EV sales are tougher than automakers thought. Ford and GM know this. Instead of pushing electric cars harder, they’re pivoting to battery storage. Big batteries. For the grid. It all traces back to one hungry industry—AI needs power, and these car giants have the tech to store it. Not so fast on the roads, though.
Grill Like a Pro, Literally
New tech lets you smoke, sear, and control temps with digital precision. I spent way too much time syncing controllers to my phone just to see if the best grill could actually keep up with the hype. It mostly did. You want better control? Upgrade your hardware, not just your spices.
Debt Has a New Calculator
You’re in the red. Fix it. These free debt calculators aren’t just widgets—they’re payment plan builders that help you get back to zero. No magic wand, just math.
Bowling Isn’t Just Throwing the Ball
Serious bowlers care about oil. Like, a lot about it. Centers use machines that spray lanes like giant inkjet printers. The pattern dictates how the ball curves, hooks, or goes straight into the gutter. It’s fluid dynamics disguised as a night out.
“The pattern changes everything.”
Rubble Becomes Building Blocks in Gaza
Reconstruction is blocked, but creativity isn’t. Palestinians are crushing war debris into Lego-like bricks. They’re interlocking. Sturdy. Made from destruction itself to build new shelters.
Old Wells, New Tricks
Fossil fuel wells are leaking and polluting, sure. But states across the US see a different potential. Clean energy. Geothermal. Those deep holes can pull heat instead of gas, turning old liabilities into power generators.
Talk to Your Phone (Literally)
Why type? You can control your entire Android or iOS setup with your voice. Go hands-free. It’s less about cool factor and more about keeping your hands on the wheel or, I don’t know, the dog leashes.
Tech Failures and Criminal Twists
Criminals make dumb mistakes. Two twins got caught because they left a Microsoft Teams recording running. Duh. Meanwhile, the Instructure Canvas ransomware story finally ends. A dark net market kingpin was arrested. OpenAI workers fell for a supply chain scam.
Technology saves you. Technology dooms you.
The Asteroid Approaching on May 18
Don’t panic yet. Asteroid 2026 JI2 is flying close. About the size of Cloud Gate. Four times closer than the Moon. “Close” is relative here. It won’t hit, but it’ll be a bright spot in the sky for those looking up.
Intimacy in the AI Era
Some asexual folks are using AI for intimacy. No sex, just connection. One artist told WIRED they had one hand on the keyboard and another… well. It’s complicated. Advocates are uneasy about the implications. Is it healthy? Maybe. Is it weird? Sure.
