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Apple iPhone 14 Plus review: a big deal
This is the new iPhone that most people want. It’s not the iPhone with the neat new display features or…
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Former Uber security chief found guilty of covering up massive 2016 data breach
Former Uber chief security officer Joe Sullivan has been found guilty of charges that he covered up a 2016 cyberattack…
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Jerry Vainisi, general manager of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX championship team, dies at 80
Former Chicago Bears executive Jerry Vainisi, the general manager when the team won Super Bowl XX in January 1986, died…
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Riverside-Brookfield HS teacher on paid leave following accusation he sexually abused, ‘groomed’ former student athlete
A teacher at Riverside Brookfield High School is on paid leave after he was accused of “grooming” a student athlete…
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9 Great National Parks for Fall Hiking
Dallas RFlickr Autumn is the perfect time to visit any of America’s national parks, as crowds tend to be at…
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Can You Solve the Two Ships Riddle?
Here at PopMech, we love mind-bending math and logic puzzles, which is why we regularly recruit the sharpest minds in…
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Jim DeStefano, architect who worked on projects in Chicago and worldwide, dies
Jim DeStefano was a prolific Chicago-based architect for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and later at his own shop, DeStefano +…
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The Best Rigs We Saw at Destination Outdoor 2022
In just the past five years, overlanding has grown from a fringe outdoor activity into a multimillion-dollar industry. Between Covid…
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Elon Musk is buying Twitter again — what does that mean for Tesla?
Tesla shareholders may be experiencing déjà vu this week watching the company’s stock fall on the news that Elon Musk…
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Community organizers call on Lightfoot administration to address environmental justice complaint
Community organizers and local leaders are urging Mayor Lori Lightfoot to negotiate a resolution to an environmental justice complaint after…
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How to use Microsoft’s new Windows HDR Calibration app
Back in February, Microsoft announced that an HDR Calibration app to help Windows 11 users optimize color accuracy and consistency…
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The biggest Pixel 6 frustrations that Google should fix with the Pixel 7
The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro might be Google’s “fastest-selling Pixels to date,” but they haven’t been what I’d consider…
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Amazon suspends at least 50 workers after fire protest
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon has suspended at least 50 warehouse employees who refused to work their shifts following a…
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Save 20% on a Breville Espresso Machine Before October Prime Day
A well-built espresso machine offers you the chance—much like a pourover coffee maker—to have your morning, afternoon, or evening cup…
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Google is paying $85m to Arizona to end user-tracking suit
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich sued Google in May 2020, claiming that “dark patterns” (design tactics that can manipulate user…
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Purdue University student arrested in killing of roommate
A Purdue University student was arrested Wednesday in the killing of his roommate in their campus dorm room, authorities said.…
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Every camera should copy the Google Pixel’s handy level feature
Ever since the Pixel 5 came out in 2020, Google implemented a handy level feature in its camera app that…
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These Gifts for Brothers Are the Perfect Presents for Your Favorite Sibling
Popular Mechanics; Courtesy The holiday season is coming up again, which means it’s time for an early scramble to find…
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You can now sign up for Sony’s PlayStation Stars loyalty program in the US
PlayStation Stars, Sony’s new loyalty program for PlayStation customers, is now live in the Americas, including the US. You can…
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Victrix’s Pro BFG controller for PS5 can transform into a portable fight stick
A company beat Sony’s DualSense Edge controller to the quarter-circle punch. PDP’s Victrix sub-brand announced the Pro BFG, a wireless…
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Here’s everything we’ve learned about Elon’s plans for Twitter
“I have a ton of ideas,” Elon Musk texted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal in April, “but lmk if I’m pushing…
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Facebook adds “show more” and “show less” controls to adjust what you see on your Feed
Meta is rolling out updates to the Facebook Feed that give users additional ways to tell the company what kind…
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President Joe Biden to focus on hurricane victims in Florida, not politics
President Joe Biden will visit hurricane-ravaged Florida with a pledge that federal, state and local governments will work as one…
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Peacock adds 2 million paid subscribers following months-long drought
Shell says the growth was “driven by content,” citing the end of NBC’s content-sharing deal with Hulu in September, which…
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Corsair’s new keyboard is so thin it almost doesn’t look mechanical
That premium price could have something to do with the keyboard’s mechanical switches, which are Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile…
