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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 48m
Dialing in your audio for those long rides or intense Peloton sessions? Finding the perfect headphones is a game-changer. Wirecutter's amazing new guide breaks down the absolute best... https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-headphones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS%20Feed
The Best Headphones
The best headphones not only sound great but also do everything else you need, whether that means fitting in your pocket, blocking out noise on your subway commute, or remaining secure in your ears during workouts. We’ve tested thousands of headphones for a variety of uses and at a variety of prices
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 48m
What's the best fitness tracker for cyclists and Peloton fans these days? It's a surprisingly tricky question since Google took over Fitbit. Here's a fantastic, authoritative guide breaking down the latest and greatest models to ... https://www.theverge.com/22982833/best-fitbit-watch-fitness-tracker
The best Fitbits for your fitness and health
In 2025, you might wonder if Fitbit is still relevant. Despite getting acquired by Google, Fitbit remains one of the most recognizable names in the industry. Fitbit trackers aren’t meant for the most hardcore of athletes, but they’re still excellent devices for tracking overall activity as well as m
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 1h
For my fellow data hoarders and #selfhosted crew, this is essential reading. Need to move big files fast or want a reliable backup on the go? Wirecutter just dropped its fantastic ... https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-ssd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS%20Feed
The Best Portable SSD
If you regularly need to move large files between computers or want a travel backup for your laptop, get a speedy portable SSD, or solid-state drive. They’re more expensive than portable hard drives, but because they have no moving parts, they’re inherently faster and more durable. After researching
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 2h
BREAKING: Canva is dropping a massive overhaul with a "world-first" design-focused AI model. They're calling it a "Creative Operating System," but don't get fooled by the marketing speak. The new AI tools for creators ... https://www.theverge.com/news/810414/canva-creative-operating-system-ai-launch
Canva’s new ‘Creative Operating System’ is actually a marketing workspace
Canva is introducing new digital marketing and video-editing tools, built around what the company is calling a “world-first” design-focused AI model. These launches are part of an overhaul to the design platforms Visual Suite workplace products, which Canva describes as a “Creative Operating System”
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 2h
The sci-fi future is here! Microsoft just dropped its incredible Vision Pro-like remote desktop for the Meta Quest 3. You can now have multiple high-res virtual monitors floating in your space. A huge lea... https://www.theverge.com/news/810576/microsoft-windows-11-mixed-reality-link-meta-quest-3-vr
Windows 11’s Vision Pro-like remote desktop is now widely available on Quest 3
Microsoft has officially released its Windows 11 remote desktop feature across Meta’s Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets. The feature can beam multiple high-resolution monitors to your Quest headset, while also allowing you to try an immersive ultrawide mode, similar to what you can do on Apple’s Vision
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 2h
Heartbreaking for Middle-earth fans. Amazon has reportedly canceled its massive Lord of the Rings MMO amid another round of layoffs. A brutal example of corporate consolidation crushing creative projects. https://www.theverge.com/news/810383/amazon-lotr-mmo-embracer-canceled-layoffs
Amazon has reportedly canceled its LOTR MMO
This week, as part of its big layoffs, an Amazon exec said that the company is halting a “significant” amount of its work on MMOs, and the changes appear to have led to the Lord of the Rings MMO the company was working on with Embracer being canceled. “This morning I was part of the […]
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 3h
The latest front for AI? Your closet. Pinterest is launching an AI shopping assistant. While the tech is undoubtedly cool, I can't help but feel it's just a sophisticated tool to fuel more consump... https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/809326/pinterest-ai-shopping-assistant-ceo-ready
Pinterest’s new AI shopping assistant helps you pick a fit
Move over Andy Sachs, Pinterest is launching an AI-enabled shopping assistant that aims to suggest your next look. Beginning on Thursday, and over the coming weeks and months, Pinterest users will be able to talk to the visual platform about what they’re shopping or searching for. The Pinterest Assi
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 3h
This is such a brilliant anti-consumption tech hack. Instead of buying a new "smart" coffee maker, get this tiny robot finger to push the button on your old one. A fascinating way to reduce e-waste and upgrade the gear... https://www.theverge.com/tech/810358/switchbot-bot-smart-home-amazon-deal-sale
The discounted SwitchBot Bot can add smarts to your monitor and coffee maker for just $24
You don’t necessarily have to buy a bunch of pricey new smart devices to enjoy the convenience of a smart home. The SwitchBot Bot offers an easy, affordable way to bring smart control to many of the regular gadgets you already own, and right now it’s available for just $23.99 ($6 off) from SwitchBot
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 4h
This is HUGE. A new poll reveals an overwhelming majority of Americans are united against Citizens United. The secret's out: people want corporate money OUT of our politics. One state might just lead the charge. Inspiring stuff! https://www.levernews.com/citizens-united-against-citizens-united/
Citizens United Against Citizens United
A new survey shows that Americans are overwhelmingly in favor of campaign spending restrictions, and one state could be making that a reality.
