An Internet Troll Gives Nonalcoholic Spirits Startups the Spins

From false press releases to misleading domain names, one man has allegedly gone to great lengths to sabotage his competitors.

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You Have Steam Deck Questions, We’ve Got Answers

Valve's handheld isn't always the most intuitive device. Here’s how to do everything from checking battery life to connecting it to your TV, and more.

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Cities Are Unlikely Yet Powerful Weapons to Fight Climate Change

The UN's latest IPCC report paints a dire picture for the species of Earth. But it also suggests how urban areas can help humanity face down the threat.

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How to Find Games That Are Compatible With the Steam Deck

Not all games available on Steam play perfectly on Valve’s new console. Here’s how to tell which ones will work, and how well.

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Tabletop Game Companies Are Rushing to Snatch Up Hollywood Names

Free League Publishing has been transforming vast worlds into games: Alien, Lord of the Rings, and now Blade Runner. How does it work behind the scenes?

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5 Extensions That Level Up Your Email Game

From proofreaders to emoji translators, these tools will make your messages clearer, easier to read, and hopefully a little more fun.

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15 Great Deals on Gaming Gear, Headphones, and Accessories

The weather is getting warmer, but you can still stay in and play Elden Ring all weekend.

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The Quiet Way Advertisers Are Tracking Your Browsing

Cookies are on the way out—but not enough is being done about browser fingerprinting. So what is it?

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What It Would Take to Bring the ISS Back to Earth in One Piece

NASA plans to deorbit the International Space Station in 2031 by crashing it into the ocean. But is there another way?

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The Governor of Colorado Is High on Blockchain

Can Jared Polis turn the Rockies into the next crypto paradise?

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Air Pollution May Keep Insects From Stopping to Smell the Flowers

Researchers ran an outdoor experiment to see if diesel exhaust and ozone would interfere with pollinators’ search for floral scents.

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How the Games Industry Shake-Up Could Play Out

Many devs are leaving their studios to found new ones, and indie players are getting bought up. But where will it all lead?

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Australia's Standoff Against Google and Facebook Worked—Sort Of

A year after Australia forced tech giants to pay news outlets for the content they display, other countries want to follow suit.

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Europe Is Scrambling to Turn Its Back on Russian Oil and Gas

The Nord Stream 2 pipeline from Russia to the EU has been scrapped. It is far from clear what will replace it.

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27 Awesome Gear Deals From Winter Clearance Sales

Retailers are clearing out their cold-weather stock—while snow is still on the ground. Buy now, use now, and shred some gnar.

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Sea Level Rise Will Be Catastrophic—and Unequal

A chilling new report predicts a foot of sea level rise in the US by 2050. But quirks of physics mean everyone will suffer in different ways.

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Dependent on Facebook Groups? Here's How to Break Free

For people with serious medical conditions, groups are a valuable source of information—and they make it hard to quit Facebook. Here are some alternatives.

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YouTube's Captions Insert Explicit Language in Kids' Videos

The AI that transcribes spoken dialog on the platform's standard version can render “corn” as “porn,” “beach” as “bitch,” and “brave” as “rape.”

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Samsung's Galaxy S22 Phones Are Expensive but Excellent

These top-tier Android handsets have premium components with price tags to match. At least you get a lot of performance for your money.

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All the Things That Drain Your EV Battery

And, yes, there’s way more to it than just driving hard and turning on those heated seats.

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