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8 Best Travel Adapters (2026): My Top Recommendations

When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are my favorite travel adapters and chargers.

Jul 2, 11:31 AM

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Bublue BuVortex V5 Pool Skimmer Review: An Impractical Cleaner

The Bublue BuVortex V5 ditches conventional skimming for a vortex-powered design that’s fascinating to watch, even if it’s severely impractical.

Jul 2, 11:04 AM

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How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV

Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials t...

Jul 2, 11:00 AM

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I Tried Rips, the Card-Pack App Where Users Spend Thousands Chasing Pricey Pokémon

I ripped open $892 worth of Pokémon packs on my phone in under 15 minutes and walked away with 62 cents. My adrenaline rush felt like the future of gambling.

Jul 2, 10:30 AM ▲ 2

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Inside the Luddite Festival Harnessing Gen Z’s Rage Against Big Tech

New York City’s Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline amid the suffocating presence of Big Tech.

Jul 2, 10:00 AM ▲ 4

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Meta Is Charging a Subscription for Smart Glasses Features. Welcome to the New Era of Consumer Tech

You bought the hardware. Now you’ll need to subscribe for “expanded access” to the most advanced features.

Jul 2, 9:30 AM ▲ 2 💬 1

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Heat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Will Make Things Worse

Long hours outdoors, day drinking, and World Cup matches are among the factors raising the risks of heat-related illness, as hot weather spreads across the east...

Jul 2, 9:00 AM

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