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Backrooms is a certified blockbuster with a $38 million opening day

Backrooms earns $38 million on its opening day, setting a new record for A24.

Microsoft is threatening legal action for disclosing exploits

Microsoft faces criticism for threatening legal action against a security researcher publicly disclosing vulnerabilities, while allegedly employing individuals with similar past actions.

The groupthink boom: what three top VCs really think about the AI frenzy

Venture capitalists observe that the current AI investment boom is characterized by unprecedented groupthink, with most capital flowing into a few companies, potentially overshadowing other sectors.

Voxel Space

A web demo of the 1992 Voxel Space engine, which rendered terrain for the game Comanche using height and color maps, demonstrates its 2.5D ray casting technique.

30 May6 min read

Memory decline after menopause linked to loss of estrogen production in brain

A preclinical study found that memory decline after menopause is linked to the loss of estrogen production in brain tissue, potentially explaining women's higher Alzheimer's risk.

Listen to the new Steam Controller buzz to the tune of Doom

The new Steam Controller's haptic motors can vibrate at specific frequencies, allowing the device to "sing" songs through community-developed open-source programs.

30 May4 min read

Pebblebee’s Halo watches my back and my belongings

Pebblebee's Halo combines a cross-platform Bluetooth tracker with a personal safety device, featuring a 130dB siren, strobing LEDs, and automatic alerts to trusted contacts upon cap removal.

The Arduboy FX-C is an excellent time killer you might forget you’re carrying

The Arduboy FX-C handheld console features over 300 games in a compact, wallet-sized design.

30 May7 min read

Anthropic surpasses OpenAI to become most valuable AI startup

Anthropic surpasses OpenAI as the world's most valuable AI startup after raising $65 billion in a funding round.

30 May2 min read

AI grifters are creating fake Black people to sell Shein junk

AI grifters create fake Black people to sell cheap products on social media platforms like TikTok.

30 May12 min read

How one founder’s bet on ‘the old school web’ is paying off

Craig Campbell's website, Past Maps, has grown into a sustainable business through organic search.

30 May7 min read

TikTok’s road to becoming a super app

TikTok is expanding beyond social media with new features like hotel booking and fintech services.

30 May6 min read

As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026

Alternative browsers challenge Chrome and Safari with AI-powered and privacy-focused options emerging.

30 May6 min read

This $300 pizza oven can easily help elevate your summer pizza nights

The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven cooks pizzas evenly and consistently at up to 700°F with five preset settings.

Naphtha Shortages Having a Growing Impact in Japan

Naphtha shortages, exacerbated by the Iran war, are forcing Japanese manufacturers like snack maker Calbee to adopt black-and-white packaging and impacting a wide range of industries.

Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Google’s ad business

An Indian court ruled Google liable for trademark infringement by allowing competitors to use brand names as ad keywords, reigniting criticism from founders about the company's ad business.

WH proposes rules giving political appointees final approval on research grants

The White House proposes new rules granting political appointees final approval over federal research grants, shifting authority from expert review committees to align funding with presidential priorities.

I went to the so-called ‘steroid Olympics,’ to understand why Silicon Valley is obsessed with peptides

The Enhanced Games, an athletic competition where participants openly use performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision, is attracting Silicon Valley investment and challenging traditional sports ethics.

30 May15 min read

What Is a Dickover?

The term "dickover" describes a modal panel or popover that deliberately obstructs website content, forcing users into unwanted interactions like accepting cookies or subscribing to newsletters.

29 May6 min read