Maine’s Senate Race Implodes, Meta’s Threads Rivals Musk’s X, and the Trump Phone Arrives
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts discuss Threads as it recently hit 500 million monthly users, putting it…
Category: Technology
Anthropic Wants You to Pay Up for Claude Fable 5
AI model developers have long offered consumers a simple deal: Use our technology for free through an online chatbot, or…
The 1X Neo Robot Has Freaky Fast Fingers
Courtesy of 1X Courtesy of 1X “We love this idea that a robot can be this peaceful and fun and…
Self-Driving Cars Are Interfering With First Responders. Feds Aren’t Happy
The head of the top US road safety agency cautioned autonomous vehicle developers in a letter Wednesday about what he…
The $28 Million Mistake That Inspired Estonia’s AI “Fuckup Finder”
Estonia’s AI embarrassment began with a single wrong phrase. In December, the Riigikogu, Estonia’s parliament, passed changes to the country’s…
The FTC Settlement With John Deere Is a Huge Win for the Right-to-Repair Movement
On Wednesday, the US Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with tractor manufacturer John Deere over a 2025 lawsuit that…
One of Meta’s Offices Was Briefly Overtaken by a Rogue Squirrel
Meta’s year so far hasn’t exactly been a picnic. But that didn’t stop one nut-loving creature from seeking some joy…
Messi and Ronaldo Are Building Tech Portfolios. Mo Salah Is Playing a Different Game
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Mohamed Salah have spent the past two decades defining one of soccer’s greatest eras. Now,…
Dimming the Sun Would Help Lower the Risks of El Niño
This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be among the strongest on record, and it’s set to create chaotic…