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It's Time to Bring Back the AIM Away Message

The live chats of the past are now in our pockets and inescapable. We need better boundaries. https://bit.ly/3x1i9Eu

How I Monetized My Viral Baby Yoda TikTok Account

If you go mega-vi, there are ways to make money off of your content. But be warned: It relies on going viral often, and consistently. https://bit.ly/3N7czG3

The Multifarious Multiplexity of Taika Waititi

He makes big movies and little movies, funny movies and sad movies—but mostly big-little funny-sad movies. Waititi is a bundle of contradictions. https://bit.ly/3GyGbK0

Hades Nails Its Depictions of Polyamory and Kink

The 2020 indie darling provides players with thoughtful romantic plots seldom seen in gaming. https://bit.ly/3x13DeN

This Punk Band Will Definitely Land in Your Spam Folder

It's a tough digital world out there for a musical group called the Viagra Boys. https://bit.ly/3GtT6go

How to Fix the US Baby Formula Shortage

Importing formula will provide quick relief, but reforming the program that provides free formula to low-income families would help more in the long term. https://bit.ly/3a9oVPe

Companies Are Hacking Their Way Around the Chip Shortage

The supply chain issues have no end in sight, so manufacturers are being forced to improvise. https://bit.ly/3lVIQE5

Good Luck Not Accidentally Hiring a North Korean Scammer

DPRK hackers are tricking their way into jobs with western firms. A US government alert reminds employers they're on the front lines—and potentially on the hook. https://bit.ly/3lUbdCz

Power Up Anywhere With Our Favorite Portable Chargers

Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks. https://bit.ly/3HNcIMd

Let’s Get Our Shit Together—Literally

It's time to build the Poop Ark, a centralized collection of the entire animal kingdom's feces, for research, de-extinction, and more. https://bit.ly/3wXRrv0

A Father-Son Team Solves a Geometry Problem With Infinite Folds

The result could help researchers answer a larger question about flattening objects from the fourth dimension to the third dimension. https://bit.ly/3yZV7PI

Elon Musk’s Twitter Plans Would Mean Less Free Speech for Many

The platform has a history of standing up to governments. Its billionaire suitor wants to follow their rules to the letter. https://bit.ly/3MSKDFT

Become a Telegram Master With These 10 Tips and Tricks

Whether you've picked up the messaging app recently or you've been using it for ages, these tools can help you make the most of it. https://bit.ly/3Gvldvt

The 26 Best Outdoor Summer Deals From REI’s Anniversary Sale

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—when we start prepping for summer fun with titanium chopsticks and foldable kayaks. https://bit.ly/3Gr1qNK

What Do Those Pesky 'Cookie Preferences' Pop-Ups Really Mean?

We asked the engineer who invented cookies what they mean and how to handle them. https://bit.ly/38RMN9S

Beyerdynamic’s DT 700 Pro X Can Make the Old Sound New Again

What if the best headphones for gaming, movies, and music are the kind studios use to make them? https://bit.ly/3MUbKAw

Quashing Racist Pseudoscience Is Science’s Responsibility

The recent act of racist terrorism in Buffalo has raised the stakes on how science is communicated and sold. https://bit.ly/3Gqmcx2

Are TikTok Algorithms Changing How People Talk About Suicide?

Social media users have adopted terms like unalive to avoid platform censorship. But not using the word suicide can stigmatize it. https://bit.ly/3t1lLUF

11 Great Memorial Day Deals on Sex Tech

Slide into summer with a bang this year, riding the wave from Masturbation May right into the long weekend. https://bit.ly/3GoInDY

Supernatural VR Makes Working Out More Accessible Than Ever

The virtual reality fitness program is inspiring users—like me—who say they never felt accepted by traditional gyms. https://bit.ly/3kZ1Gdc

EOS Was the World’s Most Hyped Blockchain. Members Want It Back

Block.One created the EOS blockchain and raised $4 billion in a record-breaking ICO. Now, its users have taken over. https://bit.ly/3l27oe0

The Web3 Movement’s Quest to Build a ‘Can’t Be Evil’ Internet

Crypto dreamers want to free us from Big Tech and exploitative capitalism—using only the blockchain, game theory, and code. What could possibly go wrong? https://bit.ly/3L84K1i

The Ramifications of Roe’s Fall Won’t Stop at Abortion Bans

In certain states, politicians could leap on the opportunity to push for the criminalization of certain methods of birth control and impair access to IVF. https://bit.ly/3sjw463

The 4 Best Water Leak Detectors for Your Home

Don't let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. A smart water sensor can reduce the risk of damage to your home. https://bit.ly/39BkYmf

The Desert’s Fragile Skin Can’t Take Much More Heat

Climate change and human activity are destroying the layers of fungi, lichen, and bacteria that protect deserts from erosion. https://bit.ly/3M0uVYL

