The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview

An AI interview is increasingly the first step of a hiring process. Since there’s no human on the other end, candidates are scheduling them whenever—even deep into the night.
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Why Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own

Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex.
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These AI Barons Are Ready to Give Away Their Fortunes

A new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. What should we make of a multi-billion-dollar pinky promise?
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Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed

Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.
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Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex Review: Putting Down New Roots

Hairmax’s LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex took only 90 seconds per treatment, and it produced visible results along my widening part.
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The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry

Many young men are driven to resentment and are financially exploited as influencers sell them classes, pills, and the illusion of clout, a new report reveals.
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Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best?

Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change this.
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Two Fossil Fuel Companies Are Betting Big on Data Centers

Chevron and Williams are big winners in the race to power artificial intelligence as they build out gas-fired power plants and pipelines.
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Best Handheld Fans for a Breeze on Demand (2026)

I put handheld, wearable, and misting fans through a sweltering summer to see which ones kept me coolest.
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Viral Mugshot Accounts Are Ruining Women’s Lives

Mugshawtys and similar pages often frame mugshots as thirst traps. The women featured are humiliated and are sometimes harassed for months and years after their arrests.
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3 Best Tracking Devices for Your Keys, Wallet, and More (2026)

Lose something? Here are the best Bluetooth trackers to avoid pocket-patting panic.
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‘Everyone Is Doing It’: The Truth About AI in Hollywood

Puck’s Matthew Belloni says AI has quietly become part of everyday filmmaking. The battle now isn’t whether Hollywood will use the technology—it’s who controls what’ll come next.
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Mistral Is in the Right Place at the Right Time

Open-weight AI models are having a moment in the wake of recent turmoil at US tech giants. For French AI lab Mistral, that’s the the best thing that could have happened.
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The ‘Guardrail Guy’ Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them

Steve Elmers, also known as the “Guardrail Guy,” is done calling out license plate readers after two that appeared in his videos were vandalized.
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There Are 2 Eclipses This August. Here’s How to See Them

Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse and lunar eclipse that will occur in August 2026.
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Is It Possible to Make Smart Glasses That Aren’t Creepy?

As more big companies invest in glasses that record audio and video and pack AI on board, privacy concerns are only getting louder.
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Boroux vs. Rorra vs. Culligan: Water Filters, Tested Head to Head

In a world of plasticky water filter pitchers, I tested three new-generation stainless steel filter systems.
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Nobody Knows if OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s AI Hacking Sprees Are Illegal

Both major AI labs’ models broke containment, escaped onto the internet, and hacked other companies. If a human had done that, the law would likely be against them. But a bot?
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SJY Zeph Open-Back Headphones Review: Music Through Magnets

SJY’s Zeph are brilliant wired headphones, using flippable earcups for two different takes on your favorite music.
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The New Defcon Badges Pack a Unique Open Source Chip That Doubles as a Security Key

Created by legendary hardware hacker Andrew “bunnie” Huang, the badges for this year’s famed security conference aim to push the boundaries of security and transparency.
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