Pentagon’s “Arsenal of Freedom” tour borrows name from Star Trek episode—about killer AI

AI weapons systems may annihilate their creators. [...]

Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Preorders Thanks to Trump’s Tariffs

In an unprecedented move, Nintendo has pushed preorders for its highly-anticipated Switch 2 to an unknown date. Why? Trump's tariffs. [...]

“Existential crisis”: The tariff scythe takes a swing at board games

Most games are made in China. They now face hefty fees. [...]

All the Sports You Won’t See at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that haven’t stood the test of time. [...]

The Curling Controversy at the Winter Olympics Isn’t What You Think

After Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian vice-skip Marc Kennedy of cheating last week, everyone has become an expert in curling rules. They’re missing the point. [...]

Age Verification Is Sweeping Gaming. Is It Ready for the Age of AI Fakes?

Discord users are already using video game characters to bypass the UK’s age-check laws. AI deepfakes could make things even more complicated. [...]

BTS bring Arirang to NYC and break down that chaotic Hooligan lyric

BTS bring Arirang to NYC at Spotify's Swimside event for fans and joke about the chaotic "Hooligan" lyric. [...]

Resist, eggheads! Universities are not as weak as they have chosen to be.

Opinion: It's time for public resistance. [...]

Bluesky Can’t Take a Joke

Bluesky has been a safe haven for users fleeing X and Threads. But while there’s less hate, there’s also fewer lolz. [...]