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 5h
BREAKING: Google's AI is so power-hungry it's bringing a nuclear plant back from the dead. This Iowa plant will provide 24/7 carbon-free power for their data centers. A stunning look at the future of energy & t... https://www.theverge.com/news/810254/google-ai-data-center-nuclear-power-plant-restart
Another shuttered nuclear power plant is getting new life, thanks to Big Tech
Google announced plans to revive a nuclear power plant that shut down in 2020, as it looks to secure enough electricity for its AI data centers. The company announced a 25-year agreement with NextEra Energy to eventually purchase electricity from the Duane Arnold Energy Center, a 615MW nuclear plant
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 5h
Warning: That fancy new AI in your browser could be a ticking cybersecurity time bomb. A shocking new report reveals how the AI browser race is creating massive security risks for everyone. This is a must-read. https://www.theverge.com/report/810083/ai-browser-cybersecurity-problems
AI browsers are a cybersecurity time bomb
Web browsers are getting awfully chatty. They got even chattier last week after OpenAI and Microsoft kicked the AI browser race into high gear with ChatGPT Atlas and a "Copilot Mode" for Edge. They can answer questions, summarize pages, and even take actions on your behalf. The experience is far fro
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 5h
Fascinating and deeply concerning. From the comfort of Saudi Arabia, billionaire Bill Ackman is trying to torpedo a democratic socialist's campaign in NYC. A shocking look at how the ultra-wealthy are trying to control our elections. https://www.levernews.com/from-riyadh-with-hate/
From Riyadh, With Hate
From the Saudi royal kingdom, billionaire Bill Ackman is desperately urging the wealthy to vote against democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor.
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 6h
Remember Trump's bizarre White House ballroom model? Turns out it wasn't bad AI, just shockingly bad design. A perfect metaphor for that whole administration, really. What a mess. https://www.theverge.com/policy/809914/trump-white-house-ballroom-3d-model-ai
President Trump’s ballroom design might not be AI — but it’s still a mess
When President Donald Trump revealed the physical model of the sprawling ballroom that will replace the now-demolished East Wing of the White House, something just seemed off. The model, small enough to fit on a table, is supposed to be a representation of the design that the Trump administration ha
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 7h
Incredible news from Montana! A new ballot measure is taking direct aim at dark money and the disastrous Citizens United decision. This could be a game-changer for getting corporate cash out of our politics. A must-read on how we... https://www.levernews.com/the-montana-plan-to-kill-citizens-united/
The Montana Plan To Kill Citizens United
A new state ballot measure could deal a winning hand against dark money in elections.
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 7h
Trump says he'll restart US nuclear weapons testing. A shocking, reckless move that breaks a decades-long moratorium and risks a terrifying new global arms race. This is a massive step backwards for global security. https://www.theverge.com/news/809845/trump-us-restart-nuclear-weapons-tests
Trump says US will restart nuclear weapons testing
President Donald Trump says he has instructed the Pentagon to immediately start testing nuclear weapons, citing a need to match “other countries [sic] testing programs.” Trump’s post on Truth Social included very few details on the nature of the tests, but says the “process will begin immediately.”
