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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.
Light Matter
The Hunt for Ultralight Dark Matter
The Big Interview
Don’t Think Breakdancing Is a ‘Real’ Olympic Sport? The World Champ Agrees (Kinda)
Phil Wizard, the current favorite for Olympic Gold, says it’s an art and culture first. But if you’re gonna hate, he’d like you to at least learn the proper terminology.
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Parasocial Studies
I Went Undercover as a Secret OnlyFans Chatter. It Wasn’t Pretty
Flux Capacitor
The Showdown Over Who Gets to Build the Next DeLorean
Reviews and Buying Guides
Product Review
HMD’s First Self-Branded Phone in the US Isn’t Much of a Vibe
This $150 Android phone performs well but doesn’t quite pass the vibe check.
Buying Guide
These Are Our Favorite Smart Displays
Product Review
The Blipblox myTracks Is a Sampling Pad for Kids
A Quiet Place
The Best Earplugs for Concerts, Bedtime, and Anytime
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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‘You Must Believe You Can Repair It’
Trending Stories
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Security
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.
Security
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.
Business
Google's AI Overviews Will Always Be Broken. That's How AI Works
Google rushed out fixes after its AI search feature made errors that went viral. Fundamental limitations of generative AI mean that it will still screw up sometimes.
