"You don't have to be weird to be weird, you don't have to be strange to be strange," as Mark E Smith used to say.
https://soundcloud.com/ra-exchange/ra-exchange-510
Is Elon Musk Really Stepping Back From DOGE?
Elon Musk is apparently turning his attention away from Washington and back to Tesla. On this episode of Uncanny Valley, the hosts unpack what Musk’s pivot means for the future of DOGE.
Michael Calore
You're Not Ready
Seems bad out there. Unfortunately, it can always get worse. From evil hacker AI to world-changing cyberattacks, WIRED envisions the future you haven't prepared for.
The Hottest Topic at This Year's Pornhub Awards? Censorship
Lawmakers’ ongoing attempts to ban pornography in the US didn’t stop Pornhub from hosting its annual awards show last week. On Uncanny Valley, we discuss the fate of the porn industry.
Lauren Goode
12 Ways to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi and Make Your Internet Faster
From changing Wi-Fi channels to routing an Ethernet cable, there’s always something you can do to improve your internet at home.
Scott Gilbertson
The Best Webcams for Looking Brighter and Better
You might see your coworkers in only two dimensions, but don’t let that stop you from looking your best.
Julian Chokkattu
Deepfake Scams Are Distorting Reality Itself
The easy access that scammers have to sophisticated AI tools means everything from emails to video calls can’t be trusted.
Jules Roscoe
Let's Talk About ChatGPT and Cheating in the Classroom
Today on Uncanny Valley, we address one of the most pressing questions in education right now: What constitutes cheating at school in today’s world of AI?
Michael Calore
Esoteric Programming Languages Are Fun—Until They Kill the Joke
Concocted by sicko programmers, esolangs are the high comedy of the coding world. They test my patience.
Sheon Han
The Biggest Dating App Faux Pas for Gen Z? Being Cringe
For many young people dating online, sincerity is a deal-breaker and earnestness feels desperate, or even “revolting.” But by guarding their emotions, daters could be missing out on true love.
Elana Klein
The Reason Murderbot’s Tone Feels Off
Martha Wells’ book series uses wry humor to tell a story about artificial intelligence, humanity, and free will. The Apple TV+ adaptation tries to do the same—with mixed results.
Angela Watercutter
Hummingbirds Are Evolving to Adapt to Life With Humans
Anna’s hummingbirds have evolved to have longer, larger beaks to access backyard feeders in urban areas. It could be a step toward becoming a “commensal” species that lives alongside humans, like pigeons.
Jorge Garay
Kesha Wants to ‘Smash’ the Music Industry With a New LinkedIn-Style App
Ahead of her new album and tour, pop titan Kesha says she wants to start a new platform called Smash that helps artists connect, collaborate, and collectively heal the wounds of the past.
Boone Ashworth