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Facebook Has a Child Predation Problem
The platform can be quicker at recommending groups built around child predation than it is to remove them.
This Bluetooth Tracker Is a Stalker-Proof AirTags Alternative
If you're looking for an alternative to AirTags, this slim tracker works exactly as it should, and not as it shouldn’t.
DeepMind’s New AI Helps Restore Damaged Ancient Texts
Many inscriptions are so decrepit that large chunks are illegible. The company’s Ithaca tool assists historians in filling in the blanks.
How to Give Your Android 12 Screen a Makeover With Repainter
Make wallpapers and widgets look juuust right.
Russia Wants to Label Meta an ‘Extremist Organization’
Plus: A satellite hack, ransomware extradition, and more of the week’s top security news.
NFTs Don’t Work the Way You Might Think They Do
We bust the biggest misconceptions about what "minting" actually means.
The EPA May Extend the Use of Pesticides that Paralyze Bees
Later this year, the agency will decide whether to allow four chemicals, which have been banned in Europe, to continue being used on US farms.
Brazil's Indigenous Gaming Scene Is On the Rise
Featuring a native Brazilian as its protagonist, Araní takes a big step toward making gaming more authentic and inclusive.
An Advocacy Group Gives iPhones an ‘F’ on Repairability
Plus: Google improves Android for tablets, Amazon encourages you to play DJ, and more of the week's top gadget news.
13 Best Weekend Deals on Fitness Trackers, Robot Vacuums, and More
What you lose in sleep, you gain in savings. Put that extra hour to use with some of our favorite workout gear and home essentials.
This Massive Game Bundle Costs $10 and Benefits Ukraine Charities
The collection spans hundreds of games, and donations go straight to organizations assisting Ukraine.
The Hypocrisy of Disney’s Response to the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
The Mouse House seems to have had several changes of heart.
Clubhouse’s Fall From Grace
Plus: The audio app’s explosive growth, a sequel to After Life, and spiders from the skies.
Can an Online Course Help Big Tech Find Its Soul?
The Foundations of Humane Technology is an eight-hour class for Silicon Valley’s disillusioned workers.
Sandy Hook and the Troubling Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
Deniers of the school shooting gathered in a private Facebook group. Their posts lend a window into how and why cruel rumors take off.
Threats of Bioterrorism in Ukraine Are Part of a Long History
Allegations of biological warfare are alarming. They also have a way of appearing in moments of crisis.
Will Apple Ever Go Back to In-Person Product Launches?
This week, we recap the company's hardware announcement and ask where all the humanity went.
The War in Ukraine Is Threatening the World's Wheat Supply
Millions of tons of grain may not make it out of the country this year. The shortfall could spread hunger and civil unrest worldwide.
Beware the Never-Ending Disinformation Emergency
YouTube still draws a hard line on Trump’s rigged election claims. Two years later, it doesn't hold up.
Turning Red Doesn’t Follow Pixar’s Rules. Good
The studio's early works were lauded for their “universal” storytelling. Its new approach champions personal stories—and audiences are the richer for it.
Is Your Motivation Wavering? A Coaching App Might Help
Choosing an app to help you reach your goals can be tricky. Here’s how to find one that gets results.
How a Plucky Robot Found the Long-Lost Endurance Shipwreck
Over a century ago, two dozen men were stranded in Antarctica. Here’s how a robot dove 10,000 feet to glimpse their shipwreck for the first time.
On Depop, Sellers Are Pushing Shady Secondhand Pills
The popular ecommerce site is riddled with half-used packets of diet pills and harmful health supplements, highlighting the need for tougher regulation.
Activists Are Reaching Russians Behind Putin's Propaganda Wall
Apps like Tinder, Google Maps, and Telegram give activists a way to share what's really going on in Ukraine—for now.
How a New Digital Dollar Could Shake the US Financial System
The Biden administration is looking into a government-issued digital currency. The implications would be profound.
After Yang Will Make You Grieve For a Robot
The beautiful and strange new movie from South Korean filmmaker Kogonada presents a very different view of an AI-enhanced future.
