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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Cannabis Banking Startups Want to Make It Easy to Buy Weed

In dispensaries, cash is king—and it's a nuisance for business owners and buyers. Fintech players are entering the fray.

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How to Take a Screenshot on Any Phone or Laptop (iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Chromebook)

Capture that weird message, high score, or malfunctioning app in a snap.

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'Age of Empires' Is 25 Years Old. Fans Are Shaping the Franchise

WIRED sat down with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer and Worlds's Edge Studio chief Michael Mann to talk about AoE and everything real-time strategy.

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This Platform Makes Sure Companies Stick to Their Climate Pledges

Lubomila Jordanova explains how her carbon-reporting firm—Plan A—uses relentless data analysis to guarantee businesses aren’t greenwashing.

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When Your Neighbor Turns You In

Authoritarian societies depend on people ratting each other out for activities that were recently legal—and it's already happening in the US.

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The Hunt for the Kingpin Behind AlphaBay, Part 2: Pimp_alex_91

On the trail of AlphaBay's mastermind, a tip leads detectives to a suspect in Bangkok—and to the daunting task of tracing his millions in cryptocurrency.

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Best Bike Accessories (2022): Helmets, Locks, Pumps, Rain Gear, and More

Whether your ride is an errand-runner or an escape from daily responsibilities, we’ve got the gear you need right here.

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Sorry, Prey. Black Widows Have Surprisingly Good Memory

Despite having tiny arthropod brains, spiders in a new experiment showed some complex cognitive calculations.

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Cats Rule the Earth Is a Must-Have Tarot Deck for the Feline Friendly

If you're an avid practitioner or just like spooky kittens, this set of cards and guidebook are for you.

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12 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids (2022): All Ages, STEM, Books, and Snacks

These monthly deliveries will help children start coding or cooking, and encourage them to read about the world or learn science.

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How to Fix the Most Annoying Bluetooth Headphone Problems

Wireless headphones and earbuds are convenient, but they come with a host of tricky troubleshooting problems. Here’s how to fix them all.

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This Brain Molecule Decides Which Memories Are Happy—or Terrible

When the brain encodes memories as positive or negative, a small peptide called neurotensin determines which way they will go.

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9 Apps and Sites to Help Build Your Résumé

From templates to online hosting, these services help show potential employers just how great you are.

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Startups Have a Sellout Problem. There's a Better Way

Startups like Meta and Twitter serve as digital infrastructure, but aren't accountable to users. Some startups are trying to chart a new way to exit that focuses on community—not shareholders.

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Twitter Writes Twitter’s Requiem

As Elon Musk took leadership, no one knew how to say goodbye to the pre-Elon era better than the users themselves.

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This Ancient Grain-Sowing Method Could Be Farming’s Future

The traditional practice of mixing crops was nearly wiped out by industrial agriculture, but maslins are poised for a comeback.

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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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15 Best Deals: Coffee Makers, Projectors, and Weighted Blankets

The holiday craze is upon us. Get a head start with these discounts on espresso machines, projectors, and even an electric scooter.

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Could Namor’s Ankle Wings From 'Black Panther 2' Really Work?

Other superheroes float, rocket, or jump their way around the Marvel Cinematic Universe—but this new flying method needs a physics analysis.

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Alienware AW3423DW Review: This OLED Gaming Monitor Is Out of This World

This 34-inch ultrawide display is expensive but sits near perfection for games and movies.

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The 15 Best Horror Movies to Stream on Halloween: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO Max

From old-school gore to Gen Z screams, these movies are sure to get you into the spirit of the season.

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Musk’s Twitter Will Not Be the Town Square the World Needs

This is a moment to choose a different path, inspired by the lessons of thriving offline communities.

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How to Use Discord: A Beginner’s Guide

Looking for a new place to host your hangouts? Here's how you can use Discord to text, play, video chat, and more.

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Elon Musk Now Owns Twitter

After trying and failing to escape his $44 billion deal to buy the platform, Musk is in control and set to make major changes.

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Uber Squeezed Europe’s Taxi Drivers. Now It Wants to Hire Them

The ride-sharing giant is trying to end a yearslong battle by offering EU cabbies aggressive financial incentives.

