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Tech

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Music

Zen and the Art of Extreme Metal Production

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By Ben Hutcherson
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By Simon Childs
Tech

The Supply Chain Can’t Handle Skyrocketing Demand for Lithium-Ion Batteries

10.11.17

By Louise Matsakis
Tech

Apple Promises to Stop Mining Minerals to Make iPhones

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By Arielle Duhaime-Ross
Music

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By Kim Kelly
News

The CIA officially identifies the architects of its post-9/11 torture program

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Music

Vancouver’s Angriest Punk and Metal Promoter on Battling Slumlords and Hipsters

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By Sarah Berman
News

Your Smartphone Is Probably Powered by Child Labor at Mines in Africa

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News

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By Alex Chitty

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Gaming

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Gaming

The Game Awards Is Accepting DLC, Remasters, and Remakes, and I’m Upset

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