How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here's how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.

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Should We Purposely Infect Healthy Volunteers With Covid-19?

Such studies could speed up the development of a vaccine—but would mean deliberately giving people a disease that could kill them.

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The Women of Ukraine's Railroads Keep the Trains Running

The under-sung heroes of the country's rail system keep vigilant watch from colorful mini-castles.

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How to Add a Weighted Vest to Your Workouts at Home

Why the weighted exercise vest is the best piece of home workout gear you're not using.

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A Taylor Swift, 'Killing Eve' Mystery Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week, social media did some sleuthing to figure out who recorded a haunting cover of the singer's “Look What You Made Me Do” for the BBC America show.

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How to Add a Weighted Vest to Your Workouts at Home

Why the weighted exercise vest is the best piece of home workout gear you're not using.

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Covid-19 Is History’s Biggest Translation Challenge

Services like Google Translate only support 100 languages, give or take. What about the thousands of other languages—spoken by people just as vulnerable to this crisis?

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How to Take Your Work Offline in Case of an Emergency

Internet outages, blackouts, and other accidents can make working from home more complicated. Here's how to protect yourself.

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Want to Fix Urban Sprawl? Ditch the Cul-de-Sac

Streets arranged in grids, with few dead-ends, encourage walking and transit. But in developing countries, growing cities are taking the opposite route.

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How to Take Your Work Offline in Case of an Emergency

Internet outages, blackouts, and other accidents can make working from home more complicated. Here's how to protect yourself.

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SpaceX Launched Two Astronauts—Changing Spaceflight Forever

The test mission will clear the way for regular crewed launches from the United States for the first time in nearly a decade.

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LIVE: Watch SpaceX and NASA Launch Two Astronauts to the ISS

The occasion will mark the first time a private company blasts NASA astronauts into space. Here's everything you need to know.

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Turns Out 4 ‘Blank’ Dead Sea Scrolls Actually Have Text

A new analysis revealed what scientists believe is a passage from the book of Ezekiel.

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Space Photos of the Week: An Eternal Voyage of Discovery

As we sunset this weekly series, we take a farewell tour of the outer planets—and pay tribute to one of the most famous last looks at Earth.

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This $350 "Anti-5G" Device Is Apparently Just a USB Stick

Plus: A LiveJournal hack, Qatar's contact tracing privacy failure, and more of the week's top security news.

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Trump's Executive Order Is the Most Futile Attack on 230 Yet

Though his executive order follows a line of misguided, bipartisan swings at the protections for online platforms, this one is distinctively terrible.

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Is Star Wars Dying?

The fanbase is fractured and the future seems unclear.

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9 Best Air Purifiers to Help You Breathe Easy (2020): HEPA, PECO, and More

We tested many HEPA and standard air purifiers to find the right one for your bedroom or home.

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9 Best Air Purifiers to Help You Breathe Easy (2020): HEPA, PECO, and More

We tested many HEPA and standard air purifiers to find the right one for your bedroom or home.

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The Quest to Purge New Zealand of Invasive Predators

Rats, weasels, and other imported mammals have destroyed native bird populations. Local group Predator Free Wellington wants to turn the tables.

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Brightline Sonic Rechargeable Toothbrush Review: The Best Brush, and Only $30

This inexpensive electric is better than the high-end brushes that cost many times more.

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What Do the Quark Oddities at the Large Hadron Collider Mean?

Measurements of particles called B mesons deviate from predictions. Alone, each anomaly looks like a fluke, but their collective drift is more suggestive.

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15 Best Weekend Deals: Phones, Earbuds, and More

You can get two Borderlands games for free right now, and plenty of other gadgets and gizmos for nice discounts.

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In the Walking Capitals of the World, Drivers Still Rule the Road

In sub-Saharan Africa, about half of travelers move around by foot. Yet in its cities, conditions for pedestrians remain incredibly dangerous.

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15 Best Weekend Deals: Phones, Earbuds, and More

You can get two Borderlands games for free right now, and plenty of other gadgets and gizmos for nice discounts.

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Trump's Tweets Force Twitter Into a High-Wire Act

By hiding but not deleting the president's tweets, the platform has struck a difficult balance to approach a nearly impossible situation.

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There Are Rumors 'Kingdom Hearts' Is Getting a Disney+ Show

Also, the next 'Fortnite' season is being pushed back again.

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What's Next for SpaceX's Crewed Mission to the ISS?

On Saturday, the company will take a second run at launching astronauts to the International Space Station. But only if a lot of things go right.

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George Floyd and the Illusion of Progress

One image from the Minneapolis protests is snapshot of an America that has not changed all the much.

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'Minecraft Dungeons' Makes Dungeon Crawlers Accessible to All

Fans of the genre may think it's too simple, but this is a game for kids—and there's nothing wrong with that.

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Philips Soup Maker Review: Perfect for Folks Who Hate to Cook

This dedicated device renders an already simple kitchen chore—crafting hot soups—even simpler.

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Philips Soup Maker Review: Perfect for Folks Who Hate to Cook

This dedicated device renders an already simple kitchen chore—crafting hot soups—even simpler.

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Trump, Twitter, and the Failed Politics of Appeasement

Plus: The origins of Section 230, the future of cities, and the tipping point for rats.

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‘Oumuamua Might Be a Giant Interstellar Hydrogen Iceberg

It isn’t an alien spaceship, but new research suggests the first known interstellar object to grace our solar system could be something even stranger.

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Trump’s Fight With Twitter Finally Grew Teeth. Now What?

This week, Gilad Edelman joins us to discuss the White House’s move against tech platforms, and how talk of the November election led us to this moment.

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Everyone's Ordering Delivery, but Apps Aren't Making Money

With dining rooms closed, more people are using Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash. But the services face a challenge to satisfy both consumers and restaurants.

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Covid-19 Testing Is Expensive. It Doesn't Have to Be

The diagnostics industry favors wealthy countries, but the rest of the world needs tests, too. Stanford bioengineer Manu Prakash thinks "frugal science can help.

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Propella 7-Speed Review: A Great Ebike and a Killer Deal

Looking to get around safely? This sleek new electric bike costs as much as a year's worth of bus tickets.

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Trump’s Fight With Twitter Finally Grew Teeth. Now What?

This week, Gilad Edelman joins us to discuss the White House’s move against tech platforms, and how talk of the November election led us to this moment.

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Propella 7-Speed Review: A Great Ebike and a Killer Deal

Looking to get around safely? This sleek new electric bike costs as much as a year's worth of bus tickets.

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There Can Be No Compromise In the Trump vs. Twitter Beef

Having failed to curb the president's falsehoods, social platforms have reached a dispiriting impasse.

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Women Have Always Worked From Home

Quarantine has meant something different for men than it has for women—just look at who’s doing what.

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Some Nursing Homes Escaped Covid-19—Here's What They Did Right

As states start to reopen, senior care facilities must balance the needs of residents against the potential for more deadly Covid-19 outbreaks.

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6 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2020): Homelabs, Philips, Casper

No bedroom window? No problem. These sun simulators might just make it easier to wake up and catch z's.

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Walmart Employees Are Out to Show Its Anti-Shoplifting AI Doesn't Work

The retailer denies there is any widespread issue with the software, but a group expressed frustration—and public health concerns.

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'The Vast of Night' Reboots the Glee of UFO Conspiracy Culture

Amazon Studios’ new lo-fi, sci-fi flick, which is fittingly screening at select drive-ins, is a respite.

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6 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2020): Homelabs, Philips, Casper

No bedroom window? No problem. These sun simulators might just make it easier to wake up and catch z's.

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Trump’s Social Media Executive Order Is Purely for Show

The president has targeted Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms, but has little actual power over how they operate.

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NSA: Russia's Sandworm Hackers Have Hijacked Mail Servers

In a rare public warning, the US spy agency says the notorious arm of Russian military intelligence is targeting a known vulnerability in Exim.

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Tom Cruise Is Making a Movie in Space With SpaceX and NASA

The actor is reportedly working with director Doug Liman on the film.

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Graduation Gift Ideas (2020): The 15 Best Gifts For Your College Grad

This year's students have been through a lot. Here are 15 graduation gift ideas, from coffee makers and tablets to an Amazon Prime subscription.

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Graduation Gift Ideas (2020): The 15 Best Gifts For Your College Grad

This year's students have been through a lot. Here are 15 graduation gift ideas, from coffee makers and tablets to an Amazon Prime subscription.

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5 Mobile Keyboards Reviewed: Arteck, Plugable, Sounwill, Moko, Jelly Comb

We review five foldable, phone-friendly keyboards you can toss in your pocket.

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Covid-19 Creates Long, Anxious Waits for Fertility Treatments

As fertility clinics gradually reopen, patients and doctors must weigh the risks of seeking pregnancy during a pandemic—or waiting too long to try.

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5 Mobile Keyboards Reviewed: Arteck, Plugable, Sounwill, Moko, Jelly Comb

We review five foldable, phone-friendly keyboards you can toss in your pocket.

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'If Found' Is an Essential Game About Letting Go of the Past

Dreamfeel’s visual novel tells a compelling queer coming-of-age story, with a surreal sci-fi twist.

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To Beat Covid-19, You Have to Know How A Virus Moves

As public spaces reopen, scientists are racing to understand the mysterious and turbulent way the disease spreads through air—from person to person, and place to place.

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Remote Work Has Its Perks, Until You Want a Promotion

Companies like Facebook and Twitter expect many employees to work far from headquarters after the pandemic. That calls for a change in corporate cultures.

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Apple MacBook Pro (13-Inch, 2020) Review: Portable, Powerful, Pedestrian

The middle child in Apple's Mac line marries power and portability—and offers it at a steep price.

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Apple MacBook Pro (13-Inch, 2020) Review: Portable, Powerful, Pedestrian

The middle child in Apple's Mac line marries power and portability—and offers it at a steep price.

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Weather Delays the SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch

The historic launch planned for Wednesday gets pushed back due to stormy conditions, but the launch window remains open. SpaceX and NASA will try again Saturday.

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Whoooaaa Duuuuude: Why We Stretch Words in Tweets and Texts

Notice you've been elongating your words lately? You're actually loading them with a whooooole lot of meaning.

