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PLAINTEXT | 6-MINUTE READ
Here's a New Plan to Rein In the Gilded Tech Bros
BY STEVEN LEVY
Former FCC chair Tom Wheeler likens today's tech giants to 19th-century robber barons and argues only government intervention can prevent them harming the public interest.
JUST SAY NO | 5-MINUTE READ
Alan Turing and the Power of Negative Thinking
BY BEN BRUBAKER
Mathematical proofs based on a technique called diagonalization can be relentlessly contrarian, but they help reveal the limits of algorithms.
SCROLL CALL | 3-MINUTE READ
How to Use Your Phone Addiction to Actually Learn Stuff
BY JUSTIN POT
These apps can help you slow your mindless scrolling—or put it to good use.
CODE RED | 7-MINUTE READ
Rocket Alert Apps Warn Israelis of Incoming Attacks While Gaza Is Left in the Dark
BY PARESH DAVE
Civilians in Israel can get mobile alerts of incoming rockets from apps that relay data from the Israel Defense Forces. Gaza has no early warning system, or internet access.
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PRODUCT REVIEW | 5-MINUTE READ
Samsung's Latest 8K TV Is Better Than Ever—Not That You Really Need It
BY RYAN WANIATA
This astonishingly expensive 8K TV is among the prettiest you can buy.
POLITICAL PLATFORM | 6-MINUTE READ
Greece's New Political Star Is a TikTok Creation
BY ELIZA GKRITSI
Stefanos Kasselakis is the darling of the country's media, with a celebrity status forged on social media. But how much of his carefully crafted image is real?
OUTBREAK | 2-MINUTE READ
Bird Flu Reaches the Antarctic for the First Time
BY PHOEBE WESTON
As the first known cases of H5N1 are detected in the region, scientists fear for the isolated penguin and seal populations that have never been exposed.
CLEAN AIR | 15-MINUTE READ
Breathe Easy—We Found the Best Air Purifiers
BY BRENDA STOLYAR AND GEAR TEAM
Keep wildfire smoke, smog, and allergens out. We tested standard and HEPA models to find the right one for your home.
MOVIES | 11-MINUTE READ
The 25 Best Horror Movies to Stream This Halloween—and Where to Watch Them
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD
From old-school gore to modern day screams, these movies are sure to get you into the spirit of the season.
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