The NYPD Had a Secret Fund for Surveillance Tools

Documents reveal that police bought facial-recognition software, vans equipped with x-ray machines, and “stingray” cell site simulators—with no public oversight.

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How to Use Running Apps to Hit the Road

There are tons of services out there to help, whether you're a total beginner or getting back into it. Here's how to make the most of them.

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Dualtron's New E-Scooter Eats Steep Hills for Breakfast

At $2,699, it's not for everyone. But this electric kick scooter can crush inclines and will travel well more than 25 miles.

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TikTok Smells Like Gen X Spirit

On the app you'll see a raucous reboot of "slacker" attitude. Or not. Whatever.

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Twitter's Photo-Cropping Algorithm Favors Young, Thin Females

The findings emerged from an unusual contest to identify unfairness in algorithms, similar to hunts for security bugs.

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The Squishy, Far-Out New Experiments Headed to the ISS

Muscle cells, 3D-printed lunar regolith, and le Blob will soon orbit 250 miles above Earth.

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The 7 Best Laptops and Tablets for College Students

Whatever your higher-ed goals, these campus-ready computers will help you crush them.

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The UN Climate Report: All Is Not Well—but All Is Not Lost

A major new report from the IPCC paints a devastating portrait of climate change. But it also shows that it's not too late for drastic action.

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The Best Chromebooks for Every Budget

All-in on Google services? Then check out our favorite Chrome OS laptops and 2-in-1 tablets for school, work, or home.

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Watch Out, Beyond Burgers—the Fungi Renaissance Is Here

While the popular plant-based meats grab all the headlines, a much more humble foodstuff is poised to lead the next wave of alternative proteins.

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If YouTube Algorithms Radicalize Users, Data Doesn’t Show It

New research tracking people’s behavior on the platform found that most don’t go down those ever-deepening rabbit holes.

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How to turn Online Friends Into IRL Ones

If you're struggling to make new friends, you're not alone. But tech and little tenacity can help you can find—or build—community. Here's how.

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A Failed Star Called 'The Accident' Puzzles Astronomers

The brown dwarf isn't a star and it's not a planet. But it's illuminating the murky borderlands that separate the two.

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What You Should Know About the Google Play Store Changes

With the first updates kicking in this month, Android apps should be more streamlined and lightweight. Google is also getting a greater level of control.

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Our Favorite Products to Use Over and Over Again

Ditch your single-use products and cut down on waste. Here’s some of our favorite reusables, from water bottles to menstrual products.

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The Delta Variant Has Warped Our Risk Perception

Gone are the easy, thoughtless choices of hot vax summer. Making decisions that balance safety and sanity just got a lot more complicated.

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With Kate, Netflix Is Still Looking for Its Own John Wick

A new trailer for the action thriller starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead shows a familiar premise.

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Considering a MacBook? Here are Our Favorites

Apple's laptops are expensive, and you'll have to make some hard choices to pick the right one. Let us help.

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Microsoft Edge’s ‘Super Duper Secure Mode’ Does What It Says

Plus: Facebook account hacks, Instagram-ban scammers, and more of the week’s top security news.

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Our Favorite Sun Protection Clothes for Everyday Wear

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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