Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Thousands of men are members of Telegram groups and channels that advertise and sell hacking and surveillance services that can be used to harass friends, wives and girlfriends, and former partners, new research has uncovered. The findings, from a European nonprofit group, also say that the communities are involved in extensive trading, selling, and promotion…

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When Should You Switch Car Seats?

Other than transitioning from one stage to the next, there are some situations that call for fully replacing your child’s car seat: Your child’s car seat has expired. Many parents don’t realize that child car seats carry expiration dates. This is particularly important when you have several children and use the same car seat for…

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Is AppleCare+ Worth Buying for Your iPhone?

Whether those prices are worth it depends on what kind of phone you have and how much risk you’re comfortable with. Let’s say you lose your iPhone 17 Pro within the first year of owning it. The cost of replacing it is $288 (a $149 deductible, plus the $139 you paid for the AppleCare+ plan)….

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Should You Lower Tire Pressure to Gain Traction in Snow?

When it comes to winter driving, most people know the importance of having good tires to provide a sure-footed grip for ice and snow. But a question that often comes up in the winter months is whether lowering the tire pressure can give you even better traction in the snow. Off-roaders and beachgoers sometimes reduce…

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The 51 Best Shows on Hulu, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)

While Netflix seemingly led the way for other streaming networks to create compelling original programming, Hulu actually beat them all to the punch. In 2011, a year before Netflix’s Lilyhammer and two years before the arrival of House of Cards, the burgeoning streamer premiered The Morning After, a pop-culture-focused news show that ran for 800…

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Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

The launch of Switch 2 brings with it a selection of retro GameCube games for subscribers to the Nintendo Switch Online service. As it did for the NES, SNES, N64, and even Sega Genesis/Mega Drive when games from those platforms joined the library, Nintendo has released a perfect recreation of the original controller, allowing you…

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Talking Carts 1: Ready, Set, Gift

Main theme: Whether you’ve been saving up all year or plan to “buy now, pay later,” Consumer Reports’ “Talking Carts” is here with smart tips and practical tricks to help you save money and shop with confidence.  In this podcast episode, Talking Carts hosts senior home and appliances writer Tanya Christian and marketplace equity reporter…

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