Like Hamlet said: “Words, words, words.” We’re surrounded by them, we’re defined by them, but somehow we’re always searching for the right ones. Well, search no longer, hungry wordsmiths, because all the words you’ll ever need are… wait, they’re contained within an endless word search? God damn it. Words.zip is a huge grid of random […]
As the release of GTA 6 looms large, I’m dreaming of a new Grand Theft Auto game that leans on the unique feel of GTA 4
Grand Theft Auto 6 looms large as 2026 kicks off. Whether or not the game actually comes out this year remains to be seen, and I’m sure that particular discussion will overshadow much of the conversation around GTA 6 as the months go by. While there are indeed other AAA titles of note coming out […]
Marc Andreessen to Tech Founders: ‘Raise Prices, Raise Prices, Raise Prices’
Marc Andreessen thinks things should cost more. Despite the fact that the US economy is stagnant, with unemployment on the rise and the affordability crisis as bad as it’s ever been, Andreessen has been telling the companies that he invests in to squeeze more out of their customers. Why? Because they can. “We spend a […]
Signal’s Founder Turns His Attention to AI’s Privacy Problem
The founder of Signal has been quietly working on a fully end-to-end encrypted, open-source AI chatbot designed to keep users’ conversations secret. In a series of blog posts, Moxie Marlinspike makes clear that while he is a fan of large language models, he’s uneasy about how little privacy most AI platforms currently provide. Marlinspike argues […]
2026 digital detox, sorted — how finding my fiancé’s 90s tape stash got me hooked on offline listening
If you’re unaware that 2026 is being touted as the return of analog, you’ve either already logged off, or your algorithm is most unusual. Most of us won’t have missed reels announcing, “For 2026 I’m trading my smartphone in for a Nokia 3210, a record player, a polaroid camera and a library card.” My Instagram […]
Anker’s Solix E10 Battery Backup System Can Power Your Home for Days
Anker has officially revealed its new whole-home backup product, the Solix E10, a modular system that can power a home for potentially days at a time in the event of a blackout. The system, which competes with existing products like the Tesla Powerwall, is available for preorder now, with official sales of the Solix E10 […]
Open-Ear Audio Is Having a Huge Moment Right Now
If there’s one thing that CES 2026 illustrated to audiophiles, it’s that open-ear audio is the thing right now. The category isn’t new—big names in the audio space like Bose and Nothing have been selling open wireless earbuds for a while now—but the options are about to get overwhelming, and it’s not just earbuds getting in on […]
MSI’s AI Edge mini PC delivers massive LLM support and local privacy
MSI’s mini PC handles AI workloads locally without relying on external servers MSI AI Edge supports up to 128GB unified memory for large models Developers can run natural language, image, or mixed-input AI models MSI has entered the growing market for mini PCs powered by the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, joining a crowded field that […]
The ‘Stranger Things’ Documentary Maker Weighs in on That ChatGPT Controversy
One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 hit Netflix earlier this week, and as it’s become clear that there’s no secret ninth episode coming—as intense internet speculation had suggested—disappointed fans have instead turned to scrutinizing the documentary for answers, clarity, and fuel for more speculation. And, well, “Conformity Gate” can step aside, because […]
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is an Absolute Triumph
The success of Game of Thrones—divisive last season notwithstanding—naturally inspired HBO to go back for more. House of the Dragon arrived in 2022, a prequel about warring royals patterned so closely after Thrones that it uses the same theme song. But A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which premieres January 18, is cut from a […]