Lucas Ropek, Author at Gizmodo

‘CARCOSA’: Pentagon Gives Cyber Program Same Name as True Detective Pedophile Temple

A new classified program has raised some eyebrows with its bizarre choice in codename.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Mar 19 '24

Another UFO Report Is a Bust. So Why Do So Many People Still Believe the Truth Is Out There?

Another government report concludes we've never encountered aliens. So why do so many people still believe it?

Tech News Lucas Ropek Mar 19 '24

Slerf Shows the Crypto Crowd’s Standards Are Lower Than Ever

A sloth-themed memecoin shows that Web3's true believers just won't let crypto's most speculative dreams die.

Cryptocurrencies Lucas Ropek Mar 18 '24

Investigators: Boeing Overwrote Security Footage Related to Jet Door That Blew Out

The aircraft manufacturer is facing increased scrutiny after a series of safety issues with its planes.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Mar 15 '24

Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Create a 4-Day Workweek, Republicans Melt Down

The Senator from Vermont believes AI and automation should give workers a break.

Commerce Lucas Ropek Mar 14 '24

Wealthy Vlogger Ben Shapiro Calls Social Security a ‘Ponzi Scheme,’ Says Retirement Is ‘Stupid’

The right-wing media mogul seems unclear on why Americans wouldn't want to work forever.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Mar 13 '24

SXSW Audience Boos Sizzle Reel About the Virtues of AI

One audience proved the annual conference is not a safe space for AI.

Artificial Intelligence Lucas Ropek Mar 13 '24

Boeing Whistleblower’s Attorneys Want Answers About Their Client’s Death

John Barnett's lawyers claim he was in "good spirits" in the days leading up to his death.

Transportation Lucas Ropek Mar 12 '24

Marc Andreessen’s VC Was Reportedly Behind Kickstarter’s Disastrous Pivot to Crypto

The crowdfunding site's extremely unpopular attempt to get in on "web3" was secretly funded by $100 million from Andreessen Horowitz.

Cryptocurrencies Lucas Ropek Mar 12 '24

Boeing Whistleblower Who Raised Safety Concerns Found Dead

John Barnett was found dead in a parking lot this weekend after testifying against the aviation giant.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Mar 11 '24

Ready Player One Author Gives First Look at His Metaverse Battle Royale Game

The new game, which hasn't been released yet, was teased this week at SXSW.

Gadgets Lucas Ropek Mar 11 '24

Sydney Sweeney ‘Leak’ Malware Is Infecting the Horniest Parts of X/Twitter

If you think you're about to download dirty images of the popular actress, think again. You're just going to ruin your computer.

Social Media Lucas Ropek Mar 11 '24

Here’s Why UFOs Are Back in the News

Interest in UFOs surged last year amidst claims of a government coverup. A new Pentagon report doesn't add much clarity.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Mar 8 '24

Elon Almost Did a Good Thing

The Tesla CEO had an opportunity to force OpenAI to change its ways, but his own self-interest got in the way.

Artificial Intelligence Lucas Ropek Mar 7 '24

One of the World’s Most Extreme Horror Movie Directors Made a 19-Minute Film for Apple

Takashi Miike is known for his extreme cinema. The director's newest project is a creepy short film for Apple.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Mar 6 '24

Roku Will Bork Your TV Unless You Promise Not to Sue

Don't want to agree to Roku's new forced arbitration agreement? Guess you won't be streaming anytime soon.

Internet Lucas Ropek Mar 6 '24

Tech Billionaire Tries to Ease Fears of Hawaii Takeover by Donating $150 Million to Hospitals

Marc Benioff has made a big donation to the healthcare system of Hawaii after getting called out for his voracious purchasing of land there.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Mar 5 '24

The Last of Us 10th Anniversary Vinyl Box Set Looks Awesome

The game's award winning soundtrack is getting a deluxe physical media release.

Commerce Lucas Ropek Mar 5 '24

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s AI Chatbot Is Borked

RFK Jr. had an AI chatbot prone to saying wacky things but it disappeared from the web this week after journalists confronted OpenAI and the campaign.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Mar 4 '24

Unionized YouTube Workers Lose Their Jobs During Live City Council Stream

Google has been illegally refusing to engage in collective bargaining with unionized contractors. Now it's getting rid of them.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Mar 1 '24

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‘CARCOSA’: Pentagon Gives Cyber Program Same Name as True Detective Pedophile Temple

Another UFO Report Is a Bust. So Why Do So Many People Still Believe the Truth Is Out There?

Slerf Shows the Crypto Crowd’s Standards Are Lower Than Ever

Investigators: Boeing Overwrote Security Footage Related to Jet Door That Blew Out

Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Create a 4-Day Workweek, Republicans Melt Down

Wealthy Vlogger Ben Shapiro Calls Social Security a ‘Ponzi Scheme,’ Says Retirement Is ‘Stupid’

SXSW Audience Boos Sizzle Reel About the Virtues of AI

Boeing Whistleblower’s Attorneys Want Answers About Their Client’s Death

Marc Andreessen’s VC Was Reportedly Behind Kickstarter’s Disastrous Pivot to Crypto

Boeing Whistleblower Who Raised Safety Concerns Found Dead

Ready Player One Author Gives First Look at His Metaverse Battle Royale Game

Sydney Sweeney ‘Leak’ Malware Is Infecting the Horniest Parts of X/Twitter

Here’s Why UFOs Are Back in the News

Elon Almost Did a Good Thing

One of the World’s Most Extreme Horror Movie Directors Made a 19-Minute Film for Apple

Roku Will Bork Your TV Unless You Promise Not to Sue

Tech Billionaire Tries to Ease Fears of Hawaii Takeover by Donating $150 Million to Hospitals

The Last of Us 10th Anniversary Vinyl Box Set Looks Awesome

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s AI Chatbot Is Borked

Unionized YouTube Workers Lose Their Jobs During Live City Council Stream

Garmin Forerunner 165 Drops to Black Friday Pricing as a Top Mother’s Day Running Smartwatch Pick

‘Hocus Pocus 3’ Hopes to Cast Another Spell on Nostalgia-Hungry Fans

WD_Black 1TB Xbox NVMe SSD Is Now 60% Off on Amazon While Memory Prices Are Out of Control

Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Testifies About Sam Altman Allegedly Lying to Her

Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Treasury Company Posts $12.5 Billion Loss, Boasts That People Are Still Giving It Money

After Sales Stall at the Start of 2026, Lucid Drops Production Target

Every Day Is a Perfect Day to Watch ‘Redline’

Google DeepMind Gets Into Gaming, Purchases Stake in the Company Behind EVE Online

This Experimental Low-Waste Fuel Could Transform Nuclear Reactors

Lower Your Phone Bill With Mint Mobile, Plans Start at $10 per Month With New Promo Code

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Review: Not Worth It at Full Price

Logitech G G512 X Review: The Tasting Menu of a Pro Gaming Keyboard

Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone Review: AI Can’t Save This Robot Vacuum

The Best Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day 2026

Asus’ Dual-Display Gaming Laptop Will Ruin Your Single-Screen Lifestyle

Steam Controller Review: Trackpads Change Everything for PC Gaming

Soundcore Space 2 Review: A Shockingly Stellar Value for Budget ANC Wireless Headphones

Anker’s UV Printer Can Handle Almost Anything… If You Know What You’re Doing

HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn’t Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes