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Musk Takes over Twitter & Tech's Effects on Tastemaking

Hi there! Elon Musk pledges to 'authenticate all humans' as he buys Twitter for $44 billion. A look at how the site may change now that he's in charge.

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Designing for what people want — in the future

Choice making was a particularly human trait, that is until digital aggregators came to be a thing. In this article, the Canvs Editorial team explores the concept of hyper-smart aggregation and how it affects mindsets and opinions.

How hypersonic missiles work

Hypersonic weapons fly much higher than slower subsonic missiles—but much lower than intercontinental ballistic missiles.

In the Dark

From the Arab Spring to Russian censorship: a decade of internet blackouts and repression by authoritarian regimes to silence dissent.

Researchers develop a paper-thin loudspeaker

The flexible, thin-film device has the potential to make any surface into a low-power, high-quality audio source.

Ultra-light liquid hydrogen tanks promise to make jet fuel obsolete

HyPoint and GTL are developing ultra-lightweight cryogenic hydrogen tanks that the partnership promises will radiacally boost the range of clean hydrogen-electric aircraft.

Why are airlines betting on the Metaverse

All major airlines are exploring the metaverse in some form or the other. A few are also minting out limited edition NFTs but will it entice travellers enough to engage and spend?

Elon Musk’s Twitter Buy Exposes a Privacy Minefield

The social network’s user data and more will soon be at the whims of the world’s richest man. Who’s worried?

How a pink-haired anime girl became one of Twitch’s biggest stars

Ironmouse is the alter ego of a Puerto Rican Twitch star who’s kept her real identity anonymous and crafted an elaborate backstory in service of her online persona.

AI’s first philosopher

Alan Turing was a pioneer of machine learning, whose work continues to shape the crucial question: can machines think?

The 10 rules of Watch Design

In designing a watch to mark their 10-year anniversary, the folks at WT Author also ended up encapsulating their entire philosophy into 10 principles that govern how the independent UK-based watchmaker creates its timepieces.

Honorary mentions

Photorealistic Monocular 3D Reconstruction of Humans Wearing Clothing

Customizable Material Symbols

Winners of the 'Shot on iPhone' Macro Challenge

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