Meta has a lot at stake in the current FTC lawsuit against it. In theory a negative verdict could result in a company breakup. But CEO Mark Zuckerberg once faced an even bigger existential threat. Back in 2006, his investors and even his employees were pressuring him to sell his …
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My daughter recently asked me what these white flecks were on the Aviron Victory Treadmill in her playroom. Dried oobleck, I told her—a corn starch slurry mixed with water. One of the neighborhood kids had hopped on to play a walking game on the treadmill while also playing with oobleck, …
Read More »7 Best Shower Water Filters, WIRED Tested and Reviewed
If you spend enough time on Instagram, you might begin to get the idea that the biggest problem facing America is water. And that the best shower water filters are the only answer. Over the past few years, a new generation of stylish filtered showerheads has arrived to hijack our …
Read More »Best Open Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025): Bose and More
Open earbuds support many of the same features found in traditional earbuds like multipoint pairing to connect to multiple devices at once, sensors for auto-pause, water-resistance, and even spatial audio. Most provide an app for extras like EQ or an earbuds finder, and you’ll find onboard touch or push controls. …
Read More »Behold the Social Security Administration’s AI Training Video
Amidst the chaos and upheaval at the Social Security Administration (SSA) caused by Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), employees have now been asked to integrate the use of a generative AI chatbot into their daily work. But before any of them can use it, they all need …
Read More »The US Has Spent Over $500,000 on Hyper-Targeted YouTube Ads to Discourage Irregular Migration
Just two months later, those same ads began airing on free-to-air television in Mexico, during soccer games and prime-time shows. In one of the messages, Noem warns, “If you are considering coming to the United States illegally, don’t even think about it. Let me be clear: If you come to …
Read More »11 Best Diffusers for Curly Hair (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Honorable Mentions Photograph: Nena Farrell Beachwaver Co. Blow-Drying Hair Brush for $189: This cute blow-dry brush has a set of attachments that includes a diffuser. It’s a solid choice if you want both a blow-dry brush and a diffuser, but there are cheaper options if you don’t want the blow-dry …
Read More »Acer Swift 16 AI Review: A Bargain 16-Inch Laptop
Thankfully, the touchpad is the perfect size, made of Gorilla Glass and featuring a crisp response when depressed. You won’t be able to miss the added lighting effect in the top-right corner. This purely decorative effect oddly pulses whenever you’re using an AI app (or when you press the Copilot …
Read More »The Apple Watch Just Turned 10. Here’s How Far It’s Come
Every year, Apple launches one stand-out health feature, from measuring VO2 Max on the Series 3 to the ECG sensor on the Series 4, all the way to sleep apnea notifications on the Series 10. “If you zoom out way into the future, and you look back and ask what …
Read More »50% Off Wayfair Promo Code & Coupons | April 2025
Wayfair has become a staple of online furniture sales thanks to its wide selection of furniture and home goods, as well as fast and free shipping on orders, and 24-hour flash sales. Save even more this April with Wayfair promo codes and early Way Day 2025 preview deals for up …
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