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Twitter Finally Fact Checked Trump. It's a Bit of a Mess

Less than six months from the election, social media platforms are still not ready to deal with political disinformation.

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'Crucible' Review: Amazon Magicks Gaming Cliches Into Something Fresh

The debut offering from Amazon Game Studios combines familiar elements into a surprisingly delightful concoction.

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Instagram Will (Finally) Pay Influencers

The company is rolling out new ways for its creators to make money—and they might sound familiar.

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Google Chrome Is Getting a Bunch of New Privacy Features

The next version of the browser will be more secure than ever. Here’s what you need to know.

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The 13 Best Running Gear (2020): Shoes, Clothes, Accessories

Your gym might be closed, but the roads and parks are full. Get started running with our favorite hot-weather picks.

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The Coronavirus Is Democratizing Knowledge

Despite toxic misinformation, the pandemic has empowered us to become co-creators, co-producers, and co-distributors of what we know.

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Now Is the Best—and Worst—Time to Launch HBO Max

People are stuck at home looking for movies and TV shows to watch. But the people who make the movies and shows are too.

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The 13 Best Running Gear (2020): Shoes, Clothes, Accessories

Your gym might be closed, but the roads and parks are full. Get started running with our favorite hot-weather picks.

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How to Create a Home Meditation Space

You can't leave your house, so you may as well leave your body. At least for a while.

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The End of Handshakes—for Humans and for Robots

Researchers have spent years teaching robots to shake hands—an effort possibly doomed by a global turn against human contact.

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Shadowserver, an Internet Guardian, Finds a Lifeline

Ten weeks ago, Shadowserver's main source of funding dried up. Now, it's back on level footing.

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How to Create a Home Meditation Space

You can't leave your house, so you may as well leave your body. At least for a while.

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Gamemakers Inject AI to Develop More Lifelike Characters

New techniques could save videogame companies millions and make games more realistic.

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How Kickstarter Employees Formed a Union

The point wasn’t so much about pay issues, but to give workers more say over what they produce—reflecting a trend of internal protest across the tech industry.

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State-Based Contact-Tracing Apps Could Be a Mess

With no nationwide Covid-19 notification software in sight, security and interoperability issues loom large.

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3 Ways Scientists Think We Could De-Germ a Covid-19 World

Researchers want to know if we can create an antiviral infrastructure that would protect humans from transmission. Here are a few ideas.

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Trump’s New Space Force Missile Might Be Too ‘Super-Duper’

To go that fast, it would need a ridiculous amount of fuel—and even then, it might never come back down.

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High in the Alps, Giant Blankets Slow a Glacier's Ice Melt

Despite preservationists' best efforts, the Rhône Glacier may not have long.

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Virgin Orbit’s Air-Launched Rocket Failed Its First Test

LauncherOne failed a few seconds into its first flight. But that’s OK—the only two US rocket startups that made it to orbit failed their first attempts, too.

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8 Best Cheap Laptops For 2020: Our Picks for $700 or Less

We tested lots of affordable Windows laptops, Chromebooks, and 2-in-1 tablets. You don't have to spend a fortune to get a good notebook.

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This Citizen Science Gig Pays People to Match Space Photos

Astronomers at the Hubble Image Similarity Project are employing their out-of-work neighbors to help them train a neural net to recognize celestial objects.

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8 Best Cheap Laptops For 2020: Our Picks for $700 or Less

We tested lots of affordable Windows laptops, Chromebooks, and 2-in-1 tablets. You don't have to spend a fortune to get a good notebook.

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7 Best Gaming Headsets for PS4, Xbox, PC, and Switch

We picked the best gaming headsets for every budget and gaming system—PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC, Mac, and mobile.

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How an Immunology Blog Became a Covid-19 Guide to Going Out

With lockdowns ending, people have a lot of questions about how to calculate the risks of returning to everyday activities. Erin Bromage has answers.

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7 Best Gaming Headsets for PS4, Xbox, PC, and Switch

We picked the best gaming headsets for every budget and gaming system—PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC, Mac, and mobile.

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Covid-19 Flares Up in America's Polluted ‘Sacrifice Zones’

Researchers find that areas with high levels of airborne dust or toxic chemicals also have more deaths from the coronavirus.

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Trump's New Intelligence Chief Spells Trouble

John Ratcliffe is the least-qualified director of national intelligence in history—and a staunch partisan as well.

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How to Watch SpaceX Launch Astronauts to the ISS

The occasion will mark the first time a private company blasts NASA astronauts into space. Here's everything you need to know.

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4 Best Cocktail Subscription Kits: 4 Top Kits Reviewed (2020)

If you're craving a craft cocktail, these services deliver all the necessary components to your door. We reviewed Shaker & Spoon, SaloonBox, EastBevCo, and Sourced Craft Cocktails.

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4 Best Cocktail Subscription Kits: 4 Top Kits Reviewed (2020)

If you're craving a craft cocktail, these services deliver all the necessary components to your door. We reviewed Shaker & Spoon, SaloonBox, EastBevCo, and Sourced Craft Cocktails.

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Meet This Museum's All-Star Arachnids and Insects

Camel spiders and giant hornets and shimmering butterflies, oh my. An arachnologist gives a behind-the-scenes tour at the California Academy of Sciences.

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If You Can't Vote by Mail This Year, Don't Panic

With the right precautions in place, going to the polls isn’t so dangerous.

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What It’s Like to Be First to Fly a Brand New Spacecraft

Robert Crippen is the only living NASA astronaut to have flown on a new spacecraft for the first time. The Crew Dragon flyers will join his elite club this week.

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Don't Be Fooled by Covid-19 Contact-Tracing Scams

Fraudsters have found yet another way to take advantage of the pandemic.

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The New 'Tenet' Trailer Dropped in 'Fortnite'

Christopher Nolan's latest movie will screen in Epic Games' online universe this summer.

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Covid-19 Makes the Case for More Meatpacking Robots

The coronavirus has hit meat processing plants hard. But not in Denmark, where automation makes for safer slaughterhouses.

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Today's Cartoon: Dream Office

A workplace without rules and controls, without borders or boundaries.

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The DHS Prepares for Attacks Fueled by 5G Conspiracy Theories

The claim that 5G can spread the coronavirus has led to dozens of cell-tower burnings in Europe. Now, the US telecom industry is on alert as well.

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7 Best Portable Grills (2020): Charcoal, Propane, Electric, Infrared

We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane gas grills you can lug to the beach, park, or campsite.

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The Eerily Dark Willis Tower Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week, a flood knocked out power to the building formerly known as Sears Tower, creating an apt visual metaphor for 2020.

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7 Best Portable Grills (2020): Charcoal, Propane, Electric, Infrared

We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane gas grills you can lug to the beach, park, or campsite.

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Razer Opus Review: Magnum Opus for Gaming Audio

A challenger has appeared: the company's newest gaming headset takes aim at high-end headphones.

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Informal Transit Is Crucial for Some. Can It Weather Covid-19?

The pandemic highlights the vulnerability of workers for private transportation services, which are essential to mobility in global south cities.

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A Grad Student Solved the Epic Conway Knot Problem—in a Week

Lisa Piccirillo encountered the more than 50-year-old question by chance at a conference. Her solution relies on a classical tool called the knot trace.

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Razer Opus Review: Magnum Opus for Gaming Audio

A challenger has appeared: the company's newest gaming headset takes aim at high-end headphones.

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Now's The Perfect Time to Start Using a Password Manager

Time has no meaning, and we're all stuck in front of screens. You may as well secure your life while you're always online.

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Netflix’s Plan to Auto-Cancel Subscriptions Is Radically Sane

If you haven't used your account in two years, the streaming giant will stop charging you. Imagine that.

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Inside the NSA’s Secret Tool for Mapping Your Social Network

Edward Snowden revealed the agency’s phone-record tracking program. But thanks to “precomputed contact chaining,” that database was much more powerful than anyone knew.

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Netflix’s Plan to Auto-Cancel Subscriptions Is Radically Sane

If you haven't used your account in two years, the streaming giant will stop charging you. Imagine that.

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There's a Jailbreak Out for the Current Version of iOS

The Unc0ver tool works on all versions of iOS from 11 to 13.5, the current release.

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Look Out for This Covid-19 Excel Phishing Scam

Plus: An iOS leak, an EasyJet breach, and more of the week's top security news.

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Space Photos of the Week: Keeping an Eye on Jupiter's Storms

NASA's Juno orbiter, along with its Hubble and Gemini telescopes, will help scientists better understand the planet's atmosphere.

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6 Best Cheap Smartphones for 2020 (iPhone, Android)

There's little reason to pay top dollar for a phone these days. These are our favorite Android devices and iPhones for $300 to $600.

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Videogame Movies Are Finally Getting Halfway Decent

Recent hits like Sonic the Hedgehog and the new Tomb Raider prove there is hope for the genre.

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Let's Put an End to Annual Physicals

Health care providers have the tech to replace ineffective, wasteful checkups.

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6 Best Cheap Smartphones for 2020 (iPhone, Android)

There's little reason to pay top dollar for a phone these days. These are our favorite Android devices and iPhones for $300 to $600.

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Covid-19 Is Sweeping Through the Navajo Nation

The pandemic has taken an acute toll on tribal nations that are also struggling with a lack of running water, sparse internet, and a high rates of chronic illness.

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Covid-19 Symptoms (Coronavirus): What to Do If You Might Have It

Stay calm. Here's our guide to what symptoms you should look out for, and how to respond if you've been exposed.

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The Success of Contact Tracing Doesn't Just Depend on Privacy

The technology needs widespread adoption to help slow the pandemic. And while the debate has centered on privacy, accuracy concerns could also send users fleeing.

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Covid-19 Symptoms (Coronavirus): What to Do If You Might Have It

Stay calm. Here's our guide to what symptoms you should look out for, and how to respond if you've been exposed.

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31 Best Memorial Day Sales of 2020: Tech, Headphones, TVs, and More

This long weekend, you can save on everything from headphones to an iPad.

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5 Simple Ways to Make Your Gmail Inbox Safer

These built-in features definitely protect your data, but they can help keep your inbox tidy too.