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Nothing Ear (Stick) Review: Fine Sound, Funny Fit

Fine specs, good sound and a fair price make Nothing's new budget buds attractive. But the AirPod-inspired design means fit might also be an issue.

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Is Listening to Audiobooks Really Reading?

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on bardic traditions for a modern age—and why book snobs worry about the wrong things.

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AI's New Creative Streak Sparks a Silicon Valley Gold Rush

Investors have got the hots for "generative AI" that can make text and images. But so far, the hype runs ahead of the business results.

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Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here's What You Can Do About It

Yes, you should worry about climate change. But WIRED’s editor in chief wants you to be aware of the fossil-fuel industry's secret survival weapon, too.

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Apple MacOS Ventura Bug Breaks Third-Party Security Tools

Your anti-malware software may not work if you upgraded to the new operating system. But Apple says a fix is on the way.

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How Google Alerted Californians to an Earthquake Before It Hit

People with Android phones got a notification that a trembler was about to rock Silicon Valley. WIRED looks at the tech behind that feat.

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A Pro-China Disinfo Campaign Is Targeting US Elections—Badly

The suspected Chinese influence operation had limited success. But it signals a growing threat from a new disinformation adversary.

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The ‘Brightest of All Time’ Gamma-Ray Burst Sparks a Supernova Hunt

Telescopes around the world are capturing photons from the blast, and researchers anticipate exciting discoveries ahead.

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After Hurricane Ian's Floods, the Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Florida’s storms unleashed deadly vibrio bacteria in their wake. They’ll be a growing threat as the world gets warmer and wetter.

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The Real Reason Elon Musk Wants You to Have More Babies

People who complain about population aren’t talking numbers—they’re fantasizing about tightening the reins on workers.

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Hinge Will Try to Thwart Scammers With Video Verification

To combat the scourge of bots and fake accounts, the dating site will ask users to prove their humanity by capturing a video selfie.

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19 Best Camera Bags, Straps, Inserts, and Backpacks (2022)

Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 60 packs and rounded up our favorites.

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8 Best Laptop Deals Right Now (2022): Cheap Laptops, MacBooks, Accessories

Whether you’re looking for an all-arounder, a gaming powerhouse, or a wallet-friendly machine, we’ve found discounts from trusted retailers.

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The Pandemic Uncovered Ways to Speed Up Science

There doesn't have to be a trade-off between good research and fast research.

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The Pixel 6A, Pixel Buds Pro, and Other Google Devices Are on Sale Right Now

The Pixel 6A is just $299—its lowest price ever—but you can also pick up the Pixel Buds Pro and Nest Audio at a discount.

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Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 (2022): How to Download, New Features, Supported Devices

The latest versions for iPhones and iPads are now available, complete with a revamped lock screen, editable Messages, and Safety Check.

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9 Best Projectors (2022): Short Throw, Portable, Low Latency

Whether you want a backyard presenter or a theater-quality behemoth, our picks will help you upgrade your at-home movie nights.

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Apple iPad (10th Gen, 2022) Review: Just a Pretty Face With USB-C

What was once a basic and affordable entry-level tablet now feels anything but.

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12 Best Office Chairs (2022): Budget, Luxe, Cushions, Casters, and Mats

Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these WIRED-tested comfy seats.

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12 Best Horror Shows to Binge for Halloween

Whether you seek spooky chills, jump scares, or creeping dread, we have horror show recommendations to sate your thirst.

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The New Math of Wrinkling Patterns

A comprehensive mathematical framework treats these crinkles as elegant solutions to geometric problems.

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4 Best Budget Gaming Laptops (2022): 16-Inch Screens, RTX 3060, and More

Gaming PC? That’s so 2020. Save some cash on a good, travel-friendly rig with these WIRED-tested picks.

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11 Best Chef’s Knives for Your Kitchen (2022): Affordable, Japanese, Carbon Steel

It’s the indispensable multi-tool of the kitchen. We sliced and diced our way through meats and veggies to find today’s best blades.

