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A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk

The approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make installations more accessible as heat waves worsen.

Chris Baraniuk 1 week ago

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How to Choose a Camera (2026): Sensors, Megapixels, Terms

Shopping for a camera can be confusing. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, sensor options, and extra features to find the best one for you.

Scott Gilbertson 1 week ago

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The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview

An AI interview is increasingly the first step of a hiring process. Since there’s no human on the other end, candidates are scheduling them whenever—even deep into the night.

Kate Taylor 1 week ago

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Best Wireless Earbuds We’d Buy Right Now (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More

We tested over a hundred wireless earbuds—these models from Apple, Bose, Beats, and Samsung stood out from the rest.

Harry Rabinowitz, Parker Hall 1 week ago

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Why Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own

Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex.

Cara Giaimo 1 week ago

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Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight

A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts’ ocular health.

Isabella Ward 1 week ago

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The Complicated Case of Passing On Your Digital Estate

There’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to make the process easier for them.

Jill Duffy 2 weeks ago

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4 Best Compression Boots: Therabody, Hyperice, and More (2026)

Whether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for better muscle recovery.

Boutayna Chokrane 2 weeks ago

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Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription—Here’s How

There are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source.

Justin Pot 2 weeks ago

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The 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate Anime

Japan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch.

Megan Tomos 2 weeks ago

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TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Review (2026): A Hybrid Tablet for Taking Notes and Watching Video

TCL’s hybrid tablet-digital notebook tries to be the best of both worlds, and it mostly succeeds.

Scott Gilbertson 2 weeks ago

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8 Best Workout Headphones & Earbuds: Beats, Bose, Apple (2026)

Not every great pair of headphones belongs in the gym. These do, thanks to their secure fit, durable design, and impeccable sound.

Boutayna Chokrane 2 weeks ago

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These AI Barons Are Ready to Give Away Their Fortunes

A new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. What should we make of a multi-billion-dollar pinky promise?

Joel Khalili 2 weeks ago

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Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation

A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation.

Vittoria Elliott 2 weeks ago

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The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon

The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.

Jorge Garay 2 weeks ago

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Here Are the First Images of the Crater Left on the Moon by SpaceX’s Rocket

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small.

Jorge Garay 2 weeks ago

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The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today

My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.

Luke Larsen 2 weeks ago

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Xteink X4 Pro Pocket E-Reader Review (2026): Fun but Limited

Xteink’s new X4 Pro e-reader is its best yet, but the lack of an ebook store can be limiting.

Nena Farrell 2 weeks ago

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Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed

Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.

Dell Cameron, Dhruv Mehrotra 2 weeks ago

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How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs

New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.

Justin Pot 2 weeks ago

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Sensitive Info Goes Into ‘No Reply’ Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All

Two security researchers bought cheap domains—including noreply.net and deleteduser.com—and set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets.

Matt Burgess 2 weeks ago

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Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex Review: Putting Down New Roots

Hairmax’s LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex took only 90 seconds per treatment, and it produced visible results along my widening part.

Kat Merck 2 weeks ago

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WhatsApp Gets a Handy @all Feature for Group Chats

A new software update builds on WhatsApp’s group chat chops by adding anonymous polls and introducing an easier way to start a smaller private chat away from the larger group.

Megan Tomos 2 weeks ago

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Best Solar Generators for Off-Grid Trips, RVs, and Home Backup

If you want to capture the sun’s power with solar panels, these are the best solar generators I’ve tested.

Simon Hill 2 weeks ago

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