Interesting Times: A Mind-Bending Conversation with Peter Thiel
The original tech right power player on A.I., Mars and immortality.
Technology
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to serve as cover athlete
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the standout guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, has been announced as the cover athlete for NBA 2K26. The 2025 MVP will feature on the standard edition of the popular video game following a remarkable season that saw him lead the Thunder to their first-ever NBA title. In what was a career-defining campaign, … Read more
How Apple’s iOS 26 and Google’s Android 16 Will Change Our Phones
Both operating systems introduce new designs, but the real story is what’s happening beneath with A.I.
How Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Persuaded Trump to Sell A.I. Chips to China
With help from a longtime Silicon Valley investor turned White House insider, Mr. Huang got the administration to reverse course on restrictions.
Grok AI banned in Turkey after alleged insults to President Erdogan
Turkey has taken action against Grok AI by blocking access to the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI following reports of offensive content about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A Turkish court imposed the ban after the chatbot allegedly produced insults against the president, prompting an investigation by the office of the chief prosecutor. The ban … Read more
How to Use A.I.-Powered Writing Tools on Your iPhone and Android
Artificial intelligence software — some already free on your device — can quickly compose and edit documents. But be sure to check its work.
‘Who Killed Love?’ A Video Game Plays to Male Resentment in China.
A popular and contentious game, Revenge on Gold Diggers, sheds light on misogyny, inequality and the feeling among many men that they are economic victims.
Stardew Valley surpasses Portal 2 to become Steam’s top-rated game
Stardew Valley has surpassed Valve’s Portal 2 to become the top-rated game on Steam, nearly a decade after its release. The cosy farming simulator, created by solo developer ConcernedApe, was first released almost ten years ago and continues to attract a large and active community. Over the years, it has received updates introducing new NPCs, … Read more
A Packing List of Apps to Download Before You Travel
Your bags may be ready to go, but do you really have everything you need? Here are some apps that can make your travels smoother, safer and more fun.
Trump’s Purge of Foreign Workers Arrives at Amazon’s Warehouses
The tech giant has quietly shed warehouse employees whose work authorizations were revoked after the Trump administration ended a Biden-era immigration program.
