The Polaris Dawn crew safely returned to Earth early Sunday morning, bringing the historic privately funded mission to a close. The Dragon capsule carrying the mission’s four astronauts — Jared Isaacman, Scott “Kidd” Poteet, Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon — splashed down in the Gulf […]
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Best Natural Sleep Aids (2024), Tested and Reviewed
I tested an array of alternative sleep aids, from CBD capsules to mushroom chocolate to bath bombs, to see if they would help my chronic insomnia.
A walk through the crypto jungle at Korea Blockchain Week
Blockchain technology is all about decentralization and virtualization. So it’s a little ironic that humans love to come together in person at big blockchain events. Such was the case last week in Seoul, where a record 17,000 people and 300 speakers came together for Korea […]
The Best Vibrators (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Gender? I don’t even know her! No matter what you’ve got, these tools promise good vibes for all.
OpenAI previews its new Strawberry model
OpenAI this week unveiled a preview of OpenAI o1, also known as Strawberry. The company claims that o1 can more effectively reason through math and science, as well as fact-check itself by spending more time considering all parts of a query. The family of models […]
OpenAI could shake up its nonprofit structure next year
It’s looking increasingly likely that OpenAI will soon alter its complex corporate structure. Reports earlier this week suggested that the AI company was in talks to raise $6.5 billion at a $150 billion pre-money valuation. Now Reuters says the deal is contingent on whether OpenAI […]
Bote Lowrider Aero Paddleboard Review: This SUP Knows What’s Up
Want a stand-up paddleboard? How about a kayak? Get both with the Bote Lowrider Aero, the brand’s latest hybrid paddleboard.
Tribit Stormbox 2: Great Sound, Better Price
This budget-friendly Bluetooth speaker stands tall against speakers twice its price.
TikTok is about to get its day in court
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images Next week, a court will hear arguments about whether the US government can ban TikTok, based on evidence it doesn’t want anyone — including the social media company — to see. On September […]
ESPN and other channels return to DirecTV as it finally reaches a deal with Disney
After a two-week blackout, ESPN and other Disney-owned channels are back on DirecTV. The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV released a joint statement on Saturday announcing that they are in the process of finalizing a new contract, and that all channels affected by their dispute […]