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How Do Astronomers Find Planets in Other Solar Systems?

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How Do Astronomers Find Planets in Other Solar Systems?

Even the best telescopes can’t see exoplanets. It’s all about watching for jiggly stars, blue shifts, and transits.

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Is Your Vibrator Spying on You?

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Is Your Vibrator Spying on You?

Here,s everything you need to know about data privacy in sex toys and the apps that connect to them.

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For the First Time, AI Analyzes Language as Well as a Human Expert

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For the First Time, AI Analyzes Language as Well as a Human Expert

If language is what makes us human, what does it mean now that large language models have gained “metalinguistic” abilities?

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Alpine A390 Review: Price, Specs, Availability

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The Electric Alpine A390 Wants to Be a Race Car in a Suit

Ahead of its entry into the US, the European brand with an ex-Ferrari boss and decades of motorsport success has a new EV to take on Porsche and Po...

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Google Data Centers Are Returning Nuclear Power to Tornado Country

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Google Data Centers Are Returning Nuclear Power to Tornado Country

A destructive storm in 2020 prematurely shut down Iowa’s only nuclear plant. With Google’s plans to reopen it to power nearby data centers, wil...

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Velotric Discover 2 Electric Bike Review: Versatile and Powerful

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Whip It at a Whopping 28 MPH on the Velotric Discover 2

This laid-back ride comes with an almost bewildering array of power modes and riding styles. Just make sure you obey the law.

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AI Toys for Kids Talk About Sex, Drugs, and Chinese Propaganda

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AI Toys for Kids Talk About Sex, Drugs, and Chinese Propaganda

Plus: Travelers to the US may have to hand over five years of social media history, South Korean CEOs are resigning due to cyberattacks, and more.

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Gear News of the Week: Android Gets Emergency Live Video, and the Pixel Watch 4 Supports Gestures

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Gear News of the Week: Android Gets Emergency Live Video, and the Pixel Watch 4 Supports Gestures

Plus: Apple Fitness+ expands to new markets, it’s even easier to add photos to Aura’s digital frames, and the new Nocs speakers go heavy metal.

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How to Use Smart Lighting Around the Home: Reviewer Recommendations

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I’ve Kitted Out My House With Smart Lighting. Here’s How

I’ve been reviewing smart lighting for years. Here are tips on how to prep, what to choose, and the smart lights that work best in each room.

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The Instagram-Fueled Boom in Copycat Vintage Car-Body Shells

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The Instagram-Fueled Boom in Copycat Vintage Car-Body Shells

Instagram is awash with Asian firms showing how they can remake old Broncos, Defenders, and other whole classic cars—better and much cheaper than...

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AMD CEO Lisa Su Isn’t Afraid of the Competition

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AMD CEO Lisa Su Isn’t Afraid of the Competition

In this episode of “Uncanny Valley” we take you through our recent conversation with Lisa Su and go behind the scenes of our Big Interview event.

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Why SpaceX Is Finally Gearing Up to Go Public

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Why SpaceX Is Finally Gearing Up to Go Public

Like so many things in Elon Musk's orbit, a lot of it may come down to AI.

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This Group Pays Bounties to Repair Broken Devices—Even if the Fix Breaks the Law

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This Group Pays Bounties to Repair Broken Devices—Even If the Fix Breaks the Law

Fulu sets repair bounties on consumer products that employ sneaky features that limit user control. Just this week, it awarded more than $10,000 to...

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The Best Age-Tech Gadgets Tried and Tested by WIRED

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I Tried Innovative Age-Tech Gadgets to Improve Life for Seniors

As more and more age tech hits the market, I’ve been testing the most innovative gadgets for older folks and caregivers.

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Baseus Inspire XH1 Headphones Review: Affordable Excellence

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Baseus’ Inspire XH1 Bring Bose-Designed Sound to the Masses

Watch out high-end models, these noise-canceling headphones are an amazing value.

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People Are Already Taking This Unapproved New Weight-Loss Drug

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People Are Already Taking This Unapproved New Weight-Loss Drug

Retatrutide, originally developed by Eli Lilly, has found a loyal fan base—even though clinical trials of the drug still haven’t finished.

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Does Red-Light Therapy Work? (2025)

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Red-Light Therapy Is a Relatively Noninvasive Beauty Treatment

Even if the glowing mask scares your family, red-light therapy can rejuvenate skin and aid in muscle repair.

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The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Is Coming—Here’s How to Watch

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How to Watch the Ursids Meteor Shower—the Last of the Year

Conditions in the US should be perfect for the final meteor shower of 2025, with no moonlight present to interfere with spotting shooting stars.

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Evolved Novelties Pleasure Puff Inflatable Rabbit Review: A-Spot Stimulation

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This Inflatable 3-in-1 Rabbit Vibrator Is a Little Underwhelming

If A-spot stimulation doesn't mean much to you, the Pleasure Puff likely won't excite.

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Trump Signs Executive Order That Threatens to Punish States for Passing AI Laws

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Trump Signs Executive Order That Threatens to Punish States for Passing AI Laws

The order creates a Justice Department task force to challenge state AI laws and directs the Commerce Department to pull future broadband funding f...