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1. Did a Security Researcher Guess Trump's Twitter Password?

   Plus: An Among Us spam attack, China's favorite vulnerabilities, and more of the week's top security news.

2. There's No Turning Back on AI in the Military

   In the digital arms race with China, the only thing worse than fearing AI itself is the fear of not having it at all.

3. The iPhone 12 Finally Gets Magnets Right

   Motorola’s Moto Mods failed to pull off a long-lasting smartphone trend. But Apple’s MagSafe series looks like it might actually stick.

4. The Best Locks for Protecting Your Bike—or Ebike

   The only thing better than buying a new bicycle is keeping it. We tested a bunch of bike locks and these are our picks—and some advice for using them.

5. Russia's Laptev Sea Should Have Started to Freeze by Now

   Normally, the 'birthplace of ice' freezes by late October. For the first time in recorded history, it hasn't. That could have knock-on effects across the Arctic.

6. It's OK to Play One Game Forever

   If you ignore new releases or your massive backlog to return to that one comfort game after a long day, don't feel bad about it. You're not alone.

7. The 14 Best Weekend Deals on Cold Weather Gear, TVs, and More

   Cozy up with our favorite discounts from Patagonia, Sony, Nintendo, and others.

8. The US Sanctions Russians for Potentially ‘Fatal’ Malware

   The message is meant to deter any similar attack against US infrastructure.

9. Trump's Strangest Lie: A Plague of Suicides Under His Watch

   Social distancing hasn't led to an increase in suicide rates, despite the president’s claims. But a prolonged pandemic might.

10. Another Covid Surge, Vaccine and Treatment Progress, and More

    Catch up on the most important updates from this week.