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The U.S. and Israel have a ‘major credibility problem’

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You’re reading an excerpt from the Today’s WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest free, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox every weekday. In a testy exchange earlier this month, a senior U.S. official warned Israeli counterparts of the reputational “damage” as a … Read more

Call of Duty Warzone Mobile and 3 Body Problem: the best things to do this weekend

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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 31, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, hi, sorry for my bad taste in TV, and also, you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)  This week, I’ve been reading about LA crime rings and AI … Read more

3 Body Problem VR headset review: magical tech in need of more apps

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Arthur C. Clarke famously said that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic,” and that’s never been more true than with the 3 Body Problem VR headset. It’s so far ahead of everything else on the market that it doesn’t seem possible. There’s really no doubt: this is the best way to experience virtual … Read more

India has millions of dairy farmers. It’s creating a methane problem that’s tricky to solve

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BENGALURU, India — Abinaya Tamilarasu said her four cows are part of the family. She has a degree in commerce from a local college, but prefers being home milking cows and tending to her family’s land. “Our family cannot let farming go, it’s a way of life for us,” said the 28-year-old, who lives on … Read more

‘3 Body Problem’ finale: 8 burning questions we have for Season 2

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After eight mind-bending episodes, Netflix’s 3 Body Problem has come to a close for Season 1. While the finale answered many of the complex questions fuelling the series, showrunners David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo left plenty unsolved for Season 2. What plan to save the world will Saul Durand (Jovan Adepo) come up … Read more

The lock-in problem at the heart of the DOJ’s case against Apple

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It’s no secret that Apple products work best if you stick with an iPhone. It turns out that’s a big reason why Apple landed in hot water today with the US Department of Justice, which alleges that the company went too far in locking down messaging, smartwatches, and digital wallets to intentionally hobble its rivals. … Read more

One Man’s Army of Streaming Bots Reveals a Whole Industry’s Problem

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A man in Denmark was sentenced to 18 months in prison today for using fake accounts to trick music streaming services into paying him 2 million Danish kroner ($290,000) in royalties. The unusual case reveals a weak spot in the business model behind the world’s biggest music platforms. The 53-year-old consultant, who had pleaded not … Read more

‘3 Body Problem’ Is a Tech-Heavy Head Trip

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Michael Calore: OK Kate, as our guest, what’s your recommendation this week? Kate Knibbs: Actually, I’m going to recommend another sci-fi series that’s a book adaptation and I wrote about it when I came out last year, which is Silo on Apple+. It’s adapted from Hugh Howey’s Wool book series. One of them is called … Read more

Kate Middleton and the Royal Family’s Trust Problem

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A picture is worth a thousand words. But the British Royal Family received many more than it perhaps bargained for when it released a now-discredited photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales and her children to mark Mother’s Day in Britain. Kate later apologized for any confusion, saying that the family portrait had been subject to … Read more

With 1 Heartbreaking Line, Flash Finally Faces a Problem 38 Years in the Making

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Warning: Spoilers for The Flash #6! Summary Wally West struggles under the weight of Barry Allen’s legacy in The Flash #6. Wally’s insecurities about being the Flash come to a head during a conversation with Barry. The comic acknowledges the legacy debate, with Wally feeling the pressure to live up to Barry’s standard, especially after … Read more