California Voted for Cheaper Uber Rides. It May Have Hurt Drivers

Uber and Lyft spent millions promoting a controversial ballot measure. A new study suggests it has lowered driver wages.

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The Best Car Phone Mounts and Accessories

These mobile accessories will make your smartphone a better—and safer—road trip companion.

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A Steam Deck Reignited My Love for Homebrew PCs

Yes, I got Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PlayStation Remote Play working on my Steam Deck.

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Splatoon 3 Takes Shooting Games a Little Less Seriously

Nintendo’s latest in its paint-powered “squid game" franchise is just as fun and colorful as before, and is also a refreshing breath of fresh air.

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This Dangerous Meme in US Politics Is Over a Century Old

Many associate the ‘America First’ movement with Trump, but its origins—and rebirth—are more complicated.

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Shadowy Russian Cell Phone Companies Are Cropping Up in Ukraine

But as Ukrainians retake ground, some of the firms are erasing their online presence.

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The Fungus That Killed Frogs—and Led to a Surge in Malaria

A global fungal pandemic wiped out amphibians, destroyed biodiversity, and ultimately increased human illness. Now a second similar pathogen is on the way.

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Telegram Has a Serious Doxing Problem

The encrypted messaging app is a haven for politically motivated vitriol, but users are increasingly bringing threats to targets’ doorsteps.

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25 Great Wireless Chargers to Refuel Your Phone (or Watch)

Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of recharging your iPhone or Android phone.

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Games, Mysteries, and the Lure of QAnon

What do puzzles, video games, and conspiracy theories have in common?

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What Happens to Everything With Queen Elizabeth II’s Image?

From stamps and cash to passports and postboxes, the minting of the United Kingdom’s new royal iconography will take years.

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YouTube’s ‘Dislike’ Button Doesn’t Do What You Think

Users try to control the video platform’s algorithm by giving content a thumbs-down, but Mozilla researchers say it’s not so simple.

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Our Favorite Xero Barefoot Shoes Are on Sale Right Now

Snag a pair of zero-drop, minimalist shoes and rediscover the ground beneath your feet.

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The Best Budget Phone Plans to Ditch the Big Carriers

Don’t overpay for Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T. It might make sense for you to go with one of these smaller providers instead.

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Feel the Magic Touch With Our Favorite Touchscreen Laptops

These 2-in-1 computers ditch the clamshell style for 360-degree hinges and detachable keyboards.

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To Understand Brain Disorders, Consider the Astrocyte

Neurons get a lot of attention—but researchers think this star-shaped brain cell type could hold the key to treating some disorders.

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Acer Nitro 5 Is Our Top Pick for Laptop Gamers on a Budget

Finding a portable PC with enough gaming power at a reasonable price can be tough. This low-cost machine fits the bill.

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The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone

Load up your iPhone 14, iPhone 13, or iPhone 12 with a magnetic bike mount, tripod, wallet, or power bank.

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The Best Sex Toys for Every Body

These are our favorite gender-inclusive vibrators, wand massagers, and sleeves to give you and your partner(s) a helping hand.

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Epigenetic ‘Clocks’ Predict Animals’ True Biological Age

A statistical analysis of chemical tags on DNA may help unify disparate theories of aging.

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Android’s New Notification Feature Is a Decade Overdue

In Android 13, apps have to ask permission before they send any kind of alerts. Finally.

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US Border Agents May Have a Copy of Your Text Messages

Plus: An AI artist exposes surveillance of Instagram users, the US charges Iranians over a ransomware campaign, and more.

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The Colorado River Is Dying. Can Its Aquatic Dinosaurs Be Saved?

The razorback sucker has survived in the river for more than 3 million years. Climate change could end that.

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The Haikubox Brings High-Tech Birding to the Masses

This AI-enabled device can identify the species around your home by their songs and alert you when new ones arrive.

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The Best iPhone 14 Cases and Accessories

Slap on some protection and grab a charger for your very expensive investment.