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WIRED's Bread Making Tips & Supplies Guide: Yeast, Baking Accessories, and More

Save some dough by baking your own. Here are our favorite tips, tools, and recipes to help your bread rise above.

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What’s Up With the Funny-Looking Moons in ‘Onward’?

Yes, I know this is a fantasy movie. That shouldn’t stop us from thinking about the real causes of lunar phases.

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7 Smart Home Tech Deals for Memorial Day (2020): Instant Pot, Robot Vacs, and More

Here are the best Memorial Day sales to improve your home life in quarantine.

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31 Best Memorial Day Sales of 2020: Tech, Headphones, TVs, and More

This long weekend, you can save on everything from headphones to an iPad.

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WIRED's Bread Making Tips & Supplies Guide: Yeast, Baking Accessories, and More

Save some dough by baking your own. Here are our favorite tips, tools, and recipes to help your bread rise above.

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7 Smart Home Tech Deals for Memorial Day (2020): Instant Pot, Robot Vacs, and More

Here are the best Memorial Day sales to improve your home life in quarantine.

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'Doom Eternal' Will Drop Its Controversial Anti-Cheat Software

The move comes just a week after the software was added to the game.

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Google Pixel 3A Deal: WIRED's Favorite Android Phone Is Nearly Half Off

Google’s affordable Pixel is still our favorite Android phone, and it’s never been a better value.

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The Promise of Antibody Treatments for Covid-19

As scientists race to create a vaccine, a parallel quest to engineer effective antibody treatments for the coronavirus is vital, too—and may provide relief sooner.

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Google Pixel 3A Deal: WIRED's Favorite Android Phone Is Nearly Half Off

Google’s affordable Pixel is still our favorite Android phone, and it’s never been a better value.

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What Is Clubhouse, and Why Does Silicon Valley Care?

The latest app du jour is a social network centered on talking—and it’s building buzz with the oldest trick in the book.

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Sundar Pichai Says Google Doesn't Plan to Go Entirely Remote

In an interview, the Google and Alphabet CEO discusses working from home, weathering antitrust probes, and how the company needs to do a better job on diversity.

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Quarantine Has Transformed Not-TV Into Essential TV

Covid-19 lockdown has readjusted our appetite for entertainment—and changed our relationship to television entirely.

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Pretty Litter Review: Keeping Tabs on Your Cat's Health

This crystal litter subscription service claims to detect illnesses in your cat. But it's not a replacement for vets.

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Pretty Litter Review: Keeping Tabs on Your Cat's Health

This crystal litter subscription service claims to detect illnesses in your cat. But it's not a replacement for vets.

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Remote-First Companies Are Another Covid-19 Calamity

Plus: a tradition of perks at Google, a controversial toilet paper decision, and a baffling new Netflix policy.

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Chef iQ Smart Cooker Review: Guided Cooking Done Right

A new connected pressure cooker that has enough smarts to (someday) unseat the Instant Pot.

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Chef iQ Smart Cooker Review: Guided Cooking Done Right

A new connected pressure cooker that has enough smarts to (someday) unseat the Instant Pot.

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How Big Tech Is Setting the Work-From-Home Standard

This week, we measure the impact of Silicon Valley’s shift to remote work. Also, we crash the Clubhouse.

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Will Wildfire Smoke Worsen the Pandemic? We're About to Find Out

When seasonal blazes descend on California, millions could be inhaling smoke, which is known to predispose people to lung diseases.

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How Big Tech Is Setting the Work-From-Home Standard

This week, we measure the impact of Silicon Valley’s shift to remote work. Also, we crash the Clubhouse.

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Covid-19 Will Accelerate the AI Health Care Revolution

Disease diagnosis, drug discovery, robot delivery—artificial intelligence is already powering change in the pandemic’s wake. That’s only the beginning.

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11 Best Mattress Deals and Sales for Memorial Day (2020)

Just about all of our WIRED Recommended bed-in-a-box mattresses are on sale for the holiday weekend.

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On the Moon, Astronaut Pee Will Be a Hot Commodity

Urine can be used for landing pads, gardens, and drinking water. But will there be enough to go around?

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11 Best Mattress Deals and Sales for Memorial Day (2020)

Just about all of our WIRED Recommended bed-in-a-box mattresses are on sale for the holiday weekend.

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REI Anniversary Sale and More: 21 Best Summer Outdoor Deals for 2020

REI's Anniversary Sale, and some other outdoor retailer sales, are still on through Memorial Day. It's the best time of the year to pick up all the bikes, tumblers, and coolers that you'll need.

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Joe Biden Answers Your Most Searched Questions About Him

The Democratic presidential candidate responds to the internet's most searched questions, including his stances on immigration, education, and gun control.

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The Hypocrisy of Mike Pompeo

In the few short years since his time in Congress, the secretary of state has conveniently reversed himself on multiple fronts.

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Video Chat Juries and the Future of Criminal Justice

Could a trial by one's peers still work, when all one's peers are WFH?

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The Politics of Counting Things Is About to Explode

With contested vote tallies, concerns over Census data, and now the Covid-19 death toll, 2020 marks the ugly climax of a long dispute.

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26 Surprising Tips to Master 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'

From growing hybrid flowers to catching pesky wasps, these tricks will turn you into a pro.

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Facebook Messenger Adds Safety Alerts—Even in Encrypted Chats

By using metadata instead of content to spot suspicious behavior, the social network can keep privacy intact.

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26 Surprising Tips to Master 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'

From growing hybrid flowers to catching pesky wasps, these tricks will turn you into a pro.

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On Earth, the Economy Is Tanking. In the Cloud, It's Fine

Amid the pandemic, life has moved online. That's good news for the tech giants that run data centers, and the companies that supply them.

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A ‘Hyperactive’ Hurricane Season Is About to Strike

Given the pandemic, how will emergency experts cope with evacuating people who might fear shared shelters, refuse to wear masks, and distrust authorities?

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11 Ways to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi and Make Your Internet Faster

If you’re stuck working or studying from home for a while, here are some tips to make your internet perform better and speed up your Wi-Fi.

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ShinyHunters Is a Hacking Group on a Data Breach Spree

In the first two weeks of May, they've hit the dark web, hawking 200 million stolen records from over a dozen companies.

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11 Ways to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi and Make Your Internet Faster

If you’re stuck working or studying from home for a while, here are some tips to make your internet perform better and speed up your Wi-Fi.

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A Virtual DJ, a Drone, and an All-Out Zoom Wedding

The bride and groom had a month and a half to move their ceremony online. Here's how they did it, from the AV setup to instructions for guests.

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Polio Is Nearly Wiped Out. Covid-19 Could Halt That Progress

The disease once paralyzed 350,000 children each year; vaccination campaigns brought it down to just a few hundred cases. Then, the pandemic struck.

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Covid-19 Is Causing a Spike in Sales for Bane Masks

Online costume retailers and Etsy are doing what they can to keep up with demand. In other Bat-adjacent news, HBO Max is going to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut of 'Justice League'.

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Coronavirus Guide: Symptoms, Testing, Treatment, and Economics

Everything we know about Covid-19, from avoiding the virus to caring for your loved ones, with regular updates.

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The Flimsy Veneer of Gigantic Advertisements

Next time your eyes are drawn to a billboard or a commercial facade, try to notice what it’s obscuring.

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Why Creating a Covid-19 Vaccine Is Taking So Long

Developing a vaccine that’s both effective and safe is grueling, methodical work. And once we have one, we’ll need many, many doses too.

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6 Best TV Streaming Devices for 2020 (4K, HD): Roku vs. Fire TV vs. Apple TV vs. Google

Should you get a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, or Android TV device? We've been testing them all for years, and these are our favorite movie and TV streaming devices for 4K or HD TVs.

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Let's Rebuild the Broken Meat Industry—Without Animals

Covid-19 has laid bare many flaws of industrialized animal agriculture. Plant- and cell-based alternatives offer a more resilient solution.

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6 Best TV Streaming Devices for 2020 (4K, HD): Roku vs. Fire TV vs. Apple TV vs. Google

Should you get a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, or Android TV device? We've been testing them all for years, and these are our favorite movie and TV streaming devices for 4K or HD TVs.

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This Lab ‘Cooks’ With AI to Make New Materials

A Toronto lab recycles carbon dioxide into more useful chemicals, using materials it discovered with artificial intelligence and supercomputers.

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Lenovo Duet Chromebook Review: The Right Notes

Lightweight, affordable, and fun. There's much to love about Lenovo's $300 laptop.

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This AI Maestro Wants to Serenade You

A composer and the co-creator of Siri are trying to create background music that responds to the listener's feelings.

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How Do Astronauts Escape When a Space Launch Goes Wrong?

SpaceX is preparing for the first crewed launch of its Crew Dragon capsule. Engineers have spent years planning for what happens if things go awry.

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Lenovo Duet Chromebook Review: The Right Notes

Lightweight, affordable, and fun. There's much to love about Lenovo's $300 laptop.

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A Reading List for Kids on Their Very Long Summer Break

We've got suggestions for classics to rediscover, what to read if your brother is driving you nuts, plus ideas to help you process this whole Covid situation.

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How To Switch iPhones & Transfer Data Without Losing a Thing

Everything you need to know to successfully backup and restore your contacts, music, photos, and apps from one iPhone, iPad, or iPod to another.

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How Does a Virus Spread in Cities? It’s a Problem of Scale

Population density didn’t make Covid-19 worse in New York City. If you want to know what went wrong, you have to think a lot smaller.

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How To Switch iPhones & Transfer Data Without Losing a Thing

Everything you need to know to successfully backup and restore your contacts, music, photos, and apps from one iPhone, iPad, or iPod to another.

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Now Is the Best Time for Videogame Reboots

Remakes of games like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater are comfort food at a time when people need it most.

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The Pandemic Brings Some African Tech Workers Luxe Lodging

Samasource, which employs data labelers as a form of aid program, is housing them in hotels after its offices were closed by government lockdowns.

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The Nigerian Fraudsters Ripping Off the Unemployment System

Security researchers have spotted the “Scattered Canary” group scamming vital benefits programs amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A Lawmaker Wants Fast Trains to Rev Up the US Economy

Representative Seth Moulton of Massachusetts proposes spending $205 billion over 5 years to connect Chicago with Atlanta, Portland with Vancouver.

