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10.18.25
SCIENCE
How to See Comet Lemmon This October
BY RITSUKO KAWAI | 3-MINUTE READ
This long-duration comet will make its closest approach to Earth this fall, before disappearing into the outer solar system for another 1,000 years.
GEAR
What Is Google One, and Should You Subscribe?
BY SIMON HILL | 5-MINUTE READ
If you use Google’s apps and AI, it’s worth looking at this all-inclusive service. We break down the plans and how much they cost.
POLITICS
The Online Tools That Fueled ‘No Kings’ and the Trump Resistance
BY DAVID GILBERT | 8-MINUTE READ
Social media platforms, collaborative online tools, and encrypted messaging are all helping to power a massive, decentralized resistance to the Trump administration.
As Windows 10 Support Ends, Microsoft Is ‘Rewriting’ Windows 11 Around AI
BY LUKE LARSEN | 4-MINUTE READ
All Windows 11 users will soon be able to talk to the Copilot AI assistant more easily via voice, and Copilot Vision can understand the context of your screen.
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Should You Hike in Boots or Trail Runners?
BY CHRIS HASLAM | 11-MINUTE READ
Lightweight trail shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures.
Should You Get a Prepaid Phone Plan? Here’s What You Need to Know
BY JACOB ROACH | 5-MINUTE READ
There are hundreds of prepaid phone plans, but they all borrow from the same few mobile networks. Here’s what you need to know when shopping for cell service in the US.
We Toted Lunch, Water Bottles, and Beach Towels in All the Best Tote Bags
BY BOUTAYNA CHOKRANE | 2-MINUTE READ
From beach days to board meetings, these top totes are designed to protect your valuables, and then some.
These WIRED-Tested Automatic Pet Feeders Are the Cat’s Meow
BY MOLLY HIGGINS | 2-MINUTE READ
We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.
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