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This Rare Case of Green Hairy Tongue Is Pure Nightmare Fuel
Patients with hairy tongue syndrome-which can also turn tongues black, brown, yellow, or blue-often report gagging, mouth dryness, or bad breath.
De'Longhi TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker: The Joe Is Just So-So
The expensive coffee maker with Brad Pitt as its spokesmodel is better than a capsule-based machine but not as good as competing single-cup brewers.
Why These Surfers Want to Restore a Rainforest
In the rainy mountains along Ireland's west coast, the nonprofit Hometree wants to bring back a temperate rainforest ecosystem that has been gone for centuries.
The Best Fanny Packs: Recycled, Waterproof, and More
Whether you call it a fanny pack, a waist bag, or a hip sling, these are our top picks for you.
Please Stop Asking Chatbots for Love Advice
We get it, relationships are hard. But asking ChatGPT how to do emotions is not going to work. Here are some better ideas.
15 Best Deals: Desktop Monitors, Gaming Keyboards, and Sex Toys
However you like to play, you can score a discount today.
‘Now I Am Become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds.’ The Story of Oppenheimer’s Infamous Quote
The line, from the Hindu sacred text the Bhagavad Gita, has come to define Robert Oppenheimer, but its meaning is more complex than many realize.
7 Best Trackers (2023): GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Cellular
These are the best Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and cellular clips to ensure that you never lose anything ever again.
Almost 50 Years Into the Crypto Wars, Encryption’s Opponents Are Still Wrong
Attempts by the US and UK to require backdoors in secure messaging apps are a huge step in the wrong direction. Right now, we need more encryption, not less.
Sony Xperia 1 V Review: This Phone Is Still Too Expensive
Sure it's got a complex camera and plenty of stamina, but it's more expensive than any iPhone.
Coravin Sparkling Review: Now You Can Save Your Bubbles Too
A new version of Coravin's preservation system-which pumps gas into a bottle, letting you sample a glass or two without spoiling the rest-now works with sparkling wines.
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Review: Dependable and Portable
Bring power wherever and whenever you need it with this dependable portable power station.
A Leaked Memo Shows TikTok Knows It Has a Labor Problem
Internal TikTok documents reveal that the company is preparing for scrutiny of its supply chain. This comes after a Kenyan judge cleared the way for moderators to sue Meta.
This Startup Wants to Give Farmers a Closer Look at Crops—From Space
A UK company cofounded by an astrophysicist combines AI with radar satellite imagery to keep track of vegetation, and eventually to make forecasts about its growth.
'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' Signal the Start of Hollywood’s Apocalypse
This weekend, two of the most anticipated movies of the year, Barbie and Oppenheimer, hit theaters. It's an event that could save cinema-right before it implodes.
What My Solitary Confinement in Iran Revealed About the Dangers of an Isolated Internet
Online platforms and near-future technologies will exacerbate our physical and cognitive isolation from one another, somewhat similar to how our bodies and minds are controlled in prison.
The New Minstrels Are Here
AI-generated video and images are ushering in an ungovernable reality-where the remixing of stereotypes is not only accepted, but big business.
AI Giants Pledge to Allow External Probes of Their Algorithms, Under a New White House Pact
Leading AI developers including Google and OpenAI promised the Biden administration to check for problems such as biased output. The agreement is not legally binding.
NYPD Body Cam Data Shows the Scale of Violence Against Protesters
A landmark $13 million settlement with the City of New York is the latest in a string of legal wins for protesters who were helped by a video-analysis tool that smashes the bad apple" myth.
An Abandoned Arctic Military Base Just Spilled a Scientific Secret
During the Cold War, the US built a network of tunnels in the Greenland ice sheet. Sixty years later, the base has provided a critical clue about the climate crisis.
Don’t Ask Dumb Robots If AI Will Destroy Humanity
Robots like Sophia are impressive to look at, but don't let their humanlike facial expressions trick you into thinking these machines are intelligent.
It's Twilight of the Mods for Bluesky and Reddit
Moderating a site isn't easy-just ask Elon Musk. But Bluesky and Reddit are contrasting examples of how not to do it.
Kokopelli Chasm-Lite Stand-Up Paddleboard Review: Inflatable Summer Fun
This compact toy will float your boat and pack down for storage in small spaces.
HydroJug Pro Review: Bigger Is Better
Struggling to stay hydrated? Try carrying 4 solid pounds of water with you everywhere you go.
Elon Musk’s Grand xAI Plans
This week, Steven Levy joins us to talk about Musk's new generative artificial intelligence startup. We also discuss whether that absurd cage match is actually going to happen.