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Covid Is Accelerating the Rise of Faux Meat

The supply chain for traditional meat is buckling, and plant-based alternatives from companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are filling the void.

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During Lockdown, Google Maps Gives My Son a Way Out

From our kitchen in Queens, he had created a paracosm—a fantasyland. And his journey has led him not to Mordor but to minor-league baseball stadiums.

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All the Gear You Need to Throw a DIY Karaoke Party

Put together a sing-along for the whole crew—or just practice solo—using gadgets you already have or can pick up at a big-box store.

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‘Crisis Schooling’ and the New Rhythms of Pandemic Parenting

The past few months have given parents a crash course in becoming an educator. We're not really up to the task, and that's OK.

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Move Beyond Monopoly With Board Games for the Bored

Those classics you pulled down from the closet were fun for the first two months. Here are four fresh options to enjoy while you wait for the world to reopen.

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Metaphors Matter in a Time of Pandemic

Warfare may be a rousing way to speechify, but it's perilous when used to describe disasters from hurricanes to viral outbreaks.

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Six-Word Sci-Fi: Write About Love in the Time of Coronavirus

Each month we publish a six-word story—and it could be written by you.

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We Are All Livestreamers Now, and Zoom Is Our Stage

Software tools simulate work. They should really let us put on a show.

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It's Called Artificial Intelligence—but What Is Intelligence?

We’ve built machines that are capable of incredible feats, yet still they have nothing on a baby.

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As Machines Get Smarter, How Will We Relate to Them?

Millennia of evolution have left us ill prepared to crack open the black box of AI and peer inside.

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All the Gear You Need to Throw a DIY Karaoke Party

Put together a sing-along for the whole crew—or just practice solo—using gadgets you already have or can pick up at a big-box store.

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Is the Brain a Useful Model for Artificial Intelligence?

Thinking machines think just like us—but only up to a point.

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Are AI-Powered Killer Robots Inevitable?

Military scholars warn of a “battlefield singularity,” a point at which humans can no longer keep up with the pace of conflict.

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‘Crisis Schooling’ and the New Rhythms of Pandemic Parenting

The past few months have given parents a crash course in becoming an educator. We're not really up to the task, and that's OK.

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Move Beyond Monopoly With Board Games for the Bored

Those classics you pulled down from the closet were fun for the first two months. Here are four fresh options to enjoy while you wait for the world to reopen.

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Web Giants Scrambled to Head Off a Dangerous DDoS Technique

Firms like Google and Cloudflare raced to prevent an amplification attack that threatened to take down large portions of the internet with just a few hundred devices.

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The New Startup: No Code, No Problem

Now you don't need to know any programming to launch a company. We've been approaching this moment for years.

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Why Didn't Artificial Intelligence Save Us From Covid-19?

The key to good AI is solid data, and that’s been tough to come by in a global health crisis.

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How the Coronavirus Got Its Close-Up, Thanks to Electrons

This teeny, tiny particle doesn't just expose what the pathogen looks like—it's already helped scientists design a vaccine now in trials.

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The FBI Backs Down Against Apple—Again

The agency cracked the Pensacola iPhones, but it still views Cupertino as a problem—even though it's easier to break into iPhones than it has been in years.

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Lilly Wachowski Slams Elon Musk and Ivanka Trump on Twitter

The exchange, which began with Matrix tweets, quickly went viral.

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Garmin Tacx NEO 2T Smart Trainer Review: A Realistic Indoor Bike Ride

This indoor cycling trainer offers a ride that's spookily close to the real thing.

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Garmin Tacx NEO 2T Smart Trainer Review: A Realistic Indoor Bike Ride

This indoor cycling trainer offers a ride that's spookily close to the real thing.

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How School Shutdowns Have Longterm Effects on Children

Similar situations after natural disasters offer clues about the potential academic and mental health impacts of lockdowns.

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Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallets Can Get Hacked, Too

New research shows vulnerabilities in popular cold storage options that would have revealed their PINs.

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The 16 Best Wireless Headphones for Everyone (2020)

WIRED's favorite wireless headphones and earbuds for taking phone calls, listening to music, working out, and more.

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This Robot Can Guess How You're Feeling by the Way You Walk

Walk like you're angry, and the emotionally intelligent machine will give you more room, leaving your personal bubble intact.

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The 16 Best Wireless Headphones for Everyone (2020)

WIRED's favorite wireless headphones and earbuds for taking phone calls, listening to music, working out, and more.

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How to Set Up Your Kid’s Virtual Work/Play Space

Children need some room of their own just as much as their parents. Here’s how to help them get into the Zoom zone.

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How Smart City Planning Could Slow Future Pandemics

The Covid-19 crisis is an opportunity to rethink how cities are designed—and make them better equipped to stop disease from spreading.

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How to Set Up Your Kid’s Virtual Work/Play Space

Children need some room of their own just as much as their parents. Here’s how to help them get into the Zoom zone.

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Today's Cartoon: Netflix Finale

Level up on binge-watching.

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How a Chinese AI Giant Made Chatting—and Surveillance—Easy

Alexa can tell you the weather. Siri knows a few jokes. In China, voice-computing company iFlytek built similar smart assistants beloved by users. But its tech is also helping the government listen in.

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Here’s What an Antitrust Case Against Google Might Look Like

Two DOJ veterans lay out a roadmap for cracking down on the company’s digital advertising juggernaut.

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Now Chrome Can Block Ads That Leach Power From Your CPU

Google developers have built a feature to help you avoid abusive ads. Here’s how to turn it on now.

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What Happened When I Switched From Macs to Windows

Fed up with the rising cost and declining quality of Apple laptops, I migrated to Microsoft. It has been both a total joy and a complete pain in the neck.

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What Happened When I Switched From Macs to Windows

Fed up with the rising cost and declining quality of Apple laptops, I migrated to Microsoft. It has been both a total joy and a complete pain in the neck.

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Bryan Adams' Instagram Rant Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week Canadian rocker Bryan Adams got called out on social media for a coronavirus rant he posted on Instagram.

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The Best Weighted Blankets (2020): Yaasa, Bearaby, Casper, and More

These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.

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The Best Weighted Blankets (2020): Yaasa, Bearaby, Casper, and More

These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.

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Will the New York Times Ever Stop Reporting on UFOs?

By far the weirdest thing about this story is that it keeps on showing up.

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‘Milestone’ Evidence for Anyons, a Third Kingdom of Particles

Physicists have long known that the universe is made from two kinds of particles: fermions and bosons. Now there's a third that behaves totally differently.

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A Guide to Tony Soprano's Many Robes

Get the robe. Don't ask questions.

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Tech Could Be Used to Track Employees—in the Name of Health

Makers of product-tracking beacons suggest using the tools to help enforce social distancing in the workplace.

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‘You’re Not Alone’: How One Nurse Is Confronting the Pandemic

The adrenaline of the first days of the Covid response has drained away, leaving sore muscles, heavy hearts, and a creeping awareness that the grind is here to stay.

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A Guide to Tony Soprano's Many Robes

Get the robe. Don't ask questions.

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How to Sleep When the World Is Falling Apart

It's not easy to relax in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. But there are some simple tips and techniques that can help you get some shut-eye.

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The Best Outdoor Furniture and Gear to Campout in Your Backyard (2020)

If you have access to some private outdoor space, even just a fire escape, we can help you make the most of your time at home.

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Space Photos of the Week: Cassini's Curtain Call

Before it crashed onto Saturn, the spacecraft captured images of the most photogenic planet in our Solar System.

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The Best Outdoor Furniture and Gear to Campout in Your Backyard (2020)

If you have access to some private outdoor space, even just a fire escape, we can help you make the most of your time at home.

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Tap Strap 2 Review: An Answer in Search of a Question

Can a wearable that simulates a mouse and keyboard combined compete with the real things?

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On Starships, Humans Will Not Be Pulling the Trigger

Max Barry's new novel envisions a future where artificial intelligence handles most of the fighting—until people start to question it.

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Tap Strap 2 Review: An Answer in Search of a Question

Can a wearable that simulates a mouse and keyboard combined compete with the real things?

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Hackers Claim to Have ‘Dirty Laundry’ About Donald Trump

Plus: Warrantless surveillance, an iOS zero-day glut, and more of the week's top security news.

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10 Best Wireless Earbuds for Working Out (2020): Beats, Jaybird, and More

Looking for a pair of sturdy and sweatproof wireless headphones to help you rock your inner jock? We have you covered.

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It's Not Just the Extreme Heat. It's the Extreme Humidity

A new study shows rising humidity and temperatures are colliding in places like the US Gulf Coast, decades ahead of projections, and it's likely to cause deaths.

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10 Best Wireless Earbuds for Working Out (2020): Beats, Jaybird, and More

Looking for a pair of sturdy and sweatproof wireless headphones to help you rock your inner jock? We have you covered.

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How We'll Learn to Sing Together When We're Far Apart

Making music with a group, whether it’s crowded into a bar or standing in a church, fulfills in a way that singing alone does not. But we can still try.

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How to Avoid Spam—Using Disposable Contact Information

The next time you sign up for a coupon code or retail promotion, use these apps to avoid spam text and email messages.

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Epic Games' New Unreal Engine 5 Looks Pretty Incredible

The game engine won't be released until next year, but man it looks nice.

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Buying Giphy Gives Facebook a New Window Into Its Rivals

The social media giant acquires another rich source of data, this time in the form of the internet’s favorite GIF library.

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An Alien War Took Over Grand Theft Auto V. It Could End Tonight

A month-long battle between gangs of green and purple aliens has spilled beyond GTA V's boundaries.

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What’s the Strange Ailment Affecting Kids With Covid-19?

The spate of inflammatory symptoms has sparked anxiety in parents, but experts say the big picture hasn't changed: The kids are still (mostly) alright.

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The US Will Help a Taiwan Firm Build a Chip Plant in Arizona

The announcement comes as the Commerce Department issues new restrictions on sales to Huawei, the latest sign of US-China friction.

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Coming Soon: A Nuclear Reactor—With a 3D Printed Core

A nuclear reactor core is one of the most extreme human-made environments on the planet. These scientists just figured out how to print one.

