The Quiet Insurrection the January 6 Committee Missed

A former congressman who helped the House select committee investigate the Capitol attack says the US is losing sight of the big picture.

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‘Poster Girl’ Explores the Allure of the Surveillance State

Divergent author Veronica Roth's new novel is about a young woman coming to terms with the authoritarian regime that manipulated her.

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7 Best Bike Locks (2022): U-Locks, Chain Locks, and Tips

Make life hard for bike thieves and shackle your precious with these U-locks and bike chains, plus tips on how best to secure it.

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TikTok’s Security Threat Comes Into Focus

Plus: A Microsoft cloud leak exposed potential customers, new IoT security labels come to the US, and details emerge about Trump’s document stash.

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6 Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers (2022): For Large Homes and Small Budgets

Forget about that patchy internet connection and dead spots with one of these WIRED-tested mesh systems.

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Android Users Can Finally 'Like' Messages From iPhones

Plus: Uber wants to serve ads during rides, and popular streaming services start cracking down on shared accounts.

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How to Make Slack Look and Feel Like Discord

With your work in one place and your friends in another, here are some ways to familiarize the office app a bit.

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How Therapists Are Using Tabletop Games to Help People

Think Dungeons & Dragons, if it was designed by mental health pros. TTRPGs have carved out a safe space for gamers to grow and work through various issues.

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11 Best Deals: Laptops, Phones, and Pet Gear

Upgrade your gadget stash on the cheap with this weekend's discounts.

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‘Poster Girl’ Explores the Surveillance State’s Allure

"Divergent" author Veronica Roth's new novel is about a young women coming to terms with the authoritarian regime that manipulated her.

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How to Set Up Your New Android Phone (2022)

Welcome to your shiny new Google-powered smartphone. It will be up and ready in no time with these handy tips.

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The Best iPad (2022): Which Apple Tablets to Buy or Avoid

Apple’s tablet lineup is more confusing than ever. We’re here to help you find the right slate for your needs.

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12 Best Electric Bikes (2022): Affordable, Cargo, Folding, Commuter, and More

A battery-powered motor lets you enjoy most of the benefits of biking, minus the sweat.

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The Quest to Treat Binge-Eating and Addiction—With Brain Zaps

Delivering small bursts of electric current via brain implants has long been used to treat Parkinson’s and epilepsy. Can it work for psychiatric conditions?

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Ukraine Could Never Afford to Bet on Starlink

The internet service tool was essential in the early days of the war with Russia. But the caprices of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have exposed dangerous flaws.

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Cars Are Just Software Now

This week, we discuss how the increased use of sensors, chips, and software in cars is changing how we buy, drive, and maintain our vehicles.

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Apple Is an Ad Company Now

Pushing more ads at users would compensate for slowing smartphone sales but risks annoying Apple fans—and antitrust regulators.

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7 Best Midweek Deals on Cameras, Lenses, and Bags (2022)

Some of our favorite camera gear is on sale, just in time to capture the dazzling colors of autumn.

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Iran's Internet Blackouts Are Part of a Global Menace

Repressive regimes are teaching each other how to control protesters' web access with increasingly surgical precision.

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Sometimes It’s OK to Cheat in Video Games

If you stumble on one you just can't beat, there is no other choice but to watch others do it online.

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