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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Polestar?

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 05:00
The all-electric sibling of Volvo has a new CEO, new models landing, and a new plant in South Carolina—but will this be enough to stop the EV brand's decline?
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Boeing Starliner Returns Home to an Uncertain Future

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 17:24
NASA has three more operational Starliner missions on the books. It hasn't decided whether it will commit to any more than that.
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New AI Model Can Simulate ‘Super Mario Bros.’ After Watching Gameplay Footage

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 14:14
Despite its limitations, the makers of MarioVGG think AI video could one day replace game engines.
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What Cancún’s Tourists Don’t See Is a Sprawling Concrete Jungle

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 13:49
The rapid expansion of Cancún since the 1970s has created a vastly unequal city, with overpopulated neighborhoods deprived of public space propping up the city's lavish tourist districts.
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What Right-Wing Influencers Actually Said in Those Tenet Media Videos

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 13:23
A WIRED analysis shows that right-wing stars like Tim Pool and Benny Johnson focused on topics like Elon Musk and supposed racism toward white people in hundreds of videos allegedly paid for by Russia.
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X Is Working With a GOP Consulting Firm

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 11:31
Targeted Victory’s largest client is the Republican National Committee. It’s now fielding inquiries for X about Elon Musk’s standoff with Brazil.
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Best Overlanding Gear (2024): Tried and Tested Storage, Shovels, and Coolers

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 11:01
We traveled thousands of miles to bring you the best tires, tow straps, and tool kits to get you out there … and back again.
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Elektron Digitakt II Review: The Most Versatile Sampler and Sequencer

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 08:06
Even after seven years, the original Digitakt can still hold its own against modern samplers. The Digitakt II is better in almost every way.
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The NSA Has a Podcast—Here's How to Decode It

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 08:00
The spy agency that dared not speak its name is now the Joe Rogan of the SIGINT set. And the pod's actually worth a listen.
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Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: Blending Beauty and Brains

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 07:02
Nine years after its predecessor debuted, the fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat blends beauty with smarts.
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The Death of ‘Concord’ Offers a Bleak Look at Gaming’s Future

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 06:30
After eight years of development, Sony pulled the plug on Concord today after just two weeks. Fans loved it, but seemingly not enough. Is the future of the industry blockbuster-or-bust?
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The More This Rolex Costs, the More You Want It. Here's Why

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 06:30
A 125-year-old theory explains why humans want luxury items even more when the prices go up. Blame social media—and ubiquitous counterfeits—for making it even worse.
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How to Use Apple’s Distraction Control Feature in Safari

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 06:15
Distraction Control, which removes annoying elements from web pages, is coming to the iPhone’s default browser with the release of iOS 18.
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The End of ‘Brat Summer’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 06:00
Yes, it means we’re moving into Demure Autumn or even PSL Time, but it also indicates seasons themselves are getting warped by meme culture.
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Therapy Sessions Exposed by Mental Health Care Firm’s Unsecured Database

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 05:45
Video and audio of therapy sessions, transcripts, and other patient records were accidentally exposed in a publicly accessible database operated by the virtual medical company Confidant Health.
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Could AI and Deepfakes Sway the US Election?

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 05:00
This week on Politics Lab, we’re talking about AI’s potential impact on the election—and why it’s so hard to regulate nationwide.
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Elon Musk Has Backed Himself Into a Corner in Brazil

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 05:00
After a public standoff with a judge over X and Starlink’s operations in the country, Elon Musk is showing signs of wavering.
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All the Top New Gadgets at IFA 2024

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 04:30
A phone with magnetic mods, a new handheld gaming console, and a robot vacuum that can climb stairs. Here’s the best new gear announced at IFA in Berlin.
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Why Super Typhoons Like Yagi Are More Common Than You’d Think

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 16:32
Unlike in the Atlantic, there is little to stop high-intensity storms forming in Southeast Asia, and climate change is making conditions even more perilous.
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YubiKeys Are a Security Gold Standard—but They Can Be Cloned

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 16:01
Security researchers have discovered a cryptographic flaw that leaves the YubiKey 5 vulnerable to attack.
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