Should You Carry Your Dog in a Backpack? Yes

This adorable and well-constructed backpack is a fun way to carry your smol pup around.

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I Made a DAO, for Laughs. Want to Join?

Plus: The tricky promise of Web3; Ben Franklin on daylight savings, and Ukraine's effect on antitrust arguments.

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The AI Placed You at the Crime Scene, but You Weren’t There

This week, we talk about the limitations of using facial recognition technology to identify suspected criminals.

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Silicon Valley's Sex Censorship Harms Everyone

The post-FOSTA internet often silences sex workers, queer users, and artists, furthering puritanical ideas about sexuality.

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The TikTok-Oracle Deal Would Set 2 Dangerous Precedents

The agreement may provoke a global data storage melee and more politically motivated intervention in the tech sector.

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Technics’ Flagship Headphones Give Sony a Run for the Money

The wireless, noise-canceling EAH-A800 boast a premium feel, great sound, and more battery than you'll likely ever need. But they're not perfect.

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Conti Leaks Reveal the Ransomware Group's Links to Russia

Members of the Conti ransomware group may act in Russia’s interest, but their links to the FSB and Cozy Bear hackers appear ad hoc.

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Big Pharma's Ethical Dilemma: Should They Keep Selling to Russia?

Sanctions and boycotts following the invasion of Ukraine have curtailed the export of nearly every product—except medicines. That's up to drugmakers.

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Eufy's Video Doorbell Dual Keeps One Eye on Your Packages

This smart doorbell uses two cameras to help keep porch pirates at bay.

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Tony Hsieh’s Unrelenting Pursuit of Amazon’s Billion-Dollar Idea

The then CEO of Zappos took increasingly drastic measures to hit targets set by the ecommerce giant.

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Ukraine’s Digital Ministry Is a Formidable War Machine

A government department run by savvy tech “freaks” has become a surprise defense against Russia.

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Conti Leak: A Ransomware Gang's Chats Expose Its Crypto Plans

Leaked files from cybercrime group Conti show it started building a crypto payment platform, a social network—and even had plans for a casino.

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Coal Threatens a Comeback as the EU Pulls Away From Russian Oil

Europe's efforts to avoid Russian energy imports will likely trigger a short-term spike in coal, and environmentalists are concerned.

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iPod Modders Give Apple’s Abandoned Music Player New Life

By modifying old hardware with modern—and often more colorful—components, listeners create their dream iPods and kick their Spotify habits.

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The Nuclear Reactors of the Future Have a Russia Problem

Next-generation nuclear plants could be safer and more efficient, but first the US has to figure out how to fuel them up—without relying on Russia.

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How to Back Up Your Digital Life

Backups are boring, but they’ll save your bacon. Here’s how to make sure your data lives on, even when your PC doesn’t.

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The New iPad Air Is Speedy but Frustrating to Use

Apple’s fifth-generation tablet is more powerful than ever, but the software is still awkward.

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Why You (and the Planet) Really Need a Heat Pump

Using a furnace is so 1922. In 2022, humanity has to massively ramp up adoption of clean ways to heat buildings.

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Apple's New iPhone SE Could Have Been Great

The cheapest iPhone has the same processor as the most expensive iPhone. But it doesn't feel very special.

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The War in Ukraine Is a Reproductive Health Crisis for Millions

Russia's invasion is making it harder to deliver babies and provide birth control, abortion services, and other essential care.

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