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Valve’s handheld game console is easy to take apart for repairs and upgrades. Swapping in a higher capacity solid-state drive lets you play more of those ridiculously large PC games on the go. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-install-ssd-steam-deck/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

QR codes can be convenient—but they can also be exploited by malicious actors. Here’s how to protect yourself. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-qr-code-hacks-avoid/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Documents show that OpenAI signed a letter of intent to spend $51 million on brain-inspired chips developed by startup Rain. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previously made a personal investment in Rain. https://www.wired.com/story/openai-buy-ai-chips-startup-sam-altman/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

This elegant hybrid smartwatch adds temperature tracking to heart rate, ECG, and blood oxygen levels, but the subscription left me cold. https://www.wired.com/review/withings-scanwatch-2/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

If Musk fulfils just 15 percent of Cybertruck preorders, it would equal the annual unit sales of Toyota. If the polarizing EV flops, Tesla could be in big trouble. https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-cybertruck-success-failure/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

In a year dominated by artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and disingenuity, “authentic” has somehow emerged as Merriam-Webster’s word for 2023. https://www.wired.com/story/authentc-word-of-the-year-artificial-intelligence-pop-culture-politics/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A mix of security cameras, smart lighting, and other smart home gadgets can deter pesky thieves. Here’s how to use them to stay safe. https://www.wired.com/story/smart-home-security-tips/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger