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Updated 2024-04-29 02:20
U.S. Marines Strapped a Rocket Launcher to a Robot Dog You Can Buy on Amazon
That thing's creepy."
The Best Headphones Under $100 (for Blocking Out the Haters)
Dreaming of the sound of silence? Let these comfortable, affordable headphones from Sony, Koss, JBL, and Apple save the day.
The Best Aesthetic Tech Gifts for Your Friend Who's Always on Their Phone
No more boring tech, dude. We want our chargers, plugs, and mousepads to be bedazzled, mid-century modern, and straight-up goth.
Russia Moves to Pull Out of Nuclear Test Ban Treaty While U.S. Eyes More Nukes
Old treaties are failing as new nuclear weapons struggle to be born.
Israeli Tanks Spotted with Anti-Drone ‘Cope Cages’ Used by Russia In Ukraine
So-called cope cages" reflect the widespread use of munition-dropping hobby drones on modern battlefields.
Army General: Barracks Aren't Filthy Hellholes, Soldiers Are Just Lazy
"I don't have a mold problem, I have a discipline problem."
Makers of 3D-Printed Medical Equipment Struggle to Save Lives In Gaza Under Siege
The offices of the Glia Project, which makes and distributes open-source, 3D-printed tourniquets in Gaza, were damaged this week.
The Coolest Tech Gifts That We Didn't Even Know Existed (But Want Now)
We've realized a Bluetooth-equipped beanie, instant cocktail machine, and a self-watering indoor garden are the best tech gifts we need in our lives.
CYBER: Space Junk, Nuclear Waste, AI Nukes and the Reason We’re All Still Here
This week, an expert on nuclear weapons stops by to discuss how we tell aliens about the dangers of nuclear waste.
The Best Deals This Week, From Hydroflasks to Sex Advent Calendars
We manifested massive steals on Farfetch designer duds, Le Creuset cookware, and Lovehoney advent calendars.
Ring Is Cashing In on the UFO Craze to Promote Its Surveillance Dystopia
The 'Million Dollar Sighting' contest will reward people for putting up cameras in their home and capturing irrefutable proof of extraterrestrials.
CYBER: Cory Doctorow on Why the Internet Broke and How to Fix It
The author is on the show to talk about his new book, why America stopped fighting monopolies, and a little bit about nuclear weapons.
The Best Designer Tech Accessories, From Prada to Off-White
Just because you can't afford a Birkin doesn't mean your AirPods can't be swathed in Marni.
Air Force Successfully Tested Secret New Stealth Missile With Mock Nuke, Reports Reveal
A B-52 launched a classified stealth missile with a mock nuclear warhead.
Every Phone and TV In the US Is Going to Scream Tomorrow. Here's What You Need to Know.
A FEMA test of the Emergency Alert System is scheduled for October 4th, prompting conspiracy theories.
Anti-Woke Jobs Site CEO Says Remote Workers Need To Leave Their ‘Basement’
The CEO of RedBalloon, an anti-"woke" job board site, said that remote workers aren't "winning."
Drone Named After the Terminator Launches a Torpedo from the Air During NATO Exercise
This isn't new, the U.S. Navy used to do it all the time using an helicopter that ran off Porsche engines.
Elon Musk Just Won Another Massive Military Contract—This Time, for Satellites
Space Force will spend $70 million on Musk's Starshield satellites.
America's Military Can’t Repair Its Own $1.7 Trillion Jet
Only about half of the U.S.'s fleet of F-35 fighter jets is operational at any time due to difficulties with repairs, which must go through contractors.
CYBER: Operation Underground Railroad, Psychic Intelligence, and ‘Sound of Freedom’
CYBER: Operation Underground Railroad, Psychic Intelligence, and Sound of Freedom'
The New iPhone 15 Is Actually a Repair Nightmare
Despite promising to make its products easier to repair, iFixit reports that Apple is screwing over customers once again.
Once and For All: Are Dyson Vacuums Worth the Money?
Dyson cordless vacuums boast top-tier tech, but we asked a TikTok-famous cleaning expert if they're really worth the investment.
The Best Deals This Week, From Theraguns to Le Creuset Cookware
Score sales on Ooni pizza ovens, MysteryVibe sex toys, and Albany Park sofas.
This Magical Vibrating Eye Massager Cured My Decade-Long Eye Strain
After years of headaches from using my phone and computer, this luxurious eye massager finally gave my peepers relief from screen hell.
