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23 Ways You’re Already Living in the Chinese Century

The robotics explosion. The energy revolution. The cultural takeover. It’s everything you wanted for the United States—but done better in China.

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• Louise Matsakis, Rachel Zheng

How China’s ‘Crystal Capital’ Cornered the Market on a Western Obsession

Decades ago, Donghai was a backwater county. Today, thanks to an army of 24/7 livestreamers, it orchestrates a multibillion-dollar global industry.

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• Emily Mullin

He Went to Prison for Gene-Editing Babies. Now He’s Planning to Do It Again

Chinese scientist He Jiankui wants to end Alzheimer’s and thinks Silicon Valley is conducting a “Nazi eugenic experiment.”

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• Zeyi Yang

Chinese EV Batteries Are Eating the World

China’s lithium batteries aren’t always “made in China.” Companies like BYD and CATL are building factories on nearly every continent.

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• Olivia Cheng

She Was Given Up by Her Chinese Parents—and Spent 14 Years Trying to Find a Way Back

More and more Chinese adoptees in the US are trying to reunite with their birth parents. For Youxue, it took more than a decade, and a remarkable coincidence.

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• Scott Gilbertson

Are DJI Drones Still Banned? (2026)

Can you still buy a DJI drone in the US? (Yes.) Will you be able to buy future drones? (Maybe.) Here are the current DJI dos and don’ts.

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• Louryn Strampe

How to Clean Your Keurig (and When)

Your pod coffee maker can get gross over time. Here’s how to clean it up.

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• Becky Ferreira

The Search for Alien Artifacts Is Coming Into Focus

From surveys of the pre-Sputnik skies to analysis of interstellar visitors, scientists are rethinking how and where to look for physical traces of alien technology.

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• Elana Klein

Dumbphone Owners Have Lost Their Minds

All my Gen Z friends want to ditch their smartphones. It’s cool. They’re cool. But there’s more at stake than they think.

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• Ritsuko Kawai

Capturing the Moment a White Dwarf Exploded

A research team has successfully imaged a nova in high resolution—and the images suggest that the nova was not a single, impulsive explosion.

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• Joel Khalili

The Race to Build the DeepSeek of Europe Is On

As Europe’s longstanding alliance with the US falters, its push to become a self-sufficient AI superpower has become more urgent.

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• Aarian Marshall

People Still Aren’t Into Buying Cars Online

A new report shows that only 7 percent of new-car buyers in the US completed their purchase online, despite a major push by automakers, Amazon, and others to move past the dealership.

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• Brent Rose

Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Snowboard Review: For Big Powder Days

Jeremy Jones’ sustainable snowboard is unbelievably fun in deep powder, steeps, and trees.

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• Julia Forbes

Personal Comfort’s the Rejuvenate Review: Have It Your Way

Memory foam layers, 45 firmness levels, and a library of specialty size options set this adjustable mattress apart.

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• Louryn Strampe

Reddit Has Thoughts on Paris Hilton Cookware. So Do We

I put two viral Paris Hilton-branded kitchen products to the test. I have some thoughts.

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• Andy Greenberg, Maddy Varner, Lily Hay Newman

US Hackers Reportedly Caused a Blackout in Venezuela

Plus: AI reportedly caused ICE to send agents into the field without training, Palantir’s app for targeting immigrants gets exposed, and more.

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• Gear Team

Gear News of the Week: Kia Shows off the EV2, and Fujifilm Debuts New Instax Cameras

Plus: Fender rebrands its PreSonus music production app, Ricoh unveils a monochrome camera, and Omega has a new Speedmaster.

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• Nena Farrell

The Best Mattress for Back Pain: 7 Top Options We Tested (2025)

Struggling with back pain while you sleep or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.

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• Jeremy White

The 16 Best EVs Coming in 2026

We’re expecting fresh electrics from Rivian, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, and newcomer Slate, among others. Here are the EVs arriving this year that we’re most excited about.

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• Molly Higgins

Petlibro Discount Codes and Deals: Save Up to 50%

Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.

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• Maxwell Zeff

Thinking Machines Cofounder’s Office Relationship Preceded His Termination

Leaders at Mira Murati’s startup believe Barret Zoph engaged in an incident of “serious misconduct.” The details are now coming to light.

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• Parker Molloy

The Campaign to Destroy Renee Good

After an ICE agent shot and killed the Minneapolis mother, conservative media launched an all-out attack on her reputation. Her identity as a queer woman was central to it.

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• Brad Bourque

Our Favorite Compact Power Station Is on Sale for 33% Off

This little power station can keep your stuff topped up, plus you can save some cash on solar panels.

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• Maxwell Zeff

Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT. Here’s How They’ll Work

OpenAI says ads will not influence ChatGPT’s responses, and that it won’t sell user data to advertisers.

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• Steven Levy

Former USDS Leaders Launch Tech Reform Project to Fix What DOGE Broke

The plan, which is still in its early stages, is spearheaded by former USDS administrator Mikey Dickerson.

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• Zeyi Yang, Louise Matsakis

Why Everyone Is Suddenly in a ‘Very Chinese Time’ in Their Lives

The viral meme isn’t really about China or actual Chinese people. It's a symbol of what Americans believe their own country has lost.

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• Nena Farrell

Smart Plug Guide (2026): When You Should and Shouldn’t Use One

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ones to buy.

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• Rhett Allain

How Does the Hive Mind Work in ‘Pluribus?

The “Joining” seems to connect people via radio waves. Let’s dig into the physics at play.

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• Scott Gilbertson

DJI Action 6 Review: The Best Action Camera Is Now Better

DJI's new action camera brings a larger sensor, a variable aperture lens, 8K video, interchangeable lenses, and more.

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• Sam Eagan

RFK Jr. Says He’s Ending the War on Protein. It Doesn’t Exist

There is no war on protein. But pretending there is goes hand-in-hand with the Trump administration’s appeal to traditional masculinity.