Marc Maron on Rogan’s Fans: They Created an Audience of “Pseudo-Radicalized” Comedy Fans Around Anti-Woke Comedy

Marc Maron has spent decades inside comedy’s ecosystem, long enough to recognize when the culture shifts from craft to ideology. In a recent interview with Consequence, the veteran comic and podcaster offered one of his most direct critiques yet of the Austin comedy scene and the audience that formed around Joe Rogan’s orbit. According to … Read more

Driverless cars are becoming a reality in UAE thanks to rise of Chinese robotaxies

The future of transportation is quietly arriving in the United Arab Emirates, where passengers opening their Uber app in Abu Dhabi are greeted with an unusual first option: “autonomous.” According to sources, Chinese robotaxi companies are rapidly establishing themselves across the Emirates, transforming the region into a testing ground for driverless technology as the UAE … Read more

Whitney Cummings’ YouTube viewership surpassed Joe Rogan’s

Whitney Cummings has quietly become one of the most-watched podcast hosts on YouTube, according to recent analysis, with her “Good for You” podcast pulling numbers that rival and sometimes exceed Joe Rogan‘s podcast episodes. The development has raised eyebrows throughout the comedy community, with many questioning how the comedian achieved such astronomical growth. Content creator … Read more

PBS’s Be Smart takes a jab at Joe Rogan calling him a fake alpha

The PBS series ‘Be Smart’ has released a YouTube video titled ‘The Scientific Lie That Damaged Generations of Men.’ The video features Joe Rogan’s image in the thumbnail with the word “fake” prominently displayed across his face. The video takes direct aim at popular “alpha male” concepts promoted in certain online spaces. Host Joe Hanson … Read more

Director Christopher Nolan on Being Colorblind: ‘People Treat It Like a Party Trick, Not a Disability’

Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan is known for his storytelling CGI, and a visual style that feels unmistakably his. From the cold blues of The Dark Knight trilogy to the muted, dust-filled palette of Dunkirk, Nolan’s films often lean toward restrained, desaturated tones. What’s less commonly discussed is how his red-green colorblindness subtly informs that aesthetic. … Read more

Chinese LLMs Outperform US AI models in Christian values benchmark

A new benchmark measuring how well artificial intelligence systems align with Christian values has produced surprising results. Two Chinese AI models ranked among the top performers, surpassing several prominent American competitors. The Flourishing AI Christian benchmark, launched this week by Colorado-based technology company Gloo, evaluated 20 leading AI models on their ability to provide responses … Read more

AI slop is making millions while new shows accounted for zero of the 10 most-watched streaming original series this year

The entertainment industry faces a troubling paradox: while audiences retreat to familiar comfort viewing and automated content floods platforms with minimal effort, investment in original programming is producing diminishing returns. Research from Kapwing reveals a startling truth about the modern content ecosystem. Analysis of YouTube‘s recommendation algorithm shows that roughly one-fifth to one-third of videos … Read more

Elon Musk is pitching Space Data Centers Despite Obvious Issues

SpaceX achieved an $800 billion valuation in late 2025, surpassing OpenAI as the world’s most valuable private company. With plans for a 2026 IPO at a $1.5 trillion valuation, Elon Musk has introduced his latest ambitious vision: launching 100 gigawatts of solar-powered AI satellites into orbit annually. According to Musk, within five years, operating data … Read more