Sewage, Squatters, Disease: U.S. Military Barracks Are Depressing Hellholes, Watchdog Finds
Investigators found black mold, sewage covering bathroom floors, broken fire systems, and a discharged soldier who never left the barracks.
Neuralink Human Trials Set to Proceed, Despite Ethics Concerns
The screams of monkeys in pain can not cease the relentless march of wetware.
Twitter Continues to Show Ads on Russell Brand Posts After Musk Support
Ads are prominently displayed on Brand's timeline, where his viral denial of rape allegations is posted. It's unclear if Brand is getting payouts.
This Top-Rated Levoit Air Purifier Makes My Cat Allergy Bearable
The Amazon-famous Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier has blessed my lungs with fresh, dander-free air (so I don't have to move in NYC again).
CYBER: ‘Extremely Online’ With Taylor Lorenz
This week is all about a new history of the social internet.
The Best Ring Lights (for Looking Hot and Professional)
Zoom meetings, headshots, and even thirst traps look better when shot with a ring light.
The Best Deals This Week, From Earbuds to Article Sofas
We're entering the deal zone with Dyson vacuums, $20 earbuds that rival AirPods, and a plush mattress from Saatva.
The 9/11 Memes the Government Deemed Worthy of Preserving in the National Archive
The Bush White House and the National Archive saved early internet era 9/11 memes involving 'The Sopranos' and 'The Terminator.'
Sick of Running Out of Juice? Cop a Compact, Portable Phone Charger
Keep your baby (aka your smartphone) juiced and happy via these handy devices from Anker, Charmast, and Baseus.
Texan Billionaire Creates Virtual AI Clone for Commoners to Interact With for $55
For a mere $55 you can have a conversation with a virtual clone of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
Palmer Luckey Says ChatGPT Sold the Pentagon on AI Weapons He's Now Peddling
The VR CEO turned defense contractors has been on a buying spree, and he's revealing new toys he wants to sell the Pentagon.
CYBER: Hot Labor Summer
From the Hollywood strike to the teamsters, labor movements in the U.S. are having a moment.
Move Over, Pigeons: The Birdie Helps Me Feel Safe on NYC Streets
It's a portable safety alarm meant to ward off potential attackers-perfect for nights out, runs, or the subway.
‘Starfield’ Is Bethesda’s Surprising Masterpiece
Bethesda looks to its past to make something you're expecting, and then turns into something you're not.
Right-to-Repair Advocates Tore Down a McFlurry Machine to Show it's Actually Easy to Fix
The McFlurry machine isn't complicated, but there's a reason it constantly breaks down and prevents you from eating delicious ice cream.
Elon Musk Stops Self-Driving Tesla From Lurching Into Intersection In Demo, Musk Fans Cheer
Tesla's new FSD v12 almost blew a red light and ran into an intersection.
CYBER: The Jason Koebler Exit Interview, Part Two
This week on the show we're saying goodbye to Motherboard's longtime editor-in-chief, Jason Koebler.
The Best Deals This Week, From SSENSE Jawns to Always Pans
Light your new tomato candle and bask in these sweet deals from Ninja, Albany Park, and LELO.
CYBER: Rare Motherboard Lore and a Goodbye to Jason Koebler
This week on the show we're saying goodbye to Motherboard's longtime editor-in-chief, Jason Koebler.
The Best Deals This Week, From Ninja to Wayfair
We found deals up the wazoo on TikTok-viral cleaning slime and Le Creuset cookware, plus Bodega's big 50% off streetwear sale.
The Best Electric Toothbrushes, ‘Cause Veneers Are Expensive
Polish those pearly whites with these reliable, top-rated, and high-tech brushes from Oral-B, Waterpik, and beyond.
Nintendo Files Patents for Link's Abilities In 'Tears of the Kingdom'
Nintendo is patenting Ultrahand, Fuse, and even the loading screens from its blockbuster Legend of Zelda game.
CYBER: The Viral Science Video That Will Save the World or Do Nothing At All
LK-99 may revolutionize the way we use countless technologies. It might also be completely bogus.
The Best Deals This Week, From Le Creuset to Samsung
August is blessing us with neck fans, Abercrombie & Fitch camp shirts, and luxe Bose tech.
Warner Bros. Apologizes to the Nation of Japan for Memeing Barbenheimer
Warner Bros. in Japan issued an official apology after U.S. social media teams played up a connection to 'Oppenheimer.'
CYBER: The Barbenheimer Special
How does Oppenheimer' rate as history? And why is everyone flooding back into the movie theater?
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