Original 'Dukes of Hazard' Star Rick Hurst Dead at 79

Original Dukes of Hazzard star Rick Hurst, who played Deputy Cletus Hogg on the show, [...]

27
Jun
At a “couples retreat” for human-AI pairs, users of services like Replika and Nomi grapple with the virtual reality and emotional limits of their partners (Sam Apple/Wired)

Featured Podcasts The Talk Show With John Gruber: ‘Through the Wall Like Kool-Aid Man’, With [...]

27
Jun
Rabbit Shoes, Backpack Vest, ‘Best Road Bike Ever,’ and More Emerging Gear

This week, two themes emerged in the gear world: cycling and fashion. Brands like Parlee [...]

27
Jun
Walking My Mother Home: On Aging, Love, and Letting Go

“To love someone deeply is to learn the art of holding on and letting go—sometimes [...]

27
Jun
Fans Can Still Get FTC Fortnite Refunds. Here's How

If you thought you missed your chance to file a claim in the big Fortnite [...]

26
Jun
How online fandom communities are advocating against AI, including protesting companies scraping fanfic content for AI training and opposing AI-generated fanfic (Decca Muldowney/The Verge)

Decca Muldowney / The Verge: How online fandom communities are advocating against AI, including protesting [...]

26
Jun
The Ultimate Binocular Warranty Comparison: Whose Is Best?

You just dropped a paycheck or two on premium glass. You’re spotting elk at a [...]

26
Jun
The Truth About Self-Worth: We Don’t Need to Earn It

“Success isn’t about what you do; it’s about who you are. Just existing—waking up, breathing, [...]

26
Jun
'Liver King' Arrested in Austin After Bizarre Joe Rogan Comments

The social media and fitness influencer known as the “Liver King” was arrested in Austin, [...]

25
Jun
How AI is reshaping the perfume industry, as fragrance tech startup Osmo promises 48-hour sample turnarounds and incumbents like DSM-Firmenich embrace the tech (Arabelle Sicardi/The Verge)

Arabelle Sicardi / The Verge: How AI is reshaping the perfume industry, as fragrance tech [...]

25
Jun