Your guide to the digital red light district

Plus, was it *really* love at first sight?

// The upgrade hackers hope you skip » Advertise | Talk To Us | Shop | Unsubscribe  The Futurist is your daily tech, cosmic, and science (both weird or otherwise) newsletter with articles and content curated just for you. Help us spread the word: Send the sign-up link to your friends. 'Reimagining matter': Nobel laureate invents machine that harvests water from dry air "A Nobel laureate's environmentally friendly invention that provides clean water if central supplies are knocked out by a hurricane or drought could be a lifesaver for vulnerable islands, its founder says. The invention, by the chemist Prof Omar Yaghi, uses a type of science called reticular chemistry to create molecularly engineered materials, which can extract moisture from the air and harvest water even in arid and desert conditions. … He added that it could be a solution for countries needing to get water to marooned communities after hurricanes such as Beryl and Melissa, which left thousands without water." 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So, if you're curious about vibe coding and keen to give it a go, here are ten lessons I learned the hard way." Cult of Mac » The science behind love at first sight "Rom-coms aren't lying to you: love at first sight is a real phenomenon. It's a strong — but not all that common — initial attraction, and it has the potential to grow into an enduring relationship. But science shows us that it's not your heart that falls in love fast, it's your brain. Through neuroscience, behavioral experiments, and psychological research, scientists are mapping how attraction can spark almost instantly. Entire labs at research universities are dedicated to better understanding romantic love, although the speed at which love at first sight happens makes it more difficult to study. Still, researchers have an idea of how our brain reacts — and how we're actually hardwired to quickly form impressions of people — based on their understandings of the early phases of love. 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AI, deepfakes, and lax site moderation have made it a target, with some looking to improve the situation and others to ban it outright. 23 U.S. states have passed age-verification laws that have effectively banned adult websites from operating in those areas. While porn is still popular, consuming it can also put your privacy (and dignity) at risk." PCMag » // Not every laptop needs to launch rockets. This compact touchscreen Chromebook handles docs, tabs, and streaming — and it won't make your wallet cry » // Buffering is canceled. Save your favorite streaming videos for offline watching and take your binge sessions on planes, trains, or anywhere Wi-Fi fears to tread » // Got a million-dollar idea and a blank doc? Let AI help map the market, numbers, and strategy in minutes… so you can pitch like you've slept eight full hours » @chac.seven Interested in having one of your social posts featured in The Futurist? 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