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MAGA Is Confused About ‘Animal Farm’

The new film is the latest adaptation of George Orwell’s novel. Based on the critiques coming from right-wing influencers, it seems few of them fully grasp the book’s message.

Ej Dickson 3 months ago

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Don’t Let Industry Jargon Cost You When Shopping for a Smart Bed

Why the terms “smart bed,” "adjustable mattress," and “adjustable frame” are not interchangeable, and how to avoid an expensive mistake.

Julia Forbes 3 months ago

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Elon Musk Seemingly Admits xAI Has Used OpenAI’s Models to Train Its Own

While answering questions under oath, Musk argued it’s standard practice for AI labs to use their competitors’ models.

Maxwell Zeff, Paresh Dave 3 months ago

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OpenAI Rolls Out ‘Advanced’ Security Mode for At-Risk Accounts

OpenAI is rolling out Advanced Account Security for people concerned that their ChatGPT or Codex accounts could be potential targets of phishing attacks.

Lily Hay Newman 3 months ago

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Scientists Are Starting to Unlock the Nanoscale Secrets of the Immune System

At WIRED Health, immunologist Daniel Davis detailed the ways in which new technologies are enabling a better understanding of the human immune system.

Anna McKie 3 months ago

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Best Side-Sleeper Mattresses 2026: Picked by a Sleep Science Coach

We’ve tested hundreds of the top hybrid, memory foam, and cooling mattresses to find the best combination of support and pressure relief.

Martin Cizmar, Julia Forbes 3 months ago

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Light Phone Is Making Its Dumb Phone More Useful With Third-Party ‘Tools’

A new developer program for LightOS allows anyone to create tools for the Light Phone, whether that’s a local public transit app for your city or a way to read ebooks.

Julian Chokkattu 3 months ago

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Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026)

Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.

Scott Gilbertson 3 months ago

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Goal Zero Yeti 1500 Power Station Review (2026): More Power, Better Chemistry

Goal Zero’s new Yeti 1500 power station charges faster and has more juice to keep you powered up, no matter where you are.

Scott Gilbertson 3 months ago

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Use Gmail’s ‘Manage Subscriptions’ Tool to Cut Down on Inbox Clutter

Find and remove newsletter subscriptions more easily using Gmail’s built-in tools for organizing bulk emails.

David Nield 3 months ago

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The Summer the American Water Crisis Turned Real

Concern over water access are poised to consume summer in the US, as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River threaten to boil over.

Molly Taft 3 months ago

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EufyMake E1 UV Printer Review (2026): Add 3D Texture to Mugs, Magnets, and More

The UV printer lets you customize on almost anything, but it basically needs its own bedroom and probably can’t make rent.

Brad Bourque 3 months ago

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These Men Allegedly Profit Off Teaching People How to Make AI Porn

Three Arizona women have filed a lawsuit against a group of men that alleges they used the women’s photos to make AI porn influencers, then offered online courses showing others how to do it.

Ej Dickson 3 months ago

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Exposed Data Illustrates the Nightmare Scenario for a Stalkerware Victim

Extremely sensitive personal data from a European celebrity that appears to have been compiled using spyware was publicly accessible until a researcher flagged the exposure.

Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman 3 months ago

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Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 Review: Better Pen, Higher Price

The Moto G Stylus doesn't quite match its peers, but it has niche features you won't find on most phones.

Julian Chokkattu 3 months ago

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The Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller Lets You Water Your Garden From Your Phone

No need to excavate an in-ground irrigation system once you install this fixture onto your home’s spigot—you just have to figure out how to use the connected app.

Christopher Null 3 months ago

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The Person Behind Those Viral Polycule Ads Says It’s Just a Joke

No, the flyers weren’t part of a secret scheme to promote anything.

Boone Ashworth 3 months ago

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Reid Hoffman Thinks Doctors Should Ask AI for a Second Opinion

The LinkedIn cofounder now has an AI drug discovery startup—and thinks not asking chatbots for medical advice is “bordering on committing malpractice.”

David Cox 3 months ago

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How Elon Musk Squeezed OpenAI: They 'Are Gonna Want to Kill Me’

Tensions flared on the third day of trial in Musk v. Altman as OpenAI’s lawyers cross-examined Musk.

Maxwell Zeff, Paresh Dave 3 months ago

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Emergency First Responders Say Waymos Are Getting Worse

“I believe the technology was deployed too quickly in too vast amounts, with hundreds of vehicles, when it wasn’t really ready,” one police official told federal regulators last month.

Aarian Marshall 3 months ago

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Taylor Swift Wants to Trademark Her Likeness. These TikTok Deepfake Ads Show Why

Researchers show scammers are using AI-manipulated footage of celebrity interviews to trick users into sharing their personal data.

Miles Klee 3 months ago

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Female Looksmaxxer Alorah Ziva Is Suing Clavicular for Alleged Battery

Aleksandra Mendoza, aka Alorah Ziva, alleges that the 20-year-old influencer injected her with drugs on a livestream and had nonconsensual sex with her while she was underage.

Ej Dickson 3 months ago

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Sanctioned Chinese AI Firm SenseTime Releases Image Model Built for Speed

With US restrictions limiting its access to advanced tech, SenseTime is doubling down on open source with a new model optimized to run on Chinese-made chips.

Zeyi Yang 3 months ago

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Motorola's New Razr Folding Phones Command a Higher Price and Few Upgrades

Say hello (Moto) to price hikes on all three of Motorola's latest Razr flip phones.

Julian Chokkattu 3 months ago

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