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Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.

Jason Matheny, CEO of the influential think tank Rand Corporation, says advances in AI are making it easier to learn how to build biological weapons and other tools of destruction.

The company belatedly conceded both that it had paid the cybercriminals extorting it and that patient data nonetheless ended up on the dark web.

Sales of vegan meat are trending downwards in the US, with companies scrambling to win back customers.

Over the weekend, president Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA spy program but expanding it in ways that could have major implications for privacy rights in the US.

Tread lightly on the planet with shoes made from repurposed plastic, and many other Earth-friendly picks.

Next time you stock up on supplies, consider these green cleaning alternatives, from refillable sprays to reusable dishcloths.

Who knew plastic bottles could look (and feel) this good? These leggings, shoes, and other apparel help keep waste out of landfills.

Ditch your single-use products and cut down on waste. Here are some of our favorites, from water bottles to menstrual products.

Dating apps from Feeld to Match have become ground zero for aging singles to unlock their newfound sexual appetites—and a bolder sense of self.

Nike's reputation—and sales—are both in trouble. Now layoffs threaten to sour hopes that the Paris games could turn its fortunes around.

Amsterdam is experimenting with roofs that not only grow plants but capture water for a building’s residents. Welcome to the squeezable sponge city of tomorrow.

Thousands of exposed files on a misconfigured North Korean server hint at one way the reclusive country may evade international sanctions.

European chip machine-maker ASML is at the center of US-China trade tensions. Its new chief executive now faces a daunting political juggling act.

Carriers are starting to offer home internet packages that rely on 5G cellular data service. We’ll help you decide if it’s right for you.

Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully when you’re inviting one into your home.

Switching to a toothpaste tablet has been one of the easiest refillable options I've found, in a sea of mediocre choices.

Tech Support - The internet asks the questions, our experts answer. From neuroscience to woodworking to the Cosmos, celebrities and academics answer questions from Twitter.

Mathematicians are using topological abstractions to find places poorly served by polling stations.

The latest TikTok ban bill has been tacked onto a foreign aid package, making it much harder for the Senate to ignore.

A great gamepad instantly levels up your play. These are our top picks for Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

Adding an internet-connected plug is an easy way to modernize your home. Here are our favorites (and a few we don’t like).

With the hearing aid industry’s shift to over-the-counter sales, the market is flooded with new models. We’ll help you navigate the thicket of options.

Turning your kitchen into a café is a great way to learn (or hone) the art of making the perfect shot.