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Dog found in cramped room with 250 others thriving in new home
Poodle-cross Winston was found crammed in a filthy living room with the other dogs and rescued by the RSPCA.
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Netflix may have finally figured out games
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Netflix, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Boggle has become a spectator sport in my household. Everyone crowds around the […]
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Vivo’s X300 Ultra has the best cameras in any phone
A few months ago, I wrote that the telephoto camera is the only lens that matters any more, at least when it comes to Ultra-class flagships. As phones got better, cameras became where manufacturers tried to stand out. As cameras got better, telephoto lenses became the next point of focus. The most recent Ultra phones […]
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Dyson’s powerful 360 Vis Nav robovac is down to $279.99 for a limited time
If you’re tired of running your vacuum multiple times just to get the dirt and debris out of the carpets in your living room, Dyson’s 360 Vis Nav is worth a look. It’s one of the more powerful robot vacuums currently available, and now through May 11th (or while supplies last), it’s on sale at Woot […]
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These great digital gifts will arrive just in time for Mother’s Day
And just like that, Mother’s Day is tomorrow, May 10th, which is too soon for most online purchases to arrive in time. That said, you aren’t alone if you waited too long to pick up a gift this year, and you definitely aren’t alone in feeling guilty for considering digital gifts instead of something your […]
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Let it snow
Water gets all the credit. When gaming companies want to show off new graphics technology, things tend to get wet; splashing waves that are only possible with the latest physics engine, or puddles that can reflect the world around them thanks to ray tracing. But there's something special about snow. It might not be as […]
Wired1:52 PMCould Contact-Tracing Apps Help With the Hantavirus? Not Really
Contact-tracing apps were widely deployed during the Covid pandemic. They aren’t as helpful during smaller outbreaks.
Wired1:52 PMDo City Delivery Drones Make Sense? No One Knows, but They're Flying Over NYC
One of the country’s busiest airspaces has a new kind of flying machine—maybe temporarily.
Wired1:52 PMHow Handheld Translators Work and Why They’re Handy for Travel
Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but bespoke tools can offer a much more immersive experience.
Wired1:52 PM‘Reservation Hijacking’ Scams Target Travelers. Here’s How to Stay Safe
The hotel staffer who calls you with an urgent request for payment isn’t necessarily who they say they are.
Politico1:52 PMPoll: Republicans and Democrats agree on 1 big election issue
As campaign spending hits record highs, voters across parties question how deeply money shapes elections.