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PLAINTEXT | 7-MINUTE READ
The Internet Archive's Literary Civil War
BY KATE KNIBBS
The beloved online athenaeum just lost a big court case. Librarians fear it'll make ebooks less accessible. So why are some writers cheering?
IDEAS | 3-MINUTE READ
How a Victorian Prince's Lawsuit Shaped Today's TikTok Debate
BY MEGAN WARD
A Victorian lawsuit set a precedent of foregrounding personal privacy when we talk about data. But that rings hollow without policy to bolster those rights.
A QUIET PLACE | 8-MINUTE READ
The Best Earplugs for Concerts, Bedtime, and Anytime
BY TOM WIGGINS AND PARKER HALL
Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out (safely) to your favorite band, these will help block out the noise.
SPACE ODDITY | 7-MINUTE READ
Mathematicians Find an Infinity of Possible Black Hole Shapes
BY STEVE NADIS
In three-dimensional space, the surface of a black hole must be a sphere. But in higher dimensions, an infinite number of configurations are possible.
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HOME BASE | 5-MINUTE READ
Zendure's Portable Power Station Is an Impressive Workhorse
BY SIMON HILL
This expandable, modular power station can help you go off-grid and stay powered up during outages.
GEAR ROUNDUP | 2-MINUTE READ
Apple's VR Headset Is Likely Delayed
BY BOONE ASHWORTH
Plus: The library ebook app OverDrive is shutting down, Fitbit loses some social features, and we take a stroll on Amazon Sidewalk.
DIGITAL CULTURE | 3-MINUTE READ
The Internet Is Ruined. The Metaverse Can Still Be Saved
BY MEGAN FAROKHMANESH
In this nascent stage, there are opportunities for virtual worlds to avoid the mistakes of the past.
WIRED HEALTH | 2-MINUTE READ
Russia Is Waging War on Ukraine's Hospitals
BY MATT BURGESS
Missiles, mines, and supply shortages are testing the resilience of Ukraine's medical staff, but they won't back down.
THE MONITOR | 2-MINUTE READ
The Pope's Coat Is Here to Ruin Your Faith
BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER
In the internet. Ruin your faith in the internet.
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