‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Star Was 86

Chuck Norris, the colorful martial arts expert and star of Walker, Texas Ranger, has died aged 86. He passed away suddenly yesterday morning, according to a social media post from his family using his Instagram account. Norris had been hospitalized on Thursday in Hawaii. The action star was a legitimate tough guy, gaining black belts … Read more

Much ado about protein | The Verge

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. Wellness crazes come and go, but protein is forever. At least that’s how it feels as the algorithm … Read more

Carney Takes Regulation-First Approach to Crypto in Canada

Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have increasingly become part of Canada’s core financial system over the past year. In November, the country introduced stablecoin regulations as part of the Canada Stablecoin Act. Introduced as part of the budget, it gives the Bank of Canada the power to regulate stablecoins in the country. Elsewhere, policymakers are finalizing … Read more

Ryunosukeokazaki Tokyo Fall 2026 Collection

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Outlander Season 8, Episode 3 Recap: Abies Fraseri

When the mail arrives, Jamie throws a letter on the table with disgust. “This one’s for you,” he says to Claire, sneering. “It’s from your former husband.” I will say: I do love, in scenes related to the notorious LJG, how INSTANTLY bothered Jamie becomes, and how that always confuses Claire just a little, like, “Oh, this again?!” And … Read more

Amazon is making an Alexa phone

Over ten years after shelving the Fire Phone, Amazon is reportedly planning to launch another smartphone, this time focused on Alexa. According to Reuters, the phone, which is code-named “Transformer,” will center around Amazon’s AI assistant, but Alexa won’t “necessarily be the primary operating system of the phone.” “Transformer” is currently in development in Amazon’s … Read more

Dormant Bitcoin Whale Wallet Awakens After 13 Years

A long-dormant Bitcoin whale wallet has awoken after 13 years and seven months of inactivity, shifting 0.00079 BTC ($56), a tiny fraction of a fortune now worth around $147 million.  Onchain data from BitInfoCharts shows that the legacy address “1NB3ZX…” received 2,100 Bitcoin (BTC) on July 5, 2012, when BTC traded at about $6.59 per … Read more

Kotohayokozawa Tokyo Fall 2026 Collection

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Why people really hate AI

There’s a big, and increasing, disconnect in culture right now when it comes to artificial intelligence. Companies of all shapes and sizes are hunting for places to deploy AI and can’t stop talking about how this new technology will change everything. But when you ask people about AI, the consistent response is: no thanks. Study … Read more