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Coros Dura Solar GPS Bike Computer Review: Battery Life for Days
Coros' debut cycling gadget has a battery life that beats all comers.
Elgato Prompter Review: No iPad Required for This Teleprompter
Elgato has built the simplest way to read from scripts while recording for YouTube.
The Untold Story of How Ridley Scott Saw 'Star Wars'—and Ended Up Making 'Alien'
In 1977, Ridley Scott was considering making a medieval period piece. Then he saw Star Wars and set about making two sci-fi classics, Alien and Blade Runner.
The New Gods of Weather Can Make Rain on Demand—or So They Want You to Believe
In a gold-trimmed command center on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, scientists are seeking to wring moisture from desert skies. But will all their extravagant cloud-seeding tech-planes that sprinkle nanomaterials, lasers that scramble the atmosphere-really work at scale?
How a Secret BJP War Room Mobilized Female Voters to Win the Indian Elections
A sophisticated effort used technology to identify women who could bring other women out to vote-and offered a glimpse of the future of campaigning in India.
Lime’s New Rideshare Ebikes Are More Approachable—Throttle and All
The LimeGlider and LimeBike, currently in pilot programs, have smaller frames and wheels and are equipped with throttles.
Instagram Will Let You Make Custom AI Chatbots—Even Ones Based on Yourself
Meta's AI Studio will let users build virtual characters, with a few limitations.
The Bird Flu Threat Keeps Growing
Human cases keep ticking up, are very likely to be underreported, and offer the virus the opportunity to learn how to spread from person to person.
How to Buy an Air Purifier in 4 Easy Steps
Know thy room-you're fitting your space with an air purifier, not the other way around.
Saboteurs Cut Internet Cables in Latest Disruption During Paris Olympics
Long-distance cables were severed across France in a move that disrupted internet connectivity.
People Are Using Memecoins to Bet on the US Election
While a fight over betting on US elections plays out in court, the tech-savvy are gambling hundreds of millions of dollars on cryptocurrencies inspired by politicians.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge Copilot+ PC Review: A Powerful Laptop
Slick, svelte, and sharp. This is the best-performing Copilot+ PC we've tested to date.
How Infostealers Pillaged the World’s Passwords
Infostealer malware is swiping millions of passwords, cookies, and search histories. It's a gold mine for hackers-and a disaster for anyone who becomes a target.
Back to BASIC—the Most Consequential Programming Language in the History of Computing
Coding was a preserve of elites, until BASIC hit the streets.
TikTok Has a Nazi Problem
Not only is TikTok's algorithm promoting Neo-Nazi content, extremist organizations are also using the platform to recruit new members and encourage real-world action.
You’re Probably Using Your Air Purifier Wrong
Placement, filter maintenance, and learning about your air purifier's settings are all part of good air hygiene.
The Best Eco-Friendly Recycled Bags for 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Need a backpack, purse, tote, or even a new shopping bag? These are made from carpets, old sails, fishnets, and plastic bottles.
Bitcoin Bros Go Wild for Donald Trump
At Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Trump is finally telling crypto enthusiasts what they want to hear.
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (2024) Review: A Tried and True Laptop
This 2-in-1 machine is lightweight, has a screen that flips, and packs excellent speakers.
Uncovering Magnetism’s Mysterious Role in the Galaxy
Susan Clark is helping to unravel the mysterious workings of the Milky Way's magnetic field, a critical missing piece of the galactic puzzle.
Donald Trump Backs ‘Strategic Bitcoin Stockpile’ in Speech to Crypto Faithful
Appearing onstage at the Bitcoin 2024 conference, Trump also promised to fire" SEC chair Gary Gensler, set up a crypto advisory council, and make the United States the crypto capital of the world."
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Review: Cybertruck AirPods
Samsung's third-generation earbuds copy Apple's dated plastic-tipped design, cost more, and have shoddy noise canceling.
Stop X’s Grok AI From Training on Your Tweets
Plus: More Pegasus spyware controversy, a major BIOS controversy, and more of the week's top security news.
Last Monday Was the Hottest Day on Record
The record for daily global temperature, recorded by taking averages of land and sea temperatures around the world, was shattered twice last week.
HP Elitebook Ultra G1q Review: Windows Battery Leader
HP's new business laptop sets a record for the best Windows battery life in our testing. Too bad its performance isn't as notable.
Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 Review: A Pretty Chromebook
Asus puts all the gray, boring Chromebooks out there to shame with the sleek and all-white CX34.
