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AIJensen Huang Hired a PR Firm Known for Handling Sex Scandals Last Year
The Nvidia CEO began working with consultants from Heller as early as October 2025, around the same time he was first linked to a suspected Chinese spy.
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King Arthur Baking Sourdough Sidekick Review: Rising to the Occasion
This techy automatic starter feeder has some quirks, but it ended my yearlong sourdough slump.
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New Hulu Doc ‘Get Huge’ Shows the Deadly Toll of Looksmaxxing
The new Hulu docuseries Get Huge: Looksmaxxing to Death shines a light on the mysterious deaths and disappearances of a group of male influencers in Thailand—and the leader at the center of it all.
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The Midterms Were a Pretty Good Sign for the Right-to-Repair Movement
A shifting political landscape gives right-to-repair advocates their best shot yet at meaningful federal reform.
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Scientists May Have Discovered a Massive Starless Galaxy
The promising candidate contains roughly 2 billion times the sun’s mass in hydrogen, yet appears to have no stars. Studying it could help answer questions that have vexed astronomers for years.
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Audioengine Color of the Year Kit Review: Bright Look, Good Sound
The canary-yellow set is equal parts design and audio performance, and includes speakers, speaker stands, a turntable, and a subwoofer.
AI
Authors Can Defend Against AI Allegations With ‘Paper Trail’ Tools. Is It Enough?
As the publishing industry wrestles with paranoia over the provenance of manuscripts, writers are caught in an impossible bind.
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These Robotic Arms Are Powered by Algae. Watch How They Move
The key to the movement of these flexible robots is the algae’s photosynthetic capabilities.
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I Let Pangram Loose on My Gmail Inbox. Here’s How Much AI It Found
The AI detector will now check your incoming emails for machine-generated text.
Security
DHS Has Used This Controversial Investigative Tool 185,000 Times Since Trump Took Office
Homeland Security Investigations estimates that it has sent out more administrative subpoenas since January 2025 than it did in more than six and a half years between 2016 and mid-August 2022.
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Bikers and Bug-Lovers Join Forces to Fight a New Google Data Center
As data center protests break out across Europe, a mismatched band of campaigners is trying to block Google from building a sprawling new facility east of London.
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Welcome to Weed Island
How the tiny, self-governing British island of Jersey unintentionally became Europe’s front line in the multibillion-dollar global cannabis industry.
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8 Best Computer Speakers (2026) After Testing 30 Pairs
After testing 30 pairs of computer speakers, these are the best computer speakers—from stereo speakers to subwoofers to surround sound systems.
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I Used NYT Cooking’s New AI-Powered Recipe Modifier, and It’s Actually Pretty Good
The New York Times has added a beta feature to its Cooking app that helps readers swap ingredients or adjust recipes to suit their needs. It mostly hits the mark.
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Wandrd’s Magnetic Camera Straps Are My New Favorite Accessory
More evidence that magnets are magical.
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How to Remind Your Boss of Your PTO Without Pissing Them Off
The next time you take paid time off, your boss and coworkers will remember if you follow this advice.
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A 55-Year-Old Math Problem Was Solved—This Time by Humans
A group of young mathematicians found the solution to the long unanswered conjecture, first inspired by juggling, through randomness and friendship.
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6 Best Touchscreen Gloves (2026) Knitted, Waterproof, Leather, and More
We braved the cold to answer a modern dilemma: Can you keep your hands warm and use a smartphone at the same time?
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The Apple MacBook Pro M5 is on Sale, and a Top MacBook to Buy Right Now
Apple announced an updated 14-inch MacBook Pro with the latest M6 chip. But with the M5 model on sale, I’m not sure the M6 is worth the upgrade.
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World Models Will Soon Be Inescapable. Here’s What You Need to Know
Moving AI from text to 3D space, world models simulate real-world physics to teach robots and autonomous cars how to navigate reality.
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The Fridge-Hacking Spree Is an Internet-of-Things Wake-Up Call
Escalating hacks affecting blood labs and grocery stores show the very real risks to critical infrastructure that come from basic security lapses involving internet-connected devices.
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Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 50+
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
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The 10 Best Early Black Friday Headphone Deals (2026)
Get up to 50 percent off some of my favorite headphones and earbuds from Apple, Sony, Bose, and more.
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The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro, Petkit, Oneisall
Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.
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This Totally Free App Can Free Up Space on Your Mac
Stop paying for disk cleaners. This open source utility safely clears hidden caches, leftover app junk, and even gigabytes of offline Apple Intelligence models.