Lina Khan’s Theory of the Facebook Antitrust Case Takes Shape

With a beefed-up complaint, the Federal Trade Commission explains precisely why it thinks the social media giant is an illegal monopoly.

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On Roblox, Kids Learn It’s Hard to Earn Money Making Games

A new report claims that the massive video game platform can exploit young developers.

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Rhianna Pratchett on the Art of Writing Video Game Characters

The writer (and yes, daughter of Terry Pratchett) has brought heroes like Lara Croft to life. Her latest, an enchanting hybrid called Lost Words, is out now.

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20 Killer Xbox One Games Every Player Should Try

Relive classics, play co-op with friends, and enjoy the mayhem of a battle royale with our favorite Xbox titles.

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The Case Against Music Curation

In an age of pop singles and TikTok virality, letting go is the best way to listen.

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Apple's Newest 4K TV Has an Even Smarter Remote

The new, improved, and expensive 4K streaming device is probably best for the dedicated Apple user.

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Horizon Workrooms Shows Facebook’s Metaverse Is a Meetaverse

The company's new virtual reality app brings Oculus users into the “infinite office." Cool.

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The Next Big Challenge for Lunar Astronauts? Moon Dust

NASA is trying out sonic waves, electrostatic devices, and extra-slick coatings as ways to repel pesky space dirt.

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Now That Machines Can Learn, Can They Unlearn?

Privacy concerns about AI systems are growing. So researchers are testing whether they can remove sensitive data without retraining the system from scratch.

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How an Obscure Green Bay Packers Site Conquered Facebook

The social media giant's new transparency report mostly succeeds in showing the extent of its spam problem.

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China Aims Its Propaganda Firehose at the BBC

The alleged digital operation has deployed hundreds of websites and social media accounts to attack the broadcaster's reporting.

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The T-Mobile Breach Is Much Worse Than It Had to Be

The vast majority of victims weren't even T-Mobile customers. Now their information is for sale on the dark web.

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Twelve Minutes Is a Diabolical Dive Into the Human Psyche

The game—starring Daisy Ridley, James McAvoy, and Willem Dafoe—uses its time-loop mechanic to explore extreme behavior.

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Big Tech Is Bending to the Indian Government’s Will

The chasm between how platform giants uphold democratic values in the West and don't in the global south grows by the day.

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It's Time to Bring Back Cargo Pants

The much-maligned fashion trend is actually perfect for stashing your huge slab of smartphone.

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Why I’ll Never Finish The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

And neither should you.

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Slinger’s Tennis Ball Launcher Is Cheaper Than a Coach

This portable and rollable tennis ball launcher will revolutionize your backhand on the court.

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The Push for Ad Agencies to Ditch Big Oil Clients

An activist coalition is pressuring firms to stop promoting fossil fuel companies—some of which have advertised oil and gas as “climate friendly.”

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Wildfires Used to Be Helpful. How Did They Get So Hellish?

Fires are supposed to reset ecosystems, paving the way for new growth. But human meddling and climate change have turned them into monsters.

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Here’s Where to Get Discounts With a Student Email Address

That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more.

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