OpenAI delays ChatGPT’s ‘adult mode’ again

The feature, which will give verified adult users access to erotica and other adult content, had already been delayed from December.

PopSockets founder David Barnett talks about building a viral business

David Barnett, founder of PopSocket, stops by Equity to talk about scaling the business and what he’s learned as a leader.

OpenAI robotics lead Caitlin Kalinowski quits in response to Pentagon deal

Hardware executive Caitlin Kalinowski announced today that in response to OpenAI’s controversial agreement with the Department of Defense, she’s resigned from her role leading the company’s robotics team.

Google just gave Sundar Pichai a $692M pay package

Most of it is tied to performance, including new stock incentives linked to Waymo and Wing, its drone delivery venture.

Grammarly’s ‘expert review’ is just missing the actual experts

A recently-added feature in Grammarly purports to improve users’ writing with help from the world’s great writers and thinkers — and some tech journalists, too.

A roadmap for AI, if anyone will listen

The Pro-Human Declaration was finalized before last week’s Pentagon-Anthropic standoff, but the collision of the two events wasn’t lost on anyone involved.

Push for $40 smartphones builds momentum, but still faces cost hurdles

A coalition of telecom operators and device makers is pushing $40 smartphones to bring up to 20 million people online, but rising component costs threaten the plan.

Why the Ratio Four Series Two Is What I Use to Test New Coffees

A new generation of home machines has made good old drip coffee a place for connoisseurs. For more than a year, the Four is the source of my morning cup.

Left-Handed People Are More Competitive, Says Science

A recent study suggests that left-handed people have an advantage in competitive contexts, while righties tend to cooperate better.

Best Sunrise Alarm Clock (2026): Lumie, Hatch, WiiM

I’ve never been a morning person. This bedside gadget is the only thing that’s ever changed that.