In 2018, the indie women’s website 'The Hairpin' stopped publishing. This month it has been Frankensteined back into existence and stuffed with slapdash AI-generated articles designed to attract search engine traffic. wired.trib.al/98R7s8g

Bang & Olufsen has released just 200 units of its new-old CD changer, but it reminds us that a corporation can’t ever delete a physical, plastic disc out of your great big honking CD collection. wired.trib.al/h0SgtJv

In recent months, protests against measures introduced by councils across the UK to lower speed limits and bring in low-traffic neighborhoods saw the conspiracy around 15-minute cities gain traction. wired.trib.al/2jhtoDT

The race is on to supply the exploding EV market with the raw materials it needs to make batteries. That means a deep sea mining boom could be just around the corner... whether the ocean is ready or not. wired.trib.al/ya1yo7Y

The US Congress won’t pass federal AI regulation anytime soon. NYC is forging ahead with an AI Action Plan and a proposal for a new Office of Algorithmic Data Integrity. wired.trib.al/vgb07p8

The weirdest reason the poles are warming so fast? Invisible clouds way up in the stratosphere. wired.trib.al/BnTso1Y

BREAKING: Senate sends the divest-or-ban TikTok bill (plus the rest of the foreign aid package) to President Biden's desk.

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EV production often relies on coal power and harmful labor practices. Back in November, climate activists in 'Squid Games' costumes disrupted the LA Auto Show to demand urgent change. wired.trib.al/uT6lDL8

BREAKING: TikTok might not be around much longer in the US. The Senate just passed a bill that included an ultimatum for the company: divest or be banned altogether. The next stop is President Biden’s desk. wired.trib.al/kobQ3FH

This gaming laptop combines the display of your rich friend's TV and the chassis of a Macbook Air with a powerful graphics card and a beefy battery. wired.trib.al/75BtuZG

GoWise’s countertop device combines two different cooking functions: air frying and steaming. It’s just OK. wired.trib.al/tEGX17b

Today, the FTC issued a new rule banning most noncompete agreements in the US. This change could unlock higher wages and enable more movement between companies—especially for tech workers. wired.trib.al/4vAM4iv

Tesla’s earnings today revealed the automaker’s sales and revenue are down, but that new “more affordable vehicles” will launch before mid 2025, sooner than originally planned. wired.trib.al/h9HB4sf

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The Elehear Alpha Pro hearing aids have an epic battery life. Plenty you can configure in the app. Remote sound relay feature could be a game changer.

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Hearing aids can lose their Bluetooth connection and have trouble getting it back. wired.trib.al/cZ9F1mk

What's happening with TikTok in the US? How are politicians using tech to try and connect with voters? Ask Makena Kelly anything for this week's Plaintext newsletter!

Laptop Buying Guide (2024): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide) wired.trib.al/6LBIPaN

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We tested the latest and greatest gaming laptops—from portable machines to an 18-inch gargantuan—so you can level up your game anywhere. wired.trib.al/pFbtc8f

Keen to try the latest wellness trend, I plunged out of my comfort zone. These are my favorite cold-water plunge pools for any budget. wired.trib.al/bhJ65HX

Update: The first baby using Orchid technology has been born. What's it all about? It’s often called “genetic enhancement.'

Founder Noor Siddiqui talks about using her company’s gene technology on herself:
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