Satellites Are Rife With Basic Security Flaws
German researchers gained rare access to three satellites and found that they're years behind normal cybersecurity standards.
Impala x Barbie Lightspeed Skates Review: Life in Plastic
If that's something you really want, that is.
Why Generative AI Won’t Disrupt Books
Every new technology from the internet to virtual reality has tried to upend book culture. There's a reason they've all failed-and always will.
A Battlefield AI Company Says It’s One of the Good Guys
Helsing AI is building an operating system for warfare and says it'll only ever sell to democracies.
Spain’s Elections Pit Gig Workers Against the Far Right
A coalition including the right-wing Vox party wants to dismantle protections for workers on Glovo and Uber Eats. If they're elected, they could change the gig economy across Europe.
Want to Win a Chip War? You’re Gonna Need a Lot of Water
The US is spending billions to boost semiconductor manufacturing. For the new plants to crank out silicon chips, they need to source millions of gallons of ultrapure water.
AeroPress XL Coffee Maker Review: Double the Size, Double the Brew
The new larger version of our favorite portable coffee maker doubles the capacity of each brew, but its sheer size makes it a bit unwieldy.
The Ukraine War Shows the US Military-Industrial Complex Isn’t Battle Ready
Meeting Ukraine's vast demand for ammunition and weapons means tapping into a web of small manufacturers across America, and rethinking how military supply chains work.
Almost All Research on the Mind Is in English. That’s a Problem
Language can shape how you think in subtle and profound ways. But most researchers only study English speakers.
11 Best Barbie Collabs (2023): Polaroids, Pool Floats, Hair Tools
Live in Barbie's world with a hot pink electric toothbrush, sparkly phone case, and bright yellow inline skates.
Why You Should Read a 900-Page Novel About the Climate Crisis
Despite The Deluge's harrowing, hyperrealistic story, author Steven Markley is more hopeful than ever-especially after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Ticks and the Diseases They Carry Are Spreading. Can This Drug Stamp Them Out?
A small study showed that feeding deer a type of ivermectin reduced the number of ticks drinking their blood. (Yes, it's that ivermectin. No, you shouldn't eat it.)
Threads Is the New Cool Hangout—for Brands
With big names like Wendy's and Netflix, brand-on-brand chatter is shaping Meta's new social media app. That could leave little room for people.
To Save Itself, Hollywood Must Build Its Own ChatGPT
Silicon Valley plans to use AI to do to movies and TV what it did to news and music, but it's not too late to resist.
The Indie Title That Could Make or Break Netflix Games
Netflix acquired its first studio, Night School, in 2021. Now it's launching Oxenfree II: Lost Signals with the streaming service. How it fares could be a bellwether for indie success.
Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act Goes Back to Congress
A bill to prevent cops and spies from buying Americans' data instead of getting a warrant has a fighting chance in the US Congress as lawmakers team up against surveillance overreach.
'EA Sports FC' Just Killed 'FIFA 24'
EA Sports FC 2024 has secured deals with the Premier League, La Liga, and the UEFA Champions League. The new FIFA game doesn't stand a chance.
Pure Oxygen Speeds Up Learning. Can It Help Stroke Survivors Recover?
Relearning everyday tasks is difficult for people with brain trauma. These researchers want to know if combining physical therapy with doses of oxygen will make the process easier.
Thule Shine Review (2023): Compact and Adjustable
Even my 6' 3" dad loved this versatile, comfortable city stroller.
North Carolina's New Abortion Law Is Also a Weapon Against Free Speech
Even if North Carolina's abortion law is found unconstitutional, it will confuse lawmakers, platforms, and users and limit what people say online.
Gene-Edited Yeast Is Taking Over Craft Beer
Craft brewers are falling in love with genetically modified yeast strains that help them inject new creativity and flavor into beers, including bursts of pineapple and guava.
Meta’s Threads Could Make—or Break—the Fediverse
Meta promised to make Threads compatible with the decentralized protocol underlying Mastodon. Proponents of interoperable social media can't agree whether to welcome or fear it.
Fukushima’s Radioactive Water Is Going to Be Pumped Into the Ocean
Japan's plan to treat, dilute, and discharge the irradiated water used to cool Fukushima's nuclear reactors is unpopular, but experts say it's safe.
The US Finally Approved an Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill. Here’s What to Know
By early 2024, a tablet called Opill will be sold in pharmacies without a prescription, making it easier for uninsured and young buyers to access.
The Future of Children’s Television Isn’t Television
Children's media is its own universe, where YouTube sits at the center-but gaming platforms are closing in.
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