Texas Cites Clarence Thomas to Defend Its Social Media Law

As Big Tech tried to block the state’s ban on content moderation, Texas leaned on the US Supreme Court justice’s interpretation of free speech law.

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What the World’s Largest Organism Reveals About Fires and Forests

In Oregon, the tree-killing Humongous Fungus never would have gotten so large without the accidental help of modern fire suppression tactics.

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16 Great Deals on Video Games, Outdoor Gear, and Tech

We found discounts on digital downloads, streaming services, and smartphones too.

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The Real Reason Matrix Resurrections Bombed

It’s back on HBO Max. Nobody cares. Because moviegoers hate themselves.

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The Man Who Fell to Earth Creates a Believable Alien

The Showtime sequel to Nicolas Roeg's film takes place 45 years after the events in the original.

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Which Google Pixel Phone (and Gear) Should You Buy?

Here’s a guide to all the models—plus case recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.

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The Private Equity Firm That Grounded Paul Allen’s Dream

Plus: A visit to Stratolaunch, the music of the future, and prices America can’t run on.

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On Top Gun: Maverick, She-Hulk, and the Fear of Liking Things

Tom Cruise’s return to the cockpit is getting raves. Meanwhile, Tatiana Maslany’s turn as a green superhero looks like an unnecessary Ally McBeal reboot. What is happening?

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The Spendy Somnox 2 Robot Sends You to Slumberland

This cuddly robotic bedfellow helps you fall asleep faster and sleep better, but the price will give you nightmares.

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Men Is an Excellent Movie and I Have No Idea Who It’s For

Alex Garland’s latest cerebral genre piece is a timely bit of storytelling. But the people who need to see it may never seek it out.

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How to Stay Informed Without Getting Paralyzed by Bad News

Every time we look at our phones, it seems something terrible has happened. Here’s how to monitor current events in a healthy way.

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Nuclear Fusion Is Already Facing a Fuel Crisis

It doesn’t even work yet, but nuclear fusion has encountered a shortage of tritium, the key fuel source for the most prominent experimental reactors.

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How to Get Started Biking

This week, we cover the basics of cycling for fun and transportation, including selecting, maintaining, and accessorizing your two-wheeler.

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Dredd Deserves a Better Place in Alex Garland's Filmography

Now that the writer-director’s new horror flick Men is about to hit theaters, it’s time to revisit one of his lesser-known movies.

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Boeing Is Ready to Launch Starliner, a Rival to SpaceX’s Dragon

The company’s uncrewed spacecraft will fly to the International Space Station, and if successful, will give NASA astronauts another way to get to orbit.

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This Is Where Dirty Old Cars Go to Die

The electric vehicle revolution is gathering speed—but what happens to all those polluting cars already on the road?

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The Almighty Squabble Over Who Gets to Name Microbes

Scientists are just starting to uncover the vast diversity of microbes out there. The only problem? No one can agree on how to name them.

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Solo Stove’s Pi Is My New Favorite Pizza Oven

This new pizza oven is compact, looks great, and keeps the handles of my cast-irons cool.

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6 Great Deals on Robot Vacuums and Air Purifiers

Spring cleaning isn't just for your closet. Get rid of that pesky dust, pet dander, and pollen with some of our favorite gadgets.

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14 Essentials You Need in a Car Emergency Kit

Whether you’re heading out for a road trip or just commuting around town, don’t leave home without the basics.

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This Topsy-Turvy Gizmo Tries to Reinvent the Tripod Head

This little gadget tries to perfect the tried-and-true ball head, but it’s too expensive and has a few too many quirks.

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An EU Law Could Let US Prosecutors Scan Phones for Abortion Texts

Tools used to find child abuse material could be wielded in the US to protect “unborn children” if the EU bans end-to-end encryption.

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A Letter to My Fellow Asian Mothers From the Multiverse

A raft of recent films like Everything Everywhere All at Once highlights the complicated relationships between immigrant Asian women and their mothers.

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Carbon-Rich Peat Is Disappearing. But Is It Also Growing?

