Shopping for a Router Sucks. Here’s What You Need to Know

How much speed do you need? And what’s a MU-MIMO? We decipher the jargon and explain what to look for.

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This Warehouse Robot Reads Human Body Language

Machines that understand what their human teammates are doing could boost productivity without taking jobs.

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Spotting Objects From Space Is Easy. This Challenge Is Harder

A battle royale called the SMART program has charged teams with a daunting first task: Identify construction sites on Earth using only data from orbiters.

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Democracy Is Asking Too Much of Its Data

The latest US Census—used to decide representation in Congress—is flawed. One surprising solution? Enlarge the House of Representatives.

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The Rise and Precarious Reign of China’s Battery King

Zeng Yuqun is China’s most prolific battery billionaire. His ascent has major implications for a world increasingly reliant on electric vehicles.

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China Built Your iPhone. Will It Build Your Next Car?

Gadget manufacturers are getting into the car-making business. That could shake up the auto industry, global trade, and geopolitics.

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DALL-E Mini Is the Internet's Favorite AI Meme Machine

The viral image generation app is good, absurd fun. It's also giving the world an education in how artificial intelligence may warp reality.

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Forget Lasers. The Hot New Tool for Physicists Is Sound

From acoustic tweezers to holograms, engineers are taking inspiration from the field of optics—and riding the sound wave.

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Before Starbucks Baristas Had Unions, They Had Coworker Petitions

A platform called Coworker has helped effect change for nearly a decade. As the coffee chain’s workers organize, its role has evolved in kind.

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How to Use Microsoft Defender on All Your Devices

If you use a mix of Apple, Android, and Windows gadgets, you're in luck: The security tool is now available to any Microsoft 365 subscriber.

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The Best Wired Gaming Headsets for Every System

A simple corded headset will lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.

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Astronomers Radically Reimagine the Making of the Planets

Observations of faraway worlds have forced a near-total rewrite of the story of our solar system.

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Devialet’s Dione Soundbar Is Mighty but Flawed

A startlingly impressive Dolby Atmos TV audio system, minus the voice control and physical remote you’re used to.

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The Best Camping Cookware

Boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew. This guide will make sure you can whip up tasty grub no matter where you end up.

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One Day, AI Will Seem as Human as Anyone. What Then?

A Google engineer's claim that the LaMDA program is sentient underscores an urgent need to demystify the human condition.

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The Cowboy 4 Ebike Is the Perfect Steed for Rookie Riders

This sleek Belgian ebike is ready to ride out of the box, integrates helpfully with your phone, and looks as good as Sam Elliott in a felt hat.

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A Warming Climate Takes a Toll on the Vanishing Rio Grande

Rising temperatures and an unprecedented drought pose a grave and growing peril to the river and its ecosystems.

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11 Great Deals on Backyard, Beach, and Camp Gear

Ring in the start of summer with these outdoor discounts.

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Razer Gaming Headsets and Accessories Are on Sale Right Now

Score steep discounts on a mouse, keyboard, and other peripherals.

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How to Move Your WhatsApp Chats Across Devices and Apps

It's never been easier to switch between iPhone and Android—and to get your messages out of the Meta ecosystem entirely.

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