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The 16 Best Weekend Deals on Headphones, Soundbars, and More

We found discounts on a MacBook Pro, an Instant Pot, and the newest Amazon Fire tablet.
What Bezos’ Big Day Means for Commercial Spaceflight

This week, Steven Levy fills us in on the Blue Origin launch, its implications, and why so many billionaires are obsessed with space travel.
The Best Sites, Apps, and YouTube Channels to Learn Music

Modern technology makes studying to play a new instrument easier than ever. And the best part? Most of these tools are free or affordable.
These Astonishing Minecraft Builds Were Years in the Making

Creative and dedicated, the master builders of the best-selling video game have forged some incredible structures.
Why WeWork Didn’t Work

We talk to the authors of a new book about the notorious coworking startup and its charismatic cofounder, Adam Neumann.
These Headphones Translate Foreign Languages on the Fly

The Ambassador app-connected earphones translate human speech into multiple tongues, enabling multilingual conversations.
The Mandalorian Receives 24 Emmy Award Nominations

The Mandalorian’s second season was honored with 24 nominations in the 73rd Emmy Awards, it was announced today. The Disney+ Original Series, created by Jon Favreau, is a contender for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon), and Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Jon Favreau, “Chapter 9: […]
Need a Soundtrack for Your YouTube Video? Ask an AI Composer

A new music creation plug-in uses machine intelligence to compose songs on the fly that match the visual tone and rhythm of creators’ videos.
How to Smarten Up Your Home With Alexa Routines

Use simple commands to have Amazon’s voice assistant trigger actions like dimming the bedroom lights or reading the headlines.