The deluge of faster Qi2.2 wireless chargers is here

Anker is one of eight companies with Qi2.2 products already certified. Yesterday Ugreen was the first company to announce it had a Qi2.2 wireless charging power bank on the way, but it wasn’t alone for long. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has already certified eight Qi2.2 products, all from different manufacturers, including power banks, car…

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Here’s what Mac you need for Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is launching on macOS tomorrow, and CD Projekt Red is now sharing details on exactly what Mac you’ll need to get the most out of the game. While Cyberpunk 2077 has been optimized for a variety of Macs, from early M1 models up, if you want the top “very high fidelity” config then…

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Google’s Discover page now summarizes news with AI

This screenshot taken by TechCrunch shows how the AI summaries appear in Google Discover. | Image: Google / TechCrunch Google is rolling out AI-generated summaries directly within Discover, its personalized news feed nestled within the Google Search app. TechCrunch reports that some users in the US are seeing Discover cards on iOS and Android that…

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Ireland’s proposed boycott of Israeli businesses creates dangerous legal trap for American investors

Ireland has announced plans to pass a first-of-its-kind European law banning imports from Israeli businesses operating in Jerusalem and the West Bank.  Like most Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) efforts, the bill is unlikely to inflict measurable economic harm on Israel. However, it poses a very real — and potentially devastating — threat to American…

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No signal? No problem. This app lets you chat anyway

Few things frustrate internet users more than losing connection, being watched online or dealing with censorship. If you’ve ever had spotty service or worried about who might be reading your messages, you’re not alone. Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter (now X), is developing a new instant messaging app called Bitchat that lets you communicate…

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If America doesn’t shape the world, our rivals will

From President Ronald Reagan’s Cold War diplomacy to President Donald Trump targeting Iran’s illicit nuclear program, one truth has never changed: when the United States shows up, the world is safer, and America is stronger.      I’ve seen this time and time again, whether working on counterterrorism policy in the House of Representatives or helping steer…

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The key to living longer could be tied to a surprising substance, study suggests

A new study suggests that psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, could extend lifespan. Researchers at the Emory University Department of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, discovered that psilocybin extended cellular lifespan and improved survival in aged mice. Psilocybin is the “naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by hallucinogenic mushrooms,” as defined in the study. SINGLE DOSE…

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