by Reece Rogers on (#6GPEN)
Yes, your iPhone automatically turns on NameDrop with the latest software update. But you shouldn't really be worried about it-regardless of what the police are saying.
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by Matt Jancer on (#6G9D5)
Work? Work is hard. Let's go shopping. From the Apple Watch to the Nintendo Switch, these are the best Cyber Monday deals at Walmart.
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by Matt Simon on (#6GPEP)
In her new book, Dust, Jay Owens charts a fascinating history of the tiny particles floating all around us.
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by Tim Barber on (#6GPEQ)
Looking to solve the problem of ethically sourced gems, Opsydia has developed tech to hide submicron-sized dots in precious stones. The greatest prize, though, is diamond qubits for quantum computing.
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by Medea Giordano on (#6GF0F)
Whether you have sore muscles, tired eyes, or dull skin, there's a Therabody massager on sale that could help.
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by Julian Chokkattu on (#6GP3B)
The new Pixel 8 is $150 off already, and the recently launched Fitbit Charge 6 is down to $100.
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by Medea Giordano on (#6GBE2)
Mattresses are always on sale," but we found some actual Cyber Monday discounts on our favorite beds, sheets, weighted blankets, and sleep accessories.
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by Adrienne So on (#6GNSM)
We've never seen such big discounts on some of the best electric bikes that we've tested.
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by Boone Ashworth, David Nield, Matt Burgess on (#5M2S2)
What you look for online is up to you-just make sure no one else is taking a peek.
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by Jackson Ryan on (#6GNPC)
In their jiggles and shakes, red giant stars encode a record of the magnetic fields near their cores.
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by Scott Gilbertson, Martin Cizmar on (#6G2VE)
We have entered the temporal nexus between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There are deals here.
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by David Nield on (#6GNN1)
Don't believe everything you read on social media.
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by Megan Farokhmanesh on (#6GNN2)
Ever since Larian Studios released Baldur's Gate 3 in August, players have been finding new, inventive, and incredibly fast ways to get it on. When it lands on Xbox, the sexiness is sure to continue.
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by Nena Farrell on (#6GMMC)
You don't need a whole new computer-just a better monitor. Some of our favorites are on sale for Black Friday.
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by Reece Rogers on (#6GN74)
Your inactive profiles, like Gmail or Docs, could turn into digital dust later this year. A few clicks can save them.
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by Matt Burgess on (#6GN73)
Plus: North Korean supply chain attacks, a Russian USB worm spreads internationally, and more.
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by Gabriela Aoun Angueira on (#6GN75)
A Southern California company is showing how repurposing EV batteries for solar storage can extend their usefulness for several years.
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by Medea Giordano, Gear Team on (#5AZ5N)
Support local stores in your community and beyond. Here are some of our hometown favorites we wanted to share.
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by Marah Eakin on (#6GN5K)
Nicolas Cage's new movie Dream Scenario investigates the trappings of fame and what happens when someone's notoriety is bigger than themselves-something Cage understands well.
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by Nena Farrell on (#6GFP2)
Black Friday is a great time to get a smartphone, TV, or laptop on sale.
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by Lavender Au on (#6GN2E)
As smartphone costs fall and society becomes more atomized, China's elderly are using apps like Douyin to find connection and companionship. Many feel they have no choice.
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by Nena Farrell on (#6GN2F)
Strolling doesn't come cheap-until now, that is. Our favorite Thule strollers are on sale thanks to Black Friday.
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by Medea Giordano on (#6GN2G)
The Bird Buddy and Netvue Birdfy feeders use cameras and AI to identify your feathered friends. They're discounted right now.
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by Brenda Stolyar on (#6GN1H)
Style your curls in holiday swirls with the easy-to-use TikTok-viral Beachwaver B1, which is currently half off.
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by Eric Ravenscraft, Ryan Waniata on (#6GJ8Y)
The speakers in your TV could be a lot better. Upgrade to a proper home theater with these sound systems, or a few pairs of choice headphones.
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by Louryn Strampe on (#6GF6X)
Amazon's Black Friday deals are in full swing. It's not just Echo devices and Kindles either-our favorite TVs, smartphones, and other gadgets are all on sale.
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by Angela Watercutter on (#6GMHN)
If you're watching Countdown to Christmas right now, you're not alone. Hallmark Channel figured out a formula that Netflix, Hulu, and Max don't have-and it cracked the streaming code.
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by Rhett Allain on (#6GMHM)
Things smash into one other. Here's what to do next.
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by Justin Pot on (#6GMHP)
These days, desktop websites often work better on your phone than mobile versions or even dedicated apps do. Give it a try.
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by Lily Hay Newman on (#6GMF2)
Security researcher Barrett Lyon, who makes visualizations of the internet's network infrastructure, is back with a new piece chronicling the rise of the IPv6 protocol.
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by Simon Lucas on (#6GKT3)
The Malibu can indeed boost its battery pack from any light source-if only the sound quality matched the power promise.
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by Ryan Waniata on (#6GKQN)
If you're after classic looks and modern smarts, this JBL speaker is a great option for home and the road.
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by Thor Benson on (#6GKN8)
There's a devastating amount of heavy news these days. Psychology experts say you need to know your limits-and when to put down the phone.
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by Yashraj Sharma on (#6GKHM)
Major political parties in India are courting social media influencers to reach rural voters, paying for reach and dodging tough questions.
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by Parth M.N. on (#6GKHN)
India's next election will be partly decided online. But even before the internet reached the country's rural regions, divisive videos were distributed using hard drives and laptops.
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by Peter Guest, Morgan Meaker on (#6GK87)
Five days of chaos at OpenAI revealed weaknesses in the company's self-governance. That worries people who believe AI poses an existential risk and proponents of AI regulation.
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by Reece Rogers, Lauren Goode on (#6GK2S)
In the five days between Sam Altman's mysterious firing and rehiring as OpenAI's CEO, multiple companies dropped new artificial intelligence tools.
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by Nicole Gull McElroy on (#6GJZ8)
The sunglasses brand Pit Viper has grown a thriving business by blending dirtbag ski culture, dirty jokes, retro vibes, and just a few flamethrowers.
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by Steven Levy on (#6GJGA)
OpenAI's board ejected Sam Altman in an apparent attempt to preserve the company mission of keeping AI development safe. The ensuing drama, even after Altman's return, did not inspire confidence.
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by Joel Khalili on (#6GJZ9)
Crypto exchange Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to criminal charges. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is going to jail. It's the end of crypto's freewheeling years.
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by Dhruv Mehrotra, Dell Cameron on (#6GJVC)
A letter members of Congress sent to the SEC claims that Musk misled Neuralink investors in a post on X about the fate of monkeys used to test a brain-chip interface.
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by Courtenay Rudzinski on (#6GJVD)
The travel season is upon us, and whether you're going it alone for business or pleasure, these tools can turn your phone into a trusty copilot.
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by Orlando Mendiola on (#6GJRH)
Record Store Day only comes twice a year. Here's how to make the most of it when it arrives.
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by Ryan Waniata on (#6GJRG)
An upfiring driver in the middle of this soundbar is a nice addition, but other bars have better features.
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by Joel Khalili on (#6GJRM)
A self-described Ethereum pioneer says he's suing his former colleagues over the origins of a piece of crypto infrastructure-and to show how rotten" the industry has become.
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by Kate Knibbs on (#6GJP4)
Matthew Butterick is leading a wave of lawsuits against major AI firms, from OpenAI to Meta. Win or lose, his work will shape the future of human creativity.
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by Lauren Goode, Will Knight on (#6GJJQ)
After days of chaos at ChatGPT creator OpenAI, the company says it has in principle" reached an agreement for ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to his post.
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by Will Knight on (#6GJF6)
Elon Musk cofounded OpenAI but left after his own failed coup. Now he has shared an unsigned letter containing unverified accusations against the recently fired CEO, Sam Altman.
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by Joel Khalili on (#6GJ65)
Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, will step down and plead guilty to violating money-laundering requirements as part of a DOJ settlement. The company will also pay $4.3 billion in fines.
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by Andy Greenberg on (#6GJ8Z)
From Russia to Iran, the feds have charged Binance with allegedly conducting well over $1 billion in transactions with sanctioned countries and criminal actors.
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