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REI Anniversary Sale: 21 Best Summer Outdoor Deals for 2020

Heading out? Whether it's for a solo run or hike, try to keep your distance. We hope our picks from these outdoor retailers can help.

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Vollebak’s Metal Jacket Is Armor Against ... Something

With its copper infused garment, the company is looking to provide disease resistant clothing—but has yet to actually test it.

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REI Anniversary Sale: 21 Best Summer Outdoor Deals for 2020

Heading out? Whether it's for a solo run or hike, try to keep your distance. We hope our picks from these outdoor retailers can help.

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Vollebak’s Metal Jacket Is Armor Against ... Something

With its copper infused garment, the company is looking to provide disease resistant clothing—but has yet to actually test it.

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How to Set Up Your Echo Dot (and Get the Most From It)

What does an Amazon Echo do, exactly? Here's all the tips and tricks you need to get going.

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Will Empty Bleachers Change the Psychology of Sports?

When German and US soccer kick off this summer, there will be no crowds. That might squelch the home-field advantage—and the emotion that drives players.

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How to Set Up Your Echo Dot (and Get the Most From It)

What does an Amazon Echo do, exactly? Here's all the tips and tricks you need to get going.

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Why Facebook Censored an Anti-Trump Ad

Plus: A strategy code named Pandemic, an unexpected Supreme Court reference, and an update for subscribers.

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The Dark Secrets of Hacking Hero Marcus Hutchins

This week, Andy Greenberg talks about his profile of hacker Marcus Hutchins, and we get an update on contact tracing programs helping to slow the pandemic.

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The Dark Secrets of Hacking Hero Marcus Hutchins

This week, Andy Greenberg talks about his profile of hacker Marcus Hutchins, and we get an update on contact tracing programs helping to slow the pandemic.

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How to Do Zoom Circle Time for Little Tiny Squirmy Kids

A veteran preschool teacher explains: Don't expect they to sit still, but do expect them to share.

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How to Do Zoom Circle Time for Little Tiny Squirmy Kids

A veteran preschool teacher explains: Don't expect they to sit still, but do expect them to share.

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Silicon Valley Rethinks the (Home) Office

Some tech companies are adjusting to the pandemic with new WFH perks and even letting employees ditch their commutes forever.

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I Enrolled in a Coronavirus Contact Tracing Academy

Health experts say we need up to 200,000 more people to track down the infected and anyone who crossed their path. I took the training to learn how it works.

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The US Says Chinese Hackers Went Too Far During the Covid-19 Crisis

The FBI and DHS say that Beijing's hacking “jeopardizes” the delivery of much-needed Covid-19 treatment options.

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5 Free Digital Comics to Spend Time With During Lockdown

Looking for some comics to fill your quarantine hours? Lots of publishers are currently offering free issues. We suggest you start with these.

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The Science of Temperature Is Weirder Than You Think

Getting warm is easy—like falling off a bike. So why is it so hard to be cool?

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Why Is Facebook So Afraid of Checking Facts?

The biggest social network in the world has the wrong idea for how to fight Covid-19 conspiracies.

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A Secret Space Plane is Carrying a Solar Experiment to Orbit

The idea of beaming solar energy to Earth with radio waves is decades old. But this weekend, the technology gets its first test in orbit.

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'Hamilton' Is Coming to Disney+ Very Soon

The musical production, which was recorded in 2016 and supposed to hit theaters next year, will be available to stream this summer.

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7 Best Umbrellas for 2020: Windproof, Cheap (and a Tiny One)

We found some umbrellas that will protect you from the showers, withstand the wind, and hold up for the long haul.

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How Gamers Powered Super-Fast Internet Abroad

Romania and Singapore don’t seem to have much in common, but they both owe their robust broadband in part to videogame fanatics seeking better connections.

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Why Has Covid-19 Hit Seniors So Hard?

It’s not one thing, it’s everything. Older people are more likely to catch the disease, to suffer from it more severely, and to have a tougher recovery.

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7 Best Umbrellas for 2020: Windproof, Cheap (and a Tiny One)

We found some umbrellas that will protect you from the showers, withstand the wind, and hold up for the long haul.

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Coronavirus Guide: Symptoms, Testing, Treatment, and Economics

Everything we know about Covid-19, from avoiding the virus to caring for your loved ones, with regular updates.

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The Grim History of Counting the Dead During Plagues

In every pandemic since the 16th century, humans have debated how to tally death tolls. Now more than ever, we need to confront the messiness of the data.

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Baratza Vario-W Review: A Grinder for the Serious Coffee Brewer

This programmable coffee grinder is the ultimate setup for serious home baristas, as long as you prefer brewing methods that require finer grinds.

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How to Throw a Karaoke Party on Zoom

You can use any videoconferencing platform to recreate the magic of a drunken night out—and it's a lot easier than it sounds.

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Baratza Vario-W Review: A Grinder for the Serious Coffee Brewer

This programmable coffee grinder is the ultimate setup for serious home baristas, as long as you prefer brewing methods that require finer grinds.

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The Timely Retrofuturism of UC Berkeley’s Virtual Theater

The student cast of 'Snowflakes, Or Rare White People' conjured a 23rd-century dystopia with 21st-century tech in a 20th-century format.

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7 Great Bill Splitting Apps: Splitwise, Venmo, and More

If you need to divvy up big expenses, these apps can handle the math—and the money.

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Beware the Lofty Promises of Covid-19 ‘Tracker’ Apps

A popular symptom-tracking app made a splash for its surprising discoveries. But a deeper look at the data calls those findings into question.

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7 Great Bill Splitting Apps: Splitwise, Venmo, and More

If you need to divvy up big expenses, these apps can handle the math—and the money.

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Why Humans Totally Freak Out When They Get Lost

People really do circle past the same tree over and over again—it doesn't just happen in movies.

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How NASA Certifies New Spacecraft Safe Enough for Humans

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule will be only the fifth American craft to be rated for human spaceflight in history. Clearing NASA’s certification process takes years.

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The First Shot: Inside the Covid Vaccine Fast Track

The very first vaccine candidate entered human trials—and Neal Browning’s arm—on March 16. Behind the scenes at Moderna and the beginning of an unprecedented global sprint.

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Spatial's VR Meeting Rooms Are Now Open to Everyone

The virtual reality workspace startup is offering a free version for users. All you need a web browser.

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Spatial's VR Meeting Rooms Are Now Open to Everyone

The virtual reality workspace startup is offering a free version for users. All you need a web browser.

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Facebook's AI for Hate Speech Improves. How Much Is Unclear

The company says algorithms flagged almost 90 percent of the hate speech it removed in the first quarter. But it doesn't report how much slipped through. 

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Spaceship Earth and the Value of Utopian Thinking

The Biosphere 2 experiment is often ridiculed as the scientific disaster of the '90s. A new documentary makes a touching case for its merits.

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The Video Lynching of Ahmaud Arbery

Like Eric Garner and Philando Castile before him, the footage of Ahmaud Arbery's death provides an opportunity to turn up the volume on his story.

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That Fresh Sea Breeze You Breathe May Be Laced With Microplastic

Researchers have discovered that the ocean is burping tiny plastic particles, which then blow onto land—and potentially into your lungs.

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The Last, Lonely Walks Through New York City

On the eve of his move back to his native Tel Aviv, photographer Natan Dvir made a final tour of the streets that he had called home for the past 11 years.

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The US Could Deliver Stimulus Checks Faster—With Tech's Help

The federal government desperately needs to take cues from global humanitarian agencies that have developed quick and secure payment tools.

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7 Best Gaming Laptops for Every Kind of Player (2020)

We tested the latest and greatest gaming laptops to sort the god-rolls from the vendor fodder.

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7 Best Gaming Laptops for Every Kind of Player (2020)

We tested the latest and greatest gaming laptops to sort the god-rolls from the vendor fodder.

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Hungry City Rats Are Looking for a New Lunch Spot Near You

As restaurants have shuttered, the rats who depend on an eternal garbage buffet are becoming more bold and competitive—and looking for new homes.

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Samsung Galaxy A51 Review: Not Good Enough

Sluggish performance and average cameras mire an otherwise fine Android phone.

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Samsung Galaxy A51 Review: Not Good Enough

Sluggish performance and average cameras mire an otherwise fine Android phone.

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19 Everyday Products Made of Recycled Materials (2020)

Tread lightly on the planet with shoes made out of repurposed plastic, plus other Earth-friendly picks.

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Online Voting Has Worked So Far. That Doesn’t Mean It's Safe

Proponents of mobile and internet voting point to its uneventful track record. That's not good enough.

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Let’s Say There’s a Covid-19 Vaccine—Who Gets It First?

An immunization shot is still in development, but debate over who gets priority has already begun.

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19 Everyday Products Made of Recycled Materials (2020)

Tread lightly on the planet with shoes made out of repurposed plastic, plus other Earth-friendly picks.

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The Confessions of Marcus Hutchins, the Hacker Who Saved the Internet

At 22, he single-handedly put a stop to the worst cyberattack the world had ever seen. Then he was arrested by the FBI. This is his untold story. 

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Elon Musk Defies Lockdown Orders and Reopens Tesla's Factory

The CEO sued a California county over the weekend and threatened to move the company to Texas—his latest tangle with government authorities.

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'The Office' Is Playing Out on Slack—and That's Sad

The collective MSCHF set out to re-create every episode of the NBC comedy in Slack. What they built is a reminder of what people miss when WFH.

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Amazon’s *Upload* Will Get a Second Season

Meanwhile, M. Night Shyamalan is working on a new mystery movie. 

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Best iPhone (2020): Which Model Should You Actually Buy?

Picking the right iPhone can be tricky, but this breakdown should help you decide if you want an iPhone 11 or an iPhone SE.

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How Albert Einstein's Son Tamed the Mississippi River

Multiple structures now keep the river from roaring into the Atchafalaya—but they may be inadequate against climate change.

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Best iPhone (2020): Which Model Should You Actually Buy?

Picking the right iPhone can be tricky, but this breakdown should help you decide if you want an iPhone 11 or an iPhone SE.

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The Best Security Cameras for Indoors (2020): Wyze, Kami, Nest

We tested and rounded up the best security cameras. All offer helpful notifications and decent video quality, but be mindful to take precautions against unwanted hackers.

