Lego Is a Company Haunted by Its Own Plastic
While the toy brand kills its plans for an oil-free plastic alternative, it’s still pumping out billions of non-biodegradable bricks a year. Can Lego ever be sustainable?
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30Sep2023
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September 2023
'The Creator' Review: It's AI That Wants to Save Humanity
Gareth Edwards’ new sci-fi film invites audiences to cheer for artificial intelligence that affirms the value of human life.
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30Sep2023
Netflix Just Shipped Its Last DVD. The Algorithms Won
On Friday, the streaming giant will send out its final disc, ending an era that catered to people who loved films and signaling the age of good enough entertainment.
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29Sep2023
Which Spider-Man Is Stronger: Tobey Maguire or Tom Holland?
To figure it out, you’ll need two similar feats of superhero strength and a little bit of physics.
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29Sep2023
I Guess We’re All Talking to Our Glasses Now
This week, we cover the latest news from Meta: AI-enabled smart glasses, a VR headset, and an army of fresh chatbots.
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28Sep2023
DJI Osmo Action 4 Review: Finally, a Worthy GoPro Competitor
The company’s latest action cam one-ups the GoPro with a bigger sensor, better mounting system, and a front touchscreen.
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28Sep2023
7 Best Deals: Outdoor Apparel, Camping, and Climbing Gear
Autumn is the perfect season to enjoy the outdoors. With just enough chill in the air, make sure you have the right gear and clothing.
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28Sep2023
Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4 Plus Review: Waterproof E-Reader With Buttons
The Nook Glowlight 4 Plus has a large screen and a headphone jack. You also have to download free library books like a caveman.
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28Sep2023
DNA Drives Help Identify Missing People. It's a Privacy Nightmare
Police are hosting events to collect DNA samples that can help solve missing persons cases. But when people put their DNA in a commercial database, it can used for other purposes.
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28Sep2023
Amazon Could Flag AI Books. AI-Detection Startups Say It Just Doesn’t
Amazon has taken some steps to stem the tide of books written with artificial intelligence, but another solution may already exist.
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28Sep2023
The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, Explained
White-collar defendants use three main defenses: “It wasn’t me, I didn’t mean it, and the people that say I did are lying.” FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried is likely to go for “I didn’t mean it,” experts say....
28Sep2023
Scientists Have an Audacious Plan to Map the Ancient World Before It Disappears
Buried civilizations could soon become inaccessible forever. Archaeologists have to move fast, so they’re turning to the latest ground-scanning tech.
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28Sep2023
Can FTX Be Revived—Without Sam Bankman-Fried?
As SBF’s trial approaches, a group of FTX creditors want to relaunch the collapsed exchange. It’s not as crazy as it sounds.
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28Sep2023
Immersive Tech Obscures Reality. AI Will Threaten It
AI could supercharge augmented and virtual reality, making online manipulation and disinformation campaigns much more personal—and effective.
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27Sep2023
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Review: Masterful Budget Noise-Canceling Buds
These affordable noise-canceling earbuds have heavy-hitting features.
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27Sep2023
DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine Review: A Movie Studio in the Sky
Three powerful cameras and some of the smartest obstacle detection in the business makes for a versatile flying camera system.
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27Sep2023
Amazon’s All-Powerful ‘Buy Box’ Is at the Heart of Its New Antitrust Troubles
The US Federal Trade Commission filed a long-anticipated antitrust complaint alleging that Amazon uses its power over sellers to keep ecommerce prices artificially high.
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26Sep2023
Best Streaming Services (2023): Which Are Worth Your Money?
Whether you’re a hardcore cord-cutter or an animation fan, there’s a platform for you. Here are the best we’ve tried.
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26Sep2023
7 Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Tests—and Where to Find Them (2023)
How accurate are over-the-counter swabs? Does your insurance cover them? We have answers.
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26Sep2023
How to Actually Clean Install Windows 11
One “simple trick” and your next Windows install will be blissfully free of bloatware.
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25Sep2023
13 Best Fitness Trackers (2023): Watches, Bands, and Rings
Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.
