with some conditions
Grok is once again available in Indonesia, after the country lifted its ban on the AI chatbot that was seen generating millions of sexualized deepfakes, thousands of which included children.…
Strength Training for Beginners: How to Build a Workout Program That Will Make 2026 Your Strongest Year Yet
Whether your New Year’s resolutions involve losing weight, building muscle or creating healthy habits overall, incorporating strength training can help you reach your goals. Strength training has many benefits, including…
This pocket-friendly e-reader is packed with frustration and potential
I’ve used and reviewed dozens of e-readers over the years, but the 5-inch Kobo Mini remains my favorite for one simple reason: It was small. While it lacked useful features…
Fungus could be the insecticide of the future
Exterminators keep getting calls for a reason. Wood-devouring insects, such as beetles, termites, and carpenter ants, are constantly chewing through walls or infecting trees and breaking them down. The fight…
7 Best Prepaid Phone Plans (2026)
Other Prepaid Cellular Services Mint Mobile is a prepaid service that uses the T-Mobile network (T-Mobile acquired the company in 2024). Plans start at $15 for 5 GB, though they…
Bye-bye corporate conglomerates. Hello personal conglomerates.
Elon Musk’s reported merging of SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla harkens back to the heyday of General Electric — or maybe the robber barons of the Gilded Age. Source link
‘Coffee is just the excuse’: the deaf-run cafe where hearing people sign to order | Deafness and hearing loss
Wesley Hartwell raised his fists to the barista and shook them next to his ears. He then lowered his fists, extended his thumbs and little fingers, and moved them up…
How to replace your AirTag battery
Apple’s AirTag is designed to run quietly in the background, helping you keep track of everyday items like keys, bags and luggage. Unlike many small trackers, an AirTag doesn’t need…
Do Nighttime Driving Glasses Work? A Science-Backed Guide for This Winter
Dealing with modern headlights at night is starting to feel like staring directly into a supernova. Between the blinding LEDs of newer SUVs and the blue-white glare that leaves “ghost…
I don’t hate the robot barista like I thought I would
In Seattle, the only thing we love more than coffee is our coffee shops. On a six-block walk I pass at least a half dozen, each with their own vibe:…
















