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Tag: technology
No, Grok can’t really “apologize” for posting non-consensual sexual images
Letting the unreliable Grok be its own “spokesperson” lets xAI off the hook.
SpaceX begins “significant reconfiguration” of Starlink satellite constellation
“Biggest advantage of lower altitude is that beam diameter is smaller for a given antenna size.”
Protests in Iran Turn Deadly; Swiss Ski Resort Fire Claims Dozens – 1/2/2026, 8:28:32 PM
Top world news stories as of January 2, 2026, include escalating tensions in Iran amid protests, a deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and severe weather in California.[1][2][4][5] Middle East Tensions Iran protests and U.S. warnings: Protests have […]
Final reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Today is your last chance to add to this year’s charity haul of nearly $38,000.
Transform Your Living Room in 5 Minutes with the Latest Cozy Rug-Layering Trend!
This 5-Minute Refresh Makes Any Living Room Feel So Much Cozier In 2026, transforming your living room into a cozy sanctuary doesn’t require hours of effort or a big budget—just a quick 5-minute rug-layering trick inspired by top trends like texture-maxxing and layered accessories.[1] This […]
Tesla’s fourth quarter sales fell a lot more than expected
Tesla’s sales fell in the fourth quarter of 2025, as rising competition and the expiration of the federal EV tax credit continued to sap the company’s global ambitions. The numbers were a lot worse than many Wall Street analysts were expecting. The disappointing sales report […]
Punkt’s German-made MC03 smartphone comes to the US this spring
Punkt, the Switzerland-based, privacy-focused phone maker, is trying the whole “smartphone” thing again. The MC03 improves on some of the disappointing features of its previous effort, the MC02, while maintaining its security focus. Likewise, its software still comes with a subscription fee: the first year […]
Bulgaria Joins Eurozone, Middle East Conflicts and Disasters Rock Start of 2026 – 1/2/2026, 12:25:03 PM
Top world news as of January 2, 2026, centers on ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, deadly disasters in Switzerland, Afghanistan, and The Gambia, Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro, and economic protests in Iran.[1][2] Conflicts and Attacks Russo-Ukrainian War: Russian drone strikes kill […]
Perplexity’s Role Reimagined Amid New Year Celebrations – January 2, 2026
In a world where digital assistance often blurs the lines between creativity and information retrieval, it’s crucial to delineate the boundaries of each role. Meet Perplexity, a search assistant designed with a singular focus: synthesizing information from search results to answer questions. This vi