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The Uber Hack’s Devastation Is Just Starting to Reveal Itself

An alleged teen hacker claims to have gained deep access to the company’s systems, but the full picture of the breach is still coming into focus.

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Neal Stephenson Named the Metaverse. Now, He’s Building It

Plus: Depicting the nerd mindset; the best lettuce; and the future is flooding.

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Which iPhone Should You Buy (or Avoid) Right Now?

Apple has several models in its lineup, from the iPhone SE to the iPhone 14. We break them all down.

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The World Has Reached Peak Attenborough

The British documentarian is a national treasure. But soaring strings and stunning drone shots feel frozen in an earlier era of climate activism.

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Banning Gas Cars Is Good, but It’ll Take More to Save the Planet

People must both drive less and switch to electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions enough to avoid the worst effects of climate change.

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How a ‘Living Drug’ Could Treat Autoimmune Disease

CAR-T therapy has been successful at treating cancer. Now, it’s driven lupus into remission in a handful of patients.

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Death Cab for Cutie's Geotagged Single Is a Trip Down Memory Lane

“Rand McNally” can only be accessed digitally at the more than 800 venues where the band has played.

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The Best iPhone 14 Deals—and Which Model Is Best for You

Apple has four new handsets, from the iPhone 14 Plus to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. We break them down.

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Digs Up Organic Molecules on Mars

These are tantalizing hints that microbes might have lived on Mars billions of years ago, but scientists need to study the rocks back on Earth to be sure.

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Satellite Data Shows How Russia Has Destroyed Ukrainian Grain

The Russian blockade and bombardments are cutting off thousands of tons of grain, threatening the food supply in countries that rely on wheat exports.

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Monkeypox Cases in the US Are Falling. No One Knows Why

Are the vaccines working, are people changing their social behavior, is the virus burning itself out—and how will we know?

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What Modern Humans Can Learn From Ancient Software

Retrocomputing is about more than nostalgic nerdery. It’s also a way to keep your tech in perspective.

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The Best Wired Gaming Headsets for Every System

Lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.

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Teaching ‘Selfish’ Wind Turbines to Share Can Boost Productivity

A software update can help turbines become less disruptive to their neighbors and distribute the wind more efficiently.

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The Twitter Whistleblower's Testimony Has Senators Out for Blood

Peiter "Mudge" Zatko's allegations about the social media platform renewed a sense of urgency for lawmakers to rein in Big Tech.

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9 Great Headphone Deals to Find Your Autumn Groove

Your old earbuds might not be cutting it for school or work. Here are some nice discounts on WIRED-tested favorites.

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The iPhone 14 Pro Isn't as Big of an Upgrade as Apple Thinks

Dynamic Island is fun, and the Always-on Display is a nice perk. But the cameras aren’t a huge leap over predecessors.

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The End of Roe Will Spark a Digital Civil War

New privacy and expression laws that vary state to state will be a nightmare for platforms, and for users’ rights.

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Ukraine’s Cyberwar Chief Sounds Like He’s Winning

Yurii Shchyhol gives WIRED a rare interview about running the country’s Derzhspetszviazok and the state of the online conflict with Russia.

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The Vast Wasteland of Internet Television

When TV came online in the aughts, it was exciting. Then Facebook took over.

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What Do We Really Know About Mental Illness?

Rachel Aviv’s unflinching and personal new book, Strangers to Ourselves, rejects pat answers in favor of penetrating questions.

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The Best Music Streaming Apps to Get Your Groove On

March to the beat of your own drum machine with the best service for new music discovery, sharing with friends, and more.

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Randall Munroe Is Back to Answer Your Impossible Questions

The xkcd author and former NASA engineer tackles our questions about science education, solvable climate issues, and his latest What If? book.

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Kate Beaton on Creating the Best Graphic Novel of 2022

The cartoonist’s Ducks is a devastating memoir about life in the oil sands of northern Alberta, Canada.

