Why Is the Internet So Exhausting? Blame Your Crowdsourced Bosses

No, you’re not always “the product” on social media; sometimes you’re the raw material. Or the employee. Welcome to “sousveillance capitalism.”

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How Boa Constrictors Can Breathe Even as They Crush Their Prey

New research shows the snakes activate different sections of their rib cage, using their lungs as bellows to pull in air.

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A Global Boom in Fences Is Harming Wildlife

Barriers are going up rapidly as border projects and livestock farming increase, but they impede wildlife migrations and genetically isolate threatened species.

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The Best Drawing Apps for Every Kind of iPad Artist

Careful—your Apple Pencil might actually replace your real pencils.

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A History of Hup, the Jump Sound in Every Video Game

You can hear it in your head: the grunt your character makes when hopping a fence or leaping into battle. Its sonic roots trace all the way back to 1973.

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How to Set Healthy Boundaries Around What You Share Online

The pull between wanting to protect privacy and still engage with others meaningfully is real. Here's how to choose and stick to your guns.

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15 Best Deals on Bags, Binoculars, and Beauty Tech

This weekend, save on some of our favorite products to get yourself out of the house in style.

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How to Watch the 2022 Oscars

Whether you want to stream it live on Sunday or catch highlights afterward, here’s how to watch the 94th Academy Awards.

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The 8 Best Sunrise Alarms to Help You Rise and Shine

Does your mind race in bed at night and fail to come back online in the morning? Try an artificial sun simulator in your bedroom.

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So, You Want to Start a DAO

This week, we walk through what it takes to make your own Web3 decentralized autonomous organization. (Yes, there are tokens.)

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TikTok Must Not Fail Ukrainians

To protect frontline creators and preserve evidence, the platform needs to learn from the wartime failings of other social media companies.

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This Cheetah Robot Taught Itself How to Sprint in a Weird Way

Researchers got the machine to run nearly 13 feet per second. It ain't graceful, but this powerful technique is preparing robots for the chaos of the world.

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This Waffle Maker Upgrades Your Breakfast (and Every Other Meal)

This appliance is perfect for taking your waffles beyond breakfast.

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Labor Unions Face Historic Votes at Amazon

In long-awaited elections, workers in two US warehouses will decide whether they want union representation at the ecommerce company.

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Master Reveals the Finite Future of Social Thrillers

For Black people and others who are continually at a disadvantage, the genre has a major limitation: It can only imagine what is already painfully obvious.

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This Robot Vac Mops Your Floors—and Watches Your Feet

This massive, multimodal cleaning robot is the first vac that's made mopping my floor anything but a chore.

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Online 'Happiness' Classes Might Work Better Than You Think

Science of happiness courses are attracting thousands of students. But there’s still a lot to learn about whether these lessons stick.

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9 Great Deals on Our Favorite Tablets, TVs, and Monitors

You can never have enough screens in your life, right? Right?

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The Deadly Cyclone That Changed the Course of the Cold War

A 1970 storm that killed half a million people became a flashpoint for political upheaval in Pakistan—and ultimately brought America and Russia to the brink of war.

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Halo Is Another Carcass on the Heap of Bad Video Game Adaptations

The new Paramount+ series underestimates gamer audiences and falls into the “content-delivery” trap, losing the excitement of gameplay along the way.

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Putin and Biden Must Choose: How Does Russia Want to Lose?

As Russia's failures mount in its war against Ukraine, can Biden prevent an isolated Putin from doing the unthinkable?

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How to Navigate Online Mental Health Resources

Finding therapy and support can be confusing. Here are some tips on how to get help, from understanding insurance websites to keeping track of the bills.

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This Custom Drone Whooshes Closer to the Snowboarding Action

The organizers of a live snowboarding broadcast wanted to create a more immersive viewing experience. So they hacked together a flying rig just for the job.

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A Mysterious Satellite Hack Has Victims Far Beyond Ukraine

The biggest hack since Russia’s war began knocked thousands of people offline. The spillover extends deep into Europe.

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California’s Plan to Electrify Uber and Lyft Doesn’t Add Up

A 2030 target for electric vehicles to dominate ride-hailing is a lofty goal. But it’s the drivers, not the companies, who may have to foot the bill.

