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CHAT HOT | 9-MINUTE READ Sexy AI Chatbots Are Creating Thorny Issues for Fandom BY ELIZABETH MINKEL |
Generative AI allows fans to "talk" to their favorite characters, drawing comparisons to everything from role-playing to fan fiction. But do they actually want to outsource all the fun to AI? |
BUYING GUIDE | 12-MINUTE READ The Best Car Phone Mounts and Chargers BY SIMON HILL |
These mobile accessories will make your smartphone a better—and safer—road trip companion. |
UNDUE INFLUENCE | 9-MINUTE READ Meta's News Block Causes Chaos as Canada Burns BY TRACEY LINDEMAN |
News has been removed from Facebook and Instagram after the Canadian government told Meta to pay publishers, leaving consumers unable to access vital information during wildfires. |
BAD SIGNAL | 3-MINUTE READ The Cheap Radio Hack That Disrupted Poland's Railway System BY ANDY GREENBERG |
The sabotage of more than 20 trains in Poland by apparent supporters of Russia was carried out with a simple "radio-stop" command anyone could broadcast with $30 in equipment. |
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BUYING GUIDE | 11-MINUTE READ Our Favorite Merino Wool Clothes to Keep You Comfy in Any Weather BY SCOTT GILBERTSON AND ADRIENNE SO |
Merino is one of our favorite fabrics for a reason. We also explain the different blends, what gsm means, and how to care for your clothes. |
ENIGMA | 5-MINUTE READ The Low-Stakes Race to Crack an Encrypted German U-Boat Message BY CATHY ALTER |
A ramshackle team of American scientists scrambled to decode the Nazi cipher before the time ran out. Luckily, they had a secret weapon. |
BUYING GUIDE | 11-MINUTE READ Which iPhone Should You Buy (or Avoid) Right Now? BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU |
An iPhone 15 is on the way. If you're thinking of upgrading, start with our ultimate breakdown of Apple's smartphones. |
WATCH NOW CHAT LATER | 3-MINUTE READ Struggling to Schedule Video Calls? Here's How to Have an Asynchronous One BY DAVID NIELD |
Tools like Zoom's Clips feature to make it easier to have meetings across time zones and busy schedules. |
PRODUCT REVIEW | 4-MINUTE READ The Nanoleaf 4D Lighting Kit Gives Your TV an Instant Glow Up BY NENA FARRELL |
This kit projects color-coordinated lights on the walls around your TV for a great, immersive viewing experience. |
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