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The Big-Tech Clean Energy Crunch Is Here
Companies like Amazon and Microsoft are racing to set up new data centers in Europe, but behind the scenes there's concern about how provide them enough power to meet AI's demands.
The Death of Truth
You Think You Know How Misinformation Spreads? Welcome to the Hellhole of Programmatic Advertising
The internet is a cesspool of misinformation, and the biggest blue-chip brands and their ad agencies are the ones funding it—by stuffing money into a Rube Goldberg machine no one really understands.
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The Best Festival Accessories and Gear
No matter the genre or location, these gadgets will upgrade your experience.
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Nubia's $500 Foldable Is Cheap but Flawed
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The Best Bookshelf Speakers to Blast Your Tunes
Mass Disruption
The Untold Story: How the iPhone Blew Up the Wireless Industry
Originally published in January, 2008: This 4.8-ounce sliver of glass and aluminum is an explosive device that has forever changed the mobile-phone business, wresting power from carriers and giving it to manufacturers, developers, and consumers.
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The Ticketmaster Data Breach May Be Just the Beginning
Data breaches at Ticketmaster and financial services company Santander have been linked to attacks against cloud provider Snowflake. Researchers fear more breaches will soon be uncovered.
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Mysterious Hack Destroyed 600,000 Internet Routers
Plus: A whistleblower claims the Biden administration falsified a report on Gaza, “Operation Endgame” disrupts the botnet ecosystem, and more.
Culture
The 18 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now
The Idea of You, Road House, and Bottoms are just a few of the movies you should be watching Amazon Prime Video this week.
Science
Zombie Fire Season Is Here in the Arctic
Every year, peatlands in the Arctic suddenly ignite. Smoldering subterranean fires from the previous summer were thought to be to blame, but now modeling suggests a worrying new cause.