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These Are the Top Features in MacOS Monterey

Universal Control is now available in the latest update. Here’s how to install the newest version of Apple’s desktop operating system to use it.

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NASA Bets on an Asteroid Killer, a Venusian Balloon, and More

The agency’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program provides seed funding for ideas that sound like sci-fi—but just might work.

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The Entirely Predictable Impact of Salary Transparency

Europe is about to decide whether to make everyone's salaries public, a move that could dramatically narrow the gender pay gap.

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Is Russia’s Largest Tech Company Too Big to Fail?

It took 20 years for Arkady Volozh to build Yandex into Russia’s Google, Uber, Spotify, and Amazon combined. It took 20 days for everything to crumble.

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Why WhatsApp Survived Russia’s Social Media Purge

Russia has branded Meta an “extremist organization” and banned Facebook and Instagram. WhatsApp is a different story.

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Astronomers Tally the Growing Carbon Footprint of Space Science

Observatories require electricity and computing power to process data from deep space. Is there a way to make them run greener?

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When I Left My Home in Kyiv, 'Stardew Valley' Was a Lifeline

But in a Ukraine at war, it was also a source of gamer guilt.

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Looking for a Tablet? These Are Our Absolute Favorites

We’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices, and we’ve also rounded up our favorite accessories.

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Airbnb Cracked Down on Ukraine Listings. Donors Wish It Hadn’t

In an effort to limit scams, the platform has canceled bookings in the country with little or no explanation.

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Underwater Permafrost Is a Big, Gassy Wild Card for the Climate

You’ve probably heard of permafrost, the frozen carbon-rich land. But it’s also thawing under the sea, burping up planet-warming gases.

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The Enduring Danger of Russia’s Cluster Bombs in Ukraine

A brief history and the ramifications of cluster bombs, history’s most indiscriminate weapon.

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The 16 Best Wireless Headphones for Everyone

Even if you’re on a budget, these wireless headphones sound like a million bucks.

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Organic Mattresses We Actually Like to Sleep On

These nontoxic mattresses and toppers are easier on the environment and your health—and they’re incredibly comfortable.

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How to Tell If Your Spaghetti Is Done Using Just a Ruler

Keep throwing noodles against the wall if you want, but this tactic ensures the pasta's texture is just right every single time.

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How to Limit Who Can Contact You on Twitter

Lock down your account to tweet in peace or take the guardrails off to court controversy.

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Scientists Watch a Memory Form in a Living Brain

While observing fearful memories take shape in the brains of fish, neuroscientists saw an unexpected level of synaptic rewiring.

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Protect and Charge Your Apple Watch With Our Favorite Accessories

You finally caved and bought one. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with your smartwatch.

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Climate Change Is Disrupting the Global Supply Chain Too

Extreme weather, from floods to wildfires, is increasingly hammering ports, highways, and factories. It’s expected to get worse.

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A Developer Altered Open Source Software to Wipe Files in Russia

The author of a popular application pushed out an update containing malicious code in an effort to sabotage computers in the country.

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The Best iPhone SE Cases and Accessories

Apple's cheapest smartphone deserves some good protection.

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13 Best Deals on Fitness Trackers, Tablets, and Air Purifiers

This weekend’s discounts are great for warmer weather and DIY projects.

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Should You Carry Your Dog in a Backpack? Yes

This adorable and well-constructed backpack is a fun way to carry your smol pup around.

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I Made a DAO, for Laughs. Want to Join?

Plus: The tricky promise of Web3; Ben Franklin on daylight savings, and Ukraine's effect on antitrust arguments.

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The AI Placed You at the Crime Scene, but You Weren’t There

This week, we talk about the limitations of using facial recognition technology to identify suspected criminals.

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Silicon Valley's Sex Censorship Harms Everyone

The post-FOSTA internet often silences sex workers, queer users, and artists, furthering puritanical ideas about sexuality.

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The TikTok-Oracle Deal Would Set 2 Dangerous Precedents

The agreement may provoke a global data storage melee and more politically motivated intervention in the tech sector.

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Technics’ Flagship Headphones Give Sony a Run for the Money

The wireless, noise-canceling EAH-A800 boast a premium feel, great sound, and more battery than you'll likely ever need. But they're not perfect.

