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Millions of EVs will soon hit the road, but the world isn’t ready for their old batteries. A crop of startups wants to crack this billion-dollar problem. https://bit.ly/33qG6ph

“Everyone onboard the scavenging habitat knew there was no correlation between the unreality and what lay underneath.” https://bit.ly/2JudzrO

You can get a discount on some great electric bikes right now—plus accessories! https://bit.ly/3lttSCQ

As the Signal protocol becomes the industry standard, it's worth understanding what sets it apart from other forms of end-to-end encrypted messaging. https://bit.ly/3fORiB2

Months of quarantining and social distancing have meant shortages of essentials. If you need a mask or air purifier, we found discounts for you. https://bit.ly/2Vc7jrq

Go ahead, give them the keys to your heart—but anything more could make a cybersecurity mess. https://bit.ly/2JsmbiB

For Small Business Saturday—or any day—remember to shop local! Here are some stores we think you'll like too. https://bit.ly/2VcP6du

Physicist Janna Levin is hoping to improve the reputation of the strange phenomena with her new book The Black Hole Survival Guide. https://bit.ly/37hLRXK

Every TV deserves a soundbar to call its own, and these are our favorites. https://bit.ly/2LdQ3gk

Stay at home this weekend! Here are the very best discounts we’ve found in every category and at all the major retailers. https://bit.ly/3fMZ92b

These picks will help you get your sweat on, whether you're in a home gym, jogging down the road, or roughing it in the wilderness. https://bit.ly/2J5Ginj

From gorgeous OLEDs to 4K projectors to soundbars, here are the best discounts to improve your home theater this holiday weekend. https://bit.ly/369rahh

Vizio has finally broken the $1,000 mark with its gorgeous new 55 incher. This is the best Black Friday TV markdown around. https://bit.ly/2V3PV8n

We need to stay indoors and not travel for the rest of the year. Why not stockpile on Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox titles? https://bit.ly/3maXVQP

Vaccines can prevent symptoms, but some can also keep people from spreading infection. That’s critical, and no one knows if the new vaccines do it. https://bit.ly/37gZ3w6

A new wave of startups is trying to optimize meetings, from automated scheduling tools to facial recognition that measures who’s paying attention. https://bit.ly/2J95V6n

The PlayStation 5 reboot, like Shadow of the Colossus before it, loses the visual language of the original, undoing its magic. https://bit.ly/3q8lkov

In a year of chaos, a series of internet tropes has sought to offer escape from the turmoil. https://bit.ly/3nVPEAF

How do humans perceive color? An NIH experiment finds a way to measure what happens after light hits the eye—using brain scans. https://bit.ly/2Hv6QgI

You should never buy a mattress online unless it’s discounted. Luckily, there are some modest holiday deals going on our favorite models. https://bit.ly/3fyixzN

We’re all cooking more than ever in 2020. These six selections offer some new kitchen adventures. https://bit.ly/3fsxdjU

Two vaccines are nearly here—but their unusual storage requirements could deprive the rural areas that need them most. A tech fix might be coming. https://bit.ly/2J4kxDE

It's dangerous to go alone, take this. https://bit.ly/396Cxbw

For now, the security measure will be available only to people using the beta version of the app. https://bit.ly/3nQ4Dfi

Ransomware as a service, exposed SMS photos, and more of the week's top security news. https://bit.ly/33791Pc

We found more than a dozen math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to disassemble, set on fire, and then rebuild. https://bit.ly/393SAXB

Many of the communities most vulnerable to Covid-19 are the ones least willing to get a vaccine. Convincing them may require a peer-to-peer approach. https://bit.ly/2UNPM8C

Plus: The threat of blogs, the balkanization of social media, and a new record for America’s mayor. https://bit.ly/3346WDH

The internet called it a metaphor for 2020. If that’s true, then maybe it should be a beacon of hope for everyone. https://bit.ly/2IXyALk

The upcoming “Beyond” update will bring 10 additional levels plus new Pokémon and a seasons system. https://bit.ly/2J0k2ea

“Having no consciousness at all, surrendering to the dark nothingness of death, was better than existing with a partial one.” https://bit.ly/3nHmg10

Carrier lock-in was recently prohibited in the UK. If it finally happens here next year too, consumer advocates say the move would give users more flexibility and choice. https://bit.ly/35OfDnf

It'll be a while before US theaters are back to full capacity. Offering the 'Wonder Woman' sequel on its streaming service is Warner Bros.' best option. https://bit.ly/2UHfTy8

You don’t have to wait until the day after Thanksgiving—or leave your house—to get in on these Black Friday deals. https://bit.ly/2Krk5QV

An ER nurse’s anecdote of deranged denialism went viral. But when the media caught wind of the story, reporters didn’t do their jobs. https://bit.ly/36U8e5a

Nintendo's highly anticipated hack-and-slash crossover misses too much of what makes Zelda: Breath of the Wild a masterpiece. https://bit.ly/390zRfA

University of Miami students accuse the campus police of using the software. Administrators deny it, but they had previously touted the capability. https://bit.ly/3fcqCKq

The president dismissed the widely respected cybersecurity agency director Tuesday night for pushing back against election disinformation. https://bit.ly/38OyIrw

The blockbuster game of deception has security holes that let cheaters run wild. https://bit.ly/2Hg3caw

From a modern-classic electric guitar to a wire-free VR headset, here are 45 options for spreading joy—and not Covid. https://bit.ly/2H8GJvU

My Instagram feed remains as artsy and overfiltered as ever, an infinite grid of happy little squares. This, in 2020, is crisis-level denialism. https://bit.ly/35BLGqn

My mind has slipped anxiously off books and movies since 2016. But as the credits roll on 2020, I’m ready to look back. https://bit.ly/35F0a97

Underrepresented students enrolled in higher education in historic numbers. But financial setbacks and the challenges of remote schooling may reverse any progress. https://bit.ly/2IEkiPN

My slip-up could have meant the end of my PC. I managed to squirrel my way out of trouble, but the real lesson here is: Don't be me. https://bit.ly/36K2sTC

You can probably fill a football stadium with all the cheap headphones out there. We're here to help you pick the right pair. https://bit.ly/2H4aEoW

Here are the top games you can get for Sony's new console during its launch window. https://bit.ly/3lC7uru

Covid-19 research hacking, the Pentagon's Photoshop antics, and more of the week's top security news. https://bit.ly/3nrIFPO

Whichever new model you get, we've rounded up the cases, chargers, and other accessories you'll want to snag. https://bit.ly/35vij9m

During his 50-year career, the director has made a series of films that are wonderfully quixotic—even when they go off the rails. https://bit.ly/35xGRyB

Watching country music’s biggest night was anxiety-inducing—and not in a good way. https://bit.ly/2IECo4h