npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

7 Best Bug Sprays We Tested and Reviewed Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evenings. These are the ones we recommend. #press

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The Best Bug Sprays to Keep Bites at Bay

Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evenings. These are the ones we recommend.

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

Why Hurricane Milton Turned the Sky Purple The strange, apocalyptic skies during the storm reveal how light behaves in the atmosphere when it’s filled with an unusual amount of water vapor, dust, and debris. #press

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Why Hurricane Milton Turned the Sky Purple

The strange, apocalyptic skies during the storm reveal how light behaves in the atmosphere when it’s filled with an unusual amount of water vapor...

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

Neo-Nazis Are Fleeing Telegram for Encrypted App SimpleX Chat Neo-Nazis are joining SimpleX Chat, a relatively unknown app that received funding from Jack Dorsey and promises users there is no way for it or law enforcement to track their identity. #press

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Neo-Nazis Are Fleeing Telegram for Encrypted App SimpleX Chat

Neo-Nazis are joining SimpleX Chat, a relatively unknown app that received funding from Jack Dorsey and promises users there is no way for it or la...

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

Therapy Sessions Exposed by Mental Health Care Firm’s Unsecured Database 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. #press

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Therapy Sessions Exposed by Mental Health Care Firm’s Unsecured Database

Video and audio of therapy sessions, transcripts, and other patient records were accidentally exposed in a publicly accessible database operated by...

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

Elon Musk Has Backed Himself Into a Corner in Brazil After a public standoff with a judge over X and Starlink’s operations in the country, Elon Musk is showing signs of wavering. #press

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Elon Musk Has Backed Himself Into a Corner in Brazil

After a public standoff with a judge over X and Starlink’s operations in the country, Elon Musk is showing signs of wavering.

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

7 Best Baby Monitors We've Tested and Reviewed (2024) Need to keep an eye (or ear) on your kids from another room? Our picks will help you do it. #press

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WIRED Found the Best Baby Monitors for Your Nursery

Need to keep an eye (or ear) on your kids from another room? Our picks will help you do it.

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing. #press

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I've Been Testing Budget Phones for a Decade. These Are the Best Cheap Phones Right Now

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s t...

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

The Thomas Crooks Conspiracy Theories Aren’t Going Anywhere The FBI says Donald Trump's would-be assassin acted alone; the CIA denies any association with him. But experts say the complex reasons for belief in conspiracies will likely keep people believing. #press

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The Thomas Crooks Conspiracy Theories Aren’t Going Anywhere

The FBI says Donald Trump's would-be assassin acted alone; the CIA denies any association with him. But experts say the complex reasons for belief ...

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

We’re Still Waiting for the Next Big Leap in AI Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model pulls ahead of rivals from OpenAI and Google. But advances in machine intelligence have lately been more incremental than revolutionary. #press

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We’re Still Waiting for the Next Big Leap in AI

Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model pulls ahead of rivals from OpenAI and Google. But advances in machine intelligence have lately been more incre...

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

The 16 Best Messenger Bags, Crossbody Bags, Slings and Shoulder Bags (2024) From everyday canvas sacks to rainstorm-ready sling packs, these one-strap wonders shoulder the burden. #press

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The Best Messenger Bags for All You Backpack Haters

From everyday canvas sacks to rainstorm-ready sling packs, these one-strap wonders shoulder the burden.

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

11 Best Organic Mattresses, Toppers, Bedding (2024): Nontoxic and Natural These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream. #press

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The Best Organic Mattresses—All Certified, All Actually Tested

Eco-friendly, supportive, and chemical-free—here are the best organic mattresses we've tested.

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

Why Are We Seeing These Crazy Northern Lights? The aurora borealis is usually seen near the Arctic, but solar winds and magnetic turbulence are sparking some of the best light shows in centuries throughout the US. #press

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What Causes the Northern Lights?

The aurora borealis is usually seen near the Arctic, but solar winds and magnetic turbulence are sparking some of the best light shows in centuries...

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

Logitech Reach Review: Super Camera Arm, Subpar Camera One of the best camera arm mounts I’ve ever used is hampered by its middling camera. #press

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The Logitech Reach Is an Amazing Overhead Camera Arm. Too Bad You Have to Use Logitech’s Camera

One of the best camera arm mounts I’ve ever used is hampered by its middling camera.

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

Samsung S95D QD-OLED Review: A Matte Screen for Reflective Rooms Samsung’s new S95D QD-OLED TV takes a big anti-glare swing with (mostly) fantastic results. #press

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Samsung’s Flagship QD-OLED Has Glorious, Reflection-Free Picture Quality

Samsung’s new S95D QD-OLED TV takes a big anti-glare swing with (mostly) fantastic results.

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

8 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers (2024): Budget, Luxe, Tested by Experts The stats say most people prefer to snooze on their sides. If that’s you, then you might want to check out these WIRED-tested beds. #press

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Most People Are Side Sleepers—Here Are 10 Mattresses to Keep Them Comfy

We’ve tested hundreds of the top hybrid, memory foam, and cooling mattresses to find the best combination of support and pressure relief.

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

13 Best Electric Kettles (2024): Gooseneck, Temperature Control, Cheap We made tons of coffee, tea, and ramen to test these gadgets—and boiled it down to these top picks. #press

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The Best Electric Kettles to Get the Water Going

We made lots of coffee and tea to test these electric kettles—and boiled it down to these top picks.

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

Casper Adjustable Base Max Review: Customized Angles and Massage This bed raises your head and feet, with added massage and under-bed lighting. I’ll never sleep flat again. #press

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Casper’s Adjustable Bed Frame Massages Me to Sleep

This bed raises your head and feet, with added massage and under-bed lighting. I’ll never sleep flat again.

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

29 Best REI Anniversary Sale Deals: Fitness Trackers, Tents, Sleeping Bags, Headphones, Electric Bikes It’s the best time of the year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear you’ll need for summer fun. Just remember the deals end on Memorial Day. #press

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The 33 Best Outdoor Summer Deals From the REI Anniversary Sale

It’s the best time of the year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear you’ll need for summer fun. Just remember these deals ...

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

A Warp Drive Breakthrough Inches a Tiny Bit Closer to 'Star Trek' Physicists have figured out how a warp drive could work—even if it's more useful for our understanding of gravity than interstellar travel. #press

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A Warp Drive Breakthrough Inches a Tiny Bit Closer to 'Star Trek'

Physicists have figured out how a warp drive could work—even if it's more useful for our understanding of gravity than interstellar travel.

npub1a7du...lfms 1 year ago

Scarlett Johansson’s OpenAI Feud Makes Her an Uncanny Folk Hero Scarlett Johansson’s talents once made her the ideal person to voice an AI. Now, she’s the perfect human to face off against it. #press

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Scarlett Johansson’s OpenAI Feud Makes Her an Uncanny Folk Hero

Scarlett Johansson’s talents once made her the ideal person to voice an AI. Now, she’s the perfect human to face off against it.