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Brendan Carr Is Turning the FCC Into MAGA’s Censoring Machine
Under its new chairman, the FCC is threatening broadcasters and pushing President Donald Trump’s agenda.
These Noise-Canceling Headphones Deliver Gorgeous Sound for a Pretty Penny
The Focal Bathys MG hyper-premium noise-canceling headphones have French drivers designed for real audiophiles.
The Best Electric Kick Scooters
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Trump Wants to Erase Black History. These Digital Archivists Are Racing to Save It
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The Covid-19 pandemic showed just how vulnerable global supply chains are. Climate shocks could pose an...
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Temu Blocks US Shoppers From Seeing Products Shipped From China
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A Judge Says Meta’s AI Copyright Case Is About ‘the Next Taylor Swift’
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LinkedIn Games Are Still the Best Part of LinkedIn
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The Dangerous Decline in Vaccination Rates
With measles on the rise, this episode of Uncanny Valley looks at RFK's role in the...
The Best Graduation Gift Ideas for the New Grad in Your Life
Ring in their special milestone with useful gadgets, outdoor gear, subscriptions, and modern conveniences.
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Think Twice Before Creating That ChatGPT Action Figure
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The Best Day Hiking Backpacks for Every Adventure
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EveryPlate Is the Best Low-Cost Meal Kit I’ve Tried. Just Add Rice
HelloFresh's budget plan offers good taste and actual affordability. Though some meals need a little something.
Lenovo's Legion Go S Portable Gaming Console Needs a Better OS
Windows' lack of touchscreen support and middling performance holds back this handheld console.
I Wore the $599 TheraFace Mask for 3 Months, but It Didn’t Change My Life
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Trump’s Quest for Crypto Riches Is a Constitutional Scandal Waiting to Happen
The largest investors in Donald Trump’s crypto coin have been promised a private audience with the...
The Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired
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2025 Is the Year of the Humanoid Robot Factory Worker
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Your Favorite New Coworker Is an AI-Enhanced Operative From North Korea
For years, North Korea has been secretly placing young IT workers inside Western companies. With AI,...
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Sam Altman's Eye-Scanning Orb Is Now Coming to the US
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Apple May Face Criminal Charges for Allegedly Lying to a Federal Judge
A US judge says Apple deliberately chose not to comply with an order requiring it to...
Dating Apps Are Using Role-Playing Games to Fix Your Rizz
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AI Code Hallucinations Increase the Risk of ‘Package Confusion’ Attacks
A new study found that code generated by AI is more likely to contain made-up information...
The Staples Dexley Is a Reliable Office Chair for Tight Budgets
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A Tariff Standoff With China, Power Outages, and the End of Christmas
On today's episode of Uncanny Valley, we break down how Trump's tariffs might threaten this year's...
These Startups Are Building Advanced AI Models Without Data Centers
A new crowd-trained way to develop LLMs over the internet could shake up the AI industry...
The Tineco Pure One Station 5 Is a Stick Vac That Empties Itself
The freestanding charging and emptying station makes this cordless vacuum feel almost like a robot vacuum—except...
Corsair’s K70 Pro TKL Keyboard Mixes Switches With Mixed Results
Corsair’s latest Pro keyboard cuts corners by mixing Hall effect and mechanical switches to create a...
Corsair’s Void Wireless v2 Is a Great-Sounding Headset for Big Heads
These updated gaming headphones fit larger noggins and have Dolby Atmos.
Factor Meals Have Gotten Much Better. Now to Ditch the Microwave
Factor home-delivery meals have mastered the art of a juicy, medium-rare steak. But inconsistency is still...
What Are the Best Coffee Beans for Cold Brew?
Cold brew demands different beans than drip or espresso to come out right. Here’s a guide...
Trump’s Policies Are Creating Uncertainty for Fossil Fuel Companies
The Trump administration aims to make fossil fuels cheap—so cheap they wouldn’t be worth extracting. “‘Drill,...
WhatsApp Is Gambling That It Can Add AI Features Without Compromising Privacy
WhatsApp's AI tools will use a new “Private Processing” system designed to allow cloud access without...
States and Startups Are Suing the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Critics of the NRC say its red tape and lengthy authorization timelines stifle innovation, but handing...
HelloFresh Meal Kits Are Still a Solid Option to Take the Stress Out of Cooking
One of the oldest and biggest meal kits often feels the brightest and most modern. Little...
The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 Wins on Screen and Power, Not Much Else
Asus’ 15-inch laptop is an uninspiring machine built for creators.
