Fitness wearable users evaluating health tracking accuracy often find that popular devices yield surprisingly inconsistent daily metrics, according to recent comparative testing by health and performance coach Dan Go. Across a simultaneous two-week trial of four fitness trackers—the Apple Watch, Whoop band, Oura Ring, and Fitbit Air—Go discovered significant disparities in step counts, sleep tracking, … Read more
Ukraine is transforming uncrewed naval, ground, and aerial vehicles into “drone motherships” to extend the range and lethality of its small-scale weapons systems. By utilizing larger platforms to carry, transport, and launch First-Person View (FPV) drones and interceptors, Ukrainian forces can strike targets from unpredictable directions while minimizing the exposure of operators to enemy jamming … Read more
The fitness app WeWard has introduced a “Walking Mode” feature that restricts access to social media apps like TikTok and Instagram until a user reaches a pre-set step count. According to CEO Yves Benchimol, the Paris-based company, which counts tennis star Venus Williams as an investor, aims to combat sedentary habits by gamifying physical activity … Read more
AI-powered startups are increasingly prioritizing shipping speed over rigid infrastructure budgets, with some founders viewing high token consumption as a byproduct of rapid innovation. Sarthak Dhawan, cofounder of the New York-based firm Turbo AI, reports that his team averages roughly $20,000 in monthly AI tooling costs, occasionally spiking higher when settings are misconfigured. For small … Read more
Perplexity is developing an internal AI-powered coding tool, codenamed “Teammate,” which could signal the company’s entry into the competitive software development market. According to a person familiar with the matter, the tool has been used by Perplexity engineers since May to manage projects and debug systems, though the company has not confirmed a public release … Read more
Modern superyacht design is shifting away from purely aesthetic silhouettes toward highly functional, personalized spaces that prioritize health, connectivity, and sustainability. According to Bart Bouwhuis and Marnix Hoekstra, co-creative directors at the naval architecture firm Vripack, owners are increasingly treating these vessels as multi-purpose environments that accommodate intensive fitness regimes and full-time remote work. How … Read more
Microsoft is preparing to announce job cuts next week that will impact thousands of employees across its sales, consulting, and Xbox divisions. According to people familiar with the situation, the layoffs will affect less than 2.5% of the company’s 220,000-person workforce as the tech giant seeks to control costs while increasing spending on artificial intelligence. … Read more
Pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop drugs that prevent muscle loss during weight reduction, addressing a critical side effect of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Zepbound. While current weight-loss drugs often cause patients to lose significant lean mass alongside fat, new candidates—including bimagrumab and Cambrian Biotech’s ATX-304—aim to prioritize metabolic health and muscle preservation, according … Read more
Artificial intelligence is not the primary driver of current unemployment trends, according to a recent analysis by the Yale Budget Lab. While concerns about an “AI doom loop” persist among job seekers, researchers found no statistical connection between AI adoption and changes in overall employment or unemployment rates. The technology is currently reshaping specific tasks … Read more
A majority of men prescribed testosterone therapy do not meet clinical guidelines for safe treatment, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan. While the use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has quadrupled over the last three decades to reach an estimated 11 million Americans, researchers warn that improper use increases the risk … Read more