Inside Parler, the Right's Favorite 'Free Speech' App

The top app on both Google and Apple's app stores this week promises conservatives a safe space—but gives priority treatment to its most high-profile users.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/parler-app-free-speech-influencers
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With Its Own Chips, Apple Aims to Define the Future of PCs

Intel processors are on their way out, replaced by home-grown designs, which will give the Mac maker more control of its destiny.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/own-chips-apple-aims-define-future-pcs
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How to Use Apple, Google, and Microsoft's Parental Controls

Each of the big three offers a wealth of options to limit screen time, find lost devices, and more.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/parental-controls-google-apple-microsoft-account
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The Best Shoes I've Ever Worn Are Hardly Shoes at All

Xero's Z-Trail sandals are the shoes I've been seeking—literally—for my entire life.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/xero-z-trail-barefoot
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WhatsApp Is Adding Disappearing Messages—With Some Limits

The popular encrypted messaging app now lets you automatically make chats vanish after a week, but look out for a few caveats.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-disappearing-messages
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One Clear Message From Voters This Election? More Privacy

Ballot measures were approved in California to restrict commercial use of user data and in Michigan to require warrants for searches of electronic information.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/one-clear-message-voters-election-more-privacy
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Despite Hacking Fears, Election Day Has a Mostly Smooth Start

Plenty of hours remain. But so far, the worst-case scenarios about ransomware and other meltdowns have seemingly not come to pass.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/election-day-hacking-threats-quiet
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Deep Neural Networks Are Helping Decipher How Brains Work

Neuroscientists are finding that deep-learning networks, often criticized as “black boxes,” can be good models for the organization of living brains.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/deep-neural-networks-are-helping-decipher-how-brains-work
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Why It Matters Which Charger You Use for Your Phone

Not all charging cables, bricks, and pads are made equally, especially when it comes to the long-term health of your battery.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/phone-charger-tips
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Donald Trump Is Attacking the Very Core of America

Cold War planners realized that, in the event of nuclear holocaust, they should preserve America’s essence. Trump has spent four years laying bombs on it.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-donald-trump-is-attacking-the-very-core-of-america
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Bundle Up! This Winter’s Best Tech Might Be a Good Coat

In a banner year for digital products, tools made of fabric have become essential for battling Covid-19.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/cloth-tech-coronavirus
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A Ton of Our Favorite Headphones Are on Sale This Weekend

From the exceptional Sony WH-1000XM4 to the attractive Master & Dynamic MW65, there are discounts on cans for all your needs right now.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-october-31-2020
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A Navy SEAL, a Quadcopter, and a Quest to Save Lives in Combat

On the battlefield, any doorway can be a death trap. A special ops vet, and his businessman brother, have built an AI to solve that problem.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/shield-ai-quadcopter-military-drone
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4 Ways to Sell or Trade In Your Old iPhone

If you plan to upgrade to Apple's new models, don't forget to cash in on your old one.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-trade-in-or-sell-your-iphone
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I Didn’t Want to Love Zooming on My Facebook Portal—but I Do

Stop trying to duct-tape a ring light to your laptop, and get yourself a dedicated videophone.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/rave-zoom-on-facebook-portal
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How to Clean Up Your Digital History

There are plenty of reasons to declutter your online traces. Here's how to tidy up.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-clean-up-your-digital-history
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The Unsinkable Maddie Stone, Google's Bug-Hunting Badass

The Project Zero reverse engineer shuts down some of the world's most dangerous exploits—along with antiquated hacker stereotypes.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/maddie-stone-project-zero-reverse-engineering
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There's No Turning Back on AI in the Military

In the digital arms race with China, the only thing worse than fearing AI itself is the fear of not having it at all.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-theres-no-turning-back-on-ai-in-the-military
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The iPhone 12 Finally Gets Magnets Right

Motorola's Moto Mods failed to pull off a long-lasting smartphone trend. But Apple's MagSafe series looks like it might actually stick.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/story/the-iphone-12-finally-gets-magnets-right
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The Best Locks for Protecting Your Bike—or Ebike

The only thing better than buying a new bicycle is keeping it. We tested a bunch of bike locks and these are our picks—and some advice for using them.

from Wired https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bike-locks
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