Why Your City Feels Built For Cars, Not People

A new book posits that physical space, rather than policy, is the primary constraint for urban transport. I speak to the authors to learn more.

NYT Connections Answers Explained: Friday, July 24

Not sure what today’s NYT Connections answers are all about? Find out just what the different words in today’s grid mean and how they fit together.

OpenAI’s Hugging Face Breach Shows Frontier AI Guardrails Are Failing

The OpenAI Hugging Face breach highlights the failures of frontier AI labs guardrails, while raising concerns about the risks of autonomous agents.

The Very Best Action Movie Of The Year Is Finally On Streaming

‘Masters of the Universe’ is an absolute blast, and now you can stream it from the comfort of your own home.

Studios Are Cutting Staff. Freelancers Will Pay The AI Bill

Hollywood faces a crisis, with production down 30% and many creatives struggling. Studios are pushing AI costs onto freelancers, but this strategy may not yield savings.

Pets Are Impacted By Wildfire Air Pollution. Here’s What To Know

Wildfire smoke and air pollution can cause health issues in dogs and cats. Dr. Link Welborn shares tips for noticing symptoms of respiratory distress and protecting pets.

Nvidia, Meet AMD, Your New Competition For Humanoid Robot Brains

Foundation says its new MK-2 Phantom humanoid robots will use AMD Ryzen chips. That’s a shot across the bow of Nvidia, which supplies most AI chips.

Today’s NYT Strands Hint, Spangram And Answers For Friday, July 24 (There’s More Where That Came From)

Looking for some help with today’s NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid and keep your streak intact.

IMDB Announces ‘The Odyssey’ Set A Top 250 Record

IMDB has just announced that The Odyssey has set a record within its Top 250 list of movies, or rather, helped its director Christopher Nolan set one.

Why Retail Tech Gets So Little Venture Capital

Retail tech doesn’t get enough venture capital. Investors see slow movers, hard integrations and failed pilots while AI raises the stakes for retailers.