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PLUS: The US May Soon Learn What a ‘Kid-Friendly’ Internet Looks Like, and more


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09.01.22

 



SAFETY 'NET | 6-MINUTE READ

The US May Soon Learn What a ‘Kid-Friendly’ Internet Looks Like

BY PIA CERES

The California Age-Appropriate Design Code would launch a huge online privacy
experiment. And it won’t just affect children.

 



PARTICLE ACCELERATOR | 4-MINUTE READ

Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Spew a Complicated Treasure: Sand

BY MATT SIMON

Meltwater from the island’s ice sheet is loaded with the right kind of sand for
concrete production—which further warms the planet.

 



BUYING GUIDE | 9-MINUTE READ

Which iPhone Should You Buy (or Avoid) Right Now?

BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU

With new models around the corner, it’s worth waiting to see Apple’s new lineup
before making a decision.

 



LOSE YOURSELF | 24-MINUTE READ

My 4 Days in Fake Gay-Conversion Therapy

BY JASON ANTHONY

In Scandinavia, role-playing weekends get immersive and extreme. This Larp
seemed like fun—until my queer American brain snapped.




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GADGET LAB PODCAST | 36-MINUTE EPISODE

How YouTube's Tumultuous Past Will Shape Its Future

This week, we examine YouTube's history and its role in shaping internet
culture. Mark Bergen, author of a new book about the platform, joins us.



 



MAKE IT RAIN | 4-MINUTE READ

To Fight Severe Drought, China Is Turning to Technology

BY CHRIS BARANIUK

The country is exploring cloud seeding, GM crops, and a multibillion-dollar
water-transfer system to address its worst water shortages on record.

 



RETWEAK | 4-MINUTE READ

Twitter Finally Gets an Edit Button

BY CHRIS STOKEL-WALKER

You’ll have 30 minutes to alter your tweets—but only if you subscribe to Twitter
Blue.

 



IDEAS | 8-MINUTE READ

The Russian Spy in My Econ Class

BY JENNIFER CONRAD

Johns Hopkins’ long history with student-spies suggests this most recent
incident will not lead to much change—but maybe that’s OK.

 



TUNE UP | 6-MINUTE READ

The Last of Us Part One Is a Good Time to Reconsider Remakes

BY LUKE WINKIE

The Naughty Dog epic definitely got a graphics boost, but is that enough to sell
a whole new game at full price, only a few years after its original release?







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