The moment we saw this outrageous custom BMW R 1300 R, we thought of Philip Ludwig. A veteran of the Sultans of Sprint series and the man behind Kraftstoffschmiede, he’s made a name for himself building wild, boxer-powered BMWs—like his 2019 stunner, Achilles. Our suspicions were right. Philipp has been […]
AI therapy bots fuel delusions and give dangerous advice, Stanford study finds
Popular chatbots serve as poor replacements for human therapists, but study authors call for nuance.
The Download: cybersecurity’s shaky alert system, and mobile IVF
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Cybersecurity’s global alarm system is breaking down Every day, billions of people trust digital systems to run everything from communication to commerce to critical infrastructure. But the global […]
Sam Altman announces another delay for OpenAI’s open-weight model, for further safety testing; the model was slated to be released next week (Maxwell Zeff/TechCrunch)
Maxwell Zeff / TechCrunch: Sam Altman announces another delay for OpenAI’s open-weight model, for further safety testing; the model was slated to be released next week — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Friday the company is delaying the release of its open model, which was already pushed back a month […]
Are 32″ Wheels the Future of XC Racing? BMC Chopped Up a Fourstroke to Find Out!
Love it or hate it, 32″ mountain bike wheels are getting some serious attention from big names. Apparently, BMC is taking the concept pretty seriously… The post Are 32″ Wheels the Future of XC Racing? BMC Chopped Up a Fourstroke to Find Out! appeared first on Bikerumor.
Pinkbike Poll: What Type of Mountain Bikes Should We Review at the Next Field Test?
Is it time for the off-road tandem to shine?( Photos: 2, Comments: 3 )
Michael’s Miscellany: The Eyes Have It
I thought I’d write a bit about several eye-related topics. First up is resolution, which is the ability to see details in objects. We have decreased resolution at night, and little color vision as well, for multiple reasons: reduced numbers of retinal cells firing, the color shift in sensitivity vs. […]
NASA to Provide Coverage of Axiom Mission 4 Departure from Station
NASA will provide live coverage of the undocking and departure of the Axiom Mission 4 private astronaut mission from the International Space Station. The four-member astronaut crew is scheduled to undock from the space-facing port of the station’s Harmony module aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft at approximately 7:05 a.m. EDT […]
Last chance budget-friendly Prime Day star projector deal — now under $14
We tested the YGiTK Northern Galaxy Lights Projector and loved its multifunctionality and near-silent operation — today’s your last chance to save 26%.
Pro basketball player and 4 youths arrested in connection to ransomware crimes
Suspects were allegedly involved in a string of ransomware breaches.