Scientists have discovered “proto-peat” forming in the Arctic as the Earth naturally sequesters carbon, but it could take centuries to mature.

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This Hacktivist Site Lets You Prank-Call Russian Officials

To protest the war in Ukraine, WasteRussianTime.today auto-dials Russian government officials, connects them to each other, and lets you listen in to their confusion.

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The 30 Best Gift Ideas for the New Grad In Your Life

Ring in their special milestone with useful gadgets, outdoor gear, subscriptions, and modern conveniences.

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Drones Are Turning Into Personal Flying Machines

We were promised jetpacks that never arrived. But you know what’s finally here? Big, honking drones you can ride on.

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The RedMagic 7 Pro Is a Gaming Powerhouse

This high-powered gaming phone will satisfy all the playing needs of obsessive gamers. The rest of us should look elsewhere.

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This Gene Mutation Breaks the Immune System. Why Has It Survived?

Two new studies found genetic mutations that cause severe immune deficiencies are common in some remote populations, leaving them highly vulnerable to viruses.

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The US Military Is Building Its Own Metaverse

Defense tech companies have latched on to the metaverse hype—but what they’re building will be a far cry from Meta’s virtual world.

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Widely Available AI Could Have Deadly Consequences

US researchers' “Dr. Evil project” proves drug discovery AI could be used to create biochemical weapons.

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Slow Internet? Here’s How to Run a Wi-Fi Speed Check

Diagnose connectivity issues on your computer, smartphone, or game console.

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In Memoriam: Forgetting Your Password

​In our passwordless future, we'll lose the frustration—and freedom—of getting locked out.

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Amazon Has Too Many Warehouses. Now Sellers Are Paying More

Sellers keep getting hit with fee increases—at a time when shelves are sitting empty.

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The Bad Times Are Coming for Startups

A spate of layoffs is just the first sign of trouble for early-stage companies facing an economic downturn.

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The Post-Roe Battleground for Abortion Pills Will Be Your Mailbox

If regulation of abortion access falls to the states, it will unleash legal havoc over pregnancy-ending medications that are shipped across state lines.

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If Tech Fails to Design for the Most Vulnerable, It Fails Us All

Building around the so-called typical user is a dangerous mistake.

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How to Turn Any Document Into a PDF

Master the file format that works everywhere and anywhere—even from your phone.

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How to Stay Cool Without Air-Conditioning

Don't break a sweat trying to beat the heat. We make it easy with these tips on what to wear, how to hydrate, and which cooling gadgets can help.

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Tips for Cargo Biking With Your Kids

You’ve decided to join the ebiking boom, and so have your kids. Congrats! Here's the gear and advice you need to ride safely.

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KEF’s New LS60 Wireless Speakers Are an Absolute Triumph

The audiophile brand has just launched the world’s finest streaming speakers with grin-inducing sound, but are they worth $7,000?

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The HyperX Quadcast S Is Our Go-To Streaming Mic

Great looks and good sound make this USB microphone a favorite for new and veteran Twitch streamers alike.

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Farming Drives Toward ‘Precision Agriculture’ Technologies

Although real-world data is scant, proponents say robotics and AI will soon revolutionize agriculture.

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How to Use Tech to Perform Acts of Kindness

Tech can get us down—but it can also empower us to help others. Here’s how to volunteer virtually, share your skills, or simply brighten someone’s day.

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9 Great Deals on Audio Tech, Projectors, and Coffee Gear

These discounts can help you make home your happy place.

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Where to Buy Vinyl Records Online and in Person

The best way to support your favorite musicians is by going straight to the source.

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How One Company Helps Keep Russia’s TV Propaganda Machine Online

Russia is using satellites controlled by French operator Eutelsat to broadcast state-run programming. A grassroots group is pushing for that to stop.

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The Spitz Wireless Router Brings Wi-Fi to Country Roads

This 4G router taps open source firmware to showcase advanced features at a budget price.

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The Case for War Crimes Charges Against Russia’s Sandworm Hackers

A group of human rights lawyers and investigators has called on the Hague to bring the first-ever “cyber war crimes” charges against Russia’s most dangerous hackers.