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The Quiet Insurrection the January 6 Committee Missed

A former congressman who helped the House select committee investigate the Capitol attack says the US is losing sight of the big picture.

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‘Poster Girl’ Explores the Allure of the Surveillance State

Divergent author Veronica Roth's new novel is about a young woman coming to terms with the authoritarian regime that manipulated her.

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7 Best Bike Locks (2022): U-Locks, Chain Locks, and Tips

Make life hard for bike thieves and shackle your precious with these U-locks and bike chains, plus tips on how best to secure it.

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TikTok’s Security Threat Comes Into Focus

Plus: A Microsoft cloud leak exposed potential customers, new IoT security labels come to the US, and details emerge about Trump’s document stash.

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6 Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers (2022): For Large Homes and Small Budgets

Forget about that patchy internet connection and dead spots with one of these WIRED-tested mesh systems.

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Android Users Can Finally 'Like' Messages From iPhones

Plus: Uber wants to serve ads during rides, and popular streaming services start cracking down on shared accounts.

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How to Make Slack Look and Feel Like Discord

With your work in one place and your friends in another, here are some ways to familiarize the office app a bit.

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How Therapists Are Using Tabletop Games to Help People

Think Dungeons & Dragons, if it was designed by mental health pros. TTRPGs have carved out a safe space for gamers to grow and work through various issues.

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11 Best Deals: Laptops, Phones, and Pet Gear

Upgrade your gadget stash on the cheap with this weekend's discounts.

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‘Poster Girl’ Explores the Surveillance State’s Allure

"Divergent" author Veronica Roth's new novel is about a young women coming to terms with the authoritarian regime that manipulated her.

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How to Set Up Your New Android Phone (2022)

Welcome to your shiny new Google-powered smartphone. It will be up and ready in no time with these handy tips.

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The Best iPad (2022): Which Apple Tablets to Buy or Avoid

Apple’s tablet lineup is more confusing than ever. We’re here to help you find the right slate for your needs.

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12 Best Electric Bikes (2022): Affordable, Cargo, Folding, Commuter, and More

A battery-powered motor lets you enjoy most of the benefits of biking, minus the sweat.

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The Quest to Treat Binge-Eating and Addiction—With Brain Zaps

Delivering small bursts of electric current via brain implants has long been used to treat Parkinson’s and epilepsy. Can it work for psychiatric conditions?

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Ukraine Could Never Afford to Bet on Starlink

The internet service tool was essential in the early days of the war with Russia. But the caprices of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have exposed dangerous flaws.

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Cars Are Just Software Now

This week, we discuss how the increased use of sensors, chips, and software in cars is changing how we buy, drive, and maintain our vehicles.

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Apple Is an Ad Company Now

Pushing more ads at users would compensate for slowing smartphone sales but risks annoying Apple fans—and antitrust regulators.

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7 Best Midweek Deals on Cameras, Lenses, and Bags (2022)

Some of our favorite camera gear is on sale, just in time to capture the dazzling colors of autumn.

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Iran's Internet Blackouts Are Part of a Global Menace

Repressive regimes are teaching each other how to control protesters' web access with increasingly surgical precision.

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Sometimes It’s OK to Cheat in Video Games

If you stumble on one you just can't beat, there is no other choice but to watch others do it online.

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War Is an Ecological Disaster—but Ukraine Can Build Back Greener

Russia’s invasion is reversing years of environmental progress. But the world can help Ukraine reconstruct its damaged landscape and energy systems.

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The Best Digital Resources for When Your Pet Runs Away

From microchips to trackers, these tools can save you some heartache and help bring your fur babies back home.

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A New Tool for Eruption Forecasting: Carbon-Catching Drones

In the future, remote-controlled quadcopters might mean that researchers won’t have to crawl inside volcanoes to collect carbon dioxide anymore.

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The Gig Law Causing Chaos in California Strip Clubs

Dancers say a law to protect people working at ride-hailing and food delivery apps has been used to undercut their livelihoods.

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TikTok's 'Board Parties' May Have Reached Their Apex

Now that brands are getting on board, the trend—wherein friends show up at someone’s home with a slab covered in similar foods—could be on its way out.

