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Updated 2024-11-26 11:47
Everything Samsung Announced at Its Unpacked Event
On Wednesday morning, the company unveiled new folding phones, some Wear OS smartwatches, and even more wireless earbuds.
Apple’s Privacy Mythology Doesn’t Match Reality
The company’s claims cloak threats to millions of users’ iCloud, iMessage, and facial verification data.
The 24 Best Back-to-School Deals on Laptops and Dorm Gear
Need a new computer or just a soothing weighted blanket for the new school year? We found deals on some of our favorites.
If You Want to Tackle Climate Change, Start With Methane
The landmark assessment was dire. But it shows that by slashing methane emissions, humanity can make rapid progress in fighting climate change.
How to Make Remote Learning Work for Your Children
If you're preparing for yet another round of homeschooling, we've identified a few ways to make this school year suck just a little bit less.
A Drug Addiction Risk Algorithm and Its Grim Toll on Chronic Pain Sufferers
A sweeping AI has become central to how the US handles the opioid crisis. It may only be making the crisis worse.
A 5G Shortcut Leaves Phones Exposed to Stingray Surveillance
You may not have the full story about what network you're on—and how well you're protected.
Gymnasts Make the Wolf Turn Look Easy. Physics Shows It’s Not
The spin seems simple if you’re just watching it on TV. But it’s a complex move that requires understanding your center of mass.
Pac-Man 99 Is a Battle Royale Game That's Actually Accessible
Cool fact: The ghosts' hunting algorithm, which is the key to the original game and to Ms. Pac-Man, is apparently also present in 99.
Smart Cities, Bad Metaphors, and a Better Urban Future
Shannon Mattern's new book 'A City Is Not a Computer' digs into the data, dashboards, and language that keep people from building better, safer communities.
Biden Wants More EVs on Roads. What About Charging Stations?
The president called for 40 percent of new cars to be electric by 2030. But motorists still fret about running out of juice—even if it rarely happens.
Pokémon Unite Is the Perfect, Simple Game We Need Right Now
Every round of this addictive summer jam contains small successes, big successes, big failures, and finally, the catharsis of a win or loss.
Robots, Microscopes, and Other Fun Ways to Help Kids Learn
So much education happens outside of school, whether it's virtual or in-person. These tools will turn your kids into curious scientists exploring their world.
The NYPD Had a Secret Fund for Surveillance Tools
Documents reveal that police bought facial-recognition software, vans equipped with x-ray machines, and “stingray” cell site simulators—with no public oversight.
How to Use Running Apps to Hit the Road
There are tons of services out there to help, whether you're a total beginner or getting back into it. Here's how to make the most of them.
Dualtron's New E-Scooter Eats Steep Hills for Breakfast
At $2,699, it's not for everyone. But this electric kick scooter can crush inclines and will travel well more than 25 miles.
TikTok Smells Like Gen X Spirit
On the app you'll see a raucous reboot of "slacker" attitude. Or not. Whatever.
Twitter's Photo-Cropping Algorithm Favors Young, Thin Females
The findings emerged from an unusual contest to identify unfairness in algorithms, similar to hunts for security bugs.
The Squishy, Far-Out New Experiments Headed to the ISS
Muscle cells, 3D-printed lunar regolith, and le Blob will soon orbit 250 miles above Earth.
The UN Climate Report: All Is Not Well—but All Is Not Lost
A major new report from the IPCC paints a devastating portrait of climate change. But it also shows that it's not too late for drastic action.
Watch Out, Beyond Burgers—the Fungi Renaissance Is Here
While the popular plant-based meats grab all the headlines, a much more humble foodstuff is poised to lead the next wave of alternative proteins.
If YouTube Algorithms Radicalize Users, Data Doesn’t Show It
New research tracking people’s behavior on the platform found that most don’t go down those ever-deepening rabbit holes.
A Failed Star Called 'The Accident' Puzzles Astronomers
The brown dwarf isn't a star and it's not a planet. But it's illuminating the murky borderlands that separate the two.
How to turn Online Friends Into IRL Ones
If you're struggling to make new friends, you're not alone. But tech and little tenacity can help you can find—or build—community. Here's how.
What You Should Know About the Google Play Store Changes
With the first updates kicking in this month, Android apps should be more streamlined and lightweight. Google is also getting a greater level of control.
The Delta Variant Has Warped Our Risk Perception
Gone are the easy, thoughtless choices of hot vax summer. Making decisions that balance safety and sanity just got a lot more complicated.
With Kate, Netflix Is Still Looking for Its Own John Wick
A new trailer for the action thriller starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead shows a familiar premise.
Microsoft Edge’s ‘Super Duper Secure Mode’ Does What It Says
Plus: Facebook account hacks, Instagram-ban scammers, and more of the week’s top security news.
Can You Recycle a Hard Drive? Google Is Trying to Find Out
Rare-earth magnet recycling could reduce the need to mine for more resources, leading to more sustainable data centers.
AI Wrote Better Phishing Emails Than Humans in a Recent Test
Researchers found that tools like OpenAI's GPT-3 helped craft devilishly effective spearphishing messages.
All the Ways Spotify Tracks You—and How to Stop It
Whether you're listening to workout music or a "cooking dinner" playlist, the app can show you ads based on your mood and what you're doing right now.
The 13 Best Weekend Deals on TVs, Laptops, and Vibrators
We’ve scoured the internet for the best deals to keep you entertained during quarantine part two.
He-Man Gets a New Twist in Masters of the Universe: Revelation
The new Netflix series is a sleek update to the 1980s cartoon. But it's not without flaws.
Putin Is Crushing Biden’s Room to Negotiate on Ransomware
A new cybercrime treaty Russia presented to the UN signals once again that the regime won’t help clamp down on attacks.
Even Snoop Can’t Save the Olympics
As the Games wind down, his recap show with Kevin Hart has been a social media highlight. But little else has broken through.
These Great Hearing Aids Look Just Like Regular Earbuds
Signia’s app-controlled in-ear buds reduce the stigma of wearing hearing aids while making the world around you sound clearer.
The SMART Health Card Is Not a Vaccine Passport—Kinda
Plus: The man behind the cryptographic technique, the danger in calculating risks, and fries worth a small fortune.
How Memes Became Weapons in the Culture Wars
This week, we talk about the history of memes, where they originate, and how they influence politics and society.
A Field Guide for Nature-Resistant Nerds
Yes, yes, the dirt is horrifying. But it’s also how we make bitcoin apps.
Where to Get a Covid-19 Vaccine, and What to Expect
Vaccines are rolling out across the US. These tips will help you figure out where to find an appointment in your in your area, and how to prepare.
Even Small Volcanic Eruptions Could Create Global Chaos
Relatively minor meltdowns might destroy underwater cables and disrupt vital industries, scientists say, creating a cascade of economic misery.
Messaging Apps Have an Eavesdropping Problem
Vulnerabilities in Signal, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, and more all point to a pervasive privacy issue.
Apple Walks a Privacy Tightrope to Spot Child Abuse in iCloud
With a new capability to search for illegal material not just in the cloud but on user devices, the company may have opened up a new front in the encryption wars.
John Deere Doubles Down on Silicon Valley and Robots
The farm-equipment giant is buying Bear Flag Robotics, which makes autonomous tractors, marking its second big tech buy in four years.
Protecting the Immune-Compromised Keeps Everyone Safe
It isn’t just about social responsibility. It’s about