SpaceX is pivoting to focus on a moon base before Mars
Elon Musk says SpaceX has shifted its near-term priorities from Mars settlement plans to building what he called a “self-growing city on the Moon,” arguing the lunar target is faster…
The Download: What Moltbook tells us about AI hype, and the rise and rise of AI therapy
For a few days recently, the hottest new hangout on the internet was a vibe-coded Reddit clone called Moltbook, which billed itself as a social network for bots. As the…
I Have the Thickest Hair on Earth, and This Tool Just Replaced My Salon Blowouts
Glossi 2-in-1 Hot Tool and Air Glosser Pros Can cut drying time by more than half Smooths ends well Makes your hair shine Results are long-lasting (four to five days)…
Animal Crossing started life as a dungeon crawler
Despite the convoluted journey between concept and finished product, despite all the many things that change between initial prototype and whatever ends up in players’ hands, something always remains of…
Ferrari’s New Jony Ive–Designed EV Is Swathed in Glass and Aluminum
Ive says that the emphasis on physical buttons, each with a singular purpose, is to let the driver keep their eyes on the road and off the screen. “When you…
I asked AI to name my wife. To the hopelessly incorrect people it cited, my deepest apologies | Martin Rowson
Recently, the Rowsons accidentally invented a new game that anyone can play at home. I have yet to come up with a world-beating name for it, so for now let’s…
EU warns Meta over blocking rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp
The EU could take “interim measures” against WhatsApp as it investigates AI providers’ access to the app. On Monday, the EU’s regulatory arm announced its “preliminary view” that Meta, WhatsApp’s…
Making AI Work, MIT Technology Review’s new AI newsletter, is here
You can sign up at any time and you’ll receive seven editions, delivered once per week, until you complete the series. Each newsletter begins with a case study, examining a…
Move Over HomePod: This New Touchscreen Smart Speaker Blew Me Away
Pros Excellent sound and audio customization options for a speaker its size Great streaming compatibility with multiple services Fun and handy touchscreen Useful preset shortcuts Remote control with voice assistant…
I 3D-print whistles now, and you can too
Kit Rocha and Courtney Milan have a knack for drawing attention to a cause. The bestselling romance novelists helped raise half a million dollars for Georgia voting rights in 2020.…















