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04.29.24

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SPAMOUFLAGE | 6-MINUTE READ

Why China Is So Bad at Disinformation

BY DAVID GILBERT

China's state-sponsored disinformation campaign has been running at a massive scale for seven years—but no one is looking at it.

NOW HIRING | 6-MINUTE READ

Recruiters Are Going Analog to Fight the AI Application Overload

BY AMANDA HOOVER

Indeed and LinkedIn are incorporating more generative AI to improve the recruiting and job-hunting processes. Some recruiters are still unconvinced.

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PICK ME | 4-MINUTE READ

Why Apple's iPhone Browser-Choice Option Sucks

BY REECE ROGERS

European iPhone owners are being shown a new pop-up screen listing alternatives to the Safari browser. The developers of the browsers shown on that screen are torn about the user experience.

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BACK TO BASICS | 4-MINUTE READ

The Latest Online Culture War Is Humans vs. Algorithms

BY ELANA KLEIN

Ever feel like Instagram or TikTok algorithms know you a bit too well? The backlash against automated curation is building, and new algorithm-free platforms are springing up.

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CLOUD SUPPORT | 4-MINUTE READ

I'm a Boy. Does Playing Female Characters in Video Games Make Me Gay?

BY MEGHAN O'GIEBLYN

I'm a boy. Does playing female characters in video games make me gay?

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LISTS | 3-MINUTE READ

7 Spring Albums That You Don't Need to Fight About Online

BY JASON PARHAM

New music from Maggie Rogers, Tyla, Brittany Howard, and SchoolBoy Q showcase distinct artistic evolutions.

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PRODUCT REVIEW | 3-MINUTE READ

After Years of Dull Cheap Phones, Motorola Finally Made an Interesting Moto G Again

BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU

This is undeniably Motorola's finest Moto G yet and a killer phone at $300. It's a shame it'll get only one software update.

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BUYING GUIDE | 13-MINUTE READ

The Best Password Managers to Secure Your Digital Life

BY SCOTT GILBERTSON

Keep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.

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BUYING GUIDE | 20-MINUTE READ

The Best Sleeping Bags for Every Adventure

BY SCOTT GILBERTSON AND GEAR TEAM

Whether you're climbing peaks or taking the family to the local park, we've found the best sleeping bags for every temperature, budget, and camping expedition.