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Loaded Devices
Your Phone Won’t Be the Next Exploding Pager
Thousands of beepers and two-way radios exploded in attacks against Hezbollah, but mainstream consumer devices like smartphones aren’t likely to be weaponized the same way.
The Big Interview
Josh Johnson Has Become the Funniest Guy on the Internet. That Is Not a Joke
The Daily Show correspondent and TikTok phenom once said the web was a bad idea. Now it’s the reason he’s famous.
Reviews and Buying Guides
Weight It Out
The Best Weighted Blankets for Calm and Comfort
These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.
Deep Hole
The Hard-Luck Texas Town That Bet on Bitcoin—and Lost
Originally published in July, 2019. China's Bitmain said it would build the world's largest bitcoin mine in Rockdale, Texas. Then the price of bitcoin plunged, taking with it the town's hopes for a revival.
Magazine
Interview with the Luddite
Solo Trip
This Is a Philosopher on Drugs
Trending Stories
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Gear
The Top New Features Coming to Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Apple Intelligence has arrived in the iOS 18.1 developer beta, bringing features like the updated Siri and Writing Tools. Here’s how to access it, plus the top new features in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.
The Big Story
After Shark Tank, Mark Cuban Just Wants to Break Shit—Especially the Prescription Drug Industry
The billionaire is done with his hit TV show, but he’s still invested in fighting pharma’s middlemen, being a dad, and needling Elon Musk.
Science
How to View the ‘Comet of the Century’ C/2023 A3
September will see the appearance of C/2023 A3, also known as Tsuchinshan–ATLAS, that has traveled for tens of thousands of years through the solar system.
Gear
How to Turn Your Smartphone Into a Dumb Phone
There’s such a thing as too much phone. Use these methods to silence notifications, eliminate distractions, and collar time-wasting apps.