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When the Big One Hits Portland, Cargo Bikers Will Save You

The Pacific Northwest is due for a massive quake. I trained to help rescue efforts in the aftermath—by racing around the city on an electric kid hauler.

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Undocumented Workers Protest Uber Eats Crackdown

In France, the gig economy platform welcomed thousands of immigrants during the pandemic, unions say. Now it’s deactivating them en masse.

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16 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear

Our tips and picks can up your mask game—whether you're heading back to the office or just want to stay safe and stylish.

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The Mystery of Why Some People Don’t Get Covid

A small number of people appear naturally immune to the coronavirus. Scientists think they might hold the key to helping protect us all.

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New Reservoirs Could Help Battle Droughts, but at What Cost?

Storing more water to deal with climate change seems like a no-brainer, but such reservoirs are complex undertakings with environmental issues of their own.

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iOS 16 Has Two New Security Features for Worst-Case Scenarios

Safety Check and Lockdown Mode give people in vulnerable situations ways to quarantine themselves from acute risks.

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The FTC Is Closing In on Runaway AI

The US regulator is eager to end unfair use of artificial intelligence and commercial surveillance, but experts remain skeptical.

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Forget Silicon. This Computer Is Made of Fabric

The jacket can raise and lower its own hood—without chips or batteries—and might one day help disabled wearers move.

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The Best Video Doorbell Cameras

Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front porch from anywhere.

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The Webb Space Telescope Snaps Its First Photo of an Exoplanet

The grainy image of a “super Jupiter” is a sign of what’s to come as the telescope’s observations ramp up.

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This Tiny, Portable Dishwasher Is Built for the Truly Lazy

Bob the Mini Dishwasher is a (maybe too) tiny countertop machine made for small families living in small spaces.

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Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy a Laptop

Shopping for a notebook can be exasperating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.

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7 Keyboard Tips for Your Phone

From editing to dictation, you can do more with your smartphone's keyboard than you might have realized.

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Apple Messages Won’t Play Nice With Android Anytime Soon

Plus: Brazil and Apple face off, Google expands its eco-friendly Maps directions, and social sites start prepping for the US midterm elections.

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The Sonos Ray Is a Perfect Starter Soundbar

This is a small but fierce soundbar option for smaller spaces, or those looking to slowly build their sound system up with quality pieces.

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12 Weekend Deals on Headphones, Camp Stoves, and More

Treat your ears with our favorite picks to make music and listen to music, or just sit outside and enjoy the music of nature.

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A Spotlight on the Art of Video Games

From books to the Museum of Modern Art, gaming is getting new kinds of recognition.

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Why Watching Decluttering Videos Feels So Good

Turns out there’s a neurological reason you can’t stop clicking on YouTube closet purges.

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California’s Heat Wave Is a Big Moment for Batteries

Scorching temperatures in the Golden State are a test case for a more flexible energy grid.

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Our 7 Favorite Deals on Apple Products We Love

If you don’t need the very latest MacBook or Watch, some of the best gear is discounted right now.

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Am I Wrong to Judge People for Talking to Me in Emoji?

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist reassures a literary reader that it’s OK to communicate with images.

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How to Preorder the iPhone 14—and Which Model Should You Buy?

Apple has four new handsets, from the iPhone 14 Plus to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. We break them down.

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Google and Amazon Seek Defense Contracts, Despite Worker Protests

The tech giants' corporate offices across the US  drew demonstrations over an Israeli government cloud contract that opponents say could have military uses.

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Juul Will Pay $438.5M for Its Role in Underage Vaping

The once dominant ecigarette company faces more legal challenges and FDA scrutiny after a probe into whether it deceptively marketed to children and teens.

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Queen Elizabeth II Has Died. Her Internet Legacy Will Live On

The UK's tech-savvy head of state was queen of a thousand memes.

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The End of Kiwi Farms, the Web’s Most Notorious Stalker Site

Users harassed people for a decade. Then they messed with the wrong woman.

