I went looking for the AI weed vape that gives you Bitcoin for smoking
The crypto weed vape found me on 4/20, the high holiday of cannabis enthusiasts everywhere. It arrived over Slack with the thumbnail of a man exhalingā¦
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What happens in Vega$: steroids, swimmers, and a billion-dollar hustle
The Enhanced Games ā a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance enhancing drugs ā may herald a new business ā¦
New Hummer X Concept SUV and Pickup: Swap Parts With Friends video
Take a look at the new Hummer X Pickup and SUV concept cars from GM, during a special tour of the company's Advanced Design Facility in Pasadena, Caliā¦
The Backrooms Explained: Unpacking the Internet's Favorite Liminal Space video
In this episode of How It Hits, we explore the fascinating journey of "The Backrooms." What started as a single, unsettling image posted anonymously oā¦
The 'Mystery Meat' of Google Gemini video
Google's whole future is dripping in AI, including a brand-new version of search. There is a problem, however: Google is now packaging the informationā¦
IGN Live 2026: Start Times, Ticket Prices, Game Reveals and More
From game reveals to celebrity guests, here's everything happening at IGN Live 2026.
Inside Apple's Play to Shoot a Pro Soccer Game Entirely With iPhones
The first pro sports game in a major league was broadcast with footage exclusively shot with iPhones. Here's how it was done.
New on Netflix in June 2026: 'Sweet Magnolias,' a Jennifer Lopez Rom-Com and a Fresh Harlan Coben Mystery
These titles, plus several new true crime documentaries and a John Cena comedy, are on my must-watch list.
User-replaceable batteries are coming back in a big way
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about gadgets and smartphones, follow Dā¦
The Best Gadgets of May 2026
May was stuffed with premium and expensive tech. We got everything from luxury Sony wireless headphones to pricey gaming laptops to futuristic XR smarā¦
On its 40th anniversary, we reassess 1986's SpaceCamp
Is it a hidden gem, a cult classic, or hopelessly dumb? We vote "all of the above." Forty years ago, the future seemed just around the cornerāand the ā¦
I Found the Best Water Flosser of 2026 for Squeaky-Clean Teeth
I spent three months testing countertop and cordless water flossers from popular brands including Waterpik, AquaSonic, Philips and Quip.
HP OmniBook 3 16 Review: Big-Screen Budget Laptop With Unbeatable Battery Life
Powered by a Snapdragon X chip, HP's budget 16-inch laptop can run for nearly a day and a half on a single charge. It's also fairly portable for its sā¦
The Mercedes CLA offers great EV specs for an average price
Despite headwinds from the current administration, automakers continue to release well-equipped EVs with bigger battery packs and increasingly faster ā¦
Apple's Giving You Extra Bragging Rights for Your Run on Global Running Day
Apple is celebrating with a limited-edition badge when you log a 5K on your Apple Watch on June 3.
They call it stupid hot for a reason: Heat muddles animal brains
As temperatures rise, some creatures pick fights while others struggle to learn. On a blazing hot day in South Africa, female southern pied babblers cā¦
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 31, #1085
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,085 for Sunday, May 31.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 31, #1807
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,807 for Sunday, May 31.
Joby Demonstrated its Air Taxi in Manhattan, but You Canāt Fly in It Yet
Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous teā¦
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 31 #819
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 31 No. 819.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 31, #615
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 31, No. 615.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, May 31
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 31.
My Complete Smart Home Checklist for When You're Going on Vacation This Summer
From weekends out to weeks away, these safety tips will help prep your smart home for your convenience and peace of mind.
Mexico vs. Australia Livestream: How to Watch the International Friendly Soccer Game Free
El Tri continue their World Cup preparations with an intriguing warm-up against the Socceroos in Pasadena.
Lionsgate Joins Movies Anywhere, Leaving Paramount and MGM as Last Major Holdouts
MGM, Paramount Pictures and some independent labels still aren't part of Movies Anywhere, but Lionsgate has joined the MA fold, allowing its movies toā¦
SoftBank says it will invest up to ā¬75 billion to build French data centers
The goal, the firm said, is to develop and operate up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity.
Lamine Yamal shares pictures teasing the new Beats headphones on the way
The Spanish soccer player posted a bunch of images featuring the mystery product.
This weekendās two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers
The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.
Anthropic Is Now Worth More Than OpenAI
"The Claude one" has overtaken "the ChatGPT one."
'The Legend of Vox Machina,' 'Every Year After' and More New Prime Video Releases We're Watching in June
Prime Video promises romance, action and much more this June.
An industry targeting Australiaās ageing population is growing, but can AI deliver more humanity in aged care?
While companion robots are being introduced and virtual experiences hope to ātake loneliness awayā, one expert agrees tech should never replace the huā¦
MSI's next-gen monitor can switch between three resolutions and refresh rates
Go from 4K resolution for Crimson Desert to 680Hz for Counter-Strike 2.