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My Week With the Future of Garbage Bins Jan 31, 2023

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A device called Mill from veterans of Nest, the smart-thermostat creator, transforms your would-be kitchen waste intoÂ chicken feed.

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FTX Has Wrecked the Crypto Party in Paradise Jan 30, 2023

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The digital currency exchange’s stupendous fallout has put local Web3 companies in the Bahamas on the back foot.

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Metaverse Landlords Are Creating a New Class System Jan 27, 2023

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Virtual landowners have found a way to put their investments to work, but with unintended consequences.

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The Collapse of the UK’s Electric Vehicle Champion Jan 26, 2023

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Britishvolt promised investors it would be the cornerstone of the country’s battery industry. Now it faces bankruptcy.

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Twitter Is a Megaphone for ‘Sudden Death’ Vaccine Conspiracies Jan 25, 2023

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By reinstating banned accounts and selling blue checks, Musk has supercharged “the most dangerous” Covid disinformation.

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Lina Khan’s Plan to Liberate US Workers Jan 24, 2023

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The chair of the Federal Trade Commission explains why she wants to ban companies from locking up employees with noncompete clauses.

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On-Demand Tailoring Brings the Gig Economy to Your Wardrobe Jan 23, 2023

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A London-based startup is networking seamsters with the goal of personalizing fit and making garments last longer.

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Right-to-Repair Advocates Question John Deere’s New Promises Jan 20, 2023

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The tractor maker is accused of blocking farmers from fixing their own equipment. A new agreement offers concessions—but campaigners say it’s not enough.

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The FAA Outage Highlights an Essential System Everyone Hates Jan 19, 2023

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A glitch in the so-called NOTAM system caused the agency to ground flights across the US. But its problems go back years.

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Iran Says Face Recognition Will ID Women Breaking Hijab Laws Jan 18, 2023

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Iranian women are baring their heads to protest government controls. A top official said algorithms can identify anyone flouting dress codes.

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