Gio Silva 
At CES 2026 amid rows of smart devices and connected gadgets one product drew attention for an entirely different reason, the Lollipop Star, an AI powered single use candy that merges electronics with something meant to be eaten. The Lollipop Star is not a conventional sweet. It is a disposable electronic lollipop that plays music … Read more
When Heber City police began testing artificial intelligence software to generate police reports, they expected to save time on paperwork. What they didn’t anticipate was the technology fabricating a tale about an officer shape-shifting into an amphibian. The incident came to light when Officer Parker Sever appeared before city officials in late October with an … Read more
During an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience with comedian Whitney Cummings, host Joe Rogan addressed concerns about government restrictions on beneficial health items, specifically peptides. The discussion emerged organically during a conversation that touched on healthcare fraud, government spending, and access to treatments. Rogan expressed frustration with regulatory efforts that he believes prioritize pharmaceutical … Read more
Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani has found himself in an unusual position. He believes he’s the first person to ever face criticism for getting in shape. During an appearance on Stavvy’s World podcast, the Pakistan-born performer opened up about the unexpected backlash he received after transforming his physique for his role in Marvel’s Eternals, and … Read more
During a recent appearance on the Katie Miller podcast, Elon Musk offered rare insight into his spiritual beliefs when asked directly about his views on God and creation. When questioned about his current position on God, Musk provided a straightforward answer: “God is the creator.” The exchange continued when Miller pressed further, asking, “You don’t … Read more
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt has emerged as a vocal critic of how artificial intelligence companies have built their systems, stating plainly that “almost all of these large-language models are built on mass theft.” Speaking at Variety’s Entertainment Summit at CES, Gordon-Levitt addressed the contentious relationship between Hollywood studios and AI companies, particularly focusing on recent legal … Read more
An artificial intelligence character posing as a Chinese healing monk has amassed roughly 2.4 million followers across social media in about three months, later directing that audience toward digital products that appear to be entirely AI generated. Operating under the names Yang Mun and Yangmug, the account began appearing on Facebook and TikTok in October … Read more
In December 2025, the Southeast Asian Games witnessed one of the most elaborate deceptions in competitive gaming history. A rising Thai esports athlete named Warasin Naraphat (better known as Tokyogurl) competed at the regional tournament without ever actually playing the game herself, using remote assistance technology to maintain the facade throughout her entire professional career. … Read more
Authors whose work was used without permission by the AI company Anthropic have until January 15 to opt out of a proposed $3,000 per book settlement and pursue individual legal action. The deadline forces a decision for nearly six million writers affected by what journalist Scott Carney has described as the largest copyright lawsuit in … Read more
When YouTube creator Seth from Berm Peak discovered someone was impersonating him to defraud bicycle companies, it marked a disturbing evolution in online scams. According to Seth’s recent YouTube video, the impersonator successfully convinced multiple businesses to ship tens of thousands of dollars worth of electric bikes to an address in Greensboro, North Carolina, using … Read more
