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PSN, Xbox outages show why a disc-free future would suck
It happened two times in two weeks: First Sony's PlayStation Network variation, then Microsoft's Xbox experienced significant outages. Monday's Xbox outage was…
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Ebay Has to Pay $55.7 Million in Settlement for Its Unhinged Harassment Campaign alternative
For months on end, eBay employees and contractors made life hell for a couple that had criticized the related company term. Six…
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New humanoid robot has skin that can feel your touch. No, its not for sex.
A new humanoid robot debuted this week with a sensor-laden layer of "smart skin" designed to feel exactly where and how hard…
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Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026)
Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy…
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Back-to-school gift idea: Get an adorable pack of Lego straw toppers and reusable straws for free
FREE LEGO SET: Through July 31, spending $65 at Lego.com gets you a free Lego Straw Topper Set. It includes four cute…
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Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3
Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version…
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Zafros new smart dehumidifier just launched with a 10% discount
SAVE $33: As of July 28, the Zafro 150-Pint Smart Dehumidifier is down to $296.99 at Amazon. That's a 10% discount off…
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Is the Electric Trike the Next Big Thing in Shared Micromobility?
Veo is launching accessibility-focused electric tricycles in Denver, with plans to put its e-trikes on the streets nationwide.
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New Lego Pokémon sets are about to be released into the wild: Pre-order Arcanine, Munchlax, and more
New Lego Pokémon sets available to pre-order now: Lego Pokémon Arcanine $109.99 at Lego (ships from Aug. 1) Pre-Order Here Lego Pokémon…
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Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders
Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would…
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