It's Not Just the IRS—the US Government Wants Your Selfies

A controversial new program that uses facial recognition is part of a national effort to verify identities and reduce fraud.

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Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE Is Great. Just Don't Pay Full Price

This top-end Android smartphone brings many of the best features from last year's flagship, but is it too late?

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How to Build a Better Metaverse

Second Life creator Philip Rosedale wants to prevent the Facebook-ization of virtual reality.

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How to Watch the 2022 Winter Olympics

Whether you’re into snowboarding or curling, here’s how to follow the big events in Beijing.

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The Capitalist Trap of Pig Organ Transplants

The “miracle” pig heart transplant plays with the expectations of desperate patients and makes clear how the system values certain lives over others.

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Did Eating Meat Really Make Us Human?

For decades, scientists thought that being more carnivorous set our ancestors along their evolutionary path. New evidence casts doubt on this theory.

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Synthetic Voices Want to Take Over Audiobooks

As computer-generated voices become more sophisticated, the number of audiobooks—including from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google—is set to explode.

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Latino Founders Have a Hard Time Raising Money From VCs

Despite diversity pledges, funding to Latino-founded startups in the US still lags—accounting for only 2 percent of venture investments last year.

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18 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear

Our tips and picks to up your mask game—whether you’re heading back to the office or just want to stay safe and stylish.

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Some of Our Favorite Camera and Photo Gear Is on Sale Now

Looking to upgrade your photography setup? We’ve got deals on top mirrorless cameras, tripods, and other accessories.

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My Family Is Trapped in the Metaverse

Virtual reality isn’t great, but it’s a lot better than dealing with everything else out there.

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The Role of Tau in Dementia

Understanding the protein’s role in the cell shows what's happening in neurodegenerative diseases before symptoms emerge.

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How to Get a Covid-19 Booster Shot

Here's everything you need to know about finding and receiving the booster shot in the age of Omicron.

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Gibraltar Could Launch the World’s First Crypto Stock Exchange

“The Rock” hopes a new stock exchange will attract crypto millionaires who want to avoid hefty taxes.

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Optimizing Machines Is Perilous. Consider ‘Creatively Adequate’ AI.

The future of artificial intelligence needs less data and can tolerate ambiguity.

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13 Face Masks Your Kids May Actually Wear

Your child still needs to cover up for school and group play. These are the styles my little ones will tolerate.

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Why Some Animals Can Tell More From Less

Researchers find that densely packed neurons play an outsize role in quantitative skill—calling into question old assumptions about evolution.

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The EU Has a Plan to Fix Internet Privacy: Be More Like Apple

Lawmakers want all websites to use a similar “Ask App Not to Track” function, but Apple's system might not be as clear-cut as once believed.

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The Best Controllers for Microsoft Flight Simulator

Feeling cooped up at home? Take to the skies—virtually—and immerse yourself more fully with these HOTAS controllers.

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NASA’s Newest Spinoff Tech Comes Back to Earth

While the space agency didn't actually develop Tang, its R&D includes everything from robot gloves to vertical farming—with commercial benefits back home.

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