General Tech

The DEA banned a drug some opioid users called a miracle

Ars Technica Nov 4, 2026, 6:08 PM (3 hours ago)

Researchers say the Schedule I ban could kill studies of a promising opioid treatment.

Read the full story on Ars Technica.

Read at source

General Tech

My therapist thinks I should chuck the Amazon Bee Frontier out a window

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent 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. “How does that make you feel?” I get asked this a lot in therapy.

The Verge 10 minutes ago

General Tech

Maybe Life Is Like ‘Star Wars’ After All

Some tried to co-op the sci-fi franchise as its own but, ultimately, there’s a new hope once again.

Gizmodo 39 minutes ago

General Tech

IOI says talent for Hitman World of Assassination Elusive Targets like JackSepticEye are found first, before a location is decided that ‘thematically suits the talent’ and with a story that ‘synergizes with the talent in tone and genre’

IOI has revealed the behind-the-scenes process for selecting Hitman World of Assassination’s Elusive Targets and how it designs their special missions.

TechRadar 39 minutes ago

General Tech

Welcome Earth’s New Mini-Moon. It’s Adorably Tiny and Has a Loopy Orbit

First mistaken for space junk, 2026 QQ8 has turned out to be a temporary companion to Earth.

Gizmodo 54 minutes ago

General Tech

Bluetooth is going to get a lot faster in 2027

Bluetooth HDT’s rollout will benefit a wide range of wireless devices and how they communicate.

Engadget 55 minutes ago

General Tech

Sequoia hits rewind, undoing 20 years of expansion

Sequoia is consolidating into a smaller, Bay Area–centered firm, shutting down the programs and offices it built during a 20-year expansion while announcing roughly $10 billion in new funds.

TechCrunch 58 minutes ago