Tag: Gear / Trends

My Ebike Delivery Went Missing. When I Tried to Recover It, I Ended Up in Chatbot Hell

Companies’ increasing reliance on AI chatbots isn’t making the customer service experience smarter. It’s just making it more infuriating. Source

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We Make Lovely Home-Cooked Meals for Ourselves. Why Not Do the Same for Our Dogs?

More dog owners have begun cooking for their canine companions in recent years. When my own dog fell ill, I became part of this growing group. Source

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Why Wear Anything Other Than a Sun Hoodie This Summer? Our Picks for the Best

Sun hoodies are the greatest new garment since the original hoodie. Source

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An Open Strait of Hormuz Won’t Fix Gas Prices Overnight

Even if peace holds up between the US and Iran, oil prices aren’t going back down to where they were any time soon. Source

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Qobuz Is the Anti-Spotify Music Streamer You’ve Been Waiting For

With its music focus, no-AI content policy, and larger artist royalties, the hi-res streaming service is scooping up all sorts of switchers. Source

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Cameras, Sensors, and 3D Body Scans: All the Tech Helping Eliminate Blown Calls

Soccer officials already rely on cameras to see who’s offside and who sent the ball out of bounds. But during this World Cup, refs will use digital twins of each player to view plays from every angle. Source

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