Tag: Gear / Trends
Influencers and Resellers Are Turning Empty Boxes Into Big Cash
As the appetite for “authenticity” grows online, content creators are buying up empty boxes for luxury goods—and resellers are cashing in for “crazy prices.” Source
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I Wore an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Body Suit to Zap Myself Into Fitness
Can electrifying your workout offer a shortcut to a stronger, fitter you? I sweated in a skintight EMS suit for two months to find out. Source
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The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact
Platforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ban AI-generated content. Source
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Is This Poker Player Bluffing? The AI Thinks So
ESPN unveiled an “AI tells detection” tool during broadcasts of the 2026 World Series of Poker. Is it a neat computer-powered party trick, or a real threat to poker’s future? Source
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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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