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How Long Droughts Make Flooding Worse

BY AMIT KATWALA

Parched ground is less likely to absorb water and increases the risk of dangerous flash floods. But there are ways to mitigate these conditions.

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LEAKY PIPES | 2-MINUTE READ

iOS Can Stop VPNs From Working as Expected—and Expose Your Data

BY KEVIN PURDY, ARS TECHNICA

A security researcher claims that Apple mobile devices keep connections open if they are created before a VPN is activated.

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ENERGY SAVINGS | 6-MINUTE READ

Ethereum's 'Merge' Is a Big Deal for Crypto—and the Planet

BY GIAN M. VOLPICELLI

One of the most influential cryptocurrency projects is set to finally ditch proof-of-work mining.

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CTRL+C | 3-MINUTE READ

Algorithms Can Now Mimic Any Artist. Some Artists Hate It

BY WILL KNIGHT

A new generation of AI image tools can reproduce an artist's signature style. Some creatives fear for their livelihoods.

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PLAINTEXT | 10-MINUTE READ

Turns Out, You Own Nothing

BY LAUREN GOODE

Plus: A 2012 WIRED story that didn't quite hold up, some wisdom on tech investments, and the nightmare of atmospheric-river-fueled storms.

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RANTS AND RAVES | 3-MINUTE READ

Ads Are Taking Over Streaming, and I Can't Afford to Look Away

BY SIMON HILL

I just want to enjoy my games and movies in peace. But who can afford 15 different "ad-free" tiers?

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HIT SAVE | 6-MINUTE READ

The Fate of Video Game Preservation Is in Your Hands

BY GEOFFREY BUNTING

Today's digitally distributed landscape makes it easier for games to get lost to time. Archivists need developers, studios, and players to help.

THE MONITOR | 2-MINUTE READ

Game of Thrones v. Lord of the Rings: The Biggest Battle in Fantasy TV History Is Here

BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER

House of the Dragon premieres on HBO Max this weekend, The Rings of Power on Amazon two weeks later. The winner will set the course for fantasy—and streaming.

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DOT PHYSICS | 9-MINUTE READ

How Many Peanut Butter Sandwiches Does It Take to Fuel a Hulk?

BY RHETT ALLAIN

It takes a lot of energy to jump over cliffs and hurl rocks at the speed of sound—and that means eating at superhero capacity.

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[New post] Full list of Mega Drive Mini 2 games now available

August 19, 2022 | by Julian L. Mertz | No comments

Full list of Mega Drive Mini 2 games now available

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Aug 19

By now, you're likely very aware of the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive Mini 2. SEGA has been gradually revealing the games that will be included in it. This time, there is going to be some games included that originally released on the SEGA CD/Mega CD. That said, today saw the confirmation of the last bunch of […]

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[New post] Full list of Mega Drive Mini 2 games now available

Full list of Mega Drive Mini 2 games now available

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