‘Ghostwriter’ Looks Like a Purely Russian Op—Except It's Not

Security researchers have found signs that the pervasive hacking and misinformation campaign comes not from Moscow but from Minsk.

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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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How Apps Commandeered the Age-Old Idea of Takeout

Third-party delivery services have convinced us they are an essential part of our busy lives. But humans have managed to order food to-go for centuries.

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The 13 Best Subscription Boxes for Gifting

We have options for plant lovers, foodies, pets, and even those who are hard to shop for with these gifts that keep on giving.

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Inside the Lucrative World of Console Resellers

Yes, the PS5, Xbox, and high-end graphics cards are tough to buy. But some have an in—and are paying off medical bills and buying houses with the profits.

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How the Black Girl Gamers Community Became a Lifeline

Jay-Ann Lopez’s Twitch channel and Facebook group are safe spaces for thousands of players.

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This Dam Simple Trick Is a Big Green Energy Win

Only a small fraction of dams actually produce electricity. Transforming them them into hydropower plants might stop new ones from being built.

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Used EVs Are in Hotter Demand Than Ever

Congress is now considering an incentive that could help low- and moderate-income buyers go electric.

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Tiger King 2 and the Weird Rise of Documentary Sequels

Hours-long multipart documentaries should be able to tell a whole story. And yet, more and more of them just keep going.

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At the End of the World, It’s Hyperobjects All the Way Down

Do you feel lost? Alone? Powerless in the face of forces beyond your control? Timothy Morton can help—if you’re ready to have your reality blown apart.

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The Science Museum Wants Their Plastic Samples. They Refused

Three microplastic researchers have backed out of an arrangement to send materials to the Science Museum in London to protest a controversial deal with Shell.

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Oura's Gen3 Launch is Marred by an Unhealthy Business Model

A monthly subscription fee and delayed features contribute to a disappointing launch for this health tracker.

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India's New Rules for Map Data Betray Its Small Farmers

The country says that more open access to terrestrial data will help rural farmers. More likely, will make it easier for corporations to control their land.

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5 Affordable Automatic Watches That Feel Luxe

No, you don't need to spend thousands to get a proper self-winding mechanical timepiece.

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How to Run Your Own Secure, Portable PC From a USB Stick

Build a super-safe computer you can take anywhere.

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How a VR Company Became the Airbnb for NFTs

Yes, that’s a really a thing now.

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You Don’t Have to WFH at Home—Try These Places Instead

Mix up your new normal by seeking out quirky local coworking spaces—or find some inspiration in a museum.

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Finally, A Practical Use for Nuclear Fusion

Researchers used the roiling temperatures of an experimental fusion reactor for a surprising purpose—testing heat shield materials for spacecraft.

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Twitter Vigilantes Are Hunting Down Crypto Scammers

Open source investigators are struggling to maintain law and order in the wildest recesses of cryptocurrency’s Wild West.

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The 15 Best Personal Tech Gifts for Kids

Your child has spent years watching you tap away on your phone or laptop. Give them a turn on an age-appropriate device of their own.

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