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The Woman Who Became a Company Has Lessons for a Post-Roe World

Jennifer Lyn Morone became a corporation in hopes of protecting her data privacy. Her experience shows the downfalls of treating data like property.

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Welcome to Apple’s Dynamic Island

This week, we round up all the biggest announcements from Apple’s iPhone (and Watch) launch event.

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This Clever Anti-Censorship Tool Lets Russians Read Blocked News

Samizdat Online syndicates banned news sites by hosting them on uncensored domains—allowing people to access independent reporting.

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How Does a Variant-Specific Covid Booster Work?

The latest vaccines are designed to target the currently circulating Omicron variants—and head off a winter surge.

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Apple’s New ‘Ultra’ Watch Goes Toe-to-Toe With Garmin

Saddled by still-mediocre battery life, the Apple Watch Ultra isn’t a true competitor to the reigning king of premium wearables. But it’s getting much closer.

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Everything Apple Announced: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, and More

Wednesday's iPhone launch event saw the release of four new iPhone models, plus an Apple Watch built to take a beating.

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Apple’s Killing the Password. Here’s Everything You Need to Know

With iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, Apple is introducing passkeys—a more convenient and secure alternative to passwords.

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Why Pain Feels Worse at Night

Many people report that their aches and pains intensify when they’re trying to sleep, but new research into the circadian clock helps explain this mystery.

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A Steam Deck Helped Me Endure Artemis 1’s Failure to Launch

It was indeed a long, long time, and I was decidedly not a Rocketman.

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Octopus Energy Is the Answer to a Broken, Inefficient Market

The British utility company is environmentally friendly and has great customer service. Why can’t they all be like this?

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How Drought and War Are Really Affecting the Global Food Supply

Blistering temperatures and the invasion of Ukraine have fed fears of global shortages—but some regions are suffering much more than others.

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Banning Phones in Class? Not So Fast

Tech dependence is following many students back to school—but waging a war against devices helps no one.

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The Tricky Ethics of Being a Teacher on TikTok

Some educators believe social media can help them engage with students, but it also raises questions around classroom privacy.

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So, You Want Twitter to Stop Destroying Democracy

Telling people to quit the platform is less effective than stopping influential elites from using the site in harmful ways.

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Humanity Is Doing Its Best Impression of a Black Hole

Daniel Holz studies the universe’s ultimate catastrophes. And he knows a thing or two about existential threats on Earth, since he helps set the Doomsday Clock.

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How to Watch Apple’s iPhone 14 Launch, and What to Expect

A new iPhone is coming on Wednesday. Here’s what to know ahead of time, and how to tune in to watch.

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Would You Ditch All This Chaos for a Country in the Cloud?

Balaji Srinivasan—technologist, investor, prophet, troll—says let the old world sink. Find your tribe and build your bespoke society, or get left behind.

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The Best Wireless Earbuds for Every Need

Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.

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How to Set Up and Get the Most Out of Your Apple Watch

We’ve got advice on everything from customizing your watch face to setting up fall detection.

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The Nighthawk M5 Router Brings Wi-Fi Wherever You Go

This mobile broadband router offers 5G support, but it comes with a hefty price tag.

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Voyager 1 and 2, Humanity’s Interstellar Envoys, Soldier On at 45

The two probes made flybys of Jupiter and Saturn in the 1970s. Today they’re still doing science way out beyond our solar system.

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An Old Casio Keyboard Changed Everything for Julia Jacklin

For her new album, Pre Pleasure, the singer-songwriter dropped her guitar and picked up a new instrument.

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Our Favorite Gear for Everyday Sun Protection

The sun is a giver of life—but get too much of it and you’re toast. These are the best hats, arm coverings, and shirts to shield yourself.

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Our Favorite Smartwatches Do Much More Than Just Tell Time

These little wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

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YouTube Premium Has Its Perks. Here Are Some to Consider

Yeah, it’s yet another paid subscription. But this one might actually be worth it.

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