Category: Weird
OpenAI Ousts CEO Sam Altman
Sam Altman, who as CEO of OpenAI gave the world ChatGPT and became one of the most influential people in technology, has departed the company…
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The future can look pretty bleak. Climate catastrophes, new diseases, crumbling infrastructure, wealth inequality, cyber risks, geopolitical conflicts, and threats to democracy around the globe…
16 Walmart Black Friday Deals (2023): TVs, Cookware.
Walmart must be feeling nostalgic for the days when zombie-apocalypse-level hordes would await the opening of the doors on Black Friday. So fill up your…
Andrew Yang’s New Novel Predicts Electoral Chaos
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang ran a surprisingly successful presidential campaign in 2020, captivating the internet with fresh ideas and a fun, geeky persona. More than any…
31 Best Amazon Black Friday Deals (2023): TVs, Phones, Echo
It simply wouldn’t feel like a deals holiday without Amazon, nor would it feel like the holiday season without a pile of Prime shipping boxes…
Nothing Chats First Look: iMessage on Android
Having predominantly used Android phones, I am far too familiar with the stigma of being a “green bubble.” Whenever I message someone with an iPhone,…
DoggoRamps Couch Ramp Review: A Well-Built Ramp
Thunk! That was the sound I’d often hear when my dog, Tobu, hopped off the bed and ran to the front door to greet my…
The Bin Laden Letter Is Being Weaponized by the Far-Right
Still, it is unclear what sparked the sharing of bin Laden’s letter. Based on a review of TikTok conducted by WIRED before the platform began…
You Need a Heat Pump. Soon You’ll Have More American-Made Options
Solar panels and wind turbines get all the attention, but an underappreciated device is helping slash emissions in a big way: the heat pump. Instead…
8 Theragun Black Friday Deals (2023): Percussive Massage Devices
Theraguns are some of the most popular massage guns, but they’re also the most expensive. If you’ve been coveting one, most of Therabody’s catalog is…