Pros and Cons of Inverter Generators

To help you make better sense of your size options, we break our inverter generators into four groups, divided by their output wattage: Large Inverter GeneratorsMost large inverter generators in our ratings weigh from about 150 to about 300 pounds (wheels included). That’s too heavy to haul along on a camping trip or to a…

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How ByteDance Made China’s Most Popular AI Chatbot

When Chinese AI startup DeepSeek became a global sensation in January, it not only shocked Silicon Valley but also startled ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. The Chinese tech giant had already launched Doubao, its own flagship AI assistant app with tens of millions of users. But when DeepSeek became the best-known Chinese AI company overnight, no…

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The Pentagon Is Looking Into the Dialog Data Exposure for Unmasking National Security Officials

A data exposure at Dialog, the private events group cofounded by Peter Thiel, exposed personal information of multiple US national security personnel. These include an intelligence official on the National Security Council (NSC) and an active-duty intelligence officer supporting sensitive military operations, WIRED has learned. The Pentagon is now examining the matter. Personal information about…

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Best GoPro Camera (2025): Compact, Budget, Accessories

The Top 5 GoPro Hero Cameras Compared GoPros to Avoid GoPro doesn’t sell anything older than the Hero 12, but there are plenty of Hero 11s and even Hero 10s out there for sale on the internet. We suggest avoiding them. They may work fine, but modern accessories designed for later models won’t work, and…

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How to Turn Off Smart TV Snooping Features

Google says the Google TV platform itself doesn’t use ACR technology to capture specific content that’s being watched. However, individual TV brands may do so, and they have their own privacy policies and user agreements in place. While Google might not employ ACR, it does collect data from TVs that use its smart TV platform—and…

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7 Best Automatic Litter Boxes (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Compare Our Picks Others We Tested Photograph: Kat Merck Els Pet Orbitie for $260: This is one of the least expensive lidded automatic litter boxes. It functions much like the more expensive models, with an internal 65-liter-capacity orb that rotates and catches clumps with a plastic grate, depositing them into a bag-lined box below. The…

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Trump Imposes New Tariffs to Sidestep Supreme Court Ruling

President Trump is adding a new 10 percent tariff on nearly all imports to the United States, following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned most of the levies imposed by the US government last year. In an executive order signed Friday evening, Trump outlined a few exceptions, including imports of critical minerals, beef and fruits,…

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Best Free Streaming Video Services

There are dozens of free ad-supported alternatives to paid streaming services. In fact, most smart TVs either offer their own free services or access to ones on this list directly from the set. Here are some more options to consider: CNN Originals, a free ad-supported service from CNN, is now available. Initial titles “Amanpour: Sex…

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