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Hank Green lets loose on YouTube, billionaires, and algorithms
Today, I’m talking with Hank Green, a longtime friend of Decoder and the cofounder and now former owner of Complexly, an online education company he started with his brother John in 2012. I say former owner because Hank and John have just converted Complexly into a nonprofit and given up their ownership of the company in the process. That’s some…
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I wear a Garmin watch for marathon training — these are the 5 stats I care about and the 3 I ignore
The first time you fire up a new Garmin watch, the amount of stats can be overwhelming, and the more you use the watch, the more data it throws at you about your activity, workouts and recovery. There’s a lot of useful information that can guide your training to help you get fitter and reduce your injury risk, but there’s…
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If Big Tech cared about fighting AI slop, we wouldn’t be drowning in it
As 2025 drew to a close, Instagram head Adam Mosseri ended the year by doom-posting about AI. “Authenticity is becoming infinitely reproducible,” Mosseri lamented. “Everything that made creators matter — the ability to be real, to connect, to have a voice that couldn’t be faked — is now accessible to anyone with the right tools.” But people, Mosseri insisted, still…
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Apple March event: 5 biggest products to expect (and 2 to not)
I wouldn’t buy anything Apple right now, as a range of all-new products will be on the way during Apple’s March announcements. In fact, instead of a usual live event on a single day, this year looks different, as we’re preparing for a slew of announcements over three days. Kicking off on Monday, March 2, and continuing onto a big…
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Cricut Joy Xtra review: this capable cutting machine is perfect for beginners
I’ve wanted to try a Cricut machine for years, but there’s something overwhelming about entering into a huge ecosystem of add-ons, subscriptions and software in one fell swoop. Once you’ve bought your machine, you need to take the plunge and opt for a Design Space membership, as well as a bunch of borderline essential tools to get even the most…
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Retro camera shootout: Camp Snap Pro vs. Flashback One35 V2
There’s been a surge of interest over the last few years in inexpensive digital cameras. Younger folks are snapping up old point-and-shoots because they view the aesthetic as more authentic and more appealing than smartphone images. Companies are even rereleasing old tech at new prices. And there are cameras like the original Camp Snap: a $70 single-button point-and-shoot with no…
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This 7-year-old Canon is TikTok’s favorite compact camera: I tested it to find out if it’s worth the hype in 2026
Ah, TikTok. A social media platform with hundreds of thousands of videos pertaining to anything and everything on the planet. You’ve got your classic “brainrot” memes like 6-7, and existential videos discussing the meaning of life all in one app. I won’t lie, I love scrolling through TikTok and laughing at the silly things people post on there — or…
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This magazine plays Tetris — here’s how
Tetris has been immortalized in a playable McDonald’s plastic chicken nugget, a playable fake 7-Eleven Slurpee cup, and a playable wristwatch. But the most intriguing way to play Tetris yet is encased in paper. Last year the Tetris Company partnered with Red Bull for a gaming tournament that culminated in the 150-meter-tall Dubai Frame landmark being turned into the world’s…
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Rokid AI Glasses Style review: The best Meta Ray-Ban alternative out there
2026 is shaping up to be the year of smart glasses. While display-based glasses still feel like they’re finding their footing, the display-free form factor continues to dominate. After the success of the Meta Ray-Bans, it’s clear every brand wants a piece of the action, and that’s exactly what Rokid is doing with the AI Glasses Style. After showcasing its…
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Lift heavy, move easy: The 4-week strength plan for people who hate feeling stiff but love feeling strong
Mobility and strength walk hand in hand; good mobility will improve your strength training, while strong muscles, along with control, will provide a great foundation for increasing mobility. For that reason, I’ve built a four-week strength-building workout program that should also help you boost mobility so that you can lift heavy and move easy. Job done. Although weightlifting beginners can…
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