Over two years after Fairphone introduced its first pair of modular and repairable wireless headphones, the company has announced an upgraded version. The new Fairbuds XL look similar to the originals but feature an updated design with more comfortable fabrics and improved sound thanks to […]
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Global Fragility & Diplomacy: Earthquake & EU Policy – Dec 9, 2025
Imagine waking up to a world that continuously spins, where sudden turmoil and delicate diplomacy shape the headlines. Today, we embark on a thoughtful journey through stories that remind us of the interconnectedness and fragility of our global community. Our first stop is northern Japan, […]
The Apple Watch Series 11 just got a big $100 discount ahead of the holidays
We thought Black Friday and Cyber Monday would bring the lowest prices of the year, but apparently not. Right now, you can snag Apple’s Watch Series 11 in the 42mm configuration with GPS for a new all-time low of $299 ($100 off) at Amazon, Walmart, […]
You need to watch the modern horror masterpiece, His House
There’s an argument to be made that “the real monster is trauma” has become an overused trope in modern horror. Hereditary, The Babadook, and, much less effectively, Smile, are just a few higher-profile examples. But, if you ask me, few films have deployed this trope […]
X cuts off the European Commission’s ad account after being fined €120 million
Friday, the EU slapped X with a €120 million fine (about $140 million) for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA). It was the first time that a company had been hit with a penalty for running afoul of the law. Elon Musk responded with his […]
Netflix CEO made a visit to the White House before buying Warner Bros.
In November, Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-CEO made a trip to the White House for a lengthy meeting with Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg, the two discussed a number of topics, but chief among them was Netflix’s plan to bid on Warner Bros. At the end […]
A very human vision for going all-in on AI
It’s easy to think about AI as a sort of existential battle between human and machine. Maybe it will be, someday, in a Skynet sort of way. But there are also lots of people trying to figure out how to use AI not as a […]
What Google Glass got right — and really, really wrong
Google didn’t invent the concept of smart glasses, but it did help make them mainstream. In retrospect, 13 years after their launch, this is both a good and bad thing. Glass made a lot of people dream about new ways to use computers without staring […]
Indonesia’s Flood Crisis: Over 600 Dead, Rescue Efforts Ongoing – Dec 7, 2025
The world is a stage for stories of power and complexity, as recent events across the globe starkly remind us. In Indonesia, the fury of nature has unleashed devastation on the island of Sumatra, where relentless floods and landslides have taken a tragic toll. With […]
AI ‘creators’ might just crash the influencer economy
It was only in June that Jeremy Carrasco uploaded his first videos to TikTok and Instagram. In that short time, he’s amassed over 300,000 followers on each platform. No, it’s not exactly Charli D’Amelio numbers, but that does make him one of the biggest names […]