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Conti Leaks Reveal the Ransomware Group's Links to Russia

Members of the Conti ransomware group may act in Russia’s interest, but their links to the FSB and Cozy Bear hackers appear ad hoc.

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Big Pharma's Ethical Dilemma: Should They Keep Selling to Russia?

Sanctions and boycotts following the invasion of Ukraine have curtailed the export of nearly every product—except medicines. That's up to drugmakers.

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Eufy's Video Doorbell Dual Keeps One Eye on Your Packages

This smart doorbell uses two cameras to help keep porch pirates at bay.

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Tony Hsieh’s Unrelenting Pursuit of Amazon’s Billion-Dollar Idea

The then CEO of Zappos took increasingly drastic measures to hit targets set by the ecommerce giant.

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Ukraine’s Digital Ministry Is a Formidable War Machine

A government department run by savvy tech “freaks” has become a surprise defense against Russia.

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Conti Leak: A Ransomware Gang's Chats Expose Its Crypto Plans

Leaked files from cybercrime group Conti show it started building a crypto payment platform, a social network—and even had plans for a casino.

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Coal Threatens a Comeback as the EU Pulls Away From Russian Oil

Europe's efforts to avoid Russian energy imports will likely trigger a short-term spike in coal, and environmentalists are concerned.

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iPod Modders Give Apple’s Abandoned Music Player New Life

By modifying old hardware with modern—and often more colorful—components, listeners create their dream iPods and kick their Spotify habits.

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The Nuclear Reactors of the Future Have a Russia Problem

Next-generation nuclear plants could be safer and more efficient, but first the US has to figure out how to fuel them up—without relying on Russia.

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How to Back Up Your Digital Life

Backups are boring, but they’ll save your bacon. Here’s how to make sure your data lives on, even when your PC doesn’t.

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The New iPad Air Is Speedy but Frustrating to Use

Apple’s fifth-generation tablet is more powerful than ever, but the software is still awkward.

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Why You (and the Planet) Really Need a Heat Pump

Using a furnace is so 1922. In 2022, humanity has to massively ramp up adoption of clean ways to heat buildings.

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Apple's New iPhone SE Could Have Been Great

The cheapest iPhone has the same processor as the most expensive iPhone. But it doesn't feel very special.

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The War in Ukraine Is a Reproductive Health Crisis for Millions

Russia's invasion is making it harder to deliver babies and provide birth control, abortion services, and other essential care.

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The Workaday Life of the World’s Most Dangerous Ransomware Gang

A Ukrainian researcher leaked 60,000 messages from inside the Conti ransomware group. This is what they reveal.

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Inside Big Tech’s Race to Patent Everything

The industry’s obsession with accumulating IP has led to a huge uptick in employee inventors—and some outlandish patents.

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Mercury Could Be Littered With Diamonds

Scientists think the diminutive planet’s surface could be covered with space gems, thanks to an abundance of carbon and pressure from colliding asteroids.

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It’s a Perfect Time for EVs. It’s a Terrible Time for EVs

Gas prices are up, commutes are back, and Russian oil is under sanction. Too bad the electric vehicle industry isn’t ready to seize the moment.

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Russian Missiles and Space Debris Could Threaten Satellites

As the war in Ukraine continues, the growing debris in low Earth orbit is a matter of national security.

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It’s Like GPT-3, but for Code—Fun, Fast, and Full of Flaws

OpenAI’s new tool can autocomplete lines of programming or conjure software from a simple prompt. It could also riddle the internet with even more bugs.

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China’s Gig Workers Are Challenging Their Algorithmic Bosses

Food delivery drivers are using platforms’ data-powered systems, mass WeChat groups, and unofficial unions to fight unfair conditions.

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How Much Pi Do You Really Need?

To celebrate Pi Day, we look at applications—from NASA to cars—that prove you can have too much of a good thing.

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Palmer Luckey Says Working With Weapons Isn't as Fun as VR

The founder of Anduril and Oculus discusses his talks with Ukraine's president, the ethics of AI weapons, and Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse.

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Deepfakes Can Help Families Mourn—or Exploit Their Grief

Death holograms aren't inherently creepy. They're part of a lineage of grief technologies that stretches back to photography.

