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Updated 2024-11-25 11:16
Interstate Travel Post-Roe Isn’t as Secure as You May Think
Despite the DOJ vowing to protect people's ability to travel out of state for abortion care, legal experts warn not to take that freedom for granted.
Russia Is Quietly Ramping Up Its Internet Censorship Machine
Since Vladimir Putin blocked Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter in March, Russia has been pushing away from the global internet at a rapid pace.
How to Safely Lend Someone Else Your Phone
The next time someone wants to borrow your device to make a call or take a picture, take these steps to protect your privacy.
Life Helps Make Almost Half of All Minerals on Earth
Living organisms leave a huge geochemical imprint on the planet, a new taxonomic system reveals. It might help identify other worlds with life.
BeReal Basics: How to Use the 'Unfiltered' Social Media App
Post within the two-minute window to share off-the-cuff photos with your friends—and the world.
BMW’s Heated Seats as a Service Model Has Drivers Seeking Hacks
Connected car companies now charge owners to use physical hardware they already bought—but some are pushing back.
How to Digitize Old Photos With Your Phone
Bring memories back to life by taking your old pictures into the future. We tested three popular photo scanning apps against a scanner.
The January 6 Secret Service Text Scandal Turns Criminal
Plus: The FCC cracks down on car warranty robocalls, Thai activists get targeted by NSO's Pegasus, and the Russia-Ukraine cyberwar continues.
Google Wallet Is Back, for Some Reason
Plus: Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event returns, Amazon hoovers up some health care, and Facebook prizes growth above all else.
The New RevAir Hair Dryer Is Speedier, Smaller, and Sleeker
It’s a little more expensive, but this hair tool can dry and style your locks with less heat and in less time.
The Mazda MX-30 Is Big on Charm but Short on Everything Else
The cute exterior hides an ultra-short range, poor infotainment system, and substandard driving experience.
The Controversial Plan to Unleash the Mississippi River
A long history of constraining the river through levees has led to massive land loss in its delta. Can people engineer a way out?
10 Great Deals on TVs, Keyboards, and Robot Vacuums
The post-Prime Day lull has begun, but there are still a few awesome discounts to score right now—and a sweet preorder promo on the Google Pixel 6A.
Activision Blizzard Workers Keep Fighting for a Seat at the Table
It’s been one year since the harassment lawsuit that rocked the games industry. Employees say the company hasn't changed enough.
The History of Dungeons & Dragons Isn't What You Think
In Slaying the Dragon, author Ben Riggs goes deep into the backstory of TSR to reveal a company in disarray.
The Supreme Court Accidentally Spurred a Data Privacy Push
Plus: Inside Google’s privacy council, a posthumous trip to the moon, and a world in flames.
Netflix CEO Predicts Linear TV’s Demise Over Next ‘5-10 Years’
The streamer lost nearly a million users last quarter, but Reed Hastings believes things could be worse.
How Much Power Does Batman Need for His Ascender Gun?
The Dark Knight has some pretty neat gear—but his gadget-enabled stunts require some juice.
Finally, a Smart Air Fryer We Actually Like
Breville’s new countertop air fryer oven can be controlled by a mobile app. Unlike with many other connected appliances, that’s a good thing.
For Kids in the Hospital, Video Games Are Part of Recovery
In-house gaming technology specialists play with and support the youngest patients. Plus, research shows that playtime gives literal health points.
The Unsolved Mystery Attack on Internet Cables in Paris
As new details about the scope of the sabotage emerge, the perpetrators—and the reason for their vandalism—remain unknown.
After Roe, Men Might Finally Get Better Birth Control
Men don’t have many options when it comes to pregnancy prevention—but the time may finally be right for a men’s version of the pill.
Google's Pixel 6A Is Smart and Powerful, but the Camera Lags
This affordable midrange phone checks off all the boxes but no longer has a sizable lead with its camera and software support.
The 2022 US Midterm Elections' Top Security Issue: Death Threats
While cybersecurity and foreign meddling remain priorities, domestic threats against election workers have risen to the top of the list.
Nuclear Power Plants Are Struggling to Stay Cool
Climate change is reducing output and raising safety concerns at nuclear facilities from France to the US. But experts say adapting is possible—and necessary.
