Apple trained its own AI model for China with help from Alibaba
Apple has reportedly trained a custom AI model for the China market alongside domestic tech giant Alibaba, a rare cross-border partnership that cuts across growing tensions between Beijing and Washington.…
The China-focused large language model was developed in partnership wi…
Developing a custom model of its own marks a departure from Apple's pr…
Historically, Apple has used domestic Chines … Read the full story at …
The Real Reason Data Center Gas Power Plants Are So Dirty
A massive new gas plant in Texas will be built with much less efficient technology than regular gas plants. It’s far from the only data center power project to rely on dirty turbines.
Cloning could be used to save species—or make human “organ sacks”
This week I spoke to scientists who have found a way to turn male mouse embryos female.They’ve developed a CRISPR-based approach to essentially cut out the Y chromosome.…
It allowed them to create female clones of male mice.
That’s right: female animals that are genetically identical to males, …
Takashi Ishiuchi, a reproductive biologist at the University of Yamana…
Heinz Celebrates Personal Condiment Rituals With 3-Setting “Love Lid” Launch
SummaryHeinz has introduced a limited-edition customizable ketchup cap called the Love Lid that allows users to adjust the amount of sauce dispensed per squeeze/Developed in partnership with Wieden+Kennedy London and Beta Design Office, the patented lid features a rotating dial with Like, Love and Crazy Love settings.…
The accessory is available as part of a special grilling-season bundle…
The Heinz Love Lid arrives as a customizable ketchup cap engineered to…
Designed as a direct replacement for the standard closure on any 20-ou…
Rare 1973 Two-Player Computer Space Arcade Machine Hits RR Auction
SummaryA rare fully functional 1973 two-player Computer Space arcade cabinet is currently up for sale via RR AuctionOwned by Earthworm Jim programmer David Perry the unit features a sparkly green fiberglass body and original rotational joysticksBidding is live and set to conclude on August 20 with estimates exceeding $20,000 USDNutting Associates' rare 1973 Two-Player Computer Space Arcade Machine has officially hit the auction block via RR Auction.…
The vintage arcade cabinet comes directly from the personal collection…
Released in mid-1973 following the 1971 single-player original designe…
Built with a retrofuturistic silhouette wrapped in a sparkly green fib…
First Look at the Nike Air Force 1 Low QS Pony Hair in "Atomic Violet/Voltage Purple"
SummaryNike is expanding its faux pony hair Air Force 1 lineup with an Atomic Violet and Voltage Purple colorwayPreviewed by Nike designer Frank Cooke the sneaker features a full fur upper metal aglets and translucent outsolesThe pair is scheduled to release during the Holiday 2026 season for $140 USDName: Nike Air Force 1 Low QS Pony Hair “Atomic Violet/Voltage Purple”Colorway: Atomic Violet/Voltage Purple/WhiteSKU: IR1940-500MSRP: $140 USDRelease Date: Holiday 2026Where to Buy: NikeNike has unveiled a first look at the Air Force 1 Low QS Pony Hair in an "Atomic Violet/Voltage Purple/White" colorway.…
The upcoming release continues the brand's tactile aesthetic following…
Highlighting premium craftsmanship, the design is elevated with metal …
The pair marks the second entry in a planned three-part collection of …
Koenigsegg Debuts Race-Style Sequential Shift System Inside the CCGT1
SummaryKoenigsegg unveiled the CCGT1 at Monterey Car Week as a track-focused but road-legal hypercar designed to honor the brand's cancelled GT1 racing project from the mid-2000s.…
Limited to a production run of 70 units that are already sold out, the…
Revealed during the 2026 Monterey Car Week, the Koenigsegg CCGT1 repre…
The manufacturer built this street-legal model to revive the spirit of…