These Are Our Favorite Robot Vacuums

From no-frills cleaners to high-end automation, we have the perfect pick for you. https://bit.ly/386UicV

7 Tips to Work Smarter in Google Docs

Try these productivity tricks and get more done in less time. https://bit.ly/3kONTWf

Science Is Redefining Motherhood. If Only Society Would Let It

It's time to decouple maternity from womanhood. Recent advances in fertility science are helping pave the way toward inclusivity. https://bit.ly/39L7eWh

Data Brokers Track Abortion Clinic Visits for Anyone to Buy

Plus: Russia rerouted internet in occupied Ukraine, Grindr sold its users' location data to ad networks, and more. https://bit.ly/3KUCZcm

Apple, Google, and Microsoft Team Up to Vanquish the Password

Plus: Sonos gets vocal, Twitter tightens up, and Lyft will let you ride with strangers again. https://bit.ly/3vQFRm3

12 Great Weekend Deals on Smol iPads, TVs, and Theraguns

Now is a great time to upgrade your home viewing, gaming, or relaxing with a couple of our favorite fun-size devices. https://bit.ly/3siAnhX

How a Telemedicine Abortion Provider Is Bracing for Post-Roe Life

The CEO of digital abortion clinic Hey Jane discusses the grim future of reproductive rights in the US and the clinic’s plans to keep providing access. https://bit.ly/3FpHA53

The Next Civil War Reads Like Dystopian Realism

The warnings about political violence in Stephen Marche's latest book are like something out of science fiction. https://bit.ly/3MSwHLG

Star Wars Ain’t What It Used to Be

Another May the Fourth rolls around with the franchise feeling more like it's on auto-pilot than hyperdrive. https://bit.ly/37ltqW0

Burning Crops to Capture Carbon? Good Luck Finding Water

The technique uses plants as fuel and sequesters the emitted CO2, removing it from the atmosphere. But scaling up would use gobs of water and land. https://bit.ly/3kNF3bj

How to Protect Your Digital Privacy if Roe v. Wade Falls

Reproductive rights are still largely guaranteed in the United States. Here are some key privacy concepts to adopt in the event that they're not. https://bit.ly/3sl0ULt

This VR App Has Legs

Spatial adds support for full-body virtual avatars, giving realism in VR a step up. https://bit.ly/3OZkre8

Every ISP in the US Must Block These 3 Pirate Streaming Services

The 96 internet service providers were told to enforce the orders “by any technological means available.” https://bit.ly/3LNcEhG

After Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Read These 5 Comics

The multiverse is a tricky and confusing place. These books will help you get your bearings. https://bit.ly/3vKljM4

Mars Colonies Will Need Solar Power—and Nuclear Too

A new study shows how future inhabitants of the Red Planet could run on either energy source, depending on where they set up camp. https://bit.ly/3FixEu4

The Crypto Industry Is Getting Too Honest

What if no one cares whether it’s a Ponzi scheme? https://bit.ly/3LPsZCe

Tech Companies Are Not Ready for a Post-Roe Era

Silicon Valley firms are about to be at the center of the storm around abortion access and reproductive rights. They need to prepare. https://bit.ly/3LK2LRD

The Best Games Have the Smartest Learning Curves

Casual gamers tend to avoid really difficult titles (cough, Elden Ring). But dying a lot doesn't have to be frustrating. https://bit.ly/3kF8n3L

India’s New Super App Has a Privacy Problem

Tata Neu is the country’s latest do-everything app. When users signed up, their personal information was already there. https://bit.ly/388OAHc

Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control: Inside Shein’s Sudden Rise

The Chinese company has become a fast-fashion juggernaut by appealing to budget-conscious Gen Zers. But its ultralow prices are hiding unacceptable costs. https://bit.ly/3y99a53

Shanghai Is Rewriting Chinese Censorship Amid Lockdown

Censors are cracking down on free speech online, but people are finding new ways to get around them. https://bit.ly/38O1KJZ

Is Leaking a SCOTUS Opinion a Crime? The Law Is Far From Clear

The leak of a draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade quickly sparked a court investigation. Which laws may have been violated, if any, remains uncertain. https://bit.ly/3kE0cEM

Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cams for Your Home or Business

These weatherproof devices can keep a watchful eye on your property and let you get on with life. https://bit.ly/3scAITd

Amazon Labor Union Loses Ground in Staten Island Push

After a surprising win last month, workers have voted against unionizing a second warehouse in the NYC borough. https://bit.ly/3KBVt14

15 Great Amazon Pet Day Deals on Cameras, Robot Vacs, and Toys

Treat your furry friend—and yourself—with these discounted goodies. https://bit.ly/3OVq64P