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The manosphere’s testosterone obsession reaches the highest levels of US military

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced mandatory testosterone screenings, but it’s a symptom of a larger fixation.

Victoria Song
The fight against AI data centers is just beginning

Community pushback from across the US and beyond is making some companies reconsider their data center buildout plans.

Emma Roth
Empathy for the optimizers

Clowning on the longevity king is fun, but it ignores why people biohack in the first place.

Victoria Song
I spy

The AI wearable surveillance state hinges on good intentions masking legitimate privacy concerns.

Victoria Song
Xbox is a disaster

Major changes are looming for Microsoft’s gaming division after years of bad decisions.

Andrew Webster
Hydration isn’t complicated: Just drink water

Electrolyte mixes have a time and place — but less than influencers would have you believe.

Victoria Song
Meet the lawyer who beat Elon Musk — twice

Walk softly and carry a Fender Telecaster.

Elizabeth Lopatto
Ad-free streaming is a luxury now

Steady price increases are pushing viewers toward cheaper, ad-supported tiers.

Emma Roth
Sometimes, health tracking accuracy is overrated

I measured my body composition on five devices. I still don’t know what my exact body fat percentage is.

Victoria Song
Electric air taxis are stuck in the courtroom

Legal wrangling between leading eVTOL companies Joby, Archer, and Vertical threatens the future of the industry.

Andrew Hawkins
Our long national sunscreen nightmare is almost over

Other countries have been doing it right for over 20 years. It’s about time we caught up.

Victoria Song
Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are

Semi-solid state batteries are a less volatile bridge to the future.

Thomas Ricker
Is Apple TV the new HBO?Is Apple TV the new HBO?
Janko Roettgers
I’m relieved Siri AI isn’t trying to be a health coach

AI health coach fatigue is creeping in, and it’s doing the concept more harm than good.

Victoria Song
What do you mean my new smart scale is ‘built for GLP-1 users’?

The GLP-1 tech boom is coming.

Victoria Song
Welcome to Night Vale host Cecil Baldwin shares his tech pet peeves

Just let the man watch movie credits in peace!

Terrence O'Brien
What would you be willing to put in your body?

Biohackers say drugs can help you be your best self. It’s hard to spot when they’re not telling the whole truth.

Victoria Song
Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’

AI can’t feel, but the best hackers pretend it can.

Robert Hart
The man behind the legendary MPC, Roger Linn, stays focused with a single browser tab

His advice: Deep breaths, keep it simple, and maybe play a little VR mini golf.

Terrence O'Brien
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
I’m tackling all your robovac questions.

Come join me for a robot vacuum-themed subscriber AMA. Drop your questions in the post linked below, and I’ll be answering them starting at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.