The Right is Still Pushing Election Denial — and Pillows
Ahead of November, far-right election deniers are only getting more organized. ⌘ Read more

USPS Text Scammers Duped His Wife, So He Hacked Their Operation
The Smishing Triad network sends up to 100,000 scam texts per day globally. One of those messages went to Grant Smith, who infiltrated their systems and exposed them to US authorities. ⌘ Read more

The 12 Best Hair Dryers That We’ve Tested and Reviewed (2024)
We tried blow-dryers, brushes, and a machine that sucks up your locks like a vacuum. These are our top tools to dry your do. ⌘ Read more

6 Best Mattresses for Back Pain, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Struggling with back pain while you sleep, or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that. ⌘ Read more

The 30 Best Energy Drinks, Tested and Reviewed
The future is here, and it is jacked up on B vitamins, red dye, and taurine. These are the best energy drinks to get from tired to wired. ⌘ Read more

Good Luck Selling Your AI Startup
This week, we talk about the current trend of Big Tech acqui-hiring key talent from smaller AI companies. ⌘ Read more

The Benefits of Ozempic Are Multiplying
There’s mounting evidence that GLP-1 drugs have health benefits beyond diabetes and weight loss, for conditions ranging from addiction to Parkinson’s—and scientists are evolving theories of why. ⌘ Read more

Watch How a Hacker’s Infrared Laser Can Spy on Your Laptop’s Keystrokes
Hacker Samy Kamkar is debuting his own open source version of a laser microphone—a spy tool that can invisibly pick up the sounds inside your home through a window, and even the text you’re typing. ⌘ Read more

Generative AI Has a “Shoplifting” Problem. This Startup CEO Has a Plan to Fix It
Bill Gross’ ProRata, which has struck deals with partners like Time and Universal Music Group, has a strategy for making AI powerhouses pay for content. ⌘ Read more

The Trump Campaign Is All In on Dude-Bro Politics
While Tim Walz models a traditional yet empathetic masculinity and White Dudes for Harris raise millions, Donald Trump is appearing on fratty streams in an effort to turn out the most reluctant voters. ⌘ Read more

As Skies Fill With Space Junk, Nonprofit Urges US to Pause StarLink Launches
The advocacy group PIRG is asking the US government to conduct environmental reviews of commercial internet satellites. The group’s new report warns of a space garbage problem with Earthly consequences. ⌘ Read more

Palmer Luckey’s Defense Startup, Anduril, Raises $1.5 Billion to Produce AI-Powered Weapons
The company plans to build a Tesla-style, software-optimized factory to manufacture autonomous drones and other battlefield tech. ⌘ Read more

Inside the Dark World of Doxing for Profit
From tricking companies into handing over victims’ personal data to offering violence as a service, the online doxing ecosystem is not just still a problem—it’s getting more extreme. ⌘ Read more

A Disney+ Password-Sharing Crackdown Is Coming in September
Disney’s streaming business is finally turning a profit. Next up: price increases and paid sharing, which will likely be great for Disney and frustrating for everyone else. ⌘ Read more

A Flaw in Windows Update Opens the Door to Zombie Exploits
A researcher found a vulnerability that would let hackers strategically downgrade a target’s Windows version to reexpose patched vulnerabilities. Microsoft is working on fixes for the issue. ⌘ Read more

X Is Boosting the Far Right’s UK Riots as Telegram Scrambles for Control
Far-right protestors are trying to share violent rhetoric on social media. For the first time, Telegram is blocking them—while X is giving them a platform. ⌘ Read more

Wildflower’s iPhone Cases Are Perfect for the Very Clumsy
Say goodbye to shattered displays, dreadful screen protectors, and worn-out phone cases. ⌘ Read more

NBC’s Olympics Broadcast Isn’t Just Addictive. It’s a New Era of Streaming
With a big assist from Peacock, the 2024 Summer Olympics broadcast is fragmented in all the right ways. ⌘ Read more

Elon Musk Has Turned X Into His Personal Political Playground
Elon Musk accused Twitter’s leadership of tipping the scales politically. But now he’s doing just that with X. ⌘ Read more

Kamala Harris’ Campaign Is a Windfall for Influencers
The switch from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris atop the Democratic ticket has been a boon for the campaign—and content creators. ⌘ Read more

CrowdStrike Faces a Potential Tsunami of Lawsuits. Only the Fine Print Can Save It, Experts Say
After crashing millions of computers and disrupting businesses across the globe, cybersecurity company CrowdStrike must protect itself against a flurry of legal activity that is already beginning. The devil will be in the details. ⌘ Read more

She’s the New Face of Climate Activism—and She’s Carrying a Pickax
Sabotage. Property destruction. For Léna Lazare and her cohort, radicalized by years of inaction on the environmental crisis, these aren’t dirty words. They’re acts of joy. ⌘ Read more

A US Judge Ruled Google an Illegal Monopolist. Here Are Five Things He Could Do Next
Judge Amit Mehta’s ruling has triggered a potentially yearslong process to decide how to punish the company. For users, it could mean a future in which Google isn’t front and center everywhere. ⌘ Read more

