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FAST FORWARD | 3-MINUTE READ
These ChatGPT Rivals Are Designed to Play With Your Emotions
BY WILL KNIGHT
Startups building chatbots tuned for emotionally engaged conversation say they can offer support, companionship—and even romance.
SEA CHANGE | 6-MINUTE READ
The Harmful Side Effect of Cleaning Up the Ocean
BY SABRINA WEISS
Patches of floating plastic are teeming with life, and cleanup companies hauling trash out of the water risk destroying a marine habitat.
SUCKER PUNCH | 4-MINUTE READ
13 Great Deals on Vacuums and Cleaning Tools—Robot or Otherwise
BY ERIC RAVENSCRAFT
When was the last time you cleaned your floors? If you're checking out these deals, it's probably been too long.
SECURITY ROUNDUP | 5-MINUTE READ
Russian 'Ghost Ships' Identified Near the Nord Stream Blasts
BY MATT BURGESS
Plus: Apple and Google plan to stop AirTag stalking, Meta violated the FTC's privacy order, and how to tell if your car is tracking you.
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PRODUCT REVIEW | 5-MINUTE READ
The Ecovacs Deebot T9+ Leaves Your House Smelling Sweet
BY ADRIENNE SO
Finally, a robot vacuum has something I never knew I wanted: an air freshener!
SEE YOU, SUCKERS | 7-MINUTE READ
At Last, 'Ugly' Sea Lampreys Are Getting Some Respect
BY TED WILLIAMS
Fisheries managers are recognizing the ecological importance of the maligned marine suckers and are stepping up efforts to help their populations recover.
PRODUCT REVIEW | 4-MINUTE READ
Motorola's Moto G Power 5G Lags Behind the Competition
BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU
This $300 phone performs better than its predecessor, but the competition is stiff.
VERY PUNNY | 1-MINUTE READ
You Can Now Claim a .Dad Domain for Your Site. Cue the Dad Jokes
BY REECE ROGERS
Google's new dedicated domain lets you join the growing sites dedicated to puns, pets, and mowing the lawn.
CORONATION | 3-MINUTE READ
All Hail Charles, the Unmemeable King
BY CHRIS STOKEL-WALKER
Queen Elizabeth II was a blank canvas onto which scores of memes were projected. Charles III is nothing of the sort.
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