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The recently released OnePlus Nord is the first mid-range phone you won’t hate. It boasts six cameras and 5G, all for under $500. Input senior reviews editor Ray Wong was impressed by the Nord, writing that “OnePlus made the Android phone for the masses that Google couldn’t.” He joins us to talk about it. And later: For more than half a century, Gore-Tex has been the king of breathable waterproofing. But last year, The North Face introduced a new waterproof technical fabric called Futurelight that’s supposedly even better than Gore-Tex. Input guides editor Evan Rodgers recently put some Futurelight gear to the test. He joins us to discuss.

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Video of the under-construction Super Nintendo World, a Mario-themed attraction at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, recently leaked on the internet. And it looks amazing. Senior reviews editor Ray Wong wrote about the park for Input. He joins us to talk about the park. And later: Ever wonder what kind of dog you would be? The Instagram account @whatdogyouare lets you know with a photo of a canine with your first name superimposed over it. It’s part of a silly new meme that extends to accounts like What Danny DeVito Are You. Input news editor Cheyenne MacDonald joins us to discuss. Read more on inputmag.com/inputoutput. 

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Despite repeated reminders from public health officials to wear face masks when we're outside, there aren’t many detailed guidelines that can tell us which homemade masks work better than others. However, researchers at Florida Atlantic University have some insight into this, courtesy of a mannequin head that simulates coughing and sneezing. Input news writer Mehreen Kasana joins us to talk about the study. And later: Black queer designers created the blueprint for streetwear as we know it. The late Willi Smith, a pioneer of gender-nonconforming fashion, is among the people who laid the foundation for brands like Hood By Air, Supreme, and others. Writer Iman Sultan reported on the past and present of the Black queer streetwear movement for Input. She joins us to discuss.

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Society considers being filthy rich something to aspire to. However, scientists argue in a new analysis, the pursuit of affluence goes directly against the idea — and feasibility — of a sustainable system. Input news editor Cheyenne MacDonald wrote about this study and asked that rich people please stop killing the planet. She joins us to discuss. And later: These days, a lot of us have the end of the world on our minds. And have we found the perfect subterranean bunker for you. Designed by a Ukrainian architecture firm, it’s called "Underground House Plan B,” and it would make a stylish lair for a Bond villain. Unfortunately, it’s only a concept for now. Input news editor Craig Wilson joins us to talk about it. Read more on inputmag.com/inputoutput.

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The Superstrata Ion electric bike has Tesla-like ambitions. Produced by Arevo, it will feature the world’s first unibody carbon fiber bike frame, 3D-printed to your personal body size. Input senior reviews editor Ray Wong spoke to Arevo’s CEO and got the details on the Ion, which should be available by the end of the year. Ray joins us to talk about it. And later: The Voxan Wattman is designed to be the fastest electric motorcycle ever. Next year the vehicle, which has a face like a bullet train, will be put to the test. Can it break the e-motorcycle speed record? Input news editor Craig Wilson joins us to discuss.

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A song that joked about the Holocaust recently went viral on TikTok. It was featured in videos that got more than 6.5 million total views before the platform removed the clips, according to the BBC. And that’s only part of TikTok’s anti-Semitic content problem. Input news editor Mehreen Kasana recently wrote about this serious issue. She joins us to discuss. And later: Randonautica is a service that takes a user’s GPS coordinates and, based on different variables the user inputs, assigns them another set of random coordinates in their vicinity. The idea is to get people off the beaten track. Input news editor Craig Wilson joins us to talk about this real-life choose-your-own-adventure game.

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Marina Fujiwara is a twentysomething Japanese artist best known for her useless inventions. Her seemingly pointless projects – like a contraption that attaches to the top of your laptop and slaps your face with a wad of money – interrogate our relationships with objects, the internet, and ourselves. Input news editor Craig Wilson joins us to discuss. And later: Tamagotchi On is an update on the ’90s Japanese toy that requires you to take care of a virtual pet. It’s also the perfect antidote to the daily hellscape of modern life. So says Input news editor Cheyenne MacDonald in a recent review of the pocket-size digital device. She joins us to talk about it.

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Nike’s new Road Warrior sneaker, part of the ISPA 2020 collection, looks insane. It features a lace-less tying mechanism, lightweight knit patch upper with a split toe, an open-floating heel, and pancake-style Air Zoom units. Input senior editor Edgar Alvarez recently wrote about these Mad Max–inspired shoes. He joins us to talk about them. And later: Adidas recently unveiled its newest marathon sneaker, the Adizero Adios Pro. But can the shoe compete with Nike’s record-breaking Zoom Next series? Input news writer Ian Servantes joins us to discuss.

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When Apple recently introduced its new macOS, Big Sur, you may have noticed something different about its icon and user interface design. The company has embraced what’s called neumorphism, an updated approach to skeumorphism, in which interface objects mimic their real-world counterparts. Input’s lead designer Jack Koloskus joins us to discuss. And later: Apple recently announced that it will spend the next two years transitioning its Macs from Intel to ARM processors. This news effectively spells the end of the Hackintosh – non-Apple hardware that has been built to run macOS. Input guides editor Evan Rodgers, a member of the Hackintosh community, joins us to talk about this major change.

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Tesla has a brand-new product: red satin short shorts emblazoned with the word “S3XY” on the rear. The booty shorts sold out right away, so the only place you can get them now is on the resale market. Input senior editor Edgar Alvarez wrote about Elon Musk’s latest foray into fashion. Edgar joins us to discuss. And later: Ghislaine Maxwell stands accused of helping Jeffrey Epstein recruit, groom, and then sexually abuse girls. In the wake of Maxwell’s arrest, some have posited that she’s also a Reddit power user known as u/MaxwellHill. Intrepid editor Ryan Houlihan recently investigated this theory for Input. He joins us to talk about it.

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