Pack Your Bags With 8 Great Deals from Patagonia’s Past-Season Sale
You still need a duffel bag and warm hoody on that last Labor Day trip. Pick one up for 40 percent off. ⌘ Read more

The 30 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (August 2024)
Love Lies Bleeding, Dune: Part Two, and Beetlejuice are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month. ⌘ Read more

Public Health Experts Want the Olympics to Drop Its Oldest Sponsor
Scientists, activists, and ordinary petitioners want the Olympics to break with Coca-Cola, comparing it to the tobacco companies that long sponsored the Games. They aren’t holding their breath. ⌘ Read more

Elon Musk’s X Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Conspiracy to Boycott the Platform
The right-wing video site Rumble filed a similar antitrust suit today. ⌘ Read more

A New Plan to Break the Cycle of Destructive Critical Infrastructure Hacks
As digital threats against US water, food, health care, and other vital sectors loom large, a new project called UnDisruptable27 aims to help fix cybersecurity weaknesses where other efforts have failed. ⌘ Read more

AI Is Heating the Olympic Pool
A data center in Paris has been hooked up to the energy system heating the Olympic pool. But critics call projects recycling data centers’ excess heat as a distraction from the real environmental costs of AI. ⌘ Read more

Google 4th-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat and Google TV Streamer: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
Nest’s connected thermostat gets a redesign and some AI smarts, the brand new iteration of the Chromecast also serves as a hub for your smart home. ⌘ Read more

Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig Audio Interface Review: So Many Inputs
This fancy audio interface makes plugging in all your synths a breeze. ⌘ Read more

The Best Climbing Gear for Beginners (2024): Shoes, Harnesses, and Ropes
Whether you’re tempted by indoor climbing or want to take on the great outdoors, we’ve got the ropes, shoes, and harnesses to get you started. ⌘ Read more

How to Go to Burning Man in an Extreme Climate and Feel Good About It
The worsening climate crisis and the changes in the culture may have you wondering if you should skip Burning Man. Veterans of the week-long festival, which begins August 25, have some advice. ⌘ Read more

Elon Musk’s X Is Leaving San Francisco
The office closure marks the end of an era for the site formerly known as Twitter. ⌘ Read more

Google Search Is an Illegal Monopoly, US Judge Rules
Nearly a year after the US government took Google to trial, a judge has found that the tech giant violated antitrust laws. A new trial will determine how Google should be penalized. ⌘ Read more

People Are Big Mad About the ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Finale
“Did I just watch a 70 minute trailer for Season 3?” is just one of the reactions fans have posted online about the season’s “disappointing and poorly executed” closer. ⌘ Read more

The Controversial Kids Online Safety Act Faces an Uncertain Future
While it easily passed the Senate, the House began a recess without bringing the bill—which critics say would keep young people from accessing vital information on topics like sexual health—to the floor for a vote. ⌘ Read more

Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It
A new nature-restoration project in Wales is being funded by an unusual source: thrill-seeking downhill lovers. ⌘ Read more

Zoom Is Going After Google and Microsoft With AI-Driven Docs
The video-conferencing app is trying to create an “everything workplace” app in a crowded market. ⌘ Read more

What Are Color Gamuts and Color Spaces in TVs and Monitors, and Do They Matter?
If you’re confused by all the jargon used to describe your new monitor, don’t worry. We’ve got you (and your color gamut) covered. ⌘ Read more

Dacia Spring EV (2024) Review: Excellent Value for an Urban EV
This super-fun and likable urban all-electric runabout is packed with tech despite its rock-bottom price. Aside from the amazing value, it proves stateside EV makers need to up their game—fast. ⌘ Read more

Jane Goodall Thinks It’s Not Too Late to Save the World
The world, the famed primatologist says, isn’t what it used to be—but there’s still time to save it, if we treat crises like climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty as one. ⌘ Read more

How Project 2025 Would Put US Elections at Risk
Experts say the “nonsensical” policy proposal, which largely aligns with Donald Trump’s agenda, would weaken the US agency tasked with protecting election integrity, critical infrastructure, and more. ⌘ Read more

JLab Hear OTC Hearing Aid Review: Super Affordable
For the hearing-aid curious, these over-the-counter earbuds are amazingly affordable and effectively pull double duty. ⌘ Read more

The 6 Best Cold Plunge Pools in 2024—I Spent Months Testing to Find the Best
Keen to try the latest wellness trend, I dipped out of my comfort zone. These are my favorite cold-water plunge pools for any budget. ⌘ Read more

Roku Pro Series TV Review: Bright and Easy to Use
If you have a family with kids, post-lunch cartoons, and video games, you need this bright TV with an easy-to-navigate interface. ⌘ Read more

Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Pro (2024) Review: A Must-Have Keyboard Accessory
Its protective, durable, and easy to swap between work and play. ⌘ Read more

9 Best Action Cameras (2024): Underwater, 360, Compact, and More
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger. ⌘ Read more

To Study Tornados, Bring an Apocalypse-Proof Truck. And Rocket Launchers
A day of chasing storms with Reed Timmer’s Dominator 3, the latest in extreme twister tech. ⌘ Read more

Best iPhone (2024): Which Model Should You Buy?
The iPhone 16 arrives in September. That means this is the worst moment to buy a new iPhone. ⌘ Read more