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The 'R-word,' embraced by Joe Rogan and Elon Musk, inches back into the mainstream

Many still consider the word a disability slur, and while its use has percolated in the comedy world for years, only recently has it — and discussion of its return — become more common.
Photo Illustration: Joe Rogan and Elon Musk
Photo Illustration: Joe Rogan and Elon Musk
3d ago

School districts hit with extortion attempts months after education tech data breach

The attempted extortion has so far targeted schools in Canada and North Carolina.
A hand on a laptop
A hand on a laptop

AMD CEO calls China a 'large opportunity' and warns against strict U.S. chip controls

The U.S. government has cracked down on chip shipments to China in recent years, restricting the sale of more advanced AI processors to China.
Lisa Su speaks onstage
Lisa Su speaks onstage

Netflix gives its home screen a makeover

Subscribers will begin seeing the new layout in the coming weeks.
Netflix logo in a building.
Netflix logo in a building.
4d ago

Meta wins $168 million verdict against spyware company NSO

Meta had already won a December ruling finding that NSO had unlawfully exploited a bug in its messaging service, WhatsApp, to plant spy software on users’ phones.
A red car drives by the Meta sign at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park
A red car drives by the Meta sign at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park
4d ago

Crypto

Crypto

58 crypto wallets have made millions on Trump's meme coin while 764,000 have lost money, data shows

The $TRUMP token, which surged in popularity after being tied to the start of Trump’s second term, has seen sharp price swings and highly uneven returns for investors.
President Trump Departs White House For Florida
President Trump Departs White House For Florida

Amazon's Zoox robotaxi unit issues software recall after recent Las Vegas crash

Amazon acquired Zoox in 2020 for over $1 billion, announcing at the time that it would help bring the self-driving technology company’s “vision to life.”
A Zoox autonomous robotaxi
A Zoox autonomous robotaxi
5d ago

App Mike Waltz appeared to use suspends service after hackers claim breach

Mike Waltz seemed to use the app at last week's Cabinet meeting, according to a photograph published by Reuters.
Mike Waltz checks the Signal app on his phone
Mike Waltz checks the Signal app on his phone
7d ago

Welcome to Starbase: Texas has a new city home to Elon Musk's SpaceX

Residents of a small south Texas town that's home to Elon Musk’s SpaceX have voted to incorporate into a new city.
The SpaceX “Hub”, serving as the polling location for SpaceX employees.
The SpaceX “Hub”, serving as the polling location for SpaceX employees.
7d ago

Tech & Media

Tech & Media

White House 'influencer briefings' bring conspiracy theorists, former Trump officials

A review of attendees to the first three influencer briefings shows an overwhelmingly right-leaning guest list.
Karoline Leavitt speaking
Karoline Leavitt speaking
8d ago

Photo appears to show Mike Waltz using Signal-like app that can archive messages 

More than a month after he drew criticism for using Signal to discuss an impending military attack, Waltz was seen using what appears to be a different messaging app to message others in the Trump administration.
Mike Waltz  looking at the Signal app on his phone
Mike Waltz  looking at the Signal app on his phone

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