The robotics explosion. The energy revolution. The cultural takeover. It’s everything you wanted for the United States—but done better in China.
23 Ways You’re Already Living in the Chinese Century
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Your pod coffee maker can get gross over time. Here’s how to clean it up.
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• Becky Ferreira
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
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
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
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
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
Jeremy Jones’ sustainable snowboard is unbelievably fun in deep powder, steeps, and trees.
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• Julia Forbes
Memory foam layers, 45 firmness levels, and a library of specialty size options set this adjustable mattress apart.
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• Louryn Strampe
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
The “Joining” seems to connect people via radio waves. Let’s dig into the physics at play.
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• Scott Gilbertson
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
There is no war on protein. But pretending there is goes hand-in-hand with the Trump administration’s appeal to traditional masculinity.