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Kamala Harris’ Campaign Is a Windfall for Influencers
The switch from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris atop the Democratic ticket has been a boon...
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CrowdStrike Faces a Potential Tsunami of Lawsuits. Only the Fine Print Can Save It, Experts Say
After crashing millions of computers and disrupting businesses across the globe, cybersecurity company CrowdStrike must protect...
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She’s the New Face of Climate Activism—and She’s Carrying a Pickax
Sabotage. Property destruction. For Léna Lazare and her cohort, radicalized by years of inaction on the...
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A US Judge Ruled That Google Is an Illegal Monopolist. Here's What Might Come Next
Judge Amit Mehta’s ruling has triggered a potentially yearslong process to decide how to punish the...
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Pack Your Bags With 8 Great Deals from Patagonia's Past-Season Sale
You still need a duffel bag and warm hoody on that last Labor Day trip. Pick...
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Public Health Experts Want Coca-Cola and the Olympics to Break Up
Scientists, activists, and ordinary petitioners want the Olympics to break with Coca-Cola, comparing it to the...
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Elon Musk’s X Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Boycott
The platform's antitrust suit claims an alleged conspiracy to withhold advertising dollars. Right-wing video site Rumble...
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A New Plan to Break the Cycle of Destructive Critical Infrastructure Hacks
As digital threats against US water, food, health care, and other vital sectors loom large, a...
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AI Is Heating the Olympic Pool
A data center in Paris has been hooked up to the energy system heating the Olympic...
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Google’s Iconic Chromecast and Nest Learning Thermostat Are Getting Long-Awaited Upgrades
Nest’s connected thermostat gets a redesign and some AI smarts, while the brand-new iteration of the...
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Arturia’s AudioFuse 16Rig Is Perfect for Folks with Lots of Instruments
This fancy audio interface makes plugging in all your synths a breeze.
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The Best Climbing Gear for Beginners
Whether you’re tempted by indoor climbing or want to take on the great outdoors, we’ve got...
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How to Go to Burning Man in an Extreme Climate and Feel Good About It
The worsening climate crisis and the changes in the culture may have you wondering if you...
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Google Search Is an Illegal Monopoly, US Judge Rules
Nearly a year after the US government took Google to trial, a judge has found that...
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People Are Big Mad About the 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Finale
“Did I just watch a 70 minute trailer for Season 3?” is just one of the...
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The Controversial Kids Online Safety Act Faces an Uncertain Future
While it easily passed the Senate, the House began a recess without bringing the bill—which critics...
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Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It
A new nature-restoration project in Wales is being funded by an unusual source: thrill-seeking downhill lovers.
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Zoom Is Going After Google and Microsoft With AI-Driven Docs
The video-conferencing app is trying to create an "everything workplace" app in a crowded market.
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What Are Color Gamuts and Color Spaces in TVs and Monitors, and Do They Matter?
If you’re confused by all the jargon used to describe your new monitor, don’t worry. We’ve...
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The Superb Dacia Spring Would Be America’s Cheapest EV—if It Was Sold in the US
This super-fun and likable urban all-electric runabout is packed with tech despite its rock-bottom price. Aside...
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Jane Goodall Thinks It’s Not Too Late to Save the World
The world, the famed primatologist says, isn’t what it used to be—but there’s still time to...
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How Project 2025 Would Put US Elections at Risk
Experts say the “nonsensical” policy proposal, which largely aligns with Donald Trump’s agenda, would weaken the...
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JLab’s $100 Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Surprisingly Decent
For the hearing-aid curious, these over-the-counter earbuds are amazingly affordable and effectively pull double duty.
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The Roku Pro Series TV Is Great for Chaotic Gaming Families
If you have a family with kids, post-lunch cartoons, and video games, you need this bright...