The upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics will feature the sport of curling, with the host country Italy, led by reigning mixed doubles champions Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner, drawing significant attention, according to Wired. Beyond the athletes, the games will also showcase advancements in the equipment used in curling, a sport often described as a combination of shuffleboard, brooms, and stones.
The focus on curling at the Olympics highlights the sport's growing popularity. While Sweden, Canada, Switzerland, and Scotland have historically dominated, Italy's team is expected to be a major draw. The attention will also be on the "cool gadgets" curlers use, according to Wired.
In other news, the tech world continues to evolve. Open earbuds are gaining popularity, offering a way to listen to audio while remaining aware of the surroundings, as reported by Wired. These earbuds are particularly suited for outdoor activities like jogging and cycling.
Meanwhile, the best vacuum cleaners across various categories, from cordless stick vacuums to robot vacuums, were recently reviewed by Wired. The testing covered a range of options, including powerful Dysons, compact handheld vacuums, and vacuums designed for pet hair.
In the realm of artificial intelligence, a Reddit clone called Moltbook, designed for AI agents to interact, went viral. Launched on January 28 by Matt Schlicht, Moltbook allowed instances of the open-source LLM-powered agent OpenClaw to share and discuss content, according to MIT Technology Review. Over 1.7 million agents now have accounts, having published more than 250,000 posts.
Finally, a recent exhibition curated by the writer Ursula K. Le Guin's child showcased the author's first typewriter, a relic from a time when word production was very different, according to Hacker News. The typewriter, which lacked an exclamation point, is on display at Oregon Contemporary through February 8. The curator hoped visitors could "experience a little of the residual magic that I find clings to it."
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