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The Best Security Cameras for Indoors (2020): Wyze, Kami, Nest

We tested and rounded up the best security cameras. All offer helpful notifications and decent video quality, but be mindful to take precautions against unwanted hackers.

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Wildfires Already Threaten the West. Then Came Covid-19

What if you need to mobilize first responders while keeping them socially distanced—and also potentially evacuate whole communities to safety?

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The Case for Reopening Schools

Lots of other countries have decided that it's time to take this step. Why is the US holding back?

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Infrared Cameras Can Spot a Fever, but May Not Slow Covid-19

Workplaces are deploying technology to screen employees who may be sick. But past experience suggests the sensors won't find many infectious people.

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Today's Cartoon: Meeting Backdrop

A Zoom with a (limited) view.

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The Search for a Covid-19 Research Animal Model

In a lab test, two monkeys died from the novel coronavirus. A species that reacts to the virus as humans do may help us find new treatments, but it's a weighty task.

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School's Out—but on 'Minecraft,' Graduation Day Goes On

Graduation ceremonies have been waylaid by pandemic. So some gaming-savvy seniors are taking their send-off to the servers.

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The Pandemic Strands Some Ship Crews at Sea, Others On Shore

Travel restrictions are blocking some marine workers from reaching their assigned ships. That's forcing others on extended tours. 

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Thunderbolt Flaws Expose Millions of PCs to Hands-On Hacking

The so-called Thunderspy attack takes less than five minutes to pull off with physical access to a device, and affects any PC manufactured before 2019.

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What Goes On in a Proton? Quark Math Still Needs Answers

The complex math that governs quark particles is still a mystery—even though a $1 million prize awaits anyone who can figure it out.

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Science Fairs Are Canceled. Maybe That’s Just as Well

It’s time to reconsider these earnest events—and find ways for kids to experience the joyous, collaborative nature of real scientific discovery.

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The Eerie Stillness of Empty Schoolyards

Under the pandemic, the message is clear: school's out for the summer, and maybe even beyond that.

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Elon Musk and Grimes' Baby Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

The pair named their newborn child X Æ A-12. People are still scratching their heads over how it's pronounced.

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Fantastical Plans Are on Hold, and More Car News This Week

The Covid-19 pandemic will delay the arrival of flying cars, and Google sibling Sidewalk Labs abandons plans to remake part of Toronto's waterfront.

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An Unlikely Partner to Counter Cyberattacks

To combat increasing ransomware attacks on U.S. cities, the National Guard needs help from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

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8 Best Keyboards for Gaming (And a Little Work, Too)

Whether you're looking to boost your productivity or battle royale stats, these are the best mechanical keyboards for the job.

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8 Best Keyboards for Gaming (And a Little Work, Too)

Whether you're looking to boost your productivity or battle royale stats, these are the best mechanical keyboards for the job.

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The Classic TV Shows and Movies We Keep Rewatching

WIRED staffers share what films and TV series they come back to when they need to feel a little better.

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The Classic TV Shows and Movies We Keep Rewatching

WIRED staffers share what films and TV series they come back to when they need to feel a little better.

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How to Set Your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to Control Who Sees What

Pick who sees your tweets, posts, and stories—and choose what you want to see, too.

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How Much Is a Human Life Worth, In Dollars?

As the US reopens the economy amid a deadly pandemic, a dire question looms. Let's do the math.

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Quarantine Is a Weirdly Good Time for Animation

Shows like Tooning Out the News can be more easily made from home than live-action TV—and going virtual is giving animators lots of opportunities to shine.

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Facebook and the Folly of Self-Regulation

The company's new review board is designed to move slowly and keep things intact.

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The 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Has Taken a Dark Turn

Though social networks have pledged to take more concerted action against it, the theory has continued to spread, inspiring a surge of attacks. 

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Space Photos of the Week: Europa\! Attempt No Landing There

Despite a surface marked with so-called “chaos terrain,” we're set to explore whether or not it'll be possible to live on Jupiter's moon.

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Zoom Security Gets a Boost With Keybase Acquisition

Plus: A GoDaddy breach, a ransomware attack, and more of the week's top security news.

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10 Best Wireless Earbuds WIRED Has Tried (True Wireless)

True wireless earbuds, fully wireless earbuds, completely wireless earbuds—No matter what you call them, if you’re ready to cut the cord between your ears, these are the best buds WIRED has tested.

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*The Last Unicorn* Is a Work of Art

The 1982 children's cartoon remains surprisingly adept at capturing the realities of loss and regret. 

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Trump Guns for Chinese Telecoms but Doesn't Have a Real Plan

Scattershot concerns over whether devices might be compromised by foreign intelligence doesn't replace strategy and leaves questions about the supply chain unanswered.

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10 Best Wireless Earbuds WIRED Has Tried (True Wireless)

True wireless earbuds, fully wireless earbuds, completely wireless earbuds—No matter what you call them, if you’re ready to cut the cord between your ears, these are the best buds WIRED has tested.

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'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' Is Still an Infuriating Relic

The recent remaster of the game is a stark reminder of the different world the original was born into.

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Is Online Grocery Shopping Better for the Planet?

During the Covid-19 pandemic, more people than ever are buying online to stock their pantries. What kind of carbon footprint is all that home delivery leaving behind?

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15 Best Weekend Deals: Headphones, Kitchen Essentials, and More

The leaves are back, temperatures are (mostly) getting warmer, but we're all stuck inside. Here are a few products that might help take the edge off.

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Ways to Stay Calm During Quarantine: Candles, Plants, and Other Tips

It's hard to keep calm and carry on when we've entered not-losing-your-mind territory. Here are a few ideas and things to help you cope.

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15 Best Weekend Deals: Headphones, Kitchen Essentials, and More

The leaves are back, temperatures are (mostly) getting warmer, but we're all stuck inside. Here are a few products that might help take the edge off.

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300 Drones Illuminate the Sky to Honor Health Care Workers

The drones performed outside of a Rotterdam hospital handling Covid-19 patients, providing a form of public art rare during social distancing.

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Ways to Stay Calm During Quarantine: Candles, Plants, and Other Tips

It's hard to keep calm and carry on when we've entered not-losing-your-mind territory. Here are a few ideas and things to help you cope.

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Watson's Creator Wants to Teach AI a New Trick: Common Sense

David Ferrucci built a computer that mastered *Jeopardy*. Since then, he's been attacking a more challenging task. 

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Covid-19 Casts a Dark Cloud Over the Flying Car Future

An economic slump is no good for a long shot business that's just starting to take off. 

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Microsoft Is Starting to Tease Xbox Series X Games

Also, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is on 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' now.

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Defcon Is Canceled

For real this time. Its sister conference, Black Hat, has also been called off.

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The Year the Internet Thought I Was MacKenzie Bezos

After the billionaire announced she would give away her fortune, Google’s algorithm decided the best way to reach her was by contacting me.

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Shuttered: Mathery's Technicolor Coronavirus PSAs

The creative duo thinks that reminders to wash your hands don't have to be so dull.

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As Deaths Mount, Trump’s Disinformation Strategy Will Adapt

Bashing the epidemiological models didn't work. Now, the administration is questioning reality itself.

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Wink Smart Hub Users Will Soon Have to Pay Up—Or Lose Access

For the past six years, Wink's costumers have used its app for free. But starting May 13, that will no longer be the case.

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Wink Smart Hub Users Will Soon Have to Pay Up—Or Lose Access

For the past six years, Wink's costumers have used its app for free. But starting May 13, that will no longer be the case.

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The 7 Best Soundbars for Every Budget (2020)

We've listened to a ton of soundbars and these are the best sounding systems from Vizio, Sonos, Yamaha, and more.

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The 7 Best Soundbars for Every Budget (2020)

We've listened to a ton of soundbars and these are the best sounding systems from Vizio, Sonos, Yamaha, and more.

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Electra Townie Path Go! Review: An Expensive Starter E-Bike

This premium electric cruiser is a stylish, spendy ride with top-of-the-line performance.

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Electra Townie Path Go! Review: An Expensive Starter E-Bike

This premium electric cruiser is a stylish, spendy ride with top-of-the-line performance.

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We Asked for Flying Cars. We Got Axl Rose's Twitter Spat

Plus: The early days at Twitter, the digital conspiracy theory, and the eels getting visits from humans.

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How Will We Dine and Uber in the Post-Pandemic City?

This week, Aarian Marshall joins us to talk about how cities can respond to the coronavirus by redesigning streets to accommodate outdoor dining and changes to transit.

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How Will We Dine and Uber in the Post-Pandemic City?

This week, Aarian Marshall joins us to talk about how cities can respond to the coronavirus by redesigning streets to accommodate outdoor dining and changes to transit.

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Social Distancing Has Become the Norm. What Have We Learned?

It's a good time to sort through what's known, unknown, and only just beginning to be understood about this months-long intervention.

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NASA's EmDrive Leader Has a New Interstellar Project

Harold White left NASA in December to join a new nonprofit focused on building the technologies to bring humans to the outer solar system and beyond.

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The Coronavirus Has Warped All Sense of Time

The days blend together, the months lurch ahead, and we have no idea what time it is. The virus has created its own clock.

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Health Officials Say 'No Thanks' to Contact-Tracing Tech

Silicon Valley companies have proposed automating the arduous task of identifying people potentially exposed to Covid-19. They're finding few takers.

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The Pandemic Slams Main Street: 'We're Trying to Stay Alive'

An oral history of small business owners across the nation who are struggling to adapt—or closing up shop for good.

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Front-Runners Emerge in the Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine

Two leading candidates are headed for mass clinical trials, and everything’s on the table—including deliberately infecting healthy vaccine volunteers.

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Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs Scraps Its Ambitious Toronto Project

The Google sibling envisioned a tech-enabled and eco-friendly neighborhood. But residents rebelled over plans to collect and use their data, among other things.

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Growth Teams Have the Tools to Be Coronavirus Anti-Growth Teams

Tech companies that have perfected viral growth need to do more to help stop the spread of misinformation—and ultimately, the pandemic itself.

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How a Facebook Bug Took Down Your Favorite iOS Apps

Thank a tiny change to a software development kit for widespread crashes Wednesday, including the Spotify and TikTok apps.

