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A Mysterious Respiratory Disease Has the Democratic Republic of the Congo on High Alert

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 12:52
The WHO has sent epidemiologists to the country to uncover the cause of the illness, which has killed more than 70 people, half of them children.
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The Inside Story of Apple Intelligence

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 12:00
Apple’s leaders claim the company wasn’t late to generative AI, but instead following what has become its familiar playbook: try to be the best, not the first.
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The Crypto Industry Hails David Sacks, Its New ‘Czar’

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 11:44
David Sacks, a member of the infamous “PayPal Mafia,” will lead a group of advisers tasked with steering AI and crypto policy under the Trump administration.
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A Federal Appeals Court Just Upheld the TikTok Ban. Here’s What Could Happen Next

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 10:15
The Supreme Court, president-elect Donald Trump, or an American buyer could still intervene to save the video platform, which is used by some 170 million Americans.
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Skip the Sea Kelp Supplements (2024)

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 09:02
Sea kelp, otherwise known as bladderwrack, has become a trendy superfood. But the modern hype doesn’t hold up.
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8 Best Sleep Trackers (2024): Expert Tips and Research

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 08:03
If you want to log or analyze your shut-eye, these WIRED-tested sleep trackers are the way to go.
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How ChatGPT's Canvas Can Help You Use AI More Productively

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 07:30
Canvas, which is available to OpenAI's paid subscribers, is a little bit like an AI-powered Google Docs. Here's how to use it.
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Finding the Real ‘Midnight Diner’

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 07:00
The restaurant featured in the hit TV show Midnight Diner is a wholly a fictitious izakaya. On a recent trip to Tokyo, I set out to find it anyway.
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11 Best Cold-Brew Coffee Makers (2024): Oxo, KitchenAid, and More

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 06:34
Good cold-brewed coffee tastes like magic. Learn how to make it right—no barista necessary.
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Environmental Sensing Is Here, Tracking Everything from Forest Fires to Threatened Species

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 06:30
The internet of things turned every device in your house into a smart something. Now it’s coming for nature—to track forest fires and tree health or to listen out for threatened animals.
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Spotify Wrapped, TikTok—Maybe the Algorithms Are Losing Touch

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 06:00
Once an internet cause célèbre, this year lots of folks turned cold on Spotify Wrapped. TikTok’s year in review also felt unsurprising. Maybe our platforms know less about us than we think.
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Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 05:00
Sports science company Okkulo has shown that its specially lit training environment can improve players’ visual-motor skills—and a growing number of sports are starting to test it out.
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A Kid Made $50,000 Dumping Crypto He’d Created. Then Came the Backlash

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 04:00
In less than 10 minutes, a US teen made a small fortune selling off a memecoin he’d made on a lark. Traders, feeling swindled, sought revenge.
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Crave Vesper 2 Review: A Discreet Vibrator

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 04:00
Roughly 10 years since the original, this vibrating pendant is a reminder that good things can come in small packages.
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Canva Revolutionized Graphic Design. Will It Survive the Age of AI?

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 20:00
Generative AI could have been an existential threat for Canva, which made billions by making graphic design quick and easy. But for CEO Melanie Perkins, it’s simply making the world more visual.
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Here's What OpenAI's $200 Monthly ChatGPT Pro Subscription Includes

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 15:13
OpenAI just unveiled a new subscription tier called ChatGPT Pro. Users can pay $200 a month for almost unlimited access to ChatGPT’s tools, and an exclusive new AI model.
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Universal Plug-and-Charge for EV Charging Stations Is Set to Launch in 2025

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 11:20
Next year, you won’t need to download yet another app to use an EV charger from an unfamiliar brand. Most of the major EV makers and charging networks are on board.
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Android Is Now Using AI to Upgrade Your Phone’s Closed Captions

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 11:00
Google is rolling out new features for Android and Pixel devices, including a new memory capability for Gemini and the ability to generate expressive captions for nonspoken audio elements in videos.
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Trans Americans Are Turning to TikTok to Crowdfund Their Relocations

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 10:01
With their health care before the Supreme Court and president-elect Donald Trump about to take office, trans Americans are seeking to move to states where they feel safest.
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10 Best Travel Adapters 2024: Top Picks to Keep Devices Charged

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 09:03
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keeping your gadgets charged. These are our favorites.
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