As Facebook Becomes TikTok, the Feeds Tab Ditches the Algorithm
Big changes are coming to the platform.
Pandemic Death Counts Are Numbing. There’s Another Way to Process
Data visceralization goes beyond mortality statistics to help people grieve.
At Facebook, It’s Always Been All About Growth
This week, we interview the hosts of Land of the Giants. The podcast’s new season traces Facebook’s explosion from a tiny startup to the colossus known as Meta.
A Film Challenges the James Webb Telescope's Controversial Name
The documentary scrutinizes the former NASA administrator's role during an era of homophobic policies.
Congress Might Pass an Actually Good Privacy Bill
A bill with bipartisan support might finally give the US a strong federal data protection law.
This Hardcore Band Is a Product of the Internet—in the Best Way
Turnstile breaks most of the rules of their genre. Their fans, who grew up online and care less about convention, follow them because of it.
A Tool for Fighting Superbugs Has Been Found Deep in the Desert
Scientists are turning to the world’s most extreme environments to find new ways of combating drug resistance.
Tech Industry Layoffs May Undo Workforce Diversity Gains
Companies have recently made progress in employee diversity, but cuts due to economic worries are expected to hurt underrepresented workers most.
The DHS Bought a ‘Shocking Amount’ of Phone-Tracking Data
The ACLU released a trove of documents showing how Homeland Security contracted with surveillance companies to scour location information.
10 Great Deals on Air Purifiers, Carpet Cleaners, and More
Your home could probably use a refresh, right? These products can help.
How to Buy and Sell NFTs (If You Must)
Here are a few tips for setting up your crypto wallet, navigating the market, and avoiding scams.
Crypto Is Straining the Power Grid. Congress Wants to Rein It In
Senator Elizabeth Warren and others are recommending regulations for crypto-mining operations as carbon emissions and consumer electricity bills soar in the US.
Europe Has Descended Into the Age of Fire
Climate change has primed the landscape to burn. But human migration has made Europe’s wildfires increasingly catastrophic.
A Lawsuit Against Meta Shows the Emptiness of Social Enterprises
Foreign-owned organizations like Sama and Tala offer feel-good promises but take advantage of weak labor protections and poor accountability.
The Most Popular Period-Tracking Apps, Ranked by Data Privacy
Under increased scrutiny, certain period-tracking apps are seeing a surge of new users. Which are as safe as they claim to be?
Bookstagram Is Fueling an Unnerving Trend
Authors aren't above criticism—but when they're tagged in negative social media reviews of their books, it can stifle the conversation.
I Shredded a 70-Mile Dirt Ride on a Folding Commuter Bike
I was invited to ride in an overseas off-road cycling event and asked if I could try it on a Brompton T-Line folding bike. Everyone laughed, but I did it anyway.
Glacier Collapses Are a Growing but Hard-to-Predict Threat
After 11 people were killed and eight hospitalized by a glacier in early July, Italian scientists are asking how future tragedies can be avoided.
Comic-Con Is Back! Will It Live Up to Its Former Hype?
The annual pop culture confab held a series of smaller and/or online events during the pandemic. Here's what to expect from this year's in-person event.
Embryonic Research Could Be the Next Target After Roe
Stem cell research has underpinned IVF’s success, but legal experts, clinicians, and potential donors worry it could be the next target.
Stray’s Post-Apocalyptic World Evokes the Walled City of Kowloon
This now-lost city on the outskirts of Hong Kong is perhaps the most influential gaming location you've never heard of.
Apple’s Butterfly Keyboard Fiasco Leads to a $50M Settlement
The class action lawsuit alleged that the company knew about the problems with its MacBook keyboards.
Instagram Slow to Tackle Bots Targeting Iranian Women’s Groups
Despite alerting Meta months ago, feminist groups say tens of thousands of fake accounts continue to bombard them on the platform.
How to Watch the Final January 6 Committee Hearing Live
The House committee’s investigation covering the deadly riot at the US Capitol will be streamed online for free—no subscription required.
Qualcomm's New Smartwatch Chips Promise Big Battery Life Gains
Built on a 4-nanometer process, they're smaller, more efficient, and ready to go inside the next Google Wear OS watches.
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