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SpaceX preps next-gen Starlink as Amazon’s competitor stalls
SpaceX is gearing up for a monumental flight today that's sure to be closely watched by Amazon. If successful, SpaceX will deploy its first Starlink V3 satellites, which tout meaningful upgrades to...
Flock cameras are creepy. They might still be worth it.
Flock provides police departments with networks of surveillance cameras — primarily, automatic license plate readers that photograph each vehicle that passes them. | NurPhoto via Getty Images To no...
The US government plans to use AI to help redact documents
AI use for FOIA requests might result in even more information being withheld.
Big Oil has an audacious request for the Supreme Court
In a 2016 opinion, authored one year before he became a Supreme Court justice, then-Judge Neil Gorsuch warned against lawyers who tempt judges to reach conclusions that aren’t supported by the...
America’s empty bedrooms are up for grabs
Todd Waller wasn’t expecting to spend the latter half of his 30s living with roommates. But in late 2022, following a breakup with his girlfriend, he needed to find a new place to live,...
What should you do if your friend is in love with you?
Hi readers! Shayla Love here, science journalist and longtime fan of Your Mileage May Vary. I’m honored to be subbing for Sigal Samuel while she’s out on parental leave. I’m diving into your...
Kalshi’s Second Appellate Loss Deepens Prediction Market Split
The Sixth US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday 25 September that Ohio and Tennessee can regulate Kalshi‘s event contracts under their own gambling laws, rejecting the company’s...
Honor’s Magic 9 Pro Max has a big camera and a bigger battery
This mossy green looks great, but the 9 Pro Max is also launching in black and silver. | Image: Honor Honor launches its new Magic 9 flagship phones in China today, and the 9 Pro Max features a...
You can now preorder the tiny Boox Picco ereader
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Level 1, 2 and 3 EV chargers: Which is better to use?
Provided you don't drive long distances every day, Level 1 charging could be all you need.