China’s OpenClaw Boom Is a Gold Rush for AI Companies
…There’s Tencent’s QClaw, ByteDance’s ArkClaw, Moonshot’s KimiClaw, and Z.ai’s AutoClaw. The companies claim their versions are easier to install and natively integrate with apps that people…
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Hisense’s Midrange TV Has a Fancy Stand, but Also Some Image-Processing Quirks
…Normally, setting up the U7’s Google TV interface would make up for some lost time, but the new Google TV app is less reliable (and more ad-packed) than the old…
He Couldn’t Land a Job Interview. Was AI to Blame?
…Laws in Illinois, New Jersey, and Colorado (not yet in effect) prohibit employers from using discriminatory tools, but mandate little in the way of transparency beyond requiring employers to notify applicants that…
Two Literal Crypto Bros Built a Real Estate Empire. Then the Homes Started to Fall Apart
…As it tries to bring its properties to market, the company appears to be pursuing a new strategy, in new countries. RealT is now selling tokens for “preconstruction” properties in Colombia and…
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I’m a Normie. Can Normies Really Vibe Code?
…What happens when anyone with a passing itch builds their own app? Those environmental, political, and economic concerns came roaring back—accompanied by a new worry. Before the pandemic, I began having…
The Porsche Cayenne Electric Is a Phenomenal SUV, but Is That Enough?
…new. It sits atop an updated version of the 800-volt Premium Platform Electric (PPE) used by the Macan. Charge speed is up, and so too is power, battery capacity, and range…
The 10 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month
…Born Again and Frank Castle’s upcoming appearance in July’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day. But we say it counts! Jon Bernthal reprises his role as Castle, a US Marine turned…
The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys
…Alilo’s Smart AI bunny talked about leather floggers and “impact play,” and in tests by NBC News, Miriat’s Miiloo toy spouted Chinese Communist Party talking points. Age-inappropriate content is…
I’ve Worked Behind Espresso Bars for 20 Years. These Are the Tools I Use at Home
…The surface of my new workstation is a painted wooden windowsill. This gray silicone mat does wonders in preventing wear and tear to the wood and offering a sturdy, no-slip work…
Trump Pivots on AI Regulation, Worker Ousted by DOGE Runs for Office, and Hantavirus Explained
…And here in the US, most of the hantavirus cases over the years have been in the Southwest, so New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California. And there are some occasional cases in…