What is OpenIndiana and why does it matter?

iStockphoto/Getty Images Linux history is littered with successes and failures, as well as failures that then, once again, became successes. Countless open-source projects are created, of which some of them die. That doesn’t mean, however, the projects remain dead permanently — some of them are given a second chance simply because the project was awesome. […]

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The 5 best Samsung phones of 2022: Holiday guide

Tech specs: Processor: Samsung Exynos 1280 | Display: 6.5-inches, 2400×1080 pixels | RAM/Storage: 6GB/128GB | Cameras: 64MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP depth sensor. 5MP macro, and 32MP front-facing camera | Battery: 5,000mAh  While the flagship Galaxy S and Z fold series provide compelling options, they are flagship phones priced in the $900 and higher range. In order to offer customers another alternative, Samsung created the Galaxy […]

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Despite the gloomy headlines, demand for tech skills is strong

Morsa Images/Getty Images There’s been no shortage of reports of layoffs from tech companies and slowdowns in startup funding. One estimate puts tech layoffs at about 90,000 jobs cut in 2022 — at least within the tech industry itself.  This may suggest tougher times ahead for technology professionals, but that’s not necessarily the case. Rather, the […]

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There’s a New Explanation for ‘Genetic’ Trait Pairs: Your Parents

Border and his colleagues are not the first to raise the possibility of spurious genetic correlations. When designing studies, geneticists can control for the effects of factors like parental traits and childhood environment by comparing people who have those things in common—that is, siblings. Earlier this year, statistical geneticist Laurence Howe and a team of researchers did just […]

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30 Best Cheap Gear Under $30 (2022): Phone Cases, Camera Bags, and More

Saving cash is never a bad thing, and when words and phrases like “inflation” and “cost-of-living crisis” are all over the news, finding value for money has become even more important to many. WIRED’s Gear team has tested a broad range of products across many categories—many of which, handily, cost under $30. This guide brings […]

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Why Are People in the US Becoming Radicalized?

Extremist movements can make people feel significant, give them a sense of purpose, and provide them a narrative that explains why everything seems so screwed up. They also give them a sense of community and support. Kruglanski says the more you feel embraced by a network of people, the more you feel motivated to embrace […]

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These Algorithms Are Hunting for an EV Battery Mother Lode

“These things are hard to tip over,” geologist Wilson Bonner assures me as the four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle he’s piloting tilts suddenly sideways, pitching me toward the churned up mud beneath our wheels. We’re grinding up the side of a thickly forested hill in rural Ontario, Canada, on a chilly fall day, heading toward a spot […]

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7 Best Posture Correctors (2022): Braces, Apparel, Laptop Stands

We slouch at our desks for at least 40 hours a week and bend our necks toward our phones the rest of the time. All of this may be affecting our back health. Bad posture doesn’t just cause temporary pain and stiffness; it can cause a permanent hunch. After seeing far too many photos of […]

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Cliffset’s Portable Silverware Set Has a Built-In Dishwasher

There’s a dilemma every city dweller faces eventually: Where’s the fork? Let’s say that after a meeting, you finally manage to find the one falafel stand that’s an oasis in the food desert of the financial district. The gods smile, and you score an $8 falafel platter. This is why you live in a city, […]

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