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Good riddance, Cybertruck!
I'm calling it: time of death, November 6th, 1:30 AM, by tweet. Elon Musk's declaration Friday that Tesla would be "winding down" production of the Cybertruck next year to make room for the Cybercab was fascinating for a number of reasons. First, it was a humiliating way to kill...
Apple @ Work: Mac admins are shipping AI-written code with mistakes, but fixing the problems is taking days
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The $8 Linux Computer (2022)
Hacker News discussion (16 points, submitted by zenincognito). Discussion thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50404599
Zelda is back and better than ever
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 151, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, get psyched because it's officially Bad Holiday Movie Season, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've...
The Fridge-Hacking Spree Is an Internet-of-Things Wake-Up Call
Escalating hacks affecting blood labs and grocery stores show the very real risks to critical infrastructure that come from basic security lapses involving internet-connected devices.
Early Black Friday Apple deals: MacBook Air $250 off, HomeView, Apple Watch Ultra $250 off, AirPods, more
Joining the pre-order deals on the new Apple HomeView and what could be a fleeting chance to secure the 2026 Apple Polishing Cloth at $9 Prime shipped, the early Black Friday Apple deals are already flooding in. While the $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 in all c...
Why a new report on Anthropic automating AI development is alarming researchers
Anthropic is using AI to build more powerful AI. And it appears to be working remarkably well, with the company's models improving roughly twice as quickly as a year ago, with little indication of slowing down. That's according to a new report published Thursday by the AI safety...
The migration that transformed Africa's languages, genes, and cultures
Genes and archaeology are revealing how Bantu speakers spread across much of Africa.
Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 50+
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
The 10 Best Early Black Friday Headphone Deals (2026)
Get up to 50 percent off some of my favorite headphones and earbuds from Apple, Sony, Bose, and more.
The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro, Petkit, Oneisall
Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.
This Totally Free App Can Free Up Space on Your Mac
Stop paying for disk cleaners. This open source utility safely clears hidden caches, leftover app junk, and even gigabytes of offline Apple Intelligence models.