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What Is the ‘Super Flu’ That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States?

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What Is the ‘Super Flu’ That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States?

The “super flu” behind outbreaks in the US and UK is a new variant of influenza A H3N2, subclade K. Existing vaccines appear to be insufficient...

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AI Labor Is Boring. AI Lust Is Big Business

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AI Labor Is Boring. AI Lust Is Big Business

After years of hype about generative AI increasing productivity and making lives easier, 2025 was the year erotic chatbots defined AI’s narrative.

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I Tested Popular Functional Coffee Add-Ins for a Week Each (2026)

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Can Replacing Your Coffee Creamer With a Functional Add-In Make You Healthier and Smarter?

Our reviewer optimized his morning cup of coffee with creamer substitutes that promise health benefits and mental clarity.

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How to Make It Through Cold and Flu Season

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How to Make It Through Cold and Flu Season

Reduce your chances of catching these respiratory illnesses, and make sure you don’t spread it to others.

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10 Tech Cleanup Tasks for New Year's Day

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10 Tech Cleanup Tasks for New Year’s Day

Knock out these simple chores on this day of fresh starts to keep you and your devices humming smoothly.

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Here’s What It’s Like to Use Acuity Scheduling for Your Business or Side Hustle (2026)

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I Used Acuity Scheduling to Organize My Side Hustle

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Factor Meal Delivery Promo: Free $200 Withings Body-Scan Scale

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Oh No! A Free Scale That Tells Me My Stress Levels and Body Fat

Factor meal kits offer a free $200 Withings body-scanning scale. I was afraid of what I’d learn, then maybe a little motivated?

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Poor Sleep Quality Accelerates Brain Aging

Research shows that people who sleep poorly tend to have brain age that is older than their actual age. Chronic inflammation in the body caused by ...

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AI-Powered Dating Is All Hype. IRL Cruising Is the Future

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AI-Powered Dating Is All Hype. IRL Cruising Is the Future

Dating apps and AI companies have been touting bot wingmen for months. But the future might just be good old-fashioned meet-cutes.

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Fears Mount That US Federal Cybersecurity Is Stagnating—or Worse

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Fears Mount That US Federal Cybersecurity Is Stagnating—or Worse

Government staffing cuts and instability, including this year’s prolonged shutdown, could be hindering US digital defense and creating vulnerabil...

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Discovering the Dimensions of a New Cold War

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Discovering the Dimensions of a New Cold War

The United States’ plan for dealing with Putin’s Russia and Xi’s China remains ill-defined among a shifting global order. That must change.

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Commodore 64 Ultimate Review: An Astonishing Remake

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The Commodore 64 Ultimate Is an Authentic Re-Creation for Die-Hard Fans

The reborn Commodore 64 is an astonishing remake—but daunting if you weren’t there the first time around.

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What Is a Preamp, and Do I Really Need One?

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What Is a Preamp, and Do I Really Need One?

If you’ve wondered what a preamplifier is, what it exactly does, and whether your audio setup is missing one, we’ve got the answers—as well a...

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Tips for Keeping a Digital Diary and Why You Should

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Tips for Keeping a Digital Diary and Why You Should

After 10 years of journaling, my only regret is not starting sooner.

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The Great Big Power Play

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The Great Big Power Play

US support for nuclear energy is soaring. Meanwhile, coal plants are on their way out and electricity-sucking data centers are meeting huge pushbac...

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China Will Tax Contraceptives in a Bid to Improve Birth Rates

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China Will Tax Contraceptives in a Bid to Improve Birth Rates

Amid historically low birth rates and economic pressures from its aging population, China will eliminate a decades-old tax exemption on contracepti...

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iMP Tech Mini Arcade Pro Review: A Nintendo Switch Arcade Cabinet

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The Mini Arcade Pro Turns Your Switch Into a Hideous Arcade Cabinet

A fun diversion for retro gaming on the Nintendo Switch 2—if you can stand to look at it.

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The Best Body Pillow, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

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Get the Support You Need With the Best WIRED-Tested Body Pillows for Side Sleepers

From the classic body pillow to unique shapes for optimal limb support, we tested a wide range of body pillows designed for side sleepers.

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The Worst Hacks of 2025

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The Worst Hacks of 2025

From university breaches to cyberattacks that shut down whole supply chains, these were the worst cybersecurity incidents of the year.

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3 New Tricks to Try With Google Gemini Live After Its Latest Major Upgrade

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3 New Tricks to Try With Google Gemini Live After Its Latest Major Upgrade

Google's AI is now even smarter, and more versatile.