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 7h
Breaking: In a stunning reversal, Universal Music Group is dropping its copyright lawsuit against AI music generator Udio and is now PARTNERING with them. This is a massive shift in the battle over AI and art. But what does this... https://www.theverge.com/news/809882/universal-music-udio-settlement
Universal partners with AI startup Udio after settling copyright suit
Universal Music Group says it has made “industry-first strategic agreements” to “settle copyright infringement litigation” with AI startup Udio and license music for a new AI-powered music platform. The move is one of several anticipated licensing deals expected to land in the next few weeks as the
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 7h
I’d really be interested in knowing how much of the legacy platforms is just bots pushing right wings talking points. X and Facebook feel like dead internet theory in action whenever I have the displeasure of visiting.
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 7h
JD Vance grew up on SNAP, now he calls people on it “freeloaders.”

It’s not hard to not be a piece of shit.
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 8h
This is a total game-changer for AI-powered design. Figma's new "Figma Weave" lets you combine multiple AI models and editing tools in a single, powerful canvas. An incredible move for the creative world! https://www.theverge.com/news/809909/figma-weave-weavy-acquisition-ai-design-canvas
Figma’s new app lets you combine multiple AI models and editing tools
Figma has acquired Weavy, a creative platform that allows users to link AI models and editing tools together, and use them simultaneously in a single canvas. The platform will now live under its new parent company as “Figma Weave,” according to Figma’s announcement, adding an image and video editing
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 8h
This sounds like an absolutely essential sci-fi read for our times. The Verge calls "Bugonia" a "galaxy brained masterpiece" that brilliantly tackles the modern age of conspiracy theories and science denial. Fascinating stuff. https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/808993/bugonia-review
Bugonia is a galaxy brained masterpiece
We live in an age where it has become infinitely easier for people to lead lives that are wholly divorced from any semblance of reality. Conspiracy theories run rampant, science denial is en vogue, and there is a vast media ecosystem filled with charlatans encouraging others to "do their own researc
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 8h
This is just wild. Meta is charging a stunning $199 to replace the *essential* wristband controller for its new smart glasses. A perfect, frustrating example of corporate greed and anti-consumer design. https://www.theverge.com/news/809805/meta-ray-ban-display-neural-band-wristband-replacement-cost
Lost your Meta Neural Band? A new one will cost $199
When you buy the $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display, you aren’t just getting a pair of smart glasses: you’re also getting Meta’s Neural Band, a small wristband that you use to control what’s on the glasses’ display. It’s an essential part of the product. But, if by some unfortunate circumstance, you need to
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 22h
Big news for anyone following the Maine Senate race! Progressive challenger Graham Platner joins David Sirota for a live Q&A. This is a huge opportunity to hear directly from a candidate fighting for real change. https://www.levernews.com/live-q-a-with-graham-platner/
Live Q&A With Graham Platner
The Maine Senate candidate will join David Sirota to take questions from Lever subscribers and discuss the path ahead for both his candidacy and American democracy.
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 23h
Tired of disposable cups & leaky mugs? A key part of #anticonsumption is buying quality that lasts. Wirecutter spent a decade finding the absolute best travel mug that will serve you... https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-mug/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS%20Feed
The Best Travel Mug
Hot drinks are a daily staple for many, and just as important as the beverage is the travel mug that keeps it warm while you’re on the go. After a decade of testing travel mugs, we still recommend the Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug for most people. It keeps drinks hot for hours, and its locking&#8230
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 23h
Unbelievable. Meta is once again apologizing to Republicans for removing harmful misinformation, while Google stands its ground against government pressure. A stunning and spineless display from Meta. We need pla... https://www.theverge.com/policy/809613/senate-commerce-jawboning-tech-speech-hearing
Meta repents again to Republicans in hearing over moderation, while Google stands its ground
At a Senate hearing Wednesday on government censorship of tech platforms, a Meta executive expressed regret to Republican lawmakers for failing to speak out more against the Biden administration's requests that it remove health and election misinformation, including satire. Google, meanwhile, held f
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Kevin Curry, PharmD @kcurry.bsky.social · 23h
A fantastic and genuinely clever take on the classic "airspeed vs. groundspeed" physics puzzle from today's xkcd. If you've ever spent hours debating a plane on a treadmill, this one's for you! https://xkcd.com/3161/