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5 easy ways to get more range out of your EV
These little tricks will help you spend more time driving instead of charging.
China claims the world’s fastest supercomputer
The LineShine supercomputer at the National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen. | Photo: Liang Xu/Xinhua via Getty Images Despite trade restrictions, China has reclaimed the title of the world's...
Australia doubles the maximum penalty for its social media ban
The fine can now potentially hit 99 million AUD, or $68 million.
The Cube is Jim Henson’s little-known proto-Black Mirror masterpiece
That sure is a man in a cube, alright. | Image: NBC / Jim Henson Company I'm sure we're all familiar with Dark Crystal, so we know that Jim Henson can be weird and tackle slightly more mature...
Mesh Wi-Fi or a range extender? Here’s how to know which one you actually need
Wi-Fi extenders are cheap, but come with distinct drawbacks.
Prosecutors used ChatGPT logs as evidence in the Palisades fire trial
Jonathan Rinderknecht was facing arson charges for setting a fire on New Year's Day in 2025, which became one of the deadliest wildfires in LA history. To make their case, prosecutors turned to...
Nest’s quest to fix your thermostat
The founding story of Nest is pretty much a perfect tech myth. A legendary product maker (in this case, Tony Fadell) helps create one of the most successful products ever (the iPhone) and then rides...
Four easy ways to live longer
My grandmother lived to be 97. For decades she was active in her church, had long friendships with her sorority sisters, and she even got to see all six of her grandchildren go off to college. By...
Ad-free streaming is a luxury now
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about the streaming industry, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our...
TMD’s keyless bike lock is a $280 solution to a $60 problem
A $280 bike lock on a $10,000 e-bike. I've seen lots of so-called "smart" bike locks over the years, but none so far could justify the added cost. A newcomer that got its start securing ATMs for...