FDA Approves Pill Version of Wegovy

Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide will soon be available in a daily pill Americans can take for weight loss.

Big Balls Was Just the Beginning

DOGE dominated the news this year as Elon Musk’s operatives shook up several US government agencies. It’s far from over.

Chinese Crypto Scammers on Telegram Are Fueling the Biggest Darknet Markets Ever

Online black markets once lurked in the shadows of the dark web. Today, they’ve moved onto public platforms like Telegram—and are racking up historic illicit fortunes.

Google’s and OpenAI’s Chatbots Can Strip Women in Photos Down to Bikinis

Users of AI image generators are offering each other instructions on how to use the tech to alter pictures of women into realistic, revealing deepfakes.

iBuyPower RDY Slate 9MP R01 Gaming PC Review: Great Value

iBuyPower’s prebuilt gaming desktop tries some new tricks but comes with a few flaws.

The Future of EVs Is Foggy—but California Still Wants More of Them

Hamstrung by lawsuits, the state can’t officially keep its goal to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035. But it’s going to keep trying.

Politics Is Fandom; Fascism Is Fanfic

From Zohran Mamdani’s campaign to the US government’s Halo memes, fandom has become the defining language of US politics.

Brain Gear Is the Hot New Wearable

Smartwatches are cool and all, but have you considered wearable neurotech?

How Elon Musk Won His No Good, Very Bad Year

The billionaire’s involvement with the Trump administration and DOGE had deep impacts on Tesla’s bottom line. But Elon Musk was still able to turn his attention to SpaceX.

Tech Disrupted Friendship. It’s Time to Bring It Back

Two decades ago social media promised to connect people with pals far and wide. Twenty years online has left us turning to AI for kinship. IRL companionship is the future.