The $1 Billion Alex Jones Effect

The Infowars host now knows the cost of “free speech”—but does the landmark judgment signal a crackdown on disinformation?

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Desis & Dragons Puts South Asians Front and Center in TTRPGs

South Asians in the TTRP community can finally bring their stories and lived experiences to actual play sessions—and now, their own show.

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AI Shouldn’t Compete With Workers—It Should Supercharge Them

The economy could get a boost if machine learning engineers switched from copying human abilities to augmenting them.

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Meta Is Still Betting on a VR Revolution That May Never Come

This week, we discuss Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s ambitions for growing virtual reality as a platform, and how the new Quest Pro headset fits into that vision.

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Celsius Exchange Data Dump Is a Gift to Crypto Sleuths—and Thieves

By releasing half a million users’ transactions in a bankruptcy court filing, the company has opened a vast breach in its users’ financial privacy.

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15 Best Deals From Best Buy’s Flash Sale (2022): Headphones, TVs, Apple Devices

Amazon isn’t the only one in a prime position to unleash killer discounts on smart TVs, headphones, and Apple devices.

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Lab-Grown Human Brain Tissue Works in Rats

Scientists integrated tiny cell clusters called organoids with the animals’ own tissue, a step toward developing sophisticated mini-models of the brain.

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16 Best Prime Day Apple Deals (2022): Amazon Prime Early Access Sale

From MacBooks to iPads to MagSafe accessories, we’ve rounded up the best discounts on the company’s finest.

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Microsoft Surface Event October 2022: Surface Pro Laptop 5, Surface Pro 9, Surface Studio 2 Plus

Say hello to next-gen Surface laptops and a new app called Microsoft Designer.

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Roku's Smart Camera Lets You Keep an Eye on Your Yard

The manufacturer of well-priced TV streaming devices has partnered with Wyze to release affordable cameras, smart plugs, and smart lights.

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I’m a Good Guy, Like and Subscribe

The “wife guy” has always been bad. But the fading phenomenon hints at bigger issues, like gender inequality and men relying on their partners for clout.

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Meta Quest Pro VR Headset: Price, Specs, Details

The new device is more technologically advanced than ever. It still doesn’t make a great case for VR.

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The 34 Best Prime Day Kitchen and Home Deals (2022): Vacuums, Mattresses, Cookware

Upgrade your digs with Amazon price cuts on cooking gadgets, TVs, vacuums, and more.

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The Pixel Watch Has Landed. What Does That Mean for Wear OS?

Here’s everything you need to know about where Google’s smartwatch platform stands now.

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These Sci-Fi Visions for Interstellar Travel Just Might Work

Les Johnson, author of the new book A Traveler’s Guide to the Stars, talked to WIRED about solar sails and more ways to get farther into the final frontier.

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25 Best Prime Day Laptop, Phone, TV, and Tech Deals (2022): Prime Early Access Sale

There’s a ton of gadgetry on sale for Amazon’s Early Access sale. These are all the top offers.

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21 Best Prime Day Deals Under $50 (2022): Cheap Tablets, Streaming Devices, and iPhone Cases

These are the best bargains to scratch your shopping itch without breaking the bank.

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The 40 Absolute Best Prime Day Deals (2022): Prime Early Access Sale

The Prime Early Access Sale is here. From Alexa-powered Echo Dots to laptops, here are all the greatest discounts we’ve found.

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The Physics of Smashing a Spacecraft Into an Asteroid

NASA will soon release the results of its DART mission to find out whether crashing a probe into a space rock can deflect it. Here’s how they'll do the math.

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Cities Need More Native Bees—Lots and Lots of Them

These pollinators can help urban gardens grow. That will be critical for cooling cities as the planet warms.

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These Remote Tech Workers Secretly Juggle Multiple Jobs

Working from home makes it easier to take on several full-time posts. The extra cash is nice—but simultaneous Zoom meetings can be tricky.

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How ‘The Mandalorian’ Inspired One of the Year’s Best Rap Videos

Miami MC Denzel Curry started singing the hook to “X-Wing” just minutes after for finishing the show’s second-season finale.

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How to Protect Yourself If Your School Uses Surveillance Tech

Colleges and K-12 campuses increasingly monitor student emails, social media, and more. Here’s how to secure your (or your child’s) privacy.

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Wildfire Smoke May Carry Deadly Fungi Long Distances

Pathogens in soil are a danger to firefighters, but smoke may transport spores that cause valley fever and other infections into cities too.

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Hurricane Ian Destroyed Their Homes. Algorithms Sent Them Money

Google's AI scanned satellite imagery to identify the worst-hit neighborhoods—helping direct aid to residents' phones.

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12 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets (2021): PS5, Switch, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One

These WIRED-tested, battery-powered headphones will serve you well whether you’re chatting with teammates in Fortnite or coworkers in Zoom.

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Tips and Tools to Help Students Study, Take Notes, and Focus

Whether you’re in elementary school or college, these apps and services offer study guides, mindfulness exercises, and more.

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Why It’s the Age of the Investor-Entrepreneur

Plural's Taavet Hinrikus says early-stage VC funds need to set a founder to catch a founder.

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Europe’s Plan to Beat Silicon Valley at Its Own Game

WIRED spoke with Skype cofounder Niklas Zennström about why the burgeoning European startup scene is poised to lead the technological revolution.

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SD Card Speeds and What They Mean: UHS-1, V60, Class 10

From V6 and Class 10 to UHS-II, we breakdown the terms to know when shopping for a memory card.

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Omega’s Marstimer Is the Latest High-End Digital Timer

Omega’s Marstimer might be the perfect wrist candy for Elon, but it also highlights how space has given digital timepieces a whole new place in this world.

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11 Best Android Phones (2022): Unlocked, Cheap, Foldable

Shopping for a new phone can be an ordeal. Let us take some of the pain out of it with these WIRED-tested picks and tips.

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Binance Hackers Minted $569M in Crypto—Then It Got Complicated

Plus: The US warns of a mysterious military contractor breach, a "poisoned" version of the Tor Browser is tracking Chinese users, and more.

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A New EU Law Would Force iPhones to Adopt USB-C Charging

Plus: Ebike battery safety is under renewed scrutiny, Amazon kills off the kid-friendly Glow speaker, Apple weathers accusations of anti-union activities.

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Why ‘Carbon Emissions’ Are Now ‘Climate Pollution’

California activists fought to frame climate change as an air quality problem. Now it’s federal law.

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The Hottest Startups in Dublin

The city is celebrating more local talent than ever, as being the only English-speaking country in Europe tempts new founders and drives outside investment.

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A Canticle for Leibowitz Is a Big, Beautiful Mess

The classic 1959 novel by Walter M. Miller Jr. is full of fascinating themes, but in hindsight not all of them are explored particularly well.

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17 Best iPhone 14 Cases and Accessories (2022): MagSafe-Tested, Chargers, and More

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

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Velma, Vampires, and Viewers: Streaming Is Re-Queering the Past

From Scooby-Doo! to Interview with the Vampire to A League of Their Own, formerly queer-coded characters are coming out.

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9 Best Smartwatches (2022): Apple Watch, Wear OS 3, Hybrid Watches

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

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Meta Says It Has Busted More Than 400 Login-Stealing Apps This Year

The company plans to alert 1 million Facebook users that their account credentials may have been compromised by malicious software.

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The Best iPhone 14 Deals and Which Model Is Right for You (2022)

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

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LG CineBeam HU710PW Review: Bringing the Movie Theater Home

If you want the big-screen experience at home, this projector ranks among the best.

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10 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals (2022): Echo Devices, Phones, and TVs

The Prime Early Access Sale runs on October 11 and 12, but the discounts have already started.

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Meta Rethinks the Philosophy of the Facebook Feed

WIRED spoke with the head of Facebook about competition from TikTok and his theory that algorithms can enhance our personal relationships.

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8 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2022): Cheap, Smart, Kids, and More

You'll have to recharge your toothbrush, but these electric models put better oral hygiene within easy reach.

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The Hottest Startups in Paris

Business incubator Station F has supercharged the Paris tech scene, but it’s far from the only show in town.

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The Psychological Impact of Consuming True Crime

From Serial to Netflix's Jeffrey Dahmer series, it's time to think about what pop culture's fascination with murder cases does to viewers—and victims.

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10 Great Outdoor Deals on Tents, Jackets, and Snow Gear (2022)

Forget hiding indoors during the cold season. Enjoy the crisp autumn air with backyard grills, cozy camping gear, and more.

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How A British Teen’s Death Changed Social Media

An inquest found content on Pinterest and Instagram contributed to the 2017 death of Molly Russell. The sites say they’ve changed—with opposing strategies.

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The US Needs to Recognize Intimate Privacy as a Civil Right

Digital privacy invasion isn’t just a consumer protection issue. It’s inextricably linked to equality, with urgent implications for women and minorities.

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The FCC's Rules on Space Junk Just Got Stricter

A new and contentious five-year limit for getting rid of dead satellites could slow the growing orbital litter problem—if people actually abide by it.

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A Bold Effort to Cure HIV—Using Crispr

An experiment tests whether the gene-editing technology can stop the virus from replicating, which would ultimately wipe out the infection.

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Why Elon Musk Wouldn't Face Twitter in Court

Legal experts say that Musk faced an "uphill battle" to prove his claims of fraud over bots on the platform, and risked damaging revelations during trial.

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Here’s What the ‘Matter’ Smart Home Standard Is All About

The open source protocol is finally here to ensure that your devices play nicely. Here's how it could change the smart home scene.

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Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You

Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.

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Google’s Home Upgrades Go Further Than New Hardware

There’s a brand-new Nest Wifi Pro and a second-generation wired Nest Doorbell. But it’s a redesigned app that’ll catch your attention.

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SteelSeries' Arena 7 Speakers Are a Powerhouse for Gamers

The makers of some of our favorite gaming headsets have come up with equally impressive desktop speakers.

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The Mediterranean Sea Is So Hot, It’s Forming Carbonate Crystals

In the rapidly warming Eastern Mediterranean, water stratifies into layers, like a cake. That’s allowing carbon-spewing crystals to form.

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Elon Musk’s Half-Baked Robot Is a Clunky First Step

Tesla’s Optimus robot did not dazzle robotics experts and can’t yet walk. But if the project delivers, it could give the company an edge in manufacturing.

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How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale

We've got tips to help you cut through the clutter to find the real deals.

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The Best Security Cameras for Inside Your Home

Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully when you’re inviting one into your home.

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The Surprisingly Enjoyable Rise of the Streaming Meta-Comedy

Hulu’s Reboot and HBO Max’s Irma Vep update showbiz satire for the binge-watching era.

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A Huge New Data Set Pushes the Limits of Neuroscience

The Allen Institute’s release includes recordings from a whopping 300,000 mouse neurons. Now the challenge is figuring out what to do with all that data.

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The Best Gear for Your Home Emergency Kit

Channel your inner Mad Max and prepare for disaster and all-around bad weeks with these WIRED-approved essentials.

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Casio’s Flagship Keyboard Has a Voice of Its Own

This starter keyboard can sing your song lyrics back to you.

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19 Android Settings You May Not Know About

From using less mobile data to live captions for videos, these settings will make your phone run more smoothly.

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Self-Taught AI May Have a Lot in Common With the Human Brain

Neural networks can use self-supervised learning to figure out what matters. This process might be what helps humans do the same.

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GrowWithJo Is the Only Workout App I’ve Ever Liked

Its focus on health and wellness—rather than sculpting a perfect body—has actually made exercising a little fun.

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The 5 Best Water Leak Detectors for Your Home

Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can reduce the risk of damage to your home.

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Microsoft Exchange Server Has a Zero-Day Problem

Plus: CIA failures allegedly got US informants killed, a former NSA worker is charged under the Espionage Act, and more.

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Razer Teases a New Handheld Gaming Console

Plus: Intel’s new app syncs PCs and mobile phones, and Apple slows down iPhone production.

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16 Best International Coffee Day Deals on Beans and Machines

Celebrate your favorite drink with discounts on home barista essentials.

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The Problem With Mental Health Bots

With human therapists in short supply, AI chatbots are trying to plug the gap—but it’s not clear how well they work.

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10 Great Deals on TVs, Headphones, and Gaming Accessories

Upgrade your home theater and score some sweet discounts on peripherals this weekend.

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Facebook Freeloads Off Newspapers. This Plan Might Stop It

The Journalism Competition and Protection Act would allow publishers to finally bargain with Meta and Google.

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Skullcandy's Jib True 2 Earbuds Are Cute and Affordable

These cool-looking in-ears pull on the heartstrings of 90s nostalgia, with added environmental efforts.

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Hugh Jackman, Liar, to Return as Wolverine in Deadpool 3

The announcement came in the most fun way possible, but seriously—maybe it’s time the actor hung up the claws.

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The Apple Watch Ultra Can Weather Your Rugged Weekend Adventures

This tough new smartwatch has awesome safety and workout features. It’s also a great way to stay connected in the wilderness—for better and for worse.

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Why Jann Wenner Let WIRED Start the Rolling Stone of Tech

Plus: Hackers in paradise, Metaverse fashion victims, and street sharks.

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How to Get the Old Lock Screen Notification View in iOS 16

Don’t like Apple’s new Stack View at the bottom of your iPhone? Don’t worry, you have a few options.

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Sofia, the Airplane-Borne Telescope, Lands for the Last Time

Astronomers mourn the end of an infrared observatory that flew aboard a jumbo jet. It was expensive, but it saw what Earth-based telescopes can’t.

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How Bots Corrupted Advertising

Botmasters have created a Kafkaesque system where companies are paying huge sums to show their ads to bots. And everyone is fine with this.

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How to Make Better Coffee at Home

Stuck indoors with no espresso machine? Not to worry, these tips and tools will help you brew café-quality joe.

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Mystery Hackers Are ‘Hyperjacking’ Targets for Insidious Spying

For decades, security researchers warned about techniques for hijacking virtualization software. Now one group has put them into practice.

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How to Pick the Right Roku for Your TV

The company has a dizzying array of streaming sticks, boxes, and soundbars to choose from, but don’t worry—these are the ones to buy.

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12 Best National Coffee Day Deals on Beans and Espresso Machines

Celebrate your favorite drink with discounts on home barista essentials.

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Climate Justice Is Possible—Just Look Beyond Technology

At RE:WIRED Green, technologists, hackers, and activists explained how green tech must be combined with bold policy and bring people together.

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The Quest to Find Twitter’s Elusive Bot Team

The social media platform’s process for moderating spam, including bots, has been mired in secrecy—until now.

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The Best Kindles to Take Your Library Anywhere

Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.

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Cloudflare Takes a Stab at a Captcha That Doesn’t Suck

The internet infrastructure company has an alternative tool to check whether you’re human—and it doesn’t force you to pick out buses in tiny boxes.

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The Best Bike Computers for Every Type of Cyclist

Track your mileage, keep tabs on your heart rate, or map a ride from here to eternity with these handlebar-mounted cycling companions.

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Tech Companies Are Reconsidering an Old Enemy

Nobody likes being asked to wait, but recent political history has shown that a completely frictionless internet has its own dangers.

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I Love Twitter Bots and I Cannot Lie

Don’t judge a bot by the troll farms—some make the internet a weirder and more wonderful place.

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This Chatbot Aims to Steer People Away From Child Abuse Material

Pornhub is trialing a new automated tool that pushes CSAM-searchers to seek help for their online behavior. Will it work?

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You'll Need a Magnifying Glass to Find the iPhone 14's Upgrades

It's a great handset, but the improvements are so iterative that most of you will hardly notice what's new.

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The Best Smart Speakers With Voice Assistants

Chatty assistants from Amazon, Apple, and Google are popular. But which one is right for you?

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The Best Period Products

Aunt Flo doesn’t have to suck (that much). These menstrual cups, absorbent underwear, and reusable pads are ecofriendly and comfortable.

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The Best Portable Coffee Makers

Whether you prefer an AeroPress or a French press, we’ve found the best ways to make a great cup of joe anywhere.

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How to Advocate for Data Privacy and Users' Rights

Want to speak up against Big Tech, unjust data collection, and surveillance? Here's how to be an activist in your community and beyond.

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