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25Sep2023
The ChatGPT App Can Now Talk to You—and Look Into Your Life
ChatGPT inches closer to feature parity with the seductive AI assistant from Her, thanks to an upgrade that adds voice and image recognition to the chatbot.
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25Sep2023
20 Best MagSafe Accessories for Your iPhone (2023): Webcam Mount, Car Docks, Wireless Chargers
Load up your magnetic iPhone with a wallet, power bank, or even a webcam mount.
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24Sep2023
Superkop Espresso Maker Review: Great Espresso Without the Electricity
This ingenious machine is easy to use and makes some of the best espresso I’ve tried—no electricity needed.
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24Sep2023
The Secret of How Cells Make ‘Dark Oxygen’ Without Light
In some subterranean aquifers, cells have a chemical trick for making oxygen. It offers new insight into how life survives deep underground on Earth—and where it might lurk in space.
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24Sep2023
21 Best iPhone 14 Cases and Accessories (2023): MagSafe-Tested, Chargers, and More
Slap on some protection and grab a charger for your expensive investment.
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23Sep2023
The World’s Largest—and Stinkiest—Flower Is in Danger of Extinction
The 42 known species of the parasitic plant Rafflesia, known as the corpse flower, are endangered due to the destruction of forest habitats.
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23Sep2023
In a Battle Between Harassment and Censorship, the Choice Is Clear
Abuses on Kiwi Farms have sparked debate about harassment, safety, and free speech, with activists on both sides caught in an ethical minefield.
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22Sep2023
Fairphone 5 Review: A More Ethical Phone
Boasting ethical manufacturing, easy repairability, and industry-leading software support, this is the moral smartphone choice.
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22Sep2023
Prime Day Deals Return in October 2023. Here’s What to Know
Amazon has a Prime Big Deals Days shopping holiday coming next month. We’ve got details on what you can expect if you’re hunting for deals ahead of the holidays.
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21Sep2023
The US Is Mobilizing an Army to Fight the Climate Crisis
The American Climate Corps will employ tens of thousands to prepare the country for the pain ahead. But it'll need to get much, much bigger.
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21Sep2023
Meet the Law Geeks Exposing Google’s Secretive Antitrust Trial
A historic antitrust trial sees Google accused of unlawfully monopolizing search. A handful of antitrust activists are trying to make sure the world sees all the action.
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21Sep2023
Why Do Video Games Want Me to Be a War Criminal?
I’ve recently come to terms with the fact that I enjoy killing people and eating them (in Stellaris).
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20Sep2023
A Pair of Sun Probes Just Got Closer to Solving a Solar Enigma
The solar corona is hotter than expected, and scientists are using European Space Agency and NASA spacecraft to figure out why.
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20Sep2023
The Biggest Revelations From the Microsoft Xbox Leaks
Microsoft has traditionally been very tight-lipped about its Xbox and gaming plans. A new leak just opened the floodgates.
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19Sep2023
9 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2023): Cheap, Smart, Kids, and Alternatives
These rechargeable and battery-powered models put better oral hygiene within easy reach.
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19Sep2023
How to Make Reddit Suck Less on Your Phone
Remember when browsing Reddit on the go was easy? Those options are gone, but here's what you can do instead.
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19Sep2023
Get Ready for ChatGPT-Style AI Chatbots That Do Your Boring Chores
Move over, Siri. Startups are using the technology behind ChatGPT to build more capable AI agents that can control your computer and access the web to get things done—with sometimes chaotic results.
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19Sep2023
Crispr Pioneer Jennifer Doudna Has the Guts to Take On the Microbiome
The world-famous biochemist is ready to tackle everything from immune disorders and mental illness to climate change—all by altering microbes in the digestive tract.
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19Sep2023
There’s an Alternative to the Infinite Scroll
It’s easy to feel like there’s no escape from doomscrolling. The classical Chinese handscroll suggests otherwise.
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19Sep2023
X Challenger Pebble Thinks AI-Generated Posts Can Help Lure Users Away From Elon Musk
To encourage conversation, Twitter-like platform Pebble—formerly T2—now suggests AI-generated updates for users to edit or post. It's also opening sign-ups to anyone with an account on X.
