Whitney Webb explains how Leslie Wexner privatized Ohio’s state government, and is using his position between the markets and the state to help the Thielverse build out the ‘Silicon Heartland.’ Under the radar, the billionaire class is building the infrastructure and models necessary to create a dystopian future in which cities become billionaire fiefdoms –…
A traveling petting zoo has become the center of a mini health crisis in North Carolina. After recently hosting events for elderly people and schoolchildren, several of its adorable baby goats tested positive for rabies, The New York Times reported, in a situation that the zoo’s owner is calling a “nightmare.” Now, state officials are…
Former Republican congressman and ironic meme icon George Santos was just banned from Kalshi — for life. It’s the first lifetime ban that the prediction market has ever handed out, the New York Times reports, which is pretty incredible considering all the inside trading that’s suspected to happen on the platform. There was pretty much…
The following comes from a conversation with a friend about place and alignment. I keep returning to emotions. We talk about choice, manifestation and intention, but rarely about sensation as a way to determine place. For many, it’s the reason to travel or move. See somewhere new. Break old patterns and habits. Experience that belonging,…
Google hasn’t released a frontier-level Gemini Pro AI model since early 2026, but it sure loves rolling out new Gemini Flash variants. Today, Google is announcing its third Flash model release in just six weeks, making it more likely that we’ll never see the promised Gemini 3.5 Pro. But no matter, says Google, because Gemini…
Chef Robotics has designed its robotic system to handle high-mix food preparation. | Source: Chef Robotics Physical AI has made remarkable strides, but most of the time, we use rigid objects to train foundation models. Food represents one of the most complex manipulation challenges in robotics, noted Chef Robotics. Every ingredient is deformable, inconsistent in…
AIR brings together advanced flight systems, intelligent automation, and purpose-built design to create smart aircraft. | Source: AIR AIR VEV Inc. last week announced a strategic partnership with Elmo Motion Control Ltd. Elmo will integrate its high-performance motion control system into AIR’s Heavy Lift UAS, or uncrewed aerial system. The partnership brings together Elmo‘s compact,…
As small businesses increasingly seek innovative ways to leverage technology for growth, IBM’s recent breakthrough in quantum computing comes as both exciting news and an opportunity. On August 19, 2026, IBM announced the successful connection of its first two modular cryogenic systems, paving the way for the development of a fault-tolerant quantum computer. This advancement…
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In the ever-evolving landscape of small business operations, harnessing technology to streamline processes and enhance productivity has become crucial. Docusign, a leader in digital transaction management, has taken a significant step in this direction by integrating its Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) platform with Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise for Legal. This collaboration aims to empower legal…
