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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a master at leading on his loyal electric vehicle followers — especially when it comes to access to the car's coveted Full-Self Driving mode beta.

It's been touted as a WhatsApp alternative. The company that operates it has faced sharp criticism for not doing enough to curtail revenge porn or counterfeit vaccination cards. Now, a new study has found that Telegram is, surprise surprise, an appealing home for cybercriminals.

Apple is taking more of a stand for its employees.

On Friday, CEO Tim Cook spoke about the iPhone maker's plans to support Texas employees affected by the state's new abortion law, known as the "heartbeat" bill.

During an all-staff meeting broadcast to 160,000 Apple employees worldwide, Cook noted that Apple's medical insurance would kick in to help cover the costs incurred by workers who need to travel because of Texas' abortion access restrictions. The New York Times obtained a recording of the employee-only meeting. Читать дальше...

It's definitely weird that Sony Pictures seems to think the only people capable of hosting Jeopardy! are ones with a spotty history on social media and podcasts, or who just embrace a regressive view of feminism. But LeVar Burton, the Reading Rainbow and Star Trek: The Next Generation star who didn't end up getting the job people would've loved to see him take on, has already started looking at what's next.

Look at the four space geeks reveling in the thrill of spending time in outer space.

Trying to get your Instagram profile out there a little more? One thing you might want to think about doing is making it more search-friendly.

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An asteroid or icy object collided with the gas giant Jupiter on Sept. 13, where it eventually blew up in the planet's thick clouds. A Brazilian space photographer, José Luis Pereira, captured the rarely-seen solar system event, which is shown in the intriguing footage below.

The object was around dozens of meters across (possibly some 120 to 160 feet wide, maybe more, maybe less). Traveling at a high speed, it journeyed deeper and deeper into Jupiter's heavy atmosphere, where... Читать дальше...

Privacy Please is an ongoing series exploring the ways privacy is violated in the modern world, and what can be done about it.

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When you say you'll go off the grid, chances are, you won't actually go off the grid. Face it, you'll likely still carry a couple of gadgets with you in the wilderness, whether that's your smartphone to keep in contact with civilization, or perhaps your laptop to get some work done in peace.

Not everyone can be Maverick in Top Gun, but everyone can have the chance to have fun in the air — and it's all thanks to drones. Mini quadcopters have become increasingly accessible over the years, and now even kids can take flight and have some aerial fun, albeit remotely.

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Ah, the microwave. Where would we be without this kitchen superhero? Whether you're out of ideas, short on time, or simply looking for the easiest option, the microwave is always there to make sure you're fed. If in doubt, opt for the microwave. It's that simple.

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The internet adores a juicy true crime story, but the voyeuristic online frenzy to find Gabby Petito is in poor taste.

Gaming isn’t just about skills, it’s also about visuals. And on top of that, you can have all the skills in the world, but that won’t make up for a slow refresh rate or response time. These are all important things to keep in mind when searching for your next gaming monitor.

If you're looking to entertain your family or simply satisfy your inner child, Hulu's got the movies for you.