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Updated 2024-03-28 14:35
The Best Deals This Week, From Samsonite Luggage to Ooni Pizza Ovens
We're gearing up for spring with fire deals on Dagne Dover travel bags, Diptyque freebies, and Dyson cordless vacuums.
The Best Laptop Backpacks, Bags, and Cases (That Morpheus Would Approve Of)
Keep your precious baby safe with the best laptop backpacks, bags, and cases from Coach, Herschel, Away, and Samsonite.
Why Congress's Fears of Russian Space Nukes Is Political Theatre
This week on CYBER: Why is Congress talking about Russian space nukes? And the ramifications a civil lawsuit may have on NDA law.
Globetrotting Millennial Woman Pleads Guilty to Sending $7M of Drone, Missile Parts to Russia
The basic Instagram influencer was part of a scheme to send semiconductors to Russia to avoid U.S. sanctions.
What's Wrong With This Rental Listing? The Furniture Is AI.
Estate agents and landlords are trying to make crappy apartments look better. Does it work?
AI Deepfakes Are Everywhere and Congress is Completely Out of Their Depth
High profile scandals in the world of politics and celebrity have people calling for new laws, but we should think hard before passing sweeping legislation.
The Best Deals This Week, From Boy Smells Candles to Calpak Luggage
Single this V-Day? Fill the void with Fun Factory sex toys, Saucony running shoes, and the VICE editor-loved Breville Pizzaiolo.
An Army Officer Faced Jail Time for Spying on Girls. Then the Pentagon Stepped In.
Lt. Col. Jacob Sweatland faced a year in jail until a civilian court gave his case to the DoD. An Army merely reprimanded him and now his court records are sealed.
These Touchscreen Gloves Make Texting In Cold Weather Easy
The North Face's Etip Recycled Gloves finally made it possible for me to scroll TikTok in negative-degree temps.
The Best Handheld Game Consoles (for Travel, Escapism, and Playing in Bed)
Have an eight-hour flight or on deck? A long subway commute? Cop one of these to [clears throat in 'Gladiator'] stay entertained on-the-go.
AI Launches Nukes In ‘Worrying’ War Simulation: ‘I Just Want to Have Peace in the World’
Researchers say AI models like GPT4 are prone to sudden" escalations as the U.S. military explores their use for warfare.
IDF Admits It Ran Gory Telegram Calling Palestinians ‘Roaches’ to be ‘Exterminated’
The Israeli military has been posting grotesque videos of dead Palestinians on a racist Telegram channel. It's typical for the anything goes' platform.
Tech Used to Be Bleeding Edge, Now it’s Just Bleeding
After a decade of scandals and half-assed product launches, people are no longer buying the future Big Tech is selling.
Do Friend-Finding Platforms Actually Work?
Apps like TimeLeft are trying to beat loneliness by pairing strangers up as potential friends. I went down to see if it works.
The Best Deals This Week, From the Big Bodega Sale to Great Jones Cookware
We're talking Dame sex toys, Loftie's internet-famous" smart alarm clock, and Purple's comfy GelFlex Grid mattress-all on sale.
Ukraine Is Getting a New American-Made Bomb Before the Pentagon. Here’s What We Know.
The Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb will reportedly be the latest weapon to be deployed by Ukraine before anyone else-even the U.S. military.
An AI-Generated Content Empire Is Spreading Fake Celebrity Images on Google
A ring of websites using AI and run by an aspiring movie star are behind fake celebrity images featured in Google results, Motherboard found.
We Tried a Bunch of Amazon Must-Haves and These Ones Are Legit
We sifted through the best Amazon finds, from affordable chef's knives to TikTok-viral gadgets.
How Top Secret Nuke Sensor Data Confirmed the First Interstellar Object on Earth
A freedom of information act request unearthed emails from the Los Alamos National Lab as they struggled to balance secrecy and scientific discovery.
How to Read Leaked Datasets Like a Journalist
'Hacks, Leaks, and Revelations' is a how-to guide for everyone who's curious about secrets.
The Best Deals This Week, From Ninja’s CREAMi to Sonos Speakers
Rise and shine with deals on Loftie clocks, classic New Balance sneakers, and comfy Purple mattresses.
Meet Shokz OpenRun Headphones, a Weird Device That Helps Me Run In Peace
These TikTok-viral headphones keep me aware of my surroundings, never fall out, and look like a futuristic accessory from 'The Fifth Element.'
Man Jailed, Raped, and Beaten After False Facial Recognition Match, $10M Lawsuit Alleges
A 61-year-old man alleges that a facial recognition algorithm used a mugshot from the 1980s to ID him in a crime he didn't commit.
The Etsy Sellers Getting Sued for Using a Smiley Face
When hundreds of people got hit by The Smiley Company for using its trademark, they decided to band together and fight back.
