A weird development has emerged from China as the country’s premier government compound, Zhongnanhai, has vanished from major Chinese mapping applications. Users of Baidu Maps and other popular navigation services now find that searches for the location return “location not found” errors or redirect to Changping, a suburban district approximately 21 kilometers away from the … Read more
In a case that has captured international attention, authorities in Japan have dueled with a legal statute gathering dust since the 19th century to prosecute a gamer whose online rivalry escalated into tragedy. Takahiro Fujimoto, a 32-year-old resident of Osaka, now faces charges under Japan’s rarely invoked dueling law, originally enacted in 1887 during the … Read more
Samsung’s newest fridge made waves as CES 2026 for all the wrong reason. The Bespoke AI Family Hub refrigerator highlights many of the problems associated with modern appliances including unnecessary complexity privacy concerns and features that address no clear consumer need. One of the refrigerator’s headline features allows users to open and close the door … Read more
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
The weight-loss revolution that transformed human healthcare is now coming for household pets, as Chinese pharma companies race to bring GLP-1 treatments to the booming market of overweight cats and dogs. According to sources, Irina Zhou’s five-year-old cat has been packing on roughly 2.2 lbs (1 kilogram) annually for three years. While Zhou recognizes the … Read more
During her appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, comedian Whitney Cummings opened up about her experiences with Botox and why she ultimately decided to stop using it. Cummings explained how she first started getting Botox treatments at a surprisingly young age. “I was like 27,” she recalled. The decision wasn’t entirely her own, it came … 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
James Cameron, the visionary filmmaker behind iconic sci-fi films, recently opened up about the challenges of developing new stories in the Terminator franchise. Speaking candidly, Cameron revealed that the rapid progression of artificial intelligence technology has made it increasingly difficult to stay ahead of reality. During a previous interview with CNN, he had said, “I’m … 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
