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The Best Wired Gaming Headsets for Every System
by Jaina Grey on June 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm
A simple corded headset will lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.
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The 18 Best Wireless Headphones for Everyone
by Parker Hall on June 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.
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Devialet’s Dione Soundbar Is Mighty but Flawed
by Simon Lucas on June 26, 2022 at 12:00 pm
A startlingly impressive Dolby Atmos TV audio system, minus the voice control and physical remote you’re used to.
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Astronomers Radically Reimagine the Making of the Planets
by Rebecca Boyle on June 26, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Observations of faraway worlds have forced a near-total rewrite of the story of our solar system.
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One Day, AI Will Seem as Human as Anyone. What Then?
by Joanna J. Bryson on June 26, 2022 at 11:00 am
A Google engineer's claim that the LaMDA program is sentient underscores an urgent need to demystify the human condition.
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The Best Camping Cookware
by Scott Gilbertson on June 26, 2022 at 11:00 am
Boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew. This guide will make sure you can whip up tasty grub no matter where you end up.
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The Best Climbing Gear for Beginners
by Matt Jancer on June 25, 2022 at 1:00 pm
You don’t need a lot, nor do you need to spend a ton. From harnesses to carabiners, here are our favorites.
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The Post-Roe Privacy Nightmare Has Arrived
by Andrew Couts on June 25, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Plus: Microsoft details Russia’s Ukraine hacking campaign, Meta’s election integrity efforts dwindle, and more.
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Juul Survives a Blow From the FDA—for Now
by Boone Ashworth, Lauren Goode on June 25, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Plus: Instagram cracks down on age verification, Microsoft says it will stop using AI to track emotions, and Twitter wants to be a blog.
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A Warming Climate Takes a Toll on the Vanishing Rio Grande
by Jim Robbins on June 25, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Rising temperatures and an unprecedented drought pose a grave and growing peril to the river and its ecosystems.
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The Cowboy 4 Ebike Is the Perfect Steed for Rookie Riders
by Parker Hall on June 25, 2022 at 12:00 pm
This sleek Belgian ebike is ready to ride out of the box, integrates helpfully with your phone, and looks as good as Sam Elliott in a felt hat.
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Razer Gaming Headsets and Accessories Are on Sale Right Now
by Louryn Strampe on June 25, 2022 at 11:00 am
Score steep discounts on a mouse, keyboard, and other peripherals.
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11 Great Deals on Backyard, Beach, and Camp Gear
by Matt Jancer on June 25, 2022 at 11:00 am
Ring in the start of summer with these outdoor discounts.
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How to Move Your WhatsApp Chats Across Devices and Apps
by Matt Burgess on June 25, 2022 at 11:00 am
It's never been easier to switch between iPhone and Android—and to get your messages out of the Meta ecosystem entirely.
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America’s Armed Forces Are Weaker Without Roe
by Janessa Goldbeck on June 24, 2022 at 10:02 pm
Here’s what Congress, the DOD, and the VA can do to ensure troops’ access to abortion—and improve the nation’s security.
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How to Protest Safely: What to Bring and What to Do
by Louryn Strampe, Lauren Goode on June 24, 2022 at 5:12 pm
If you’re planning on hitting the streets, here’s what you need to know.
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A Guide to Abortion Resources in a Post-Roe America
by Lux Alptraum on June 24, 2022 at 5:07 pm
Most people don’t think about abortion until they need one. But with the right to access under threat, the time to plan is now.
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How a YouTube Sensation Became a Movie—12 Years Later
by Marah Eakin on June 24, 2022 at 4:09 pm
In Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, the eponymous character learns what internet fame can do.
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Up Against It Explores Life in the Asteroid Belt
by Geek's Guide to the Galaxy on June 24, 2022 at 4:00 pm
For her new novel Laura J. Mixon wanted to tell a story that took a more realistic approach to space adventure.
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Roe Is Overturned After 49 Years. It Revolutionized Life for Women
by Maryn McKenna on June 24, 2022 at 2:31 pm
The national right to abortion pushed back the age of childbearing, increased college and workforce participation, and created economically stable families.
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Take Your Tunes Anywhere With Our Fave Bluetooth Speakers
by Parker Hall, Jeffrey Van Camp on June 24, 2022 at 2:00 pm
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.
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The 9 Best Drones for Every Budget
by Scott Gilbertson on June 24, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these picks is going to be perfect for you.
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The Uncomfortable Comforts of Stranger Things
by Angela Watercutter on June 24, 2022 at 1:00 pm
As the show’s latest season sweeps Netflix, jokes about scandals like Watergate seem almost quaint.
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Shopify Goes Soul-Searching
by Steven Levy on June 24, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Plus: The early days of e-commerce, the question of sentience, and frightening temperatures.
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MSI’s No-Frills Gaming Laptop Misses the Mark on Value
by Adam Speight on June 24, 2022 at 12:00 pm
With prices above $1,000 at the low end, MSI's Katana GF66 no-frills gaming laptop struggles to make a mark as a value-for-money machine.