The Time Is Right for a Folding iPhone

The Android world has enjoyed folding smartphones for six years, but Apple stans may soon be able to take part—a folding iPhone might arrive in 2026, according to a report from The Information. The project, codenamed V68, is in early development and there’s no guarantee it will come to fruition, but the report says it…

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Why Paris 2024 Olympic Athletes Are Sleeping on Cardboard Beds

This story originally appeared in WIRED Italia. It has been translated from Italian. Yes, the athletes’ beds at the Paris 2024 Olympics are indeed made of cardboard. The paper-based berth news, which has aroused curiosity and some skepticism after some videos of athletes circulated online, was confirmed by the organizers of the French Olympic Games,…

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Best Travel Backpacks

If there’s any benefit to all those hours (months? years!) flying, it’s knowing how to pack and what to bring. Rule No. 1: Choose merino wool, because it’s comfy, not scratchy, and doesn’t retain body odors, which is key because the clothes you pack probably won’t see a washing machine for a while. Rule No….

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Best French-Door Refrigerators of 2024

Despite their popularity, French-door refrigerators as a group are not very reliable. Except for the high-end brand Fisher & Paykel, most French-door brands received a middling or worse score for predicted reliability in our latest member survey. Those results also reveal that Kenmore and LG French-doors are more prone to having compressors that break or…

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How to Keep Your Toothbrush Clean

If you’re traveling, you can use toothbrush cases, plastic bags, or travel toothbrushes with a built-in case to keep your toothbrush clean. Once you’ve arrived at your destination, though, your toothbrush should be kept uncovered in a clean, dry place to prevent bacterial accumulation, says Martinna Bertolini, DDS, PhD, an assistant professor in the department…

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Joe Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race

President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race on Sunday following a nearly monthlong pressure campaign mounted by Democratic leaders and donors to oust him. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden wrote in a letter posted to X on Sunday. “And while it has been…

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