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18Sep2023
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Review: The Slimmest Folding Phone Yet
With a svelte design, gorgeous screens, and plenty of stamina, it’s a shame Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 3 is only available in China.
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18Sep2023
Ski Resorts Are Giving Up on Snow
With natural snow becoming scarcer and artificial powder woefully unsustainable, Europe’s mountain resorts are starting to look at life beyond downhill skiing.
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18Sep2023
The Squelchy, Messy Art of Video Game Sound Effects
Foley artist Joanna Fang powers up video games with her eclectic arsenal of sound-simulating weapons.
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18Sep2023
Pay Transparency Is Sweeping Across the US
New York joined a wave of states that require pay transparency in job ads. New data suggests most US postings now include a salary range, but they are sometimes laughably vague.
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18Sep2023
This Treaty Could Stop Plastic Pollution—or Doom the Earth to Drown in It
The UN has released a draft of what might become a landmark agreement to protect human health and the environment. Emphasis on might.
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18Sep2023
18 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2023): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and More
Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks.
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17Sep2023
A New Proof Moves the Needle on a Sticky Geometry Problem
A deceptively simple math proposition known as the Kakeya conjecture underpins a tower of other questions in physics, number theory, and harmonic analysis.
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17Sep2023
Doona Liki Trike Review (2023): Easy to Transport
This incredibly compact stroller-tricycle doesn’t have a ton of cush for the tush.
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17Sep2023
9 Best Projectors (2023): Short Throw, Portable, Low Latency
Whether you want a backyard presenter or a theater-quality behemoth, our picks will help you upgrade your at-home movie nights.
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16Sep2023
A Global Surge in Cholera Outbreaks May Be Fueled by Climate Change
One of the world's deadliest diseases is rising again as extreme weather creates a perfect breeding ground for the bacteria.
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16Sep2023
13 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2023): iPhone or Android
Touchscreens don’t always get the job done. Try one of these WIRED-tested controllers for your iPhone or Android instead.
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15Sep2023
Welcome to Halal Hinge
In my community, mums and aunties are joining WhatsApp matchmaking groups to find spouses for their kids. Instead, they're getting a crash course in modern dating.
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15Sep2023
This Is Your Kid’s Brain on Extreme Heat
It's too hot for school, as stifling classrooms cause some teachers to switch to remote learning—or cancel lessons altogether. And the heat will only get worse.
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15Sep2023
Teachers Are Going All In on Generative AI
Surveys suggest teachers use generative AI more than students, to create lesson plans or more interesting word problems. Educators say it can save valuable time but must be used carefully.
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15Sep2023
No, This Is Not an Alien. Here’s Why
Two “nonhuman beings” were shown off during a bizarre hearing of Mexico’s Congress. The bodies are believed to be a muddle of human and animal bones, held together with glue and fake skin.
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14Sep2023
6 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2023): Smart, Wireless, and a Word About Eufy and Ring
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
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14Sep2023
Will the Real David Sosa Please Stand Up?
Police arrested and detained the wrong David Sosa—twice. Advances in technology should have prevented such mistakes long ago.
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14Sep2023
The AI Detection Arms Race Is On
Gen Alpha is quickly developing tools that identify AI-generated text—and tools to evade detection.
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14Sep2023
A Concrete Crisis Has the UK Literally Crumbling
Hundreds of schools, hospitals, and other public buildings made from RAAC, a cheap, lightweight concrete, have to close—the victims of quick fixes and decades of cost-cutting.
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13Sep2023
Can 'Monster Hunter Now' Pull Niantic Out of Its Slump?
The company landed an unprecedented hit with the mobile game Pokémon Go. Seven years later, it’s still struggling to recapture that success.
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13Sep2023
Covid Boosters Can’t Outpace New Mutations. Here’s Why They Still Work
The latest vaccines are designed to target XBB.1.5, the dominant variant throughout much of 2023—until now.
