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Translation Tech Is Amazing, Except When It’s Not
We can hold surprisingly deep conversations across languages using simple apps on our phones. But even...
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An Old Abstract Field of Math Is Unlocking the Deep Complexity of Spacecraft Orbits
Mathematicians think abstract tools from a field called symplectic geometry might help with planning missions to...
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The 10 Best Portable Grills You Can Buy
We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane grills for road trips—or just...
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The Orka Two Are the Sleekest Hearing Aids Around
They’ll cost you, but these hearing aids have an “AI” tuning that’s actually helpful.
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LinkedIn Has Games Now
Plus: Razer will have to refund customers who bought its light-up face mask, Peloton cuts staff...
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This Ambient Weather Station Gives You All the Data Your Heart Desires
The Ambient Weather WS-5000 is the perfect gift for any loved ones who can't leave the...
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How to Track Your Sleep Using Your Fitbit
Use any of Fitbit’s trackers or smartwatches to get a better idea of how you’re sleeping...
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Want to Mount Your TV? You Have More Options Than Ever
TV mounts have evolved, and so have all the other options for getting your huge new...
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The Best Star Wars Gifts
These are the best Star Wars gifts in the galaxy for everyone from Padawan fans to...
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A Company Is Building a Giant Compressed-Air Battery in the Australian Outback
Hydrostor, a leader in compressed-air energy storage, aims to break ground on a 200-MW plant in...
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A New Surveillance Tool Invades Border Towns
Plus: An assassination plot, an AI security bill, a Project Nimbus revelation, and more of the...
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What Kind of Battery Would You Need to Power a Lightsaber?
On Star Wars Day, we use some basic physics to measure the power of the Force....
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Rabbit’s R1 Is Just Another AI-Powered Gimmick
You probably shouldn’t follow this rabbit down the rabbit hole.
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Automakers Want AM Radios Out of Cars. Congress Is About to Require Them
A popular bill will force car companies to put AM radios in vehicles at no extra...
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27 Viral TikTok Gifts That Are Actually Worth a Look
We're testing gadgets that keep showing up in our feeds. Here are the ones that deserve...
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No One Knows How Far Bird Flu Has Spread
With little incentive for US farmers to test their cattle, and many undocumented laborers on dairy...
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The Brane X Speaker Is Small, but It Sounds Like a Home Theater
This compact but mighty speaker lets you bring the thrills of a real subwoofer virtually anywhere.
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Red Light Therapy Masks Are Soaring in Popularity, but How Do They Work?
Red and blue light therapy can help reduce wrinkles and acne. I spoke to a dermatologist...
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The Fujifilm Mini 99 Is an Instant Camera Photographers Will Love
Yes, the $200 price tag is well above the entry-level point-and-shoot Instax cameras, but Fujifilm’s latest...
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Jot Down Your Thoughts With These Great Note-Taking Apps
There are many apps to help you record and organize your thoughts on any device. These...
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Dell's Latest XPS Laptops Are Not Quite As Good As a MacBook Pro
The Dell XPS 14 and 16 are both speedy, beautiful machines that are just a little...
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The Baby Gear I Loved as a New Parent
From a sound machine to a smart sensor, here’s what made life easier during my infant’s...
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Adam Neumann’s Bid to Buy WeWork Failed. Will He Now Try to Compete With It?
WeWork’s controversial former CEO tried to acquire the bankrupt company he left in crisis. After being...
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Give This Rich Dude $1 or The Onion Disappears Forever
Entrepreneur Jeff Lawson’s plan to revive venerable satirical outlet The Onion involves borrowing from the playbook...