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Scientists Thought Parkinson’s Was in Our Genes. It Might Be in the Water

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Scientists Thought Parkinson’s Was in Our Genes. It Might Be in the Water

New ideas about chronic illness could revolutionize treatment, if we take the research seriously.

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Kids and Teen Influencers in Australia Say ‘Bye-Bye’ to Social Media

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Kids and Teen Influencers in Australia Say ‘Bye-Bye’ to Social Media

Starting Wednesday, Australia will prohibit kids under 16 from using social platforms. For youth content creators, it means logging off or finding ...

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Silicon Valley Is All About the Hard Sell These Days

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Silicon Valley Is All About the Hard Sell These Days

Sam Altman’s appearance on "The Tonight Show" is part of a larger charm offensive currently being waged by the tech establishment.

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This Is the Best Razor I've Ever Used—Save Big With This Sale

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Get (or Gift) 2 Years of Spectacular Shaves for $80 Right Now

Henson Razors are engineered to give a spectacular shave with dirt-cheap generic blades.

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Intel Takes Major Step in Plan to Acquire Chip Startup SambaNova

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Intel Takes Major Step in Plan to Acquire Chip Startup SambaNova

The two chip companies have signed a term sheet, according to sources with direct knowledge of the agreement.

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The Best Down Comforter Deals for Winter Nights (2025)

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These Down Comforter Deals Can Help When It’s Cold Outside, Baby

We’ve used all of these down comforter picks on our own beds, and they’re excellent for winter (or year-round).

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OpenAI Hires Slack CEO as New Chief Revenue Officer

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OpenAI Hires Slack CEO as New Chief Revenue Officer

A memo obtained by WIRED confirms Denise Dresser's departure from Slack. She is now headed to OpenAI.

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The Best Karaoke Speakers from Small and Portable to Massive

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We Tried a Bunch of Karaoke Speakers to Find the Best

Looking to make karaoke night a regular thing? We’ve tested everything from Bluetooth speakers to full-blown PAs.

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OpenAI Staffer Quits, Alleging Company’s Economic Research Is Drifting Into AI Advocacy

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OpenAI Staffer Quits, Alleging Company’s Economic Research Is Drifting Into AI Advocacy

Four sources close to the situation claim OpenAI has become hesitant to publish research on the negative impact of AI. The company says it has only...

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OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block Are Teaming Up to Make AI Agents Play Nice

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OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block Are Teaming Up to Make AI Agents Play Nice

American AI giants are backing a new effort to establish open standards for building agentic software and tools.

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Pebble Index: Everything You Need to Know About the $75 Smart Ring

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Pebble Is Making a $75 Smart Ring

You can speak into the Pebble Index to have it remember things or set reminders, timers, and tasks. No cloud processing, no subscription, and best ...

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What Peloton Instructor Jess King Needs to Survive the Day

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Spin Bike Like Jess King: Inside the Popular Peloton Coach’s Starter Pack

The Peloton instructor keeps her starter pack simple: protein milk, great headphones, and a pair of dumbbells.

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Soundpeats H3 Review: Triple-Driver Wireless Earbuds

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These Triple-Driver Wireless Earbuds Are Mighty Affordable

You don’t need to be an audiophile to appreciate how great these buds sound.

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iFixit Put a Chatbot Repair Expert in an App

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iFixit Put a Chatbot Repair Expert in an App

FixBot can check on the health of your devices and talk you through necessary repairs. You can even point your phone's camera at broken gear to get...

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How to Shop for a Mechanical Keyboard (2025): Switches, Materials, and Layouts Explained

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How to Choose and Customize a Mechanical Keyboard for Your Typing Needs

Want to wade into the world of mechanical keyboards? We break down the terminology, phrases, and materials to make the experience less overwhelming.

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21 Best Gifts for Cooks (2025): Vitamix, Frying Pans, Air Fryers

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The Best Dutch Oven, Pizza Oven, or Air Fryer for Home Cooks

From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.

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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie: ‘We Are a City on the Rise’

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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie: ‘We Are a City on the Rise’

Since taking office, San Francisco’s mayor has been on a quest to revitalize the city and increase public safety. He’s also kept the National G...

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Can Bike Riders and Self-Driving Cars Be Friends?

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Can Bike Riders and Self-Driving Cars Be Friends?

Some cycling advocates are on board with robotaxis. Others see the self-driving car boom as perpetuating auto dependency.

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America’s Biggest Bitcoin Miners Are Pivoting to AI

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America’s Biggest Bitcoin Miners Are Pivoting to AI

In the face of a profitability crisis, industrial-scale bitcoin miners are transforming their data centers into AI factories.

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The Military Almost Got the Right to Repair. Lawmakers Just Took It Away

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The Military Almost Got the Right to Repair. Lawmakers Just Took It Away

The final language of the annual bill that funds the US military is in. It removes provisions that would have helped ensure service members’ abil...