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#wired.com. I Ditched Alexa and Upgraded My Smart Home. If you're spending more time fixing your smart home than using it, it could be time to stop relying on the cloud. Here's how.

#Nov.16.2025 ×

#wired.com. The Marshall Heston 120 Soundbar Is Big and Beautiful, but Does It Rock?. Marshall's first soundbar offers premium sound and style, but misses one crucial element.

#Nov.16.2025 ×

#bbc.com. Move over açaí - the Amazon has more 'superfoods' to offer. Açaí is everywhere, but Brazil hopes more of its fruits rich in antioxidants and fibre will soon be enjoyed around the world.

#Nov.16.2025 ×

#wired.com. NordVPN Is Still a Pretty Dang Good VPN. NordVPN has a storied history with no shortage of controversy, but it still stands as one of the best VPNs on the market.

#Nov.16.2025 ×

#bbc.com. 'I heat my Essex home with a data centre in the shed'. "It's fantastic because it's eco-friendly...We're not burning any gases," says Terrence Bridges.

#Nov.16.2025 ×

#theguardian.com. E-waste not want not: how to recycle old phones and computers. The average Australian generates about 22kg of e-waste yearly. Here’s how to responsibly recycle your unwanted devices

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#theguardian.com. The 47 best gift ideas for US tweens in 2025 – picked by actual tweens. It turns out tweens aren’t shy about sharing the holiday gifts they want – including sweatpants, Jellycats and Legos

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#bbc.com. Thousands take to streets to highlight 'climate emergency'. Demonstrators marched through the city centre on a day of global action to coincide with the COP30 climate talks in Brazil.

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#bbc.com. Thousands take to streets of Glasgow to highlight 'climate emergency'. Demonstrators marched through Glasgow city centre on a day of global action to coincide with the COP30 climate talks in Brazil.

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#bbc.com. COP30: Crowds march on doorstep of UN climate talks in Brazil. This is the first time since 2021 that protesters have been allowed to demonstrate outside the UN talks.

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#wired.com. A Major Leak Spills a Chinese Hacking Contractor’s Tools and Targets. Plus: State-sponsored AI hacking is here, Google hosts a CBP face recognition app, and more of the week’s top security news.

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#wired.com. An Invasive Disease-Carrying Mosquito Has Spread to the Rocky Mountains. The Aedes aegypti mosquito that can carry dengue, yellow fever, and Zika was thought to be too reliant on a hot and wet climate to survive in the Mountain West. But now, a population is thriving in Wes

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#wired.com. How to Use the New AI Features in OmniFocus, the Power User’s To-Do List. One of the Mac’s most popular productivity apps is incorporating generative artificial intelligence in a way that keeps it offline, private, and customizable.

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#wired.com. When Will the US Finally Get $15K EVs?. Super-cheap EVs exist in other parts of the world, as advances in battery tech and manufacturing are making new cars significantly cheaper. But the US market presents unique challenges for automakers.

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#wired.com. Gear News of the Week: Steam Makes a Home Console, and Apple Debuts a $230 Pouch for Your iPhone. Plus: Apple rolls out Digital IDs, Samsung’s new monitor has wheels, DJI’s latest drone has a display, and Insta360’s action camera gets an add-on that turns it into an instant camera.

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#theguardian.com. Father of teen whose death was linked to social media has ‘lost faith’ in Ofcom. Ian Russell says watchdog lacks ‘urgency’ and is not willing to use its powers ‘to the extent required’

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#theguardian.com. Don’t argue with strangers… and 11 more rules to survive the information crisis. Feeling overwhelmed by divisive opinions, endless rows and unreliable facts? Here’s how to weather the data storm

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#washingtonpost.com. Russians confront wartime internet cuts with public shrug, private fury. Ordering rides or groceries, paying by debit card, or just finding driving directions is increasingly out of reach for most Russians as mobile internet networks are shut down.

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#bbc.com. Can technology fix fashion's sizing crisis?. The BBC looks into whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help people who struggle when clothes are oddly sized.

#Nov.15.2025 ×

#wired.com. Chinese Beverage Chains Spread Across the US, Challenging Starbucks' Dominance. Luckin Coffee, Chagee, and other Chinese brands are targeting US consumers with Instagram-worthy drinks sold through sleek mobile apps.

#Nov.14.2025 ×

#wired.com. DOJ Issued Seizure Warrant to Starlink Over Satellite Internet Systems Used at Scam Compound. A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds.

#Nov.14.2025 ×

#wired.com. The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived. A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.

#Nov.14.2025 ×