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Loop Switch 2 Review: Volume-Adjustable Earplugs
These earplugs let you fine-tune your noise reduction—within reason.
Online Talk About ‘Civil War’ Could Inspire Real-World Violence, DHS Warns Cops
The agency also cautioned that it’s unable to get a grasp on the full scale of the threat, due to extremists increasingly using encrypted chat tools.
Meta Quest 3S Review: The Best Headset for VR Noobs
Meta’s most affordable VR headset is cheap, light, and easy to use. Just don’t expect to wear it too long, as the battery life isn't great.
AT&T and T-Mobile Claim Locked Phones Are Good, Actually
Mobile carriers argue that locking devices helps them lower costs. Consumer protection groups see it a little differently.
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Squarespace Promo Codes - 10% Off in October 2024
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Here’s What the Sustainable Cities of Tomorrow Could Look Like
Around the world, seeds of regenerative cities have already been planted. As they grow, they will shape the metropolises of tomorrow.
The 50 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (October 2024)
Agatha All Along, The Simpsons, and Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
Exposed United Nations Database Left Sensitive Information Accessible Online
The 115,000-plus files related to UN Women included detailed financial disclosures from organizations around the world—and personal details and testimonials from vulnerable individuals.
'Absolution' Excerpt: Read the Beginning of Jeff VanderMeer's Newest Southern Reach Book
Absolution, the latest book in Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach series, begins with a mysterious alligator experiment that seems to have gone wrong. Read the first two chapters here.
Soundpeats' Capsule3 Pro+ Review: The Best Cheap Earbuds
The name might be a mouthful, but these are the best earbuds I've ever heard under $100.
Anthropic Wants Its AI Agent to Control Your Computer
Claude is the first major AI model to be able to take control of a computer to do useful work.
The Shitposting Cartoon Dogs Sending Trucks, Drones, and Weapons to Ukraine’s Front Lines
The North Atlantic Fella Organization, which started as a way to fight Kremlin propaganda, has raised millions of dollars to send vital equipment directly to soldiers fighting Russia.
Shark Cordless PowerDetect Stick Vacuum: Affordable Cleaning Prowess
No, it’s not a Dyson. But in some ways, Shark’s cordless stick vacuum with PowerDetect is even better.
8 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
I’m a side sleeper, and I tested the top foam, cooling, and firm mattresses to find the best support and pressure relief.
Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 2024) Review: Portable and Powerful
This tiny tablet’s processor is its biggest upgrade.
Iceland Hotels Offer a Northern Lights Wake-Up Service
Some hotels in Iceland offer an aurora alert service. When the northern lights appear in the night sky, they’ll call your room to wake you so you don’t miss a once-in-a-lifetime viewing experience.
Peter Todd Was ‘Unmasked’ As Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Now He’s In Hiding
Peter Todd has gone underground after an HBO documentary named him as the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, whose real identity has long remained a mystery.
How to Close the Gender Health Gap
Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.
UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children
A proposed law would tighten up phone bans in schools and limit how tech companies use children’s data, but experts are unconvinced these measures would make kids safer or healthier.