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12Sep2023
Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro: Specs, Price, Release Date
Say goodbye to the mute switch and the Lightning port. The new iPhone lineup packs USB-C, but it’s the Pro models that have the spotlight.
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12Sep2023
Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2: Specs, Price, Release Date
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are here. In addition to new materials and new base features, there's an innovative new control gesture.
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12Sep2023
Serious Brain Trauma Starts Well Before Young Athletes Go Pro
Brain injury from contact sports doesn't just affect professional athletes. A new study of amateur athletes who died before turning 30 reveals that many already showed signs of neurodegeneration.
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12Sep2023
Everyone Is a Girl Online
NPC influencers, "girl dinner," angels, bimbos—the internet is a girl's world now, whether you like it or not.
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11Sep2023
AI Chatbots Are Invading Your Local Government—and Making Everyone Nervous
State and local governments in the US are scrambling to harness tools like ChatGPT to unburden their bureaucracies, rushing to write their own rules—and avoid generative AI's many pitfalls.
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11Sep2023
How to Watch Apple’s iPhone 15 Launch, and What to Expect
A new iPhone is coming Tuesday. Here’s what you should know ahead of time, and how to tune in to watch.
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11Sep2023
Blue-Green Algae Is Filling Rivers With Toxic Sludge
Harmful algal blooms are taking over as the world warms and grows richer in carbon dioxide—and there’s no easy fix.
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11Sep2023
The 11 Best Turntables for Your Vinyl Collection (2023)
Streaming music giving you the blues? These entry-level turntables will help you rock on to analog audio at home.
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10Sep2023
8 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services (2023): Blue Apron, Dinnerly, and More
From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I've spent a couple of years cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door.
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10Sep2023
10 Best Smart Notebooks and Smart Pens (2023): Tablets, Digital Pens, and Reusable Books
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.
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10Sep2023
Best Home Emergency Kit Gear (2023): Flashlights, Stoves, Chargers, and More
Prepare your home to handle any natural disaster or emergency with these crucial essentials.
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09Sep2023
Mozilla: Your New Car Is a Data Privacy Nightmare
Plus: Apple patches newly discovered flaws exploited by NSO Group spyware, North Korean hackers target security researchers, and more.
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09Sep2023
Doona SensAlert (2023): Aftermarket Accessories Aren't Safe
Doona's newest device promises that you won't forget your kid in a hot car seat. But be wary of devices that could harm more than help.
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09Sep2023
A Summer of Record Heat Deals Costly Damage to Texas Water Systems
As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture—disrupting cities, frustrating conservation efforts, and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warming climate.
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09Sep2023
Best Tea Accessories (2023): Kettles, Infusers, and More
Brewing tea can be as simple as dropping a bag in a cup. But if you want to elevate your experience, try a few of our favorite handy gadgets.
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08Sep2023
Naim Uniti Atom HE Review: The Ultimate Headphone Amp
This high-end streamer/headphone amp combo is among the best you'll hear, but it has a price tag to match.
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08Sep2023
‘Starfield’ Will Be the Meme Game for Years to Come
One of the best parts of following Bethesda’s games has been watching how the community embraces its glitchy worlds.
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08Sep2023
Cobb Premiere Air Grill and Cooker Review: An Outdoor Kitchen in a Bag
Boil, roast, bake, sauté, and grill—this cooker can do it all and packs up into a portable, go-anywhere kitchen.
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07Sep2023
The Generative AI Boom Could Fuel a New International Arms Race
Two new studies of the potential of text- and image-generating algorithms suggest they could add scary new scale and power to online disinformation campaigns.
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07Sep2023
How China Demands Tech Firms Reveal Hackable Flaws in Their Products
Some foreign companies may be complying—potentially offering China’s spies hints for hacking their customers.
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06Sep2023
AI Can Be An Extraordinary Force For Good—if It’s Contained
No one has a plan for regulating AI yet. These are the questions that leaders must ask to contain the coming wave.
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06Sep2023
A Flesh-Eating Bacterium Is Creeping North as Oceans Warm
The Vibrio vulnificus pathogen thrives in hot coastal waters, and beachgoers can contract it via a small cut or scrape. It can also kill them in two days.