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Lugano Ties Its Crypto City Dream to Tether

The Swiss city is on a quest to make crypto mainstream with an unusual partnership.

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How to Take Photos at Protests Safely—and Responsibly

Before you pull out your camera and post to social media, here’s how to protect yourself and others.

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Google Has a Plan to Stop Its New AI From Being Dirty and Rude

The future of computing is AI-powered chatbots that have read the entire internet—if Google can figure out how to tame them.

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Bill Gates Is So Over This Pandemic

The acerbic optimist thinks anxious people (like me) need to move on from Covid and start planning for the next vicious pathogen.

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Watch Google I/O 2022 Right Here

The company’s annual hardware and software event will be livestreamed Wednesday. Tune in at 10 am Pacific.

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How to 'No-Clip' Reality and Arrive in the Backrooms

Video game culture meets creepypasta posts and leaves you trapped within a liminal hellscape.

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Thousands of Top Websites See What You Type—Before You Hit Submit

A surprising number of the top 100,000 websites effectively include keyloggers that covertly snag everything you type into a form.

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How Starlink Scrambled to Keep Ukraine Online

Elon Musk’s intervention demonstrates how satellite internet could route around war or censorship far beyond Ukraine.

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Ford’s F-150 Lightning Is a Refined Beast

Prodigious power combined with child’s-play controls make this truck the ultimate do-anything EV.

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How to Watch Google I/O 2022 and What to Expect

The company’s annual hardware and software event will be livestreamed Wednesday. Here’s how to tune in.

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What Would It Take for a Truly Ethical Clothing Industry?

WIRED’s editor in chief weighs in on fast fashion’s fraught ethics, Web3’s potential for good, and more from the next issue.

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Ticks Are Spreading in the US—and Taking New Diseases With Them

The vast majority of tick-borne disease goes unrecorded, meaning life-threatening pathogens are traveling under the radar to new locations.

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Supernatural VR Makes Working Out More Accessible Than Ever

The virtual reality fitness program is inspiring users—like me—who say they never felt accepted by traditional gyms.

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EOS Was the World’s Most Hyped Blockchain. Members Want It Back

Block.One created the EOS blockchain and raised $4 billion in a record-breaking ICO. Now, its users have taken over.

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The Web3 Movement’s Quest to Build a ‘Can’t Be Evil’ Internet

Crypto dreamers want to free us from Big Tech and exploitative capitalism—using only the blockchain, game theory, and code. What could possibly go wrong?

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The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro Is Worth the Weight

Despite its so-so battery life and chonky weight, this is the perfect entry point to the world of cinema cameras.

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What to Do If You Can't Log In to Your Google Account

Locked outside your calendar or Gmail? Here's how to get un-stuck—and prevent it from happening in the first place.

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The Internet Gave Rise to the Modern Multiverse Movie

From the new 'Doctor Strange' to 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' stories of infinite universes serve as metaphors for our many identities, online and off.

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The Desert’s Fragile Skin Can’t Take Much More Heat

Climate change and human activity are destroying the layers of fungi, lichen, and bacteria that protect deserts from erosion.

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The Desert’s Fragile Skin Can’t Take Much More Heat

Climate change and human activity are destroying the layers of fungi, lichen, and bacteria that protect deserts from erosion.

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Who Are Instagram's Infertility Influencers Really Helping?

After my second miscarriage, I scrolled and scrolled. All around me was aspirational grieving—and I had come undone.

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A Brain Chemical Helps Neurons Know When to Start a Movement

Dopamine, a neurochemical often associated with reward behavior, seems to help organize precisely when the brain initiates movements.

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Bluetran’s Lightning Escooter Is Too Much, and It’s Great

This heavyweight escooter packs on the power and the pounds.

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7 Tips to Work Smarter in Google Docs

Try these productivity tricks and get more done in less time.

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Science Is Redefining Motherhood. If Only Society Would Let It

It's time to decouple maternity from womanhood. Recent advances in fertility science are helping pave the way toward inclusivity.

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The Best iPhone 13 Cases and Accessories

We tested MagSafe compatibility on everything from cases to wireless chargers.

