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How ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Really Works
Lauren Goode: Which is tech. Michael Calore: Which is technology. We were going to talk about technology on her show as well, but we just ended up talking about sleeping.…
Max Levchin’s War on Credit Cards
The PayPal cofounder on why his “buy now, pay later” company Affirm is a healthier way to borrow, what caused the techlash, and Elon Musk’s Twitter. Source link
Virality! What Is It Good For?
Who could’ve guessed that after three pandemic years’ worth of bad PR, the concept of “virality” would enjoy an unexpected glow-up? Twitter’s precipitous fall from grace has occasioned many eulogies…
Iran’s Protests Reveal What’s Lost If Twitter Crumbles
Twitter isn’t Iran’s biggest social network—WhatsApp, Instagram, and Telegram are more popular—but as in many other countries, it is used to share breaking news and real-time updates on events. It…
Google Nest Wifi Pro Review: Wi-Fi 6E at a Reasonable Price
The Nest Wifi Pro is the latest mesh router from Google. In line with the company’s penchant for simplicity, this mesh system is a breeze to set up and easy…
Amazon’s Creep Into Health Care Has Some Experts Spooked
Smith told WIRED that Amazon keeps patient health information confidential and secure in compliance with federal law and regulations, and in line with industry standards; Amazon Clinic customer data will…
Pop-Up Farming Pods to Help Colonizers Grow Crops on Mars
As a nerd, A nature-loving kid growing up in France, Barbara Belvisi daydreamed about life on other planets: giant domes filled with lush plants and exotic flowers like the ones…
Inside Amazon Air’s Quest to Seize the Skies
Two former air employees recall items flying from Seattle to the Cincinnati hub, then back west to Portland—a two-and-a-half hour drive from its northern neighbor. While Amazon says it uses…
In defense of plastic (sort of)
It will probably take until 2024 for the treaty to be completed, and we don’t know all the details yet, though there’s been talk of production limits, as well as…