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BOOTS ON MARS IN 2026? Elon Musk says “yes”.

While the timeline for a manned spaceflight to Mars has wavered over the years, SpaceX Founder and CEO, Elon Musk, believes that his aerospace company is within reach of meeting its interplanetary goal in 2026.

FROM STEEL CITY TO SMART CITY

After its core Industrial Age industries fell to progress and changing times, Pittsburgh reinvented itself to become one of the most innovative tech hubs in the world.

JENNA ELFMAN TALKS LIFE & FEAR THE WALKING DEAD

What makes Jenna Elfman so interesting to watch on screen are her exotic blue eyes that dance wildly in comedic roles and simmer with intent during heavier, more dramatic onscreen moments.

A Man of Every Talent

James Gunn dishes on The Suicide Squad, life, and music.

Hisense 350-Sq. Ft. Window Air Conditioner (AW0821CW1W): Smart AC

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Apple iMac 24-Inch: Best Mac Desktop for Everyday Computing

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Can Cryptocurrency Replace the US Dollar?

Even though its value is no longer pinned to great stacks of gold in Fort Knox, the US dollar is a stable and trusted currency worldwide.

IS WIKIPEDIA THE MOST RELIABLE SOURCE ON THE INTERNET?

Wikipedia is a fascinating corner of the web—a font of knowledge that leads to unexpected places. But as any teacher or professor will tell you, it’s not a primary source. Use it as a jumping-off point, but scroll to the bottom and seek out original sources for the “truth.”

Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5: An Appealing Midrange Laptop

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Google Pixel Buds A-Series: For Google Assistant Power Users

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Exclusive: OnePlus CEO Reveals Nord N200 Phone Details

OnePlus will raise the bar for budget phones with 5G and a 90Hz display for under $250 in the US, the company revealed exclusively to PCMag in mid-June.

THE FASTEST ISPs OF 2021

The work-from-home era has truly arrived. Fast broadband internet that keeps you productive as well as entertained is paramount. No matter where you live in the country, we’ve pinpointed the ISP that can meet your need for speed.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition: A Muscled-Up Middle Child

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What Is Amazon Sidewalk, and How Do You Disable It?

Wouldn’t it be great if your new devices automatically connected to your network and were ready to go in seconds, no fiddling with logins or security codes? And they worked for an entire neighborhood or community?

Revenge of the Nerds

How amateur sleuths broke the Wuhan lab story

The Trees Are Talking

Pioneering research has revealed how social cooperation thrives in the forest.

Tips to Help You Master Google Meet

Video-calling apps have seen plenty of use since the COVID-19 pandemic began, as so many of us are spending more time at home.

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021): Portable, Powerful, and Slick

The Razer Blade 15, a perennial favorite among gaming laptops for its premium metal chassis and slick, slim design, has reached new heights this year.

SILICON, USA: THE COMPANIES THAT BUILD TECHNOLOGY IN AMERICA

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SILICON, USA: TECHNOLOGY MADE IN AMERICA

Ever tried to buy a computer made entirely of US parts and assembled here? You can’t. But here are 46 companies making high-quality tech products in the United States.

Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL R101AE: True Hands-Free Robot Vacuum

The point of using a robot vacuum is to cut down on your housework, but most of these devices need to be emptied and cleaned often, adding at least one more chore to your list.

Razer Orochi V2 Wireless Gaming Mouse: Game on the Go

Pocket mice are typically associated with productivity, given their portable, lightweight designs that let you work in an airport, coffee shop, or office.

How to Check Your Hard Drive's Health

Your hard drive hasn’t been acting the same lately. It’s starting to make clicking or screeching noises, it can’t seem to find your files, and it’s moving really slowly.

iStorage DiskAshur M2: A Wealth of Security Features

The DiskAshur M2 from iStorage excels at the primary mission of any security-focused SSD: making sure that no unauthorized person can ever get their hands on your data.

MSI Cubi 5 10M: Peppy, Quiet Mini PC

Call it a tale of two mini PCs. In many ways, the MSI Cubi 5 10M is the opposite of the Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini 5i we tested just before it.

Apple AirTag: Great for iPhone Users

You’ll never lose your keys in the couch cushions again.

WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL HUMANS FACTORY

Medical trials are risky business. Human subjects eager to help researchers find cures or treatments for life-threatening ailments put their trust in medical professionals. But what if these trials could be conducted without human testers?

LG Gram 17 (2021): Light Weight, Giant Screen

The case for choosing a laptop with a jumbo screen—one larger than 15 inches—has never been stronger. The much-improved LG Gram 17, with a gorgeous 17-inch QHD display, is exhibit number one.

How to Make Your Windows PC Boot Faster

Computers have come a long way since the beige boxes of old, but even with speeds measured in gigahertz and gigabytes per second, they still involve some occasional waiting.

DIGITAL DETOX 2021 Is It Time to Put 6 Feet Between You and Your Personal Tech?

Online socializing, remote learning, and working from home have changed our minds, bodies, and behaviors—for better and otherwise. It’s time to take stock of our relationship to personal technology and the growing need to distance ourselves.