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Trump’s $100,000 Watches Are the Most Tragic Celebrity Watch Yet
Former president Donald Trump wants you to buy gaudy, overpriced timepieces “made for those who combine...
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The Best Gaming Laptops for Any Quest
We tested the latest and greatest gaming laptops—from portable machines to an 18-inch gargantuan—so you can...
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Solar Sails and Comet Tails: How Sunlight Pushes Stuff Around
It seems crazy, but light actually exerts a physical force on objects. It could power a...
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No, Sam Altman, AI Won’t Solve All of Humanity’s Problems
The OpenAI CEO’s recent mini-manifesto argues (again) that AI will make the future impossibly bright. He...
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The Stan Accounts That Keep Posting Through Brazil’s Ban on X
When the country’s Supreme Court suspended X in Brazil, stan Twitter in the region seemed to...
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Our Favorite Digital Notebooks and Smart Pens
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving...
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As FTC Chair Lina Khan’s Term Expires, Democrats Are Torn Between Donors and Their Base
New polling shows roughly 80 percent of Democrats feel the government should be doing more to...
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Acer’s Swift X 14 Is a Trim Gaming Laptop That’s Hot and Loud
This portable laptop is tuned for graphics and games—but a deafening fan and high price may...
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Tesla’s Cybertruck Goes, Inevitably, to War
A handful of Tesla’s electric pickup trucks are armed and ready for battle in the hands...
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The Internet Archive’s Fight to Save Itself
The web’s collective memory is stored in the servers of the Internet Archive. Legal battles threaten...
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Ukraine Is Decentralizing Energy Production to Protect Itself From Russia
The Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation is equipping schools and hospitals with solar panels and energy...
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The Gut Might Hold the Key to Treating Long Covid in Kids
A placebo-controlled study aims to test if treating gut issues can help children struggling with persistent...
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China’s Plan to Make AI Watermarks Happen
New Chinese regulation attempts to define how AI content labeling should work and stamp out AI-generated...
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Shein Workers Have Had It—and They’re Going Public
Workers have been sharing videos alleging the precarious working conditions that have allowed the Chinese ecommerce...
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How to Order Your Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests
The US is offering four more at-home tests to every household. Here's how to get yours.
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An Ultrathin Graphene Brain Implant Was Just Tested in a Person
A Spanish biotech company sees the carbon material as a way to power the brain-computer interfaces...
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PS5 vs. PS5 Slim vs. PS5 Pro: What’s the Difference, and Which Console Should You Get?
Can you spot all the differences between these three PlayStation consoles? No? That’s OK, we’ve got...
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13 Great Couches You Can Buy Online
Refresh your space with a comfy sofa that arrives right at your doorstep.
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Thermacell’s LIV Mosquito-Repellent System Is Effective but Expensive
This pricey smart system sets up an anti-skeeter ring around your home.
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Xiaomi’s Updated 14T Phones Are Solid but Aren’t Sold in the US
Xiaomi’s updated 14T phones have plenty to offer, but lack a little personality.
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De-Fi’s Platform Studio Desk Puts Aesthetics Before Ergonomics
This is a gorgeous recording studio centerpiece, but it might not be the best choice if...
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How to Preorder the PS5 Pro (Before a Scalper Bot Does)
Putting any new console on reserve before an army of opportunistic bots can be challenging, but...
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Amid Air Strikes and Rockets, an SMS From the Enemy
As Israel intensifies its attacks on Lebanon, eerie messages have been arriving on the phones of...