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Elon Musk says he wants Twitter again and will pay $44 billion price
Elon Musk wants Twitter again — and Twitter is game. The billionaire Tesla CEO has proposed to buy the company…
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Daywatch: The case of the vanishing deposit
Good morning, Chicago. For the first time since May, the entire state of Illinois is either at a low or…
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Stadia fans are refusing to let its controller die with the streaming service
Following the recent news that Google is shutting down Stadia in January, fans of the service are finding ways to…
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The case of the vanishing deposit: Barrington woman defrauded in catfishing check scam that reveals vulnerability of bank accounts
Only when it was too late did Christine Settingsgaard see the red flags festooning her online boyfriend. He communicated by…
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The NLRB alleges that Apple “discriminated against employees” trying to unionize
The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint against Apple, alleging that the company “discriminated against employees” at its…
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Jury deliberating in trial of Chicago man accused of slaying six relatives
The 2016 killing of six family members in their Gage Park bungalow was horrifying, the details chilling and gruesome. On…
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4 Retro DIY Halloween Costumes From the Pop Mech Archives
At Popular Mechanics, we’re big proponents of making your own Halloween costumes. The environment will thank you for skipping fast…
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Everything we know about Elon Musk’s messy new Twitter offer
Elon Musk has changed his mind again: he does want to buy Twitter, actually. This, after months of drama! He…
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Elon Musk says he’ll buy Twitter, again, for $54.20 a share, again
Elon Musk will actually buy Twitter — for real this time — at $54.20 a share. Musk confirmed the offer…
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GOP contender Scott Gryder says local experience could help him unseat U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood in congressional race
Republican congressional hopeful Scott Gryder said he was inspired to challenge Democratic incumbent Lauren Underwood after boundaries were redrawn by…
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To Win the Nobel Prize in Physics, These Scientists Casually Proved Einstein Wrong
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics to Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and…
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As COVID-19 stabilizes, Chicago’s top doc warns of flu season
For the first time since May, the entire state of Illinois is either at a low or medium COVID-19 community…
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We’re Obsessed With These Retro Gaming Home Arcade Machines
Popular Mechanics; Courtesy Arcade1Up If you’ve always wanted a home arcade machine but never thought you’d be able to afford…
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The new iOS is more exciting than the new iPhone this year
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been carrying one of the new iPhone 14 models with me as my…
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Afternoon Briefing: Monkeypox cases are way down in Chicago — but it’s not over yet
Good afternoon, Chicago. The quick summer spread of the once rare monkeypox virus jolted Chicago health officials and community leaders…
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Meta’s shutting down its Substack competitor after less than two years
Meta will be shutting down its newsletter platform, Bulletin, “by early 2023,” according to a statement emailed to The Verge…
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When will the iPhone be forced to use USB-C?
Today, the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of new legislation that would eventually require all mobile phones sold in…
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Long Grove bridge is once again struck by truck: ‘Drivers are ignoring or just not paying attention to the warning signs’
A Morton Grove man drove into Long Grove’s iconic covered bridge Monday, marking the 42nd time the span has been…
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Elon Musk reportedly proposes going ahead with deal to buy Twitter
Trading in shares of Twitter was halted after the stock spiked on reports that Elon Musk would proceed with his $44 billion deal…
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How Telescopes Light Up the Invisible Parts of Our Universe, Letting Us Peek Back in Time
We investigate the universe through multiple wavelengths across the electromagnetic spectrum. Our eyes can see only a tiny fraction of…
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Pat Gelsinger came back to turn Intel around — here’s how it’s going
Pat Gelsinger is the CEO of Intel. I’ve been excited to have this conversation for a very long time —…
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Here’s What to Do With Your Carpets After a Flood
Flooding brings “grossly contaminated” water through a house, necessitating the removal of carpet to the subfloor. Following carpet removal, thorough…
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Someone is tricking Chinese YouTube users with a spyware version of the Tor Browser
Researchers at Kaspersky have found malware hidden in a modified version of the anonymity-preserving Tor Browser, distributed in a way…
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Loretta Lynn, the queen of country music, dies at 90
Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled…
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Former Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack sells Gold Coast condo for $7M
Former Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack on Sept. 26 sold his 4,275-square-foot condominium in the building at 9 W. Walton…
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