The Soft Bigotry of AI Doom: Because Users Are Just Too Incompetent

Why is this outdoor kitchen? | Image: Sonos An unannounced Sonos speaker called Play has been spotted on the Canadian Best Buy site. The Sonos Play looks like a slightly shrunk-down version of the Move 2 with a loop on the back for toting it around. While nothing is confirmed yet, it's listed at CAD $399.99 with a release date of March 31st, 2026. In addition to Wi-Fi for multi-room Sonos setups with up to 32 speakers, there's support for AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth 5.3. There's even an aux in for hooking up to a turntable or other audio equipment. The Best Buy listing mentions Trueplay, which automatically tunes sound to your environment. Unlike the Move, the Play says it's IP67 rated f … Read the full story at The Verge.

In a statement on X, Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour said his company would pay out positions on "Ali Khamenei out as Supreme Leader?" at the last trading price before his death. Mansour said that Kalshi doesn't "list markets directly tied to death" and that its rules are designed to "prevent people from profiting from death." In addition, Kalshi is refunding fees related to the market and reimbursing anyone who purchased shares after Khamenei's death. Some users have voiced anger at how the situation was handled, claiming that either Kalshi's rules should have been communicated more clearly, or that its markets should have been more narrowly wor … Read the full story at The Verge.

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