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Where's my flying car already?
It’s 2025 — shouldn’t we be living in a Star Trek world by now? Here’s why flying cars are still a distant dream.
Why Trump and tech CEOs are together
This past week, someone called me a “f***ing MAGA c***” in the comments for my newsletter, The Current. That reader didn’t leave a name (surprise) and clearly didn’t appreciate what I said about Stargate: “[The] announcement by President Trump, along with the biggest tech CEOs, is the most consequential technical project of the century.”
🎶 You’re simply the best: Tina Turner passed away in 2023, but a new song has been released with the 40th-anniversary edition of “Private Dancer.” The “lost” tune, “Hot for You Baby,” was cut from the original tracklist. Critics say it’s meh, but I think it’s classic Tina Turner and those amazing legs of hers! Take a listen and see what you think.
Face control on Chromebooks
This is incredible: Google’s new AI feature lets people control Chromebooks using only head and mouth movements. It’ll allow folks with motor impairments to move a cursor, select options and write type emails via text-to-speech. See it in action. So cool.
OK, I love 'Stick Nation'
It’s a TikTok account with 2.9 million followers that ranks sticks found in nature, from wizard staffs to twisted pieces of wood. It started as an inside joke between two buddies, Boone Hogg and Logan Jugler. They made a TikTok account, and, 12.5 million likes later, even celebs like Lin-Manuel Miranda are in on it.
Isn’t this just cable? We’ve come full circle. Comcast’s new $70 monthly Sports & News TV streaming bundle includes live NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB games; over 50 channels, like ESPN, CNN and ABC; a Peacock subscription; and access to over 100 free streaming channels. If you want it, hit the Xfinity Stream app on your phone (iOS and Android) or smart TV.
How this wildfire victim reunited with his dog
✈️ Faster flights? Yes, please: If all goes well, an XB-1 commercial plane nicknamed the “Son of Concorde” will hit Mach 1, or about 767 miles per hour, and break the sound barrier next week. How will it feel as a passenger? No extreme g-forces — just a slight pull as it reaches supersonic speeds. You’ll be finishing your peanuts in the baggage claim!
Keep calm and robot on: This is something. OpenAI’s new Operator AI agent is like having a real personal assistant. Prompt it with something like, “Find me a family-friendly campsite at Joshua Tree this weekend,” and it’ll look up options, select dates, check pricing and even book it for you if you give the OK. Right now, it’s only available with ChatGPT Pro accounts ($200 per month). I’m going to try it next week when I have a spare moment.
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🚗 Here’s the kind of math I like: For car dealerships, a 60-day supply of vehicles is healthy. All across the country, some are hitting 75 days’ worth of supply, and that means they’re much more likely to negotiate with you. Nissan, Dodge, Ram and Jeep are the most oversupplied brands right now (paywall link). Pass this along to someone looking for a new car!