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06Sep2023
Autonomous Driving Goes Into High Gear
Self-driving-car pioneer and Aurora chief executive Chris Urmson insists his driverless trucks won’t put people out of jobs—even as he moves full speed ahead with his company’s self-driving software.
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06Sep2023
Generative AI’s Biggest Security Flaw Is Not Easy to Fix
Chatbots like Open AI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard are vulnerable to indirect prompt injection attacks. Security researchers say the holes can be plugged—sort of.
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06Sep2023
The Strange Afterlife of Wagner’s Yevgeny Prigozhin
Posts praising the Wagner Group boss following his death in a mysterious plane crash last month indicate he was still in control of his "troll farm," researchers claim.
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05Sep2023
The Best Online Gift Cards and Digital Gift Ideas (2023)
Forget the wrapping paper and shipping. Go digital this year with subscriptions, ebooks, apps, and more.
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05Sep2023
Aventon Aventure.2 Ebike Review: Fat Tires, Affordable, 60-Mile Range
This is an affordable fat tire ebike that you’ll be comfortable taking on trails or to the store.
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05Sep2023
Weight-Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy Can Also Protect the Heart
A new study shows that semaglutide reduces heart failure symptoms like fatigue and swelling by bringing down body weight.
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05Sep2023
The Aftermath of a 'Miracle Cure' for a Rare Cancer
In 2001, Gleevec was approved as a treatment for chronic myelogenous leukemia. It was a revelation for personalized medicine—with harrowing financial repercussions that persist today.
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04Sep2023
28 Best Mac Apps You Should Download Now (2023): Free and Paid
Sink your teeth into these juicy third-party apps for better writing, organization, security, and more.
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04Sep2023
The Best N95, KF94, and KN95 Face Masks (2023)
Here are the best disposable coverings we’ve tested and researched—and where you can find them.
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03Sep2023
Best Sonos Setup (2023): Which Speakers and Soundbars Should You Buy?
From the Move to the Beam, we’ve tested nearly every speaker from the venerable brand. We like them all—but here are the best picks to fit your lifestyle.
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03Sep2023
The True Joy of Sandbox Games Is Breaking Them
Starfield could be an unrivaled space game—if the developers let players violate the natural laws of the game world.
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03Sep2023
Final Girls Make the Best Horror Movie Heroes
The female characters who survive until the end of the film are the antidote to the movie's cycle of violence.
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02Sep2023
7 Face Masks Your Kids May Actually Wear (2023)
If your child is at high risk or if community transmission rates are high, you may want them to wear face masks. These are the styles my little ones will tolerate.
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02Sep2023
Best iPhone (2023): Which Model Should You Buy?
An iPhone 15 arrives soon. If you’re thinking of upgrading, start with our ultimate breakdown of Apple’s smartphones.
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02Sep2023
2 Polish Men Arrested for Radio Hack That Disrupted Trains
Plus: A major FBI botnet takedown, new Sandworm malware, a cyberattack on two major scientific telescopes—and more.
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02Sep2023
Leica Q3 Review: Pricey but Worth It
The latest autofocusing rangefinder from Leica is a take-everywhere gem of a camera—if you can afford it.
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02Sep2023
The High-Stakes Calculus of Preventing Wildfires by Burying Power Lines
Investigators are eying the Lahaina wildfire as yet another deadly blaze started by electrical equipment. Putting lines underground would help—at a steep cost.
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01Sep2023
6 Best Electric Scooters (2023): Affordable, Lightweight, Long-Range, Fast
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.
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01Sep2023
The Creator of 'Andor' Is Fired Up About the Streaming Wars
Writer Tony Gilroy grabbed a microphone on the streets of New York last weekend to talk about the future of Hollywood. “We are the content,” he said. “We’re tired of being strip-mined.”
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01Sep2023
TP-Link Archer BE800 Router Review: Premium Performance
This debut Wi-Fi 7 router from TP-Link is a top performer, but most folks should wait for prices to fall.
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01Sep2023
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