Elon Musk Has Reached a New Low
Welcome to the darkest timeline.
The Secret to Getting Men to Wear Hearing Aids
Too many people delay dealing with hearing loss because they think the devices make them look old.
Don’t Fool Yourself About the Exploding Pagers
Your phone is not a bomb.
The Death of the Minivan
It was a perfect vehicle.
I Really Can’t Tell If You’re Serious
The latest style of engagement-bait video is designed to be confusing—but why?
Productivity Is a Drag. Work Is Divine.
The machines can have our chores, but we can’t afford to outsource creation.
The Trump Sons Really Love Crypto
The former president and his family are launching a crypto business just weeks before the election.
Smartphones Are So Over
Snap is trying to make computers fun again.
Laura Loomer Is Where Republicans Draw the Line
The far-right conspiracy theorist is a unique liability for Donald Trump.
Lucky You!
Musings from an oldster for today’s younger generation
The Biggest Change to Instagram in Years
Meta is rolling out a sweeping update that targets teen users of the app.
The Perfect Watch Costs $20
In its gray digital face, I’ve found a little piece of my past.
A New Front in the Meme Wars
Purveyors of disinformation are targeting Americans with tactics pioneered by the populist authoritarian Rodrigo Duterte.
Keep Your Notes App Under Lock and Key
Over time, a collection of throwaway thoughts becomes a record of person’s real self.
Microsoft’s Hypocrisy on AI
Can artificial intelligence really enrich fossil-fuel companies and fight climate change at the same time? The tech giant says yes.
OpenAI’s Big Reset
With its new model, the company wants you to think ChatGPT is human.
Donald Trump Can’t Stop Posting
He has begun to speak like someone who is deep inside the right-wing internet.
The Real AI Threat Starts When the Polls Close
Whichever candidate loses in November will have an easy scapegoat.
Kamala Harris’s Secret Weapon
She recognizes Trump for what he is.
Twilight of the Emoji
The usefulness of these formerly fun discourse pictures is on the wane.
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