‘CContinental people live sexual lives; The British have hot water bottles.” Hungarian journalist George Mikes saw it in How to Be an Alien (1946), one of the finest examples of the tradition of foreigners explaining themselves to Britain. From Voltaire to VS Naipaul, outsiders have often highlighted national peculiarities, exposing contradictions inherent in British life
Summer 2026 is packed with sporting events. Whether you’re a fan of baseball, cycling, combat sports, football, soccer, racing, or tennis, big, exciting athletic events are on the horizon. If events like the US Open, Tour de France and Wimbledon are the main course, podcasts are their perfectly paired appetizers, whetting fans’ appetite for the
AFormer Google CEO Eric Schmidt can tell you that AI is hard to sell these days. Last month, he tried to talk about the AI revolution during a commencement speech at the University of Arizona and was booed by students about to enter the AI-ridden job market. His restlessness was telling. Schmidt isn’t the only
The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI: How to Think About Artificial Intelligence – Before It’s Too LateBy Cory Doctorow Cory Doctorow has, by his own estimation, produced over 30 books. Whenever you pick up Doctorow, there’s a real question: Is it going to be a thrillingly controversial, like, “Enshitification,” which is required reading
If you’ve been watching the cruiser market lately, you’ve probably heard the name Benda. You might have seen it at a dealership, on a forum, or out riding on the road. We’ve started testing the Benda lineup and decided to take a closer look at the brand’s own Chinese-language website, its official filings with the
Freestanding tents are tents that can stand on their own (poles fit into the four corners), making them easy to set up in a variety of terrain, from desert sand and snow-covered peaks to wooden tent platforms. Most freestanding tents are double wall tents With a separate inner tent and a rainfly to help prevent
Thoughtful gift for the dad who values health, recovery, adventure and feeling his best. Finding the perfect gift for Father’s Day isn’t always easy — especially for a dad who insists he doesn’t need anything. This year, skip the predictable gifts and give him something he’ll actually use long after Father’s Day has passed. Whether
NFL football is the quiet background noise of my life, and I’m not alone. In 2025, NFL broadcasts were among the most watched broadcasts in the United States – over 80% of the top 100, in fact. The NFL is also working to expand its reach internationally, with games scheduled in locations around the world