fastcompany

2026-07-06

Our interest in AI slop is hitting a ceiling

A new analysis of the creative economy, published in the online repository arXiv and part of a new book, suggests AI-generated content may now account for 44% of uploads on some platforms, while drawing only 1% to 3% of streams. [...]

Destination

2026-07-06

What if the Universe Isn’t as Uniform as Scientists Think?

A study based on 47 million galaxies found that the cosmic web retains patterns on enormous scales, which could force a reevaluation of a pillar of cosmology. [...]

thenextweb

2026-07-06

Samsung’s appliance workers plan a rally over the bonuses going to chip staff

The workers who build Samsung’s phones, televisions, and washing machines are about to make their unhappiness visible. Their union says several thousand of them will gather near the company’s Suwon headquarters on 16 July to protest the bonuses their colleagues in the chip division have won, a grievance that has been building since the semiconductor pay […]<br /> This story continues [...]

Destination

2026-07-06

Samsung's first ever clip-on earbuds look slated to launch, as odd new name drops in the Galaxy Wearable app

The Galaxy Wearable app has name-dropped a few new products from Samsung, including rumored clipping buds [...]

qz

2026-07-06

The best places in the world for solo travelers in 2026

From Iceland's predator-free trails and midnight sun hikes to Queenstown's flashpacker hostels at the gateway to Milford Sound [...]

qz

2026-07-06

The best places to drink coffee in Costa Rica

From Escalante's density of direct-trade cafés in San José's most energetic neighborhood to Finca Rosa Blanca's plantation hotel [...]

qz

2026-07-06

Money, mansions, and the IPO ripple effect

From soaring home prices to philanthropy and unexpected industries, the AI wealth wave is already transforming the city [...]

qz

2026-07-06

5 camping hacks you'll wish you knew sooner before your next trip

Upgrade your next camping trip with these smart camping hacks that make the outdoors more comfortable [...]

Destination

2026-07-06

Good News! Turns Out the Earth Will Never Be Swallowed by the Sun

A new study suggests that when our star becomes unstable in 5 billion years or so, Earth may avoid being engulfed by its fiery demise. [...]