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16 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas and Deals (2020)

With these deals, you won't need to resort to a homemade card or a macaroni picture frame.

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16 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas and Deals (2020)

With these deals, you won't need to resort to a homemade card or a macaroni picture frame.

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How *World of Warcraft* Has Evolved With the Internet

In an interview with WIRED, *WoW* game director Ion Hazzikostas reflects on the shifting culture of the landmark MMORPG.

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Games Without Fans Could Help Level the Playing Field

Research suggests that finishing England’s Premier League season in empty stadiums would reduce refereeing bias and allow players to perform at their best.

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The Best Coffee Grinders We've Tested (Burr, Manual, Blade)

Get more joy from your java by freshly grinding whole beans with one of these.

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The Best Coffee Grinders We've Tested (Burr, Manual, Blade)

Get more joy from your java by freshly grinding whole beans with one of these.

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Taika Waititi Will Direct a Star Wars Movie

As the *Thor: Ragnarok* director prepares to go to a galaxy far, far away, Tom Cruise considers a trip to space. 

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Covid-19's Scary Blood Clots Aren't That Surprising

There's more than a century of research linking clogged blood vessels to infectious diseases.

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This Bizarre Insect Is Building Shelters Out of Microplastic

Caddisfly larvae typically construct protective cases out of sand grains and silk. Now they're also using microplastic particles.

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Nonprofits and Companies That Are Helping to Fight the Covid Pandemic

Everyone is trying to get by, but these nonprofits, retailers, and companies are directly helping make a difference against the novel coronavirus. Donate, if you can.

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Nonprofits and Companies That Are Helping to Fight the Covid Pandemic

Everyone is trying to get by, but these nonprofits, retailers, and companies are directly helping make a difference against the novel coronavirus. Donate, if you can.

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Why Meatpacking Plants Have Become Covid-19 Hot Spots

Frigid temperatures, cramped conditions, and long hours put meat processing workers at higher risk for contracting the novel coronavirus.

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As Cities Reopen, Outdoor Dining May Provide a Lifeline

Restaurants are anxious to expand beyond takeout, and some researchers believe open-air transmission of the coronavirus is rare.

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Which States Are Reopening, Which Remain on Lockdown, and Why

There's not a national plan to restart US businesses. That's led to inconsistencies among governors' orders, and some confusion among residents.

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Is There a Constitutional Right to Make Robocalls?

Meeting via conference call for the first time ever this week, the Supreme Court considers a case about our phones.

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Sonos Arc Soundbar: Price, Specs, Release Date

The Sonos Arc is the company's new high-end home theater option. The company's largest wireless speaker and its subwoofer also get an update.

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Sonos Arc Soundbar: Price, Specs, Release Date

The Sonos Arc is the company's new high-end home theater option. The company's largest wireless speaker and its subwoofer also get an update.

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When Schools Reopen, Don't Ditch Online Learning

Blending classroom teaching and virtual education keeps students flexible and engaged.

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Facebook Names the 20 People Who Can Overrule Mark Zuckerberg

The new oversight board will review decisions to remove content. The members are accomplished professionals who are independent of the company.

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GitHub Takes Aim at Open Source Software Vulnerabilities

GitHub Advanced Security will help automatically spot potential security problems in the world's biggest open source platform.

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India's Covid-19 Contract Tracing App Could Leak Patient Locations

The system's use of GPS data could let hackers pinpoint who reports a positive diagnosis.

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Microsoft Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2, Surface Earbuds: Price, Specs, Release Date

The company unveiled its latest product lineup: new mobile PCs, new headphones, and its first wirefree earbuds.

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Sleeker Lidar Moves Volvo Closer to Selling a Self-Driving Car

Using technology from Silicon Valley's Luminar, the Swedish automaker plans to offer completely autonomous highway driving by 2022. 

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Microsoft Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2, Surface Earbuds: Price, Specs, Release Date

The company unveiled its latest product lineup: new mobile PCs, new headphones, and its first wirefree earbuds.

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Nikon D780 Review: Jack of All Trades

The company's newest full-frame DSLR shows there's still a place for big, powerful cameras.

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Covid-19 Forces Spring Science Field Work to Go Fallow

Researchers and graduate students who depend on outdoor data collection find themselves stuck inside, just as expedition season normally gets going.

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Nikon D780 Review: Jack of All Trades

The company's newest full-frame DSLR shows there's still a place for big, powerful cameras.

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'Upload' Is a Clunky Parable About Class in a Digital Afterlife

The Amazon comedy has a smart premise, but it's light on ambition.

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China Is One Launch Closer to Building Its Own Space Station

The success of the Long March 5B rocket marked the country's latest attempt to position itself as an equal to NASA in space.

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After 60 Years, Explosion-Powered Rockets Are Nearly Here

Rotating detonation engines could make rockets lighter, faster, and simpler. First imagined in the 1950s, now they’re almost ready for their first flight.

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Who Invented the Wheel? And How Did They Do It?

The wagon—and the wagon wheel—could not have been put together in stages. Either it works, or it doesn’t. And it enabled humans to spread rapidly into huge parts of the world.

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The H1N1 Crisis Predicted Covid-19’s Toll on Black Americans

In 2009, nonwhite patients got sicker faster, recovered more slowly, and died at higher rates than white patients. Now history is repeating itself.

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Pandemic Lessons From an 18th Century Reenactor

In all ways, Jon Townsend lives an old-fashioned life. Except, maybe, when he uploads portions of it to his endearing—and instructive—YouTube channel.

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California Sues Uber and Lyft to Classify Drivers as Employees

The state and 3 cities say the ride-hail companies are violating a new state law. The suit could lead to tens of millions of dollars in fines.

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Adult Cam CAM4 Site Exposed 10.88 Billion User Records

CAM4 has taken the server offline, but not before it leaked 7TB of user data.

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Best Amazon Devices Deals (May 2020): Kindles, Fire Tablets, Echo Speakers

It's a good time to buy if you're in the market for a new Kindle, Fire Tablet, or Alexa-powered Echo Speaker.

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Best Amazon Devices Deals (May 2020): Kindles, Fire Tablets, Echo Speakers

It's a good time to buy if you're in the market for a new Kindle, Fire Tablet, or Alexa-powered Echo Speaker.

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The Neuroscience of Why You Could Really Use a Hug Right Now

For those quarantined alone, the lack of human touch can feel agonizing. A neurological phenomenon called "skin hunger" explains why.

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Best Nintendo Switch Deals and Console Bundles (May 2020)

The best Nintendo Switch console deals, and all the essentials you'll need when you own one.

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This Pandemic Is Lonely. But Don't Call Loneliness an ‘Epidemic’

Comparing isolation to infection disease isn't helpful, says historian Fay Bound Alberti. But Covid-19 lends a unique opportunity to reframe the issue.

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Best Nintendo Switch Deals and Console Bundles (May 2020)

The best Nintendo Switch console deals, and all the essentials you'll need when you own one.

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Google and the Cost of 'Data Voids' During a Pandemic

Was a Nazi slogan brandished at a Reopen Illinois rally? The answer depends on what you search, and when you search for it.

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Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 First Look: Two Too Many Screens

With two screens and powerful hardware, this gaming laptop is somehow less than the sum of its parts.

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Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 First Look: Two Too Many Screens

With two screens and powerful hardware, this gaming laptop is somehow less than the sum of its parts.

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The Relentless Startup Fast-Tracking Ford’s Self-Driving Cars

Meet Brian Salesky and the team of resourceful engineers at Argo, the little company trying to crack a big problem: safe autonomous driving.

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Everything We Know About Covid-19 Antibody Tests (So Far)

Should you take a test, and what does it mean for immunity? You’ve got questions, but we’ve got … more questions.

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What Is Net Neutrality? The Complete WIRED Guide

ISPs shouldn't be able to block some sorts of data and prioritize others—here's what to know about the struggle to treat information on the internet the same.

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The Best Distraction From News and Social Media? Foreign Films

Being forced to read subtitles means you can't read Twitter—a gift at a time when it's nearly impossible to escape into a theater.

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The FDA Tightens the Rules for Covid-19 Antibody Blood Tests

In a reversal, agency officials raised the bar for validation and accuracy standards, citing concerns about flawed tests and fraudulent marketing.

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Best Apple Deals (May 2020): iPad, HomePod, Apple Watch, and More

Deals on Apple hardware aren't common, but Best Buy is throwing a big sale right now. You can save some money if you were planning on buying some Apple gear.

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Best MacBooks (2020): Which Model Should You Buy?

13-inch MacBook Pro or MacBook Air? Do you need a Touch Bar? Let us help you navigate Apple's laptops.

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Best MacBooks (2020): Which Model Should You Buy?

13-inch MacBook Pro or MacBook Air? Do you need a Touch Bar? Let us help you navigate Apple's laptops.

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For Jeffrey Epstein, MIT Was Just a Safety School

An internal investigation from Harvard University shows where the corrupt philanthropist *really* wanted to get in.

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A Trip to the Movies May Soon Feel Like Going to the Airport

Want to know what hitting the theater might be like as the coronavirus stay-at-home orders lift? Texans are starting to find out. 

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Google and Apple Reveal How Covid-19 Alert Apps Might Look

As contact tracing plans firm up, the tech giants are sharing new details for their framework—and a potential app interface.

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Apple Abandons Its Breakable Butterfly Keyboard for Good

As of the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, it's scissor switches all the way down. 

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Apple Abandons Its Breakable Butterfly Keyboard for Good

As of the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, it's scissor switches all the way down. 

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The Best Star Wars Day Deals (2020): Movies, Decals, Collectibles

Gathered the best sales, we have, from discounts on the entire Skywalker Saga to Star Wars decals.

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The Best Star Wars Day Deals (2020): Movies, Decals, Collectibles

Gathered the best sales, we have, from discounts on the entire Skywalker Saga to Star Wars decals.

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Can It. Amazon Is Not Your Typical Grocery Store

Why the “everyone's doing it” argument is specious.

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How Much Energy Does It Take to Blow Up a Planet?

From Alderaan to Kijimi, Sith lords sure do love to blast planets to smithereens. So how powerful are *Star Wars*’ doomsday weapons anyway?