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A New Gas-Guzzling Postal Fleet Could Be Halted by Lawsuits

Suits by states and environmentalists are contesting a USPS contract to buy 165,000 trucks, the majority of which get only 8.6 miles per gallon.

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Hockey Star Zach Hyman Has Made Esports His Off-Ice Hustle

The Oilers forward's experience playing in the NHL and gaming with his family put him in a unique spot to translate traditional sports into pixels.

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Apple Mail Now Blocks Email Tracking. Here’s What That Means

If you don’t like marketers (or anyone else) knowing when and where you read your email, Apple’s feature will help you reclaim some privacy.

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12 Great Weekend Deals on Smol iPads, TVs, and Theraguns

Now is a great time to upgrade your home viewing, gaming, or relaxing with a couple of our favorite fun-size devices.

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Tips on How to Snag a PlayStation 5 (Good Luck!)

More than a year after launch, Sony's latest console is still proving difficult to find. Here's how to score one.

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Burning Crops to Capture Carbon? Good Luck Finding Water

The technique uses plants as fuel and sequesters the emitted CO2, removing it from the atmosphere. But scaling up would use gobs of water and land.

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The Newest iPad Mini Is at Its Lowest Price Ever

The smallest Apple tablet is usually too expensive. Right now, it's $60 off.

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Small Drones Are Giving Ukraine an Unprecedented Edge

From surveillance to search-and-rescue, consumer drones are having an unprecedented impact on Ukraine’s defense against Russia.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Is Pure Fanfic

And that’s (mostly) a good thing.

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Kara Swisher's Take on Twitter

This week, the journalist and entrepreneur joins us to talk about the possible changes Elon Musk could bring to his new social network.

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Dall-E 2 Creates Incredible Images—and Biased Ones You Don’t See

OpenAI’s new system is adept at turning text into images. But researchers say it also reinforces stereotypes against women and people of color.

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Which Microsoft Surface Laptop or Tablet Is Best?

If you can’t decide whether to get the 2-in-1 Windows hybrid or a traditional laptop, we’re here to help.

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15 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts on Sale Now

Did Mom's special holiday sneak up on you, too? Don’t sweat it.

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After Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Read These 5 Comics

The multiverse is a tricky and confusing place. These books will help you get your bearings.

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Mars Colonies Will Need Solar Power—and Nuclear Too

A new study shows how future inhabitants of the Red Planet could run on either energy source, depending on where they set up camp.

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The Crypto Industry Is Getting Too Honest

What if no one cares whether it’s a Ponzi scheme?

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The Best Games Have the Smartest Learning Curves

Casual gamers tend to avoid really difficult titles (cough, Elden Ring). But dying a lot doesn't have to be frustrating.

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This Smart Water Bowl Tracks Your Cat’s Drinking Habits

Sure Petcare's Felaqua Connect lets you stay ahead of health concerns with real-time data you can show your vet.

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Europe’s New Law Will Force Secretive TikTok to Open Up

The Digital Services Act will extract more new information from the young app than from older platforms like Facebook.

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Could Anyone Do Luke’s Plank Flip From ‘Return of the Jedi’?

Let’s calculate whether the lightsaber-catching, Sarlacc-pit-avoiding maneuver can be done by mere mortals or requires help from the Force.

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Shanghai Is Rewriting Chinese Censorship Amid Lockdown

Censors are cracking down on free speech online, but people are finding new ways to get around them.

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30 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for the Mom You've Been Missing

From hair tools and loungewear to smartphone accessories, we have a fit for every type of mom.

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India’s New Super App Has a Privacy Problem

Tata Neu is the country’s latest do-everything app. When users signed up, their personal information was already there.

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Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control: Inside Shein’s Sudden Rise

The Chinese company has become a fast-fashion juggernaut by appealing to budget-conscious Gen Zers. But its ultralow prices are hiding unacceptable costs.

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The Positive Grid Spark Mini Amp Lets You Shred Anywhere

For under $200, it’s hard to name a guitar-playing tool that I like more than this combination amp and Bluetooth speaker.

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