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Review: TCL RM9L RGB-Mini LED (2026)

This massive 85-inch model is highly customizable but jaw-droppingly expensive.

John Brandon 1 month ago

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Eight Sleep Pod 5 Review: The Smartest, Nosiest Bed You Can Buy

Eight Sleep’s Pod 5 is great at its job, but its job is also watching you sleep.

Boutayna Chokrane 1 month ago

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What Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For? Here’s Your Crash Course

A large-scale clinical trial has shown that even long-term consumption of DHA—an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish—may not lead to improvements in cognitive function.

Ritsuko Kawai 1 month ago

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There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map

A new study has succeeded in mapping, on a global scale, the fungal network that supports plant life and helps regulate our planet’s climate.

Marta Musso 1 month ago

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How to Avoid Spoilers Online and in Chats

You can minimize the risk of films and shows being spoiled for you by muting comments, conversations, and keywords on various platforms.

David Nield 1 month ago

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Submit Your Questions: Inside The World of Online Romance Scams

The Yahoo Boys author Carlos Barragán will join Kate Knibbs to answer your questions about Nigeria's romance scammers.

Kate Knibbs, Carlos Barragán 1 month ago

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Where NASA Posts Its Best Space Photos, and How to Find Them

Explore decades of incredible images and videos of stars, planets, moons, and galaxies—most of which are free to use and share.

David Nield 1 month ago

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This Buried Apple Feature Turns an iPhone Into the Perfect Kids’ Dumb Phone

Apple built a tool for people with cognitive disabilities, but I accidentally discovered it’s also the best kids’ phone setup no one is talking about—not even Apple.

Jeremy White 1 month ago

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Security Roundup: Apple’s Hide My Email Service Fails to Hide Your Email

Plus: Alleged Scattered Spider hacking member extradited, dozens of license plate reader errors, and Indian officials are concerned about WhatsApp’s username rollout.

Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman 1 month ago

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Food Preservatives May Increase the Risk of High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease

Aa large-scale study demonstrates that preservatives widely used in everyday processed foods may exacerbate common health risks.

Ritsuko Kawai 1 month ago

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The Best Fourth of July Mattress Sales on Beds We Actually Sleep On (2026)

From cooling hybrids to organic latex beds, these are the mattresses WIRED reviewers actually sleep on and recommend.

Nicole Kinning 1 month ago

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Scientists Have Identified a New Fossil Species of Axolotl in Mexico

Ambystoma quetzalcoatli is the first fossil salamander to be formally identified in Mexico, revealing that axolotls have inhabited the country for millions of years.

Fernanda González 1 month ago

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3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’t

The companies’ Fourth of July plans include celebrating new reactor designs coming online. But there’s still a long way to go before they deliver energy at a meaningful scale.

Molly Taft 1 month ago

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Google DeepMind Unionization Talks Are Off to a Rocky Start

During negotiations on Wednesday, employees voiced frustrations with what they consider an unwillingness among executives to engage meaningfully with the prospect of unionization.

Joel Khalili 1 month ago

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Best Bone Conduction Headphones (2026): Shokz, Suunto, Mojawa

Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.

Michael Sawh 1 month ago

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All Your Favorite Gadgets Are Getting Way More Expensive … Again

Thanks to the AI-driven chip shortage, prices for phones, computers, and consoles are sky-high—and still climbing.

Boone Ashworth 1 month ago

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7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026)

Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.

Simon Hill 1 month ago

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The FDA Ruled That ZYN Pouches Are Safer Than Cigarettes. That Doesn’t Mean They’re Safe

ZYN nicotine pouches, the FDA found, can be advertised as a less-harmful option for adult smokers. But quitting all tobacco and nicotine products remains the best idea.

Megan Tomos 1 month ago

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The Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts (2026): Zenbivy, REI

Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.

Scott Gilbertson 1 month ago

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When the Law Kills Your Electric Car Dealership

Dealers who invested in Polestar won’t be able to sell in the US next year after the federal government denied an authorization that would have allowed the company to avoid a Chinese tech ban.

Aarian Marshall 1 month ago

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Sony Erases Digital Content From Libraries, a Reminder That You Don’t Own What You Buy

In September, some PlayStation customers will no longer be able to access some purchased movies and shows. It underscores the fact that digital purchases are really more like long-term rentals.

Scharon Harding, Ars Technica 1 month ago

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EU Politicians Investigated Pegasus Spyware. Then It Ended Up on One of Their Phones

“It is a direct attack on the rule of law,” says one European Parliament member of the new findings from Citizen Lab.

Lily Hay Newman, Matt Burgess 1 month ago

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The Onion’s ‘Infowars’ Parody Is Here. Alex Jones Is Going to Hate It

The satirical site is fighting to officially take over Infowars. In the meantime, CEO Ben Collins says the new show will mock “how fucking stupid” conspiratorial brain rot has become.

Miles Klee 1 month ago

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How Big Is ‘Love Island USA’? More Than 10 Million People Are Already on Its App

“We have more people voting on the ‘Love Island USA’ app than we do in many political elections taking place across the country,” says the show's executive producer.

Reece Rogers 1 month ago

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