Inside Parler, the Right's Favorite 'Free Speech' App
The top app on both Google and Apple's app stores this week promises conservatives a safe space—but gives priority treatment to its most...
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
With Its Own Chips, Apple Aims to Define the Future of PCs
Intel processors are on their way out, replaced by home-grown designs, which will give the Mac maker more control of its destiny. from Wir...
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Sunday, November 8, 2020
The Best Electric Cargo Bikes for Families
We’ve spent several years riding and testing extra large ebikes for hauling little ones and getting around town. from Wired https://ift.tt...
Read dispatchThe Black Hole Information Paradox Comes to an End
In a landmark series of calculations, physicists have proved that black holes can shed information, which seems impossible by definition. ...
Read dispatchHow to Use Apple, Google, and Microsoft's Parental Controls
Each of the big three offers a wealth of options to limit screen time, find lost devices, and more. from Wired https://ift.tt/2JOF2EY via...
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
So How Wrong Were the Polls This Year, Really?
Pollsters spent four years preparing to better capture Trump support and avoid a repeat of 2016. Somehow, they missed it again. from Wired...
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Despite Hacking Fears, Election Day Has a Mostly Smooth Start
Plenty of hours remain. But so far, the worst-case scenarios about ransomware and other meltdowns have seemingly not come to pass. from Wi...
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Sunday, November 1, 2020
Donald Trump Is Attacking the Very Core of America
Cold War planners realized that, in the event of nuclear holocaust, they should preserve America’s essence. Trump has spent four years layin...
Read dispatchBundle Up! This Winter’s Best Tech Might Be a Good Coat
In a banner year for digital products, tools made of fabric have become essential for battling Covid-19. from Wired https://ift.tt/31ZFdTW...
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
To Save the Planet, Get More EVs in Used Car Lots
To reduce carbon emissions, electric vehicles need to stay on the road as long as possible. That means developing a robust trade in second-h...
Read dispatchWhat Comes After the International Space Station?
Funding for the world's premiere orbital laboratory won't last forever. Its end could usher in a new era of commercial space station...
Read dispatchWhy So Many Esports Pros Come From South Korea
If there’s a competitive mode, you'll find Korean players at the top of the charts. But the reasons have less to do with esports and mor...
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Monday, October 26, 2020
Mark Kelly’s Been To Space. Can He Make it to Capitol Hill?
Mark Kelly isn’t the first former NASA astronaut to run for office, but if he’s elected he’ll be the only one to make it to Congress on his ...
Read dispatchAn Algorithm Blocked Kidney Transplants to Black Patients
A formula for assessing the gravity of kidney disease is one of many that is adjusted for race. The practice can exacerbate health dispariti...
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Sunday, October 25, 2020
On the Week of the Election, Social Media Must Go Dark
CEOs should voluntarily shut down their platforms to help stanch the spread of misinformation—and protect democracy. from Wired https://if...
Read dispatchScientists Discover the First Room-Temperature Superconductor
Physicists finally achieved the long-sought goal, but there’s a catch: Their compound requires crushing pressures to keep from falling apart...
Read dispatch4 Ways to Sell or Trade In Your Old iPhone
If you plan to upgrade to Apple's new models, don't forget to cash in on your old one. from Wired https://ift.tt/2HZpgDx via A.I ...
Read dispatchI Didn’t Want to Love Zooming on My Facebook Portal—but I Do
Stop trying to duct-tape a ring light to your laptop, and get yourself a dedicated videophone. from Wired https://ift.tt/3orUbvR via A.I ...
Read dispatchHow to Clean Up Your Digital History
There are plenty of reasons to declutter your online traces. Here's how to tidy up. from Wired https://ift.tt/3jASfO1 via A.I .Kung F...
Read dispatchThe Unsinkable Maddie Stone, Google's Bug-Hunting Badass
The Project Zero reverse engineer shuts down some of the world's most dangerous exploits—along with antiquated hacker stereotypes. fro...
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