Project 2025 Wants to Propel America Into Environmental Catastrophe
Tracking emissions, managing pollutants, responding to natural disasters-even accurately predicting the weather-would all be trampled in a wave of privatization, deregulation, and unfettered fossil-fuel exploitation.
Open Source AI Has Founders—and the FTC—Buzzing
DC went to YC to talk OS.
Dengue Fever Threatens to Gate-Crash the 2024 Summer Olympics
Measles, bedbugs, and dengue have all been cited as concerns for tourists and athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, with the tropical virus in particular forcing authorities into action.
Drew Afualo Will Never Stop Making Fun of Misogynist Men
The TikTok influencer and podcast host amassed millions of followers for her roasts-and swears she'll keep doing it even if TikTok goes away.
Steve Jobs Knew the Moment the Future Had Arrived. It's Calling Again
In a recently uncovered 1983 speech, Steve Jobs predicted the ubiquity of personal computers. In 2024, AI has brought us to another inflection point.
Teenage Engineering TX-6 Review: A Pocket-Sized Audio Mixer
This adorable piece of pocket tech acts like a USB-C audio interface and mixing board.
A North Korean Hacker Tricked a US Security Vendor Into Hiring Him—and Immediately Tried to Hack Them
KnowBe4 detailed the incident in a recent blog post as a warning for other potential targets.
The Week of Brat Summer Will Go Down in Internet History
After Charli XCX declared that Vice President Kamala Harris IS brat," nothing was the same.
No, You Can’t Have a Solar-Powered Passenger Plane
Guilt-free air travel is a beautiful dream, but there's simply no way to get enough solar energy to keep a cabin full of people in the air.
Europe Is Pumping Billions Into New Military Tech
The European Commission is allocating 7.3 billion for defense research over the next seven years. From drones and tanks of the future to battleships and space intelligence, here's what it funds.
Sonos Admits Its Recent App Update Was a Colossal Mistake
Owners of the company's wireless speakers will have to endure the pain of broken software for several more months.
Video Game Performers Are Going on Strike Over AI
The union representing the voice and motion-capture actors who work in video games authorized the strike after talks with gaming companies stalled over the use of AI.
Class Action Lawsuit Alleges T-Mobile Broke Its Lifetime Price Guarantee
Customers of the uncarrier want T-Mobile to pay up after switching their legacy phone plans for something more expensive.
California Supreme Court Rules That Uber and Lyft Drivers Will Remain Independent Contractors
In a major victory for app-based companies, their drivers will not be considered employees.
SearchGPT Is OpenAI’s Direct Assault on Google
The company behind ChatGPT is expanding into search, and leaning heavily on its relationships with publishers.
New Jersey’s $500 Million Bid to Become an AI Epicenter
The Garden State has enacted a hefty new tax creditspecifically for AI businesses. But tax incentives-particularly for data centers-don't always create a lot of jobs.
Google DeepMind’s Game-Playing AI Tackles a Chatbot Blind Spot
Google's new advance combines a large language model with a self-learning AI. The technique could address some shortcomings with AI-although there's a catch.
Eminem’s New Album Prompted Gen X to Declare a TikTok ‘War’ on Gen Z
The release of Eminem's new album The Death of Slim Shady has led to a series of viral shitposts from Gen X. Their targets, Gen Z, remain unbothered.
Cars Are Now Rolling Computers, So How Long Will They Get Updates? Automakers Can’t Say
Phones are supported well beyond their average ownership lifetime. In stark contrast, automakers are struggling to work out how long their smartphones on wheels" can be kept on the road.
Connect Wireless Headphones to Your TV to Watch Movies and Shows in Peace
You don't have to stop watching when everyone else does.
Cannondale Moterra SL 2 Electric Mountain Bike Review: Lightweight and Powerful
This lightweight, full-power electric mountain bike was born to take on long uphills and wide open spaces.
Beats Pill (2024) Review: A Fortified Contender
Beats' resurrected Pill speaker is bolder, brawnier, and better than ever.
The Hugely Important Ocean Current You've Never Heard Of
This week, we learn about the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and how the failure of this critical ocean current could throw the world's climate even further into crisis.
Joe Biden Lost the Internet. Kamala Harris Is Trying to Win It Back
Biden's campaign crafted countless bespoke identities for him, a response to a fractured internet. It's early, but the Harris campaign appears to have a very different approach.
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