This week we ponder the demise of antivirus pioneer, accused murderer, crypto shiller and former presidential candidate, John McAfee; colonize the galaxy with our alien observers; diagnose Apple-accessory-related gastrointestinal distress; learn how plastic waste can be delicious; and sift through other random tech, automotive and entertainment news during this hot, weird week.

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NEWS

• John McAfee, Software Pioneer Turned Fugitive, Dies in Spanish Prison

• John McAfee Tweet Says He Wouldn’t ‘Suicide Myself’

• Facebook takes on Clubhouse and Spotify with the new Live Audio Rooms and podcasts

• Tesla backs vision-only approach to autonomy using powerful supercomputer

• 2022 Kia EV6 Electric Hatchback: Six Cool Things You Need to Know

• Plastic Waste Can Be Transformed Into Vanilla Flavoring

• Scientists identify star systems where aliens could watch Earth

• Aliens Wouldn't Need Warp Drives to Take Over an Entire Galaxy, Simulation Suggests

• The high-tech COVID smart face mask from Razer is officially going from prototype to product

• Review: Rocki Robot

• Rocki Demo

• Experience: I swallowed one of my AirPods

PICKS

• LOKI 1x02: Every Easter Egg + Avengers: Endgame Tie-In | Marvel References & Episode BREAKDOWN

PROJECTS

• Talk Techie To Me Podcast — Episode 3: Branson vs. Bezos, a New-Age Space Race