Courtesy of 1X Courtesy of 1X “We love this idea that a robot can be this peaceful and fun and goofy safe presence in a life,” says Dar Sleeper, 1X’s vice president of product and design. “Something that feels comfortable to be around, something that’s soft from the inside to the outside. If you want…
The European Parliament has voted to extend legislation allowing tech companies to voluntarily scan users’ private messages for child sexual abuse material, despite a majority of lawmakers voting against the proposal. The ruling reinstates permissions for firms including Meta, Google, and Microsoft to scan private text, email, and social media messages through a bill nicknamed…
All eyes are on Maine this week. Political operatives in Trumpworld tell Inner Loop they hope embattled senate candidate Graham Platner will stay in the race as long as possible—the state’s electoral chaos can only help Republicans, they claim. Platner, a US Marine veteran, overcame a string of controversies to easily win the Democratic primary…
This is a versatile control paddle, and while it’s certainly capable of plenty of power, it’s best for someone who wants to improve the consistency of their game. A cheaper option: The SLK Valkerie ($80) is about half the price of the Dauntless and has none of the new tech, but a very solid option…
The era of half-cracking a laptop to keep AI agents running comes to a close. On Tuesday, Anthropic announced that Claude Cowork, its AI agent designed to perform digital tasks for you, is expanding beyond the desktop app. You don’t need to leave your device active, aka laptop cracked open, to keep the agent going…
Smart glasses company Solos has long focused on audio-only smart glasses. On Tuesday, it announced two new pairs of glasses, one of which has a camera—but you can buy a separate accessory to hide the camera for privacy’s sake. Solos’ new smart glasses are the audio-only AirGo A6 and the second iteration of its camera-enabled…
During this year’s World Cup, one scene repeats itself game after game: Several players take the field with holes in the calves of their socks. Social media is rife with theories about the supposed competitive advantage this might give them. But the practice isn’t new. It has been seen at the European Championships, the Olympic…
Bentley has a name for its first fully electric car: Torcal. The British marque confirmed this today, alongside a teaser image of the EV’s rear, promising a full reveal on September 23. Far more important than the name, however, is that this is Bentley’s first ever full electric car. Specs are thin on the ground…
Sylvie Andrews and her partner didn’t just lose the new house they’d helped build when the Eaton Fire ripped through Altadena, California, in January 2025. They lost an entire decade’s worth of sacrifices they’d made to put down roots in their hometown, and the community they’d created. “We put a lot of blood, sweat, and…
Compare 7 Top Wi-Fi Routers Other Wi-Fi 7 Routers I Tested and Liked I have tested many other models and have several more in the queue. These aren’t as great as the picks above, but they are worth considering. Photograph: Simon Hill TP-Link Archer BE6500 (GE400) for $200: This dual-band Wi-Fi 7 gaming router is…