Tesla Bot Takes Tech Demos to Their Logical Conclusion

Elon Musk’s bizarre demo laid bare the truth of many new tech demos: They are a storyboarded vision of the future held together by digital duct tape.

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The US Is Getting Covid Booster Shots. The World Is Furious

The White House’s plan to roll out third shots for any American adult is raising profound questions about global equity.

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Google Docs Scams Still Pose a Threat

A 2017 worm caused havoc across the internet. One researcher is warning that despite new protections put in place, it could still happen again.

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OnlyFans’ Explicit Content Ban Betrays Its Creators

The adult fansite made its name off of personalized porn. This week, it announced that it would restrict “sexually explicit conduct” starting in October.

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Apple’s Photo-Scanning Plan Sparks Outcry From Policy Groups

Civil rights organizations say the company’s intention to scan images for child sexual abuse material could harm some children and threaten free speech.

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Biden Pushes Boosters, Schools Mandate Shots, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

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Tesla Promised a Robot. Was It Just a Recruiting Pitch?

The highlight of an event aimed at AI whizzes was a human simulating a robot that might someday replace a human.

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Galactic Empires Are Getting a Little Old

Maybe it's time space operas got out of their ruts.

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Can Tech Ethics Be Learned—or Is Society Doomed?

Plus: An anniversary for Marc Andreessen, a new way to have even more meetings, and a call for an unlikely comeback.

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Eternals and the Movies That Can Save All Movies

At a time of nonstop hand-wringing, it almost looks like hope.

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How to Ace Physics Class (Even if You Don’t Ace Physics)

It’s back-to-school season, so here are some tips for how to get the most out of college science courses.

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The New Pixel Is Raising the Bar for Cheap Phones

This week, we talk about the Google Pixel 5A and how it’s changing our expectations of sub-$500 phones.

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Looking for a New Job in Tech? It’s Your Lucky Day

Flexible WFH policies, signing bonuses, fancy cookies—employers are turning on the charm to attract engineers and developers to their firms.

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The SteelSeries Arctis Prime Makes Gaming Comfy and Affordable

The company’s latest corded gaming headset doesn’t let perfect be the enemy of good.

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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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