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The War Puts Ukraine's Clinical Trials—and Patients—in Jeopardy

Hundreds of trials have been disrupted in the medical research hub. Some patients are at risk of losing their last chance at survival.

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Rest Easy With Our Favorite White Noise Machines

Help the whole family catch some restful z’s with these devices that generate soothing background noise.

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Facebook Has a Child Predation Problem

The platform can be quicker at recommending groups built around child predation than it is to remove them.

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This Bluetooth Tracker Is a Stalker-Proof AirTags Alternative

If you're looking for an alternative to AirTags, this slim tracker works exactly as it should, and not as it shouldn’t.

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How to Give Your Android 12 Screen a Makeover With Repainter

Make wallpapers and widgets look juuust right.

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DeepMind’s New AI Helps Restore Damaged Ancient Texts

Many inscriptions are so decrepit that large chunks are illegible. The company’s Ithaca tool assists historians in filling in the blanks.

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Brazil's Indigenous Gaming Scene Is On the Rise

Featuring a native Brazilian as its protagonist, Araní takes a big step toward making gaming more authentic and inclusive.

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The EPA May Extend the Use of Pesticides that Paralyze Bees

Later this year, the agency will decide whether to allow four chemicals, which have been banned in Europe, to continue being used on US farms.

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An Advocacy Group Gives iPhones an ‘F’ on Repairability

Plus: Google improves Android for tablets, Amazon encourages you to play DJ, and more of the week's top gadget news.

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13 Best Weekend Deals on Fitness Trackers, Robot Vacuums, and More

What you lose in sleep, you gain in savings. Put that extra hour to use with some of our favorite workout gear and home essentials.

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This Massive Game Bundle Costs $10 and Benefits Ukraine Charities

The collection spans hundreds of games, and donations go straight to organizations assisting Ukraine.

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Turning Red Doesn’t Follow Pixar’s Rules. Good

The studio's early works were lauded for their “universal” storytelling. Its new approach champions personal stories—and audiences are the richer for it.

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Is Your Motivation Wavering? A Coaching App Might Help

Choosing an app to help you reach your goals can be tricky. Here’s how to find one that gets results.

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Which iPhone Should You Buy (or Avoid) Right Now?

Picking the right phone has gotten so much harder. Our breakdown of Apple’s lineup can help.

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How a Plucky Robot Found the Long-Lost Endurance Shipwreck

Over a century ago, two dozen men were stranded in Antarctica. Here’s how a robot dove 10,000 feet to glimpse their shipwreck for the first time.

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On Depop, Sellers Are Pushing Shady Secondhand Pills

The popular ecommerce site is riddled with half-used packets of diet pills and harmful health supplements, highlighting the need for tougher regulation.

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Activists Are Reaching Russians Behind Putin's Propaganda Wall

Apps like Tinder, Google Maps, and Telegram give activists a way to share what's really going on in Ukraine—for now.

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The 6 Best Photo Printing Services

Print memories you can hang on the wall, stash in your wallet, or just hold in your hand.

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Motorola’s Newest Budget Moto G Isn't Much of an Upgrade

For $300, the Moto G Stylus 2022 is OK. But you’ll be hard-pressed to find big improvements here over last year.

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The Race to Rescue Ukraine’s Power Grid From Russia

In late February, Ukraine began a long-planned 72-hour test to unhook its electricity grid from Russia’s. Then the invasion started.

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Machines of War Take a Heavy Toll on Ukraine—and the Planet

The conflict is poised to exacerbate the climate crisis, as tanks, jets, and convoys burn fossil fuels, and nearby nations boost their military spending.

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Online Sleuths Are Using Face Recognition to ID Russian Soldiers

It takes five minutes to put a name to a soldier's face using little more than a screenshot, but there's a catch.

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The Infinite Reach of Joel Kaplan, Facebook’s Man in Washington

How one man came to rule political speech on Facebook, command one of the largest lobbies in DC, and guide Zuck through disaster—and straight into it.

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What Is Apple One, and Should You Subscribe?

Going all-in with the services bundle could be a smart move, especially for families. We break down what’s included and how much it costs.

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