The Situation at Chernobyl Is Deteriorating
The defunct site of the infamous 1986 meltdown has lost power two weeks after it was seized by Russian forces. Experts fear another nuclear disaster looms.
The Spectacular Collapse of Putin’s Disinformation Machinery
A few critical errors have brought down Russia's complex and objectively brilliant war of influence in the West.
Motorola’s Newest Budget Moto G Isn't Much of an Upgrade
For $300, the Moto G Stylus 2022 is OK. But you’ll be hard-pressed to find big improvements here over last year.
The Race to Rescue Ukraine’s Power Grid From Russia
In late February, Ukraine began a long-planned 72-hour test to unhook its electricity grid from Russia’s. Then the invasion started.
Machines of War Take a Heavy Toll on Ukraine—and the Planet
The conflict is poised to exacerbate the climate crisis, as tanks, jets, and convoys burn fossil fuels and nearby nations boost their military spending.
Online Sleuths Are Using Face Recognition to ID Russian Soldiers
It takes five minutes to put a name to a soldier's face using little more than a screenshot, but there's a catch.
The Infinite Reach of Joel Kaplan, Facebook’s Man in Washington
How one man came to rule political speech on Facebook, command one of the largest lobbies in DC, and guide Zuck through disaster—and straight into it.
Volkswagen’s Electric ID Buzz Looks Well Worth the Wait
VW's all-electric people carrier has finally been revealed. It's bursting with tech, can power your home, and even remembers how you drive.
I’m a Ukrainian Official. Here's What We Need on the Digital Front
Ukraine's deputy minister of Digital Transformation says Western tech sanctions have helped—but it's time to remove Russia from the global IT ecosystem.
Elden Ring Isn’t Made for All Gamers. I Wish It Were
The celebrated game has no difficulty modes, guaranteeing it will alienate some players.
Still on Facebook? Here’s How to Create Those New Reels
Reminiscent of TikTok, Facebook Reels allow you to create short, engaging videos with music, effects, and a green screen.
To Test Cancer Drugs, These Scientists Grew ‘Avatars’ of Tumors
Growing organoids in dishes and xenografts in mice lets scientists re-create a living person’s tumor—and test dozens of drugs against them at the same time.
Why The Andy Warhol Diaries Recreated the Artist’s Voice With AI
The filmmakers had under four minutes of audio to work with. And yes, they considered the ethical concerns.
Of Course We’re Living in a Simulation
The only people who absolutely disagree are, well, scientists. They need to get over themselves and join the fun.
Apple Continues Its Slow March Toward the MacPad Future
The new iPad Air gets a desktop-grade chip. Consider it a sign of things to come.
Apple's Mac Studio Is a Mightier Desktop for Creative Pros
The Mac Studio is a compact desktop PC powered by Apple’s newest processors.
Here’s Everything Apple Announced Today
Apple held a product release event on Tuesday. Here's what the company announced.
The Diminishing Returns of Streaming’s Glut of Grifters
From The Dropout to Inventing Anna, nothing represents this era of television better than the prevalence of scammer programming.
The Gaming Industry Unites to Cut Off Russia
Ubisoft, EA, Epic, Microsoft, and others are suspending business in the country in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
Chinese Spies Hacked a Livestock App to Breach US State Networks
Vulnerabilities in animal tracking software USAHERDS and Log4j gave the notorious APT41 group a foothold in multiple government systems.
Humans Evolved to Play Music
A gesture as simple as holding the violin is intimately connected to our biology.
This App Can Diagnose Rare Diseases From a Child's Face
Doctors often struggle to identify rare conditions they may only see once in a lifetime. Face2Gene helps specialists find others with the same condition.
How to Get macOS’ Live Text Feature in Windows
Want to give your Windows PC a little accessibility boost? It's super easy.
War Is Calling Crypto’s ‘Neutrality’ Into Question
War in Ukraine and Western sanctions against Russia have made cryptocurrency a hot potato for international politics.
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