DeepMind’s New AI Helps Restore Damaged Ancient Texts

Many inscriptions are so decrepit that large chunks are illegible. The company’s Ithaca tool assists historians in filling in the blanks.

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Brazil's Indigenous Gaming Scene Is On the Rise

Featuring a native Brazilian as its protagonist, Araní takes a big step toward making gaming more authentic and inclusive.

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The EPA May Extend the Use of Pesticides that Paralyze Bees

Later this year, the agency will decide whether to allow four chemicals, which have been banned in Europe, to continue being used on US farms.

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An Advocacy Group Gives iPhones an ‘F’ on Repairability

Plus: Google improves Android for tablets, Amazon encourages you to play DJ, and more of the week's top gadget news.

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13 Best Weekend Deals on Fitness Trackers, Robot Vacuums, and More

What you lose in sleep, you gain in savings. Put that extra hour to use with some of our favorite workout gear and home essentials.

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This Massive Game Bundle Costs $10 and Benefits Ukraine Charities

The collection spans hundreds of games, and donations go straight to organizations assisting Ukraine.

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Turning Red Doesn’t Follow Pixar’s Rules. Good

The studio's early works were lauded for their “universal” storytelling. Its new approach champions personal stories—and audiences are the richer for it.

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Is Your Motivation Wavering? A Coaching App Might Help

Choosing an app to help you reach your goals can be tricky. Here’s how to find one that gets results.

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Which iPhone Should You Buy (or Avoid) Right Now?

Picking the right phone has gotten so much harder. Our breakdown of Apple’s lineup can help.

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How a Plucky Robot Found the Long-Lost Endurance Shipwreck

Over a century ago, two dozen men were stranded in Antarctica. Here’s how a robot dove 10,000 feet to glimpse their shipwreck for the first time.

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On Depop, Sellers Are Pushing Shady Secondhand Pills

The popular ecommerce site is riddled with half-used packets of diet pills and harmful health supplements, highlighting the need for tougher regulation.

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Activists Are Reaching Russians Behind Putin's Propaganda Wall

Apps like Tinder, Google Maps, and Telegram give activists a way to share what's really going on in Ukraine—for now.

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The 6 Best Photo Printing Services

Print memories you can hang on the wall, stash in your wallet, or just hold in your hand.

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Motorola’s Newest Budget Moto G Isn't Much of an Upgrade

For $300, the Moto G Stylus 2022 is OK. But you’ll be hard-pressed to find big improvements here over last year.

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The Race to Rescue Ukraine’s Power Grid From Russia

In late February, Ukraine began a long-planned 72-hour test to unhook its electricity grid from Russia’s. Then the invasion started.

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Machines of War Take a Heavy Toll on Ukraine—and the Planet

The conflict is poised to exacerbate the climate crisis, as tanks, jets, and convoys burn fossil fuels, and nearby nations boost their military spending.

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Online Sleuths Are Using Face Recognition to ID Russian Soldiers

It takes five minutes to put a name to a soldier's face using little more than a screenshot, but there's a catch.

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The Infinite Reach of Joel Kaplan, Facebook’s Man in Washington

How one man came to rule political speech on Facebook, command one of the largest lobbies in DC, and guide Zuck through disaster—and straight into it.

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What Is Apple One, and Should You Subscribe?

Going all-in with the services bundle could be a smart move, especially for families. We break down what’s included and how much it costs.

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The Best Travel Bags for Wherever You’re Headed

From carry-on duffels to wheeled suitcases, this luggage is perfectly sized for nearly all adventures.

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