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Tim Walz Is a Vinyl Guy. Here’s His Record Player of Choice.

A widely recommended and not-at-all weird beginner turntable that'll last forever

InsideCart: What Our Editors Bought in July

Including protein energy drinks, weekender bags and a primo pima tee

Is Industry Collaboration the Best Way Forward for Self-Driving Cars?

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son believes automakers will have the best shot at a breakthrough by working together

Influencers Are “Raising ’90s Kids.” What Does That Mean?

In an age of concerned parents, some are determined to look the other way

An AI Chatbot Is Running for Mayor — And Cracking Under Pressure

Victor Miller, Cheyenne's new mayoral candidate, says he is a "meat avatar" for a bot named Vic

The Next Generation of Apple CarPlay Is Going Wireless

Big changes are coming — whenever the new version sees the light of day

InsideCart: What Our Editors Bought in May

Including a pickling guide, hard-sided luggage and ultra running shoes

The Case for and Against AI Art

Eva Toorenent and Phillip Toledano are on opposite sides of the heated debate over artificial intelligence. Here, they make their arguments.

InsideCart: What Our Editors Bought in April

Including sunglasses, cookbooks and CBN gummies

Google Fit API Shutdown Could Impact Your Fitness Devices

The announcement raises a lot of questions

Do Friendship Apps Work? One Man Swiped to Find Out.

Our correspondent created accounts on Bumble For Friends and Timeleft to see if real pals can be found through the types of platforms previously focused on dating

Scammers Reportedly Created Fake Lawyers For SEO Scheme

Remember: reverse image search can be very useful

InsideCart: What Our Editors Bought in March

Including lugged boat shoes, cast iron skillets and an anniversary LP

Review: The Asus Zenbook 17 Fold Is a Versatile Giant

Can a foldable computer function as a laptop, desktop and tablet all in one?

There Are Two Sides to the Brain Implant Story

As Neuralink recently showed, the medical case for brain-machine interfaces is clear. Experts are divided on the next step: upgrading otherwise healthy humans.

InsideCart: What Our Editors Bought in February

Including Adidas trainers, tomato candles and an app-assisted jump rope

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The Best Gifts Under $50, Because Good Doesn’t Have to Mean Expensive

We've got the classics, like holiday-blend coffee and cozy sweaters, as well as plenty of picks you won't find elsewhere

The Best Gifts to Give Gen-Z, According to Gen-Zers

What the young and restless really want this holiday season

The Best Black Friday Tech Deals to Shop Right Now

'Tis the season for heavily-discounted gadgets from Amazon, Best Buy, Target and many more

Review: We Tried the Most Powerful Body Sculptor on the Market

The HigherDose Body Sculptor sits at the same price point, but with more horsepower and bigger results

The Labor Day Sales Have Landed

Our 50 favorite sales (and counting), running the gamut from style to tech

From Our EIC: Taking a Moment to Drown Out the Noise

A note on performative judgement, and the headphones you'll need to tune it out

Review: Can This Ingenious Device Replace Traditional Sleep Aids?

Lunette combines scent, vibration and breathwork to promote deeper sleep. It’s also the first sleep aid that’s worked for me.

China Makes Brain Implant Technology a Priority

Can Chinese brain-computer interfaces best those from American companies like Neuralink?

Ray-Ban Meta Sunglasses, the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift, Are on Sale

Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarers combine top-tier tech with an iconic sunglasses frame. They also make a great present for dad.

The Dumbest Way to Accelerate the Water Crisis

AI isn’t only turning our brains to mush, it’s sucking our country dry in the process

Take It From a Woman: Using AI Isn’t Sexy

I'm begging you to use your real brain

The Analog Life: 50 Ways to Unplug and Feel Human Again

There’s life beyond the infinite scroll. We put together a toolkit of habits, routines and products to help you live more intentionally.

Report: Meta AI Shown Engaging in Explicit Chats With Underage Users

An investigation from “The Wall Street Journal” found unsettling activity from the voice assistants, even those that mimic celebrities

Google Is Making It Easier For Your Friends to Find You

Find My Device now has a social component