This Week in Tech
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Walter Cronkite Predicted the Future
In 1967, beloved news anchor Walter Cronkite was asked to predict what the year 2000 would look like. Here’s what he got right — and what he got very wrong »
First Cigarettes, Now Social Media
Social media can be addicting, just like cigarettes. So it's no wonder that America's No. 1 health expert wants social-media platforms to start including something new »
Fast Food and AI Don’t Mix
Bacon on ice cream? A $222 charge for McNuggets? So far, McDonald’s’ attempts to incorporate AI into its fast-food service haven’t gone as planned »
Man Spends $15,000 on Pizza, Turns it into $1 Million
In April, Matthew Parkhurst spent $15,000 on pizza. But these pies didn’t fill his belly. Instead, they filled his wallet — to the tune of $1 million »
Turning Point: Scientists Discover Obesity Gene
No, you're not going crazy. You might be gaining more weight than others, even if you're eating the exact same foods. Here's proof »
