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WIRED

The Best Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids (2025), Tested and Reviewed

I tested an array of alternative sleep aids, from gummies to wearable patches, to see if they would help my chronic insomnia.

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WIRED

The Best Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids (2025), Tested and Reviewed

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Engadget

From 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' to 'Nashville's Big Bash,' here's how to watch this year's biggest New Year's ...

35 minutes ago

Engadget

From 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' to 'Nashville's Big Bash,' here's how to watch this year's biggest New Year's ...

WIRED

Poor Sleep Quality Accelerates Brain Aging

Research shows that people who sleep poorly tend to have brain age that is older than their actual age. Chronic inflammation in the body caused by poor sleep likely plays a part.

35 minutes ago

WIRED

Poor Sleep Quality Accelerates Brain Aging

WIRED

AI-Powered Dating Is All Hype. IRL Cruising Is the Future

Dating apps and AI companies have been touting bot wingmen for months. But the future might just be good old-fashioned meet-cutes.

1 hour ago

WIRED

AI-Powered Dating Is All Hype. IRL Cruising Is the Future

WIRED

Fears Mount That US Federal Cybersecurity Is Stagnating—or Worse

Government staffing cuts and instability, including this year’s prolonged shutdown, could be hindering US digital defense and creating vulnerabilities.

1 hour ago

WIRED

Fears Mount That US Federal Cybersecurity Is Stagnating—or Worse

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Engadget

The best cameras for 2026

2 hours ago

Engadget

The best cameras for 2026

WIRED

Discovering the Dimensions of a New Cold War

The United States’ plan for dealing with Putin’s Russia and Xi’s China remains ill-defined among a shifting global order. That must change.

2 hours ago

WIRED

Discovering the Dimensions of a New Cold War

TechCrunch

The phone is dead. Long live . . . what exactly?

"We're not going to be using iPhones in 10 years," Callaghan says flatly. "I kind of don't think we'll be using them in five years."

6 hours ago

TechCrunch

The phone is dead. Long live . . . what exactly?

Engadget

LG announces new line of xboom speakers ahead of CES

11 hours ago

Engadget

LG announces new line of xboom speakers ahead of CES

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Engadget

The OneXSugar Wallet is an upcoming retro handheld with a 4:3 foldable screen

14 hours ago

Engadget

The OneXSugar Wallet is an upcoming retro handheld with a 4:3 foldable screen

Engadget

IDC warns of major PC market downturn due to memory crunch

14 hours ago

Engadget

IDC warns of major PC market downturn due to memory crunch

Ars Technica

The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out—or self-censor

The study's main takeaway: "Be bold. It is the thing that slows down authoritarian creep."

15 hours ago

Ars Technica

The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out—or self-censor

Ars Technica

NJ’s answer to flooding: it has bought out and demolished 1,200 properties

The state deals with flooding and sea level rise by buying homes in flood prone areas.

16 hours ago

Ars Technica

NJ’s answer to flooding: it has bought out and demolished 1,200 properties

Engadget

How to watch the Hisense CES 2026 presentation live

17 hours ago

Engadget

How to watch the Hisense CES 2026 presentation live

Ars Technica

Stranger Things series finale trailer is here

Netflix's finale will also have a two-day theatrical release to more than 600 locations.

17 hours ago

Ars Technica

Stranger Things series finale trailer is here

Ars Technica

Condé Nast user database reportedly breached, Ars unaffected

A serious data breach has occurred, but Ars users have nothing to worry about.

17 hours ago

Ars Technica

Condé Nast user database reportedly breached, Ars unaffected

TechCrunch

Almost 80 European deep tech university spinouts reached $1B valuations or $100M in revenue in 2025

According to Dealroom’s European Spinout Report 2025, 76 European deep tech and life sciences spinouts have either reached $1 billion valuations, $100 million in revenue, or both.

18 hours ago

TechCrunch

Almost 80 European deep tech university spinouts reached $1B valuations or $100M in revenue in 2025

TechCrunch

12 investors dish on what 2026 will bring for climate tech

After a tumultuous year, venture investors are still optimistic about climate tech's long-term prospects, especially as data centers continue to drive demand for electricity, manufacturing, and materials.

19 hours ago

TechCrunch

12 investors dish on what 2026 will bring for climate tech

TechCrunch

The best AI-powered dictation apps of 2025

AI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice

20 hours ago

TechCrunch

The best AI-powered dictation apps of 2025

TechCrunch

VCs predict enterprises will spend more on AI in 2026 — through fewer vendors

Enterprises have been experimenting with AI tools for a few years. Investors predict they will start to pick winners in 2026.

21 hours ago

TechCrunch

VCs predict enterprises will spend more on AI in 2026 — through fewer vendors

Ars Technica

Looking for friends, lobsters may stumble into an ecological trap

Gathering for mutual defense puts young spiny lobsters at risk of predators.

21 hours ago

Ars Technica

Looking for friends, lobsters may stumble into an ecological trap

TechCrunch

The top 26 consumer/edtech companies from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Here is the full list of the consumer/edtech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

21 hours ago

TechCrunch

The top 26 consumer/edtech companies from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Ars Technica

The top 5 most horrifying and fascinating medical cases of 2025

Florida man makes two appearances on the list.

22 hours ago

Ars Technica

The top 5 most horrifying and fascinating medical cases of 2025

WIRED

Commodore 64 Ultimate Review: An Astonishing Remake

The reborn Commodore 64 is an astonishing remake—but daunting if you weren’t there the first time around.

24 hours ago

WIRED

Commodore 64 Ultimate Review: An Astonishing Remake