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Jeff Wilser @ Wired · 08/01/2024 07:00 EDT

How Telegram Game 'Hamster Kombat' Got 300 Million Users—and the Ire of Iran’s Military

In June, Iranian authorities claimed the crypto game was distracting voters during the presidential election. Last month, Telegram's CEO touted its potential to bring millions to blockchain. Its creators say they’re just getting started. Read more ›

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Julian Chokkattu @ Wired · 08/01/2024 06:48 EDT

8 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing. Read more ›

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Clive Thompson @ Wired · 08/01/2024 06:00 EDT

The Cure for Disposable Plastic Crap Is Here—and It’s Loony

Stretchy seaweed, reverse vending machines, QR-coded take-out boxes: They’re how we can break society’s absurd addiction to single-use plastics. Read more ›

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Rhett Allain @ Wired · 07/31/2024 17:37 EDT

The Incredible Physics of Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike

Calculating angular velocity and the moment of inertia isn’t quite as hard as competing in the 2024 summer Olympics gymnastics tournament—but it’s pretty darn tough. Read more ›

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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica @ Wired · 07/31/2024 17:29 EDT

Amazon Has to Recall More Than 400,000 Dangerous Products

Regulators found that Amazon is responsible for defective products sold by its third-party vendor—which include flammable pajamas, faulty carbon monoxide detectors, and hair dryers that could electrocute you. Read more ›

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David Gilbert @ Wired · 07/31/2024 12:55 EDT

Election Deniers Are Ramping Up Efforts to Disenfranchise US Voters

After working for months to challenge thousands of voter registrations, election denial groups are now pushing ahead with plans to challenge voters and votes ahead of the election. Read more ›

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Makena Kelly @ Wired · 07/31/2024 11:31 EDT

Meet the Swifties Campaigning for Kamala Harris

Taylor Swift enthusiasts’ experience operating stan accounts has provided them with the skills to organize—and the vice president’s campaign is getting in on the action. Read more ›

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Medea Giordano @ Wired · 07/31/2024 11:08 EDT

The Best Cat Furniture, Scratching Posts, and Litter Boxes (2024)

Your cat needs scratching posts and litter boxes, but they don’t have to be ugly. Read more ›

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Terrence O’Brien @ Wired · 07/31/2024 10:00 EDT

Moog Muse Review: A Machine for Musical Inspiration

This eight-voice analog synthesizer isn’t cheap, but it delivers a lot for the money. Read more ›

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Amanda Hoover @ Wired · 07/31/2024 09:00 EDT

More niche dating apps hope to disrupt the dominance of giants like Tinder and Hinge. The latest encourages people to date in “goblin mode.” Read more ›

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Paresh Dave @ Wired · 07/31/2024 09:00 EDT

Google Cracks Down on Explicit Deepfakes

Newly announced measures by the search giant aim to make AI-generated, or otherwise spoofed explicit content, more difficult to discover. Read more ›

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Joel Khalili @ Wired · 07/31/2024 08:13 EDT

Donald Trump’s Plan to Hoard Billions in Bitcoin Has Economists Stumped

The former US president has promised to establish a "national bitcoin stockpile" if he’s reelected and use it to offset inflation. But economists think the plan has little merit. Read more ›

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Brenda Stolyar, Adrienne So @ Wired · 07/31/2024 08:02 EDT

10 Best Apple AirPods Cases We've Tried and Tested (2024)

From a can of Spam to a mini suitcase, these are our favorite ways to disguise (and protect) Apple’s wireless earbuds and over-the-ear headphones. Read more ›

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David Nield @ Wired · 07/31/2024 07:00 EDT

How to Create Your Own Browser Extension

This DIY coding project can add useful utility to Chrome, Firefox, or your daily web browser. Read more ›

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Kate O'Flaherty @ Wired · 07/31/2024 06:00 EDT

Can ChatGPT-4o Be Trusted With Your Private Data?

OpenAI’s newest model is “a data hoover on steroids,” says one expert—but there are still ways to use it while minimizing risk. Read more ›

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Julian Chokkattu @ Wired · 07/31/2024 05:30 EDT

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus With AI News Widget: Specs, Prices, Availability

The company has bafflingly turned to its head of finance to be the unlikely voice of its irreverent news app—now available on all Nothing and CMF handsets, including the new Phone (2a) Plus. Read more ›

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Eric Ravenscraft @ Wired · 07/31/2024 04:00 EDT

The Best Sex Machines for Solo, Couple, or Long-Distance Playtime (2024)

If you’re going to invest in toys to enhance your sex life, why not go big? Read more ›

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Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica @ Wired · 07/30/2024 16:36 EDT

The Affordable Connectivity Program Died—and Thousands of Households Have Already Lost Their Internet

The ACP provided affordable internet connectivity to low-income Americans. Since it expired in May, around 100,000 Charter subscribers have had to pull the plug. Read more ›

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Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED Staff @ Wired · 07/30/2024 15:00 EDT

The 51 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (August 2024)

World Eats Bread, X-Men ’97, and Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month. Read more ›

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Boone Ashworth @ Wired · 07/30/2024 10:50 EDT

Wear This AI Friend Around Your Neck

The latest attempt at an AI-powered wearable is an always-listening pendant. But it doesn’t help you be more productive, it just keeps you company. Read more ›

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