On Thursday morning, a top executive at self-driving truck developer PlusAI received an unexpected congratulatory text message from an acquaintance. “I have been proud of you for your adventure and success at Plus. Just saw two of your trucks near my work place! :)” the message said. But PlusAI’s trucks…
Quince Luggage Is Affordable but Doesn’t Feel Cheap (2026)
If I were buying luggage for the first time in a long time or replacing an old set, I’d choose Quince. You’re getting polished, durable suitcases with reliable features, and without paying a premium for the brand name. At $270 for both an expandable carry-on and a large checked bag,…
Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India
Google has started testing a way for shoppers in India to buy products from Walmart-owned Flipkart directly through Gemini and AI Mode, as the search giant looks to expand its AI services from product discovery into transactions. Users in the test see a “Buy” button on select Flipkart product listings…
PNOE’s new face mask wants to make lab-grade breath testing a self-serve affair
At first glance, the newest device from PNOĒ looks like something a comic-book villain might wear. The mask, which covers the nose and mouth and straps around the back of the head, bears more than a passing resemblance to the one worn by Bane, Batman’s hulking nemesis. But its purpose…
The Best Early Prime Day Deals Ahead of Amazon’s Second Sale (2026)
Amazon Prime Day deals are back, baby. The second sale of the year is officially dubbed Prime Big Deal Days and will arrive on October 6 and 7. However, early deals have already started, and I’ve been using my 13 years of deal-hunting experience to find true discounts on the…
A Gravitational Battle Within the Earth Is Changing the Length of Days
Earth’s days are not exactly the same length. Scientists have been recording small variations in for decades. These changes are minuscule—sometimes just a few milliseconds—and mostly imperceptible, but scientists are keen to understand them as they point to a much more monumental change: Our planet’s rotation speed is shifting. Scientists…
5 things Kindle owners need to know before jailbreaking their device
Amazon’s Kindle is basically synonymous with the e-reader. Even though companies like Boox, Kobo, and ReMarkable offer a plethora of alternative E Ink devices that can do a lot more than just read books, Amazon’s chokehold on the E-Reader industry remains unshakable in 2025. The company’s best-selling Kindle line continues…
This Browser Extension Lets You Snooze Open Tabs Until Later
Tabs are the best. They’re also the worst. Sometimes I end up drowning in browser tabs containing web pages I don’t remember opening, and sometimes I have a few tabs that I want to close, but I can’t, because I know I’ll need them later. Tuck is a completely free…
I finally found a router that solves my streaming issues
A few months ago, I signed up for Spectrum’s Invincible internet service, and wasn’t too impressed with the coverage their hybrid WiFi + cellular router provided. I’d never had problems getting a strong signal from a single, high-end router from the front to the back of my apartment, but here…
Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs
Hospitals’ use of artificial intelligence tools as they submit insurance claims led to an additional $942 million in healthcare spending over a two-year period, according to an analysis by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The BCBSA analysis found “a sharp increase in patients being documented as having complex conditions,”…