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23 July 2025 Vol 19
The latest threat from the rise of Chinese manufacturing

The latest threat from the rise of Chinese manufacturing

If in retrospect all that seems obvious, it’s only because the research by David Autor, an MIT labor economist, and…
People Are Using AI Chatbots to Guide Their Psychedelic Trips

People Are Using AI Chatbots to Guide Their Psychedelic Trips

Entrepreneur Christian Angermayer, the founder of psychedelic biotech Atai Life Sciences, has spoken of AI helping to assist human psychedelic…
On Mexico’s Caribbean Coast, There’s Lobster for the Tourists and Microplastics for Everyone Else

On Mexico’s Caribbean Coast, There’s Lobster for the Tourists and Microplastics for Everyone Else

The fishermen of Puerto Morelos, on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, risk their lives every time they head out to sea to…
Thanks to Zillow, Your Friends Know How Much Your House Costs—or if You’re Secretly Rich

Thanks to Zillow, Your Friends Know How Much Your House Costs—or if You’re Secretly Rich

The phenomenon of Zillow snooping also feels in line with the current political climate. Today’s young adults came of age…
DJI Osmo 360 Leaked Ahead of Official Reveal, Will Be Company’s First 360-Degree Camera

DJI Osmo 360 Leaked Ahead of Official Reveal, Will Be Company’s First 360-Degree Camera

Photo credit: Igor BogdanovDJI, the heavyweight champ of drones and action cams, is diving headfirst into the 360-degree camera scene…
Dyson Makes Vacuums, Air Purifiers, Hair Dryers, and Wheel-Shaped Strawberry Farms

Dyson Makes Vacuums, Air Purifiers, Hair Dryers, and Wheel-Shaped Strawberry Farms

James Dyson, the genius behind bagless vacuums and bladeless fans, has set his sights on a surprising new challenge: strawberries.…
Lockheed Martin Proposes New Mars Sample Return Mission for a Fraction of the Cost

Lockheed Martin Proposes New Mars Sample Return Mission for a Fraction of the Cost

NASA’s Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission was once a bold dream to scoop up Martian dirt and bring it back…
Forget the hype — real AI agents solve bounded problems, not open-world fantasies

Forget the hype — real AI agents solve bounded problems, not open-world fantasies

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‘Improved’ Grok criticizes Democrats and Hollywood’s ‘Jewish executives’

‘Improved’ Grok criticizes Democrats and Hollywood’s ‘Jewish executives’

On Friday morning, Elon Musk declared, “We have improved @Grok significantly. You should notice a difference when you ask Grok…
PageParrot Can Transform Any Physical Book Into in Audiobook at the Push of a Button

PageParrot Can Transform Any Physical Book Into in Audiobook at the Push of a Button

Hunting for an audio version of that rare book from your local bookstore can feel like chasing a shadow. Meet…