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15 Jul

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.@Twitter was founded 15 years ago with the goal of changing how people communicate online.

But what started as a fun app for socializing gave way to something bigger: it became a voice for the voiceless: wired.trib.al/2oysd5j
🎨: Aaron Marin 1/

The ingenious use of the app by Black users created a ripple effect that resulted in the creation of black community and empowerment. 2/

More than a decade later, Black Twitter has become the most dynamic subset not only of Twitter but of the wider social internet—capable of creating, shaping, and remixing popular culture at light speed.
🎨: Aaron Marin 3/

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12 Jul

Trail running is a great way to get active and stay in shape. We know everyone's feet and running practices are different, but you can find something great among our favorites. If you buy something using our links, WIRED may earn a commission. wired.trib.al/6yCFXXZ 1/

Sturdy and versatile is always the way to go. Salewa's Ultra Train 2 shoes combine the sleek form factor of running shoes and the durability of climbing approach shoes. They’re sturdy and good-looking enough to wear as a casual shoe. wired.trib.al/laIhKh2 📷: Salewa 2/

Ready to run like a pro? 14 North Face athletes set FKTs wearing different versions of the Vectiv. The North Face Vectiv incorporates proprietary foam and a carbon-fiber plate which has been shown to increase mile times. wired.trib.al/evWQe6o 📷: Ivey Photography Studio 3/

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8 Jul

The streaming war is on, and relevance will be a battle fought over and over; however, this is still ultimately a tussle for the most eyeballs, not the most discerning ones. What streaming platform has the most captivating content?

If we missed your favorite, comment below.

The WIRED team has been working on several features around streaming, let's start with...

As streaming platforms like HBO Max and Disney+ become more popular, Netflix is losing its power. wired.trib.al/q7ETcMk

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6 Jul

Struggling to remember important things? You may not get as good as multi-time Memory Champion Nelson Dellis, but even a little bit of the strategies the pros use can go a long way. Here's a step-by-step guide to improving your memory: wired.trib.al/oF9mNZm [THREAD] 1/6

1. Start With Strong Images
Attach what you want to remember to a particularly strong image. The best are the ones you can almost feel, smell, and see to engage multiple senses and encourage your brain to store the memories. 2/6

2. Put Those Images in a Location
Now place those strong images throughout a location you know well—like your house. The weirder the better. This is called a memory palace, and how you place them can help you memorize things in order. 3/6

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30 Jun

Browser extensions are extremely useful and generally just make life on the web more convenient, but they have the potential to be a serious security risk. wired.trib.al/Mmn3yZd 1/

But don’t let that discourage you from using your favorite extensions. To help you make sure your browser extensions are safe, here's how to run an effective audit. 2/

Always do your research before installing an add-on—check the reviews from other users and reviews on the web. See when the extension was last updated and be sure to look for indications that the add-on has changed hands recently. 3/

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25 Jun

At night, all kinds of animals migrate up to the shallows to forage, and when the sun rises, they swim back down again—a great big conveyor belt of biomass that most of us never get the chance to see. wired.trib.al/5S74D8g 1/

But now a spy swims among them: Mesobot. 2/

In the journal Science Robotics, a team of engineers and oceanographers share how they got a new autonomous underwater vehicle to lock onto movements of organisms and follow them around the ocean’s “twilight zone.” 3/

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