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The Biggest Appeal of the New Kindle Paperwhite Isn’t the Kindle Itself
The latest generation of Kindle’s 7-inch e-readers have a new look and new accessories. But are they worth the upgrade given Amazon’s new Kindle prices?
Nena Farrell
The Best E-Readers if You Don’t Want a Kindle
Want to untether your reading from Amazon? These Kindle alternatives deserve a spot on your nightstand.
Nena Farrell
Meet the AI Agents Trying to Be Real-Life Journalists
Jayden, Sam, and Zack are eagerly pitching editors on reported stories and investigative features. The catch? They're all AI agents.
Kate Knibbs
The 2,000-Nit OLED in Apple’s New MacBook Is a Big Deal
The touchscreen in the new MacBook Pro is crazily bright with very deep blacks. Here’s why it’s unlike anything else you can currently buy.
Luke Larsen
The New Kindle Is Gorgeous—but the Price Is Ridiculous
The gorgeous blue finish and premium feel won me over, but the reading experience offers few reasons to replace a working Kindle.
Nena Farrell
Here’s Which Kindle You Should Buy as the New Lineup Rolls Out
I’ve tested every single Kindle, from Paperwhite and Colorsoft to the new aluminum models. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
Nena Farrell
What to Know About China’s Top-Secret Spaceplane
This week, the Pentagon released a full-resolution image of the vehicle, the capabilities of which remain rather mysterious.
Stephen Clark, Ars Technica
Hackers Exploited the PHP Vulnerabilities Days Before They Were Patched
Amazon Web Services logged attempts to leverage the internet-melting PHP2Shell bugs four days ago. They’re now being “broadly exploited” across the internet.
Lily Hay Newman
HTC Made Smart Glasses That Are Way More Private
These smart glasses do just about everything Meta glasses can, but they're not tied to a social media platform.
Boone Ashworth
Sunrise Alarm Clocks to Help You Adjust to Shorter Days
I’ve never been a morning person. This bedside gadget is the only thing that’s ever changed that.
Nena Farrell
The Science Behind the Nobel-Winning Technology That Controls Neurons With Light
Optogenetics revolutionized neuroscience, but its origins come from an entirely brainless organism—an alga.
Fernanda González
Treat Yourself to Deals on Our Favorite Phone Chargers
Avoid the scariest thing this Halloween (your phone at 1 percent) with Anker's 20 percent off sale on all charging gear.
Kat Merck