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Want to Buy a Decommissioned Supercomputer? Here’s Your Chance
by Benj Edwards, Ars Technica on May 2, 2024 at 9:07 pm
There’s still time left to bid for a 145,152-core Cheyenne supercomputer that was once the 20th most powerful computer in the world.
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The 21 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (May 2024)
by Angela Watercutter on May 2, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Argylle, Mad Max: Fury Road, Napoleon, and a documentary about Billie Eilish are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.
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Nick Bostrom Made the World Fear AI. Now He Asks: What if It Fixes Everything?
by Will Knight on May 2, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Philosopher Nick Bostrom popularized the idea superintelligent AI could erase humanity. His new book imagines a world in which algorithms have solved every […]
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How Far-Right Extremist Militias Organize on Facebook
by Leah Feiger, Tess Owen on May 2, 2024 at 3:50 pm
In the aftermath of the Capitol riot, far-right militia groups are using Facebook to organize—and they’re not worried about getting banned by Meta.
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5 Best Rain Jackets (2024): Cheap, Eco-Friendly, Hiking, and Running
by Adrienne So on May 2, 2024 at 3:30 pm
When it rains, it pours. Here are our picks for cold, wet days—plus expert tips on deciphering product specs.
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The Breach of a Face Recognition Firm Reveals a Hidden Danger of Biometrics
by Jordan Pearson on May 2, 2024 at 3:24 pm
Outabox, an Australian firm that scanned faces for bars and clubs, suffered a breach that shows the problems with giving companies your biometric data.
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7 Best Digital Photo Frames (2024): High-Res and Natural
by Medea Giordano on May 2, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Get your pictures off your phone and in front of your friends and family with these connected displays.
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Best Sonos Setup (2024): Which Speakers and Soundbars Should You Buy?
by Parker Hall, Brenda Stolyar on May 2, 2024 at 2:30 pm
From the Move to the Beam, we’ve tested nearly every speaker from the venerable brand. We like them all—but here are the best picks to fit your lifestyle.
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Loopy Pro Review: The Best iPad Music Recording Software
by Pete Cottell on May 2, 2024 at 2:00 pm
We’ve spent time with most of the available apps for making music on iPad, and this loop station, DAW, and sampler combo is the best free (and paid) app […]
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Le Wand Die Cast Massager Review: A Wand for Wand Connoisseurs
by Jaina Grey on May 2, 2024 at 1:30 pm
Le Wand's vibrator is an elegant reimagining of a sex-tech classic that can vibrate your jeans right off.
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Get Ready for Monster Hurricanes This Summer
by Matt Simon on May 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Scientists are forecasting 11 North Atlantic hurricanes this year, five of them being major. Here’s what’s turning the storms into increasingly dangerous […]
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How to Create and Customize Stickers with iOS 17
by Brenda Stolyar on May 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm
When emoji and Memoji can’t fully capture your emotions, Stickers will do the trick.
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Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) Review: Good Performance for the Price
by Christopher Null on May 2, 2024 at 12:30 pm
This ultralight 14-inch laptop costs less than $1,000 and is a good option for students, if you can ignore the quirks.
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Thinking About Buying a Hybrid Car? Listen Up
by Lauren Goode, Michael Calore on May 2, 2024 at 12:00 pm
This week we talk through everything there is to know about hybrids: how the different technologies work, how to keep one charged, and which cars best fit […]
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Michael Cohen Can’t Stop Livestreaming on TikTok
by Makena Kelly on May 2, 2024 at 11:30 am
Trump’s former fixer is now a political content creator.
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What Happens When a Romance Writer Gets Locked Out of Google Docs
by Madeline Ashby on May 2, 2024 at 11:00 am
In March, an aspiring author got a troubling message: All of her works in progress were no longer accessible. What happened next is every writer’s worst fear.
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The Unsexy Future of Generative AI Is Enterprise Apps
by Lauren Goode on May 2, 2024 at 10:00 am
Some startups that launched buzzy generative AI products are now narrowing their offerings to try to make them more useful to business clients.
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Extremist Militias Are Coordinating in More Than 100 Facebook Groups
by Tess Owen on May 2, 2024 at 9:00 am
After lying low for years in the aftermath of January 6, exclusive reporting shows, militia extremist groups and profiles have been quietly reorganizing and […]
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Inside Ukraine’s Killer-Drone Startup Industry
by Justin Ling on May 2, 2024 at 6:00 am
Ukraine needs small drones to combat Russian forces—and is bootstrapping its own industry at home.
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As Questions Swirl Around Tesla’s Superchargers, the Race Is On to Fill the Power Gap
by Aarian Marshall on May 2, 2024 at 12:27 am
The company's decision to eliminate the team building its charging infrastructure comes at a delicate time for the EV industry. Other players are eager to pick […]
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How Sidechat Fanned the Flames of University Campus Protests
by Sofia Barnett on May 1, 2024 at 9:38 pm
Amid tensions about free speech on university campuses and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, anonymous social media app Sidechat has become a hotbed of vile […]
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A Lawsuit Argues Meta Is Required by Law to Let You Control Your Own Feed
by Vittoria Elliott on May 1, 2024 at 4:09 pm
Academic Ethan Zuckerman is suing Meta to win protections for add-ons that help researchers study the platform and give users more control over their feeds.
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The US Government Is Asking Big Tech to Promise Better Cybersecurity
by Eric Geller on May 1, 2024 at 4:01 pm
The Biden administration is asking tech companies to sign a pledge, obtained by WIRED, to improve their digital security, including reduced default password […]
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Coconu Wave Massager Review: A Vibrator With Arousing Asymmetry
by Jaina Grey on May 1, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Coconu’s vibrator is approachable, affordable, and surprisingly intuitive.
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30 Mother's Day Gifts Ideas Our Editors Have Tried and Love (2024)
by Adrienne So, Gear Team on May 1, 2024 at 2:00 pm
From hair tools and iPads to board games and bike bags, we have a pick for every type of mom and mom figure.