10 Great Deals on TVs, Keyboards, and Robot Vacuums

The post-Prime Day lull has begun, but there are still a few awesome discounts to score right now—and a sweet preorder promo on the Google Pixel 6A.

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Finally, a Smart Air Fryer We Actually Like

Breville’s new countertop air fryer oven can be controlled by a mobile app. Unlike with many other connected appliances, that’s a good thing.

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For Kids in the Hospital, Video Games Are Part of Recovery

In-house gaming technology specialists play with and support the youngest patients. Plus, research shows that playtime gives literal health points.

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The Unsolved Mystery Attack on Internet Cables in Paris

As new details about the scope of the sabotage emerge, the perpetrators—and the reason for their vandalism—remain unknown.

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After Roe, Men Might Finally Get Better Birth Control

Men don’t have many options when it comes to pregnancy prevention—but the time may finally be right for a men’s version of the pill.

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The Best Laptop Deals Right Now—and Which One Is Right for You

Whether you’re looking for an all-arounder, a gaming powerhouse, or a wallet-friendly machine, we’ve found discounts from trusted retailers.

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A Film Challenges the James Webb Telescope's Controversial Name

The documentary scrutinizes the former NASA administrator's role during an era of homophobic policies.

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Congress Might Pass an Actually Good Privacy Bill

A bill with bipartisan support might finally give the US a strong federal data protection law.

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This Hardcore Band Is a Product of the Internet—in the Best Way

Turnstile breaks most of the rules of their genre. Their fans, who grew up online and care less about convention, follow them because of it.

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A Tool for Fighting Superbugs Has Been Found Deep in the Desert

Scientists are turning to the world’s most extreme environments to find new ways of combating drug resistance.

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Tech Industry Layoffs May Undo Workforce Diversity Gains

Companies have recently made progress in employee diversity, but cuts due to economic worries are expected to hurt underrepresented workers most.

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How to Use Your Smartphone to Cope With Hearing Loss

From live transcriptions to sound filtering, here's how you can benefit from features on Android and Apple devices.

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The Most Popular Period-Tracking Apps, Ranked by Data Privacy

Under increased scrutiny, certain period-tracking apps are seeing a surge of new users. Which are as safe as they claim to be?

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Bookstagram Is Fueling an Unnerving Trend

Authors aren't above criticism—but when they're tagged in negative social media reviews of their books, it can stifle the conversation.

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I Shredded a 70-Mile Dirt Ride on a Folding Commuter Bike

I was invited to ride in an overseas off-road cycling event and asked if I could try it on a Brompton T-Line folding bike. Everyone laughed, but I did it anyway.

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Glacier Collapses Are a Growing but Hard-to-Predict Threat

After 11 people were killed and eight hospitalized by a glacier in early July, Italian scientists are asking how future tragedies can be avoided.

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Comic-Con Is Back! Will It Live Up to Its Former Hype?

The annual pop culture confab held a series of smaller and/or online events during the pandemic. Here's what to expect from this year's in-person event.

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Embryonic Research Could Be the Next Target After Roe

Stem cell research has underpinned IVF’s success, but legal experts, clinicians, and potential donors worry it could be the next target.

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A Father’s Quest for an Accessible Game Controller

After months of writing hardware companies and developers for help, Andreas Karlsson finally found a hero in retro controller maker 8BitDo.

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How to Promote Your Music Online

From TikTok to Patreon, here's how musicians can use the internet to cut through the noise.

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