This TV Gives Me an IMAX Experience At Home for Under $300
I'm ready to ride out the winter, thanks to the powerful sound and crystal-clear picture quality of the Insignia F30 Fire TV.
The Best Gifts for Your Boyfriend or Husband (or Deli Man)
Whether you've been together for a day or a lifetime, here's the best cookware, luggage, tech, and underwear to show your man that he's alright.
‘Palworld’ Modders Are Already Living In Fear of Nintendo's Legal Team
The Discord for modders of the wildly successful 'Pokemon with guns' game has banned discussion of mods that add actual Pokemon.
‘Palworld’ Is Tearing the Internet Apart
The new 'Pokemon with guns' has sold 5 million copies and enraged Nintendo fans, who are baselessly accusing it of using AI.
Former Pentagon UFO Investigator Is Pissed Because Congress Believes In Conspiracy Theories
Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick had a few choice words for the public on his way out the door of the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office.
The Best Wired Earbuds for Ignoring, Working, and Looking Cool
Whether you want to be passive-aggressive or need to focus, here are the best wired earbuds from Apple, Sony, and Skullcandy.
What a Novel About an AI Documenting the Last Human Says About Our Real Dystopia
In her debut novel, Debbie Urbanski shows us the end of the world as viewed through an advanced AI that's trying to write a novel about the last living human.
The Best Deals This Week, From MysteryVibe Sex Toys to Made In Cookware
The deals are cooking with savings on Le Creuset cookware, Cosari air friers, and Avocado mattresses.
The Best Waterproof Earbuds for Fit, Sweaty Hot People
Don't let your ear sweat ruin your workout soundtrack-here are the best waterproof headphones from Bose, Apple, Anker, and more.
X Flooded With Bizarre Ads Smearing TV Chef to Promote Crypto Platform
Bell Media told Motherboard it is actively reporting X ads smearing Canadian chef Mary Berg in a bizarre campaign promoting a crypto platform.
Knockoff Iranian Kamikaze Drone Listed for Sale on Alibaba, Then Vanishes
A drone for sale by a Chinese supplier looked strikingly similar to Iran's Shahed-136. The listing was removed after Motherboard contacted the supplier.
Everything We Know About 'Timhouthi Chalamet,' the Yemeni Influencer Celebrating Red Sea Ship Raids
A handsome Yemeni influencer's account vanished from TikTok after posting a tour of a captured cargo ship.
This Garmin Smartwatch Tracks Everything From My Naps to My Stride
The fitness stats and GPS rule, but the Forerunner 255s also streams music, monitors your stress levels, and even offers a virtual coach service.
The Future of Nukes Involves AI and Nobody Knows What Happens Next
Machines are going to do more and more jobs that were once done by hand, including those that involve nuclear weapons.
The Best Deals This Week, From The North Face Jackets to Ruggable Carpets
Tons of winter sales are on deck from brands including Hoka and Dyson-plus, save big on avant-garde Wayfair sofas.
The George Carlin AI Standup Is Worse Than You Can Imagine
As a long time Carlin fan, I was morbidly curious. I wish I had never clicked the link.
The Best Fitness Trackers for Getting Healthy in 2024
The best fitness trackers can monitor your REM cycles, take on-the-go ECGs, provide a quantifiable stress score, and file your taxes (OK, not yet).
X Purges Prominent Journalists, Leftists With No Explanation
Ken Klippenstein, Steven Monacelli, and Alan MacLeod were all suspended from the platform.
'Magic: The Gathering' Publisher Denies, Then Admits, Using AI Art In Promo Image
This isn't the first time fans have called out the publisher for using AI generated art.
A $317M Strategic Bomber Just Crashed on U.S. Soil. It's Not the First Time.
The B1-B is America's ugliest, saddest midde-aged bomber. And one just crashed for the first time in more than 20 years.
OpenAI’s Make or Break Lawsuit and the Golden Idol of AGI
The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft in a case that could have widespread ramifications for the tech industry.
The Best Deals This Week, From Hoka Sneakers to $17 Earbuds
New year, new you? Upgrade with big deals on Bondi 8s, SSENSE jawns, and Le Creuset Dutch ovens.
The Best Space Heaters for Apartments (That Will Keep You Toasty)
Controlling your winter-coziness destiny can be simple with these options from Dyson, Lasko, Dreo, and Vornado.
Widely-Hyped Mickey Mouse Horror Game Sure Looks Sketchy as Hell
A game made using purchased assets and AI voices was announced less than 24 hours after Mickey's first cartoon entered the public domain.
What VICE Readers Bought This Month: Article Sofas and Massage Goggles
Readers stuffed their stockings with penis pumps, chicken crossbody bags, and non-squeaky bed frames to ring in 2024.
The Best Sites to Get Refurbished Tech for Less
We found the finest tech from Therabody, Dyson, and Bose that has been thoroughly tested, inspected, and beautified for you.
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