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- February 1, 2026
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Fungus could be the insecticide of the future
Exterminators keep getting calls for a reason. Wood-devouring insects, such as beetles, termites, and carpenter ants, are constantly chewing through walls or infecting trees and breaking them down. The fight…
- Technology
- February 1, 2026
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7 Best Prepaid Phone Plans (2026)
Other Prepaid Cellular Services Mint Mobile is a prepaid service that uses the T-Mobile network (T-Mobile acquired the company in 2024). Plans start at $15 for 5 GB, though they…
- Technology
- February 1, 2026
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Bye-bye corporate conglomerates. Hello personal conglomerates.
Elon Musk’s reported merging of SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla harkens back to the heyday of General Electric — or maybe the robber barons of the Gilded Age. Source link
- Technology
- February 1, 2026
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‘Coffee is just the excuse’: the deaf-run cafe where hearing people sign to order | Deafness and hearing loss
Wesley Hartwell raised his fists to the barista and shook them next to his ears. He then lowered his fists, extended his thumbs and little fingers, and moved them up…
- Technology
- February 1, 2026
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How to replace your AirTag battery
Apple’s AirTag is designed to run quietly in the background, helping you keep track of everyday items like keys, bags and luggage. Unlike many small trackers, an AirTag doesn’t need…
- Technology
- February 1, 2026
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Do Nighttime Driving Glasses Work? A Science-Backed Guide for This Winter
Dealing with modern headlights at night is starting to feel like staring directly into a supernova. Between the blinding LEDs of newer SUVs and the blue-white glare that leaves “ghost…
- Technology
- February 1, 2026
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I don’t hate the robot barista like I thought I would
In Seattle, the only thing we love more than coffee is our coffee shops. On a six-block walk I pass at least a half dozen, each with their own vibe:…
- Technology
- February 1, 2026
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At NIH, a power struggle over institute directorships deepens
That kind of open and non-politicized search process, Histed said in a follow-up interview, isn’t unique to NIH: It’s one widely used by scientific institutions around the world. And it…
- Technology
- February 1, 2026
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Building a Watch Collection on a Budget? Here’s Where to Start (2026)
You don’t need a four-figure Swiss movement to know what time it is—or look good doing it. One of the most wonderful things about “budget” watches today (although it’s kinder,…
- Technology
- February 1, 2026
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Everything we know so far, including the leaked design
Apple has yet to announce a foldable iPhone, but after years of speculation, the outlines of what’s often referred to as the iPhone Fold are starting to come into focus.…