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VanMoof S3 and X3 Review: Ready for Any Commute

I gave this e-bike a 130-mile tour of NYC’s fender-shaking streets, parks, and potholes.

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VanMoof S3 and X3 Review: Ready for Any Commute

I gave this e-bike a 130-mile tour of NYC’s fender-shaking streets, parks, and potholes.

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Coronavirus Guide: Symptoms, Testing, Treatment, and Economics

Everything we know about Covid-19, from avoiding the virus to caring for your loved ones, with regular updates.

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How to Turn Your Phone into a Webcam (for Mac or Windows 10)

Using an Android phone, iPhone, or iPad as a camera for your Zoom meetings is an easy and affordable way to be visibly present if you don't have a webcam.

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The Covid-19 Pandemic Shows the Virtues of Net Neutrality

Network speeds are holding up despite the crush of internet traffic. Freed from rules, broadband providers have cut investment in their systems.

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This Mental Health App Is Tailor-Made for Your Pandemic Woes

Covid Coach, from the National Center for PTSD, offers exercises and resources for dealing with uncertainty, isolation, and unemployment.

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How to Turn Your Phone into a Webcam (for Mac or Windows 10)

Using an Android phone, iPhone, or iPad as a camera for your Zoom meetings is an easy and affordable way to be visibly present if you don't have a webcam.

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Amid a Pandemic, Magic Spoon Eats Cake

The Instagram-friendly DTC startup wanted to be the Warby Parker of cereal. One year in, the company says business in booming.

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Will Covid-19 Go Away In the Summer and Return in the Fall?

Researchers want to know if the disease is seasonal, like colds. But while heat and humidity harm the virus in the lab, that’s not the same as real life.

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Covid-19 Spurs a Road Repair Boom—and Threatens a Bust

Empty highways clear the way for speedier construction projects, but loss of fuel taxes could bring them to a halt. 

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Today's Cartoon: Soothing Videos

Anyone who wants ASMR can get ASMR.

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Roku Smart Soundbar Review: Great Sound, With a Roku Player Built In

This home theater upgrade comes with our favorite streaming player inside, and it makes movies and shows sound damn good.

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Roku Smart Soundbar Review: Great Sound, With a Roku Player Built In

This home theater upgrade comes with our favorite streaming player inside, and it makes movies and shows sound damn good.

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LockBit Is the New Ransomware for Hire

A recent infection, which managed to plunder a company's network within hours, demonstrates why the malware has become so prevalent.

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22 Surprising Tips to Master 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'

From growing hybrid flowers to catching pesky wasps, these tricks will turn you into a pro.

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Fewer Wrecks, Grounded Planes, and More Car News This Week

Stay-at-home orders mean less traffic and fewer serious crashes, saving lives and money. Plus, Elon Musk does it again. 

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Mike Pence's Mask-Less Mayo Clinic Trip Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week, during a visit to the Mayo Clinic, the vice president went mask-less. Social media quickly took note.

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22 Surprising Tips to Master 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'

From growing hybrid flowers to catching pesky wasps, these tricks will turn you into a pro.

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Cheap Gear Under $20: Phone Lenses, Pocketknives, and More

Do you need a small, cheap way to improve your life? These are the affordable pick-me-ups that we can't live without.

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Cheap Gear Under $20: Phone Lenses, Pocketknives, and More

Do you need a small, cheap way to improve your life? These are the affordable pick-me-ups that we can't live without.

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The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than It Should. Why?

The Hubble constant predicts how rapidly space should grow—but astronomical observations don't line up. Here are the top ideas about what might be going on.

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I Can’t Stop Escaping Into Google Photos’ Nostalgia Vortex

I got the app for its easy photo backups. I didn’t realize it would become a precious window to the past—or a lifeline in a time of existential despair.

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Zoom Not Cutting It for You? Try Exploring a Virtual World

If you’re craving more from your video chats, think outside the box. From Second Life to Online Town, there are plenty of places to gather while staying at home.

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‘Let’s Save Some Lives’: A Doctor’s Journey Into the Pandemic

Andrew Ibrahim was just finishing his surgical residency in Michigan when the coronavirus surge hit. It took a lifetime’s lessons to face the challenge.

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I Can’t Stop Escaping Into Google Photos’ Nostalgia Vortex

I got the app for its easy photo backups. I didn’t realize it would become a precious window to the past—or a lifeline in a time of existential despair.

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Space Photos of the Week: Happy Birthday, Hubble\!

Every year on the telescope's birthday, we're the ones who get a gift: a brilliant and never-before-seen snapshot of the cosmos.

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Build Your Own Pinhole Videocam\!

Explore the bouncy behavior of light beams by constructing a high-tech camera obscura.

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Baseball and Sci-Fi Make Quite the Team

'Field of Dreams' isn't the only good fantasy story set around a baseball diamond.

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Spies Say Covid-19 Isn't a Manmade

Plus: A malicious GIF, Android malware, and more of the week's top security news.

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How to Dye Your Hair at Home (Temporary or Semi-Permanent)

If you're feeling cooped up and antsy for a more colorful look, here's how to do it without wrecking your hair.

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How to Dye Your Hair at Home (Temporary or Semi-Permanent)

If you're feeling cooped up and antsy for a more colorful look, here's how to do it without wrecking your hair.

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Want to Study Permafrost? Get It Before It's Gone

Alaska's frozen earth is a cryo chamber for ancient bone and bacteria specimens, and it sequesters carbon too. But climate change is causing its collapse.

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The Hype Cycle for Chloroquine Is Eerily Familiar

As with modern vaccine skepticism and the panic over cancer-causing power lines, the idea was hatched in a well-respected scientific journal.

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How To Use Your Phone to Declutter Your Life

Use your phone and your time in quarantine to declutter your life, and make some money.

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Covid-19 Is Killing Black People Unequally—Don't Be Surprised

The coronavirus pandemic is further exposing a gulf in the health statistics of white and black Americans that has existed for decades.

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11 Best Weekend Deals: Games, Phones, and Headphones

From a discount on the Google Pixel 3A to price cuts on videogames, we hope these deals will help stymie the stir-crazies.

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How To Use Your Phone to Declutter Your Life

Use your phone and your time in quarantine to declutter your life, and make some money.

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11 Best Weekend Deals: Games, Phones, and Headphones

From a discount on the Google Pixel 3A to price cuts on videogames, we hope these deals will help stymie the stir-crazies.

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Elon Musk Says Tesla Stock Is ‘Too High’—and It Quickly Falls

An early morning tweet punctuates a week in which the CEO has complained loudly and often about coronavirus-induced lockdowns.

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At Home, Robin Schwartz’s Lens Is More Focused Than Ever

The photographer says her animal subjects, which she also considers her family, are helping her survive the long stretches of quarantine.

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The Web's .Org Domain Is Still Run by a Nonprofit—for Now

Icann, the internet's governing body, rejected a proposal to sell control of the .org registry to a newly formed private equity group.

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Amazon, Instacart, Target Workers Unite for May Day Strike

Essential workers are banding together to protest the companies’ responses to Covid-19. But as one organizer says, they’re fighting against giants.

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The Covid-19 Rent Crisis Is Here

As unemployment surges, calls to cancel rent are growing louder. In New York, thousands are planning a rent strike for May, while landlords ask for a federal bailout.

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A Prophet of Scientific Rigor—and a Covid Contrarian

John Ioannidis laid bare the foibles of medical science. Now medical science is returning the favor.

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16 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Mom (Even If You Can't Visit)

Brunch is probably out of the question, but you can still send your socially-distanced parent a great pair of noise-canceling headphones.

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16 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Mom (Even If You Can't Visit)

Brunch is probably out of the question, but you can still send your socially-distanced parent a great pair of noise-canceling headphones.

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Google Pixel Buds (2020) Review: Better Than AirPods

Google's second-generation true wireless earbuds look, sound, and feel better than Apple's best-selling in-ears.

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The Russian Doll of Putin's Internet Clampdown

The Kremlin's path toward censorship, surveillance, and repression has many more layers than meets the eye.

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After 25 Years of Streaming, the World Can't Live Without It

Plus: Apple’s iTunes evolution, Facebook’s ad policy, and a health care celebration gone wrong.

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What Is Fleeceware and How Can You Protect Yourself?

Sneaky developers are charging big bucks for basic apps. Here's how to spot a scam in sheep's clothing.

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Human Fallibility and the Case for Robot Baseball Umpires

How the ‘gambler’s fallacy’ and anchoring bias influence strike zones.

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Google Pixel Buds (2020) Review: Better Than AirPods

Google's second-generation true wireless earbuds look, sound, and feel better than Apple's best-selling in-ears.

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The Argument for Making End-of-Life Decisions Early

This week, Stewart Brand and Ryan Phelan tell us why they are planning their own critical care decisions now, well before Covid-19 forces them to do so under pressure.

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The Argument for Making End-of-Life Decisions Early

This week, Stewart Brand and Ryan Phelan tell us why they are planning their own critical care decisions now, well before Covid-19 forces them to do so under pressure.

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One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack - May 2020

Human rights reporter Azimjon Askarov is being held at a prison in Kyrgyzstan, where he is at a higher risk of being exposed to Covid-19.

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The World Is Still Producing More Oil Than It Needs. Why?

Today, petroleum producers around the world will start shutting down wells after the Covid-19 pandemic caused demand to plummet. What took them so long?

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The Info War Over Chloroquine Has Slowed Covid-19 Science

There’s been a lot of heat but not much light on whether the antimalarial drug helps coronavirus patients. That’s because we still need a big clinical trial.

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How Well Can Algorithms Recognize Your Masked Face?

Makers of facial-recognition technology scramble to adapt to a world where people routinely cover their faces to avoid spreading disease. 

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Dyson Pure Humidify + Cool Review: Simple, Effective, but Expensive

The Pure Humidify + Cool will leave you feeling both healthier and refreshed—all thanks to one machine.

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Inside the Early Days of China’s Coronavirus Coverup

The dawn of a pandemic—as seen through the news and social media posts that vanished from China’s internet.

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Dyson Pure Humidify + Cool Review: Simple, Effective, but Expensive

The Pure Humidify + Cool will leave you feeling both healthier and refreshed—all thanks to one machine.

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