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5 Best Password Managers (2022): Features, Pricing, and Tips

Keep your logins locked down with our favorite apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.

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How to Transfer Your iPhone Photos to a Windows PC

This new iCloud feature makes it super easy to access smartphone pics and videos on your computer—no cords necessary.

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17 Best iPhone 12 Cases and Accessories (2022): Chargers, Screen Protectors, and More

The 2020 Apple smartphone is still a great pick. Kit it out with MagSafe-tested protection, chargers, and other extras.

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China's WeChat Is a Hot New Venue for US Election Misinformation

Ahead of US midterms, activists are fighting falsehoods circulating in Chinese-language communities that they fear will distort the vote or suppress turnout.

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The US Is Finally Considering Protections Against Salmonella

The bacteria, which contaminate poultry meat, sicken 1.35 million Americans every year. But there’s very little the federal government can do to stop it.

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The Unnatural Future of Physics

To get a sense of how physicists might solve the “unnaturalness problem,” I contacted one who calls himself “a deviant by default.”

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Ebola Is Back—and Vaccines Don’t Work Against It

Public health officials are racing to contain an outbreak in Uganda. It’s an urgent warning to the rest of the world.

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The Bruce Willis Deepfake Is Everyone’s Problem

There’s a fight brewing over how Hollywood stars can protect their identities. But it’s not just actors who should be paying attention.

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Discord Launches a $3 per Month 'Nitro Basic' Subscription

The social app with a reputation for being somewhat oblique has dropped several new features that make it easier for newbies to have a good experience.

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The Best Veterinary Telemedicine Services for Your Pet (2022)

Your best friend can receive timely medical help without ever leaving home, and this guide to our favorite televets can help.

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Roborock Q+ Review: Reliable Robot Vacuum

For six months, this robot vacuum has been the easiest and most reliable tool in my house.

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If You Don’t Already Live in a Sponge City, You Will Soon

Less pavement and more green spaces help absorb water instead of funneling it all away—a win-win for people and urban ecosystems.

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The Hunt for Wikipedia's Disinformation Moles

Custodians of the crowdsourced encyclopedia are charged with protecting it from state-sponsored manipulators. A new study reveals how.

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16 Best Gaming Mice and Mousepads (2022): Wireless, Wired, and Under $50

Whether you’re into esports or casual fragging, these are the greatest gaming mice we’ve tested.

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What Drives Galaxies? The Milky Way’s Black Hole May Be the Key

Supermassive black holes are engines of galactic evolution, but new observations of our galaxy and its central hole don’t quite match expectations.

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How to Use Passkeys in Google Chrome and Android

Google wants to make your digital life—in its ecosystem, anyway—passwordless and more secure.

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LiveWire S2 Del Mar Review: Fun, Fast, Limited Range

Harley-Davidson’s second all-electric motorcycle seduced WIRED’s editor in chief—but sadly can’t go the distance.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Bails on Starlink Funding for Ukraine

Plus: Hackers hit the Mormon Church, Signal plans to ditch SMS for Android, and a Fat Bear election erupts in scandal.

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What is Wi-Fi 6E, and How Is It Different from Wi-Fi 6? (2022)

There are many ways to make your internet faster, but the specifics depend on what you’re willing to spend right now.

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'The Last of Us' Makes Players Feel Really Bad—And That’s Great

Few other video games manage to make users feel truly awful the way this one does. But its unsettling stories are what makes it so memorable and impactful.

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How to Set Up a Greenscreen on a Budget (2022): Stands, Materials, Lighting

All it takes is a few lights and some fabric to transport yourself anywhere on camera.

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Future Fitness App Review: Virtual Personal Training Sessions

The subscription-based fitness platform winningly combines old-school one-on-one training and modern-day mobile technology.

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A Reboot of the Maxwell’s Demon Thought Experiment—in Real Life

Physicists just reconstructed a 19th-century paradox that seems to violate the second law of thermodynamics (but really doesn’t).

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Brian Eno on Why He Wrote a Climate Album With Deepfake Birdsongs

The ambient music pioneer is back with ForeverAndEverNoMore, an album that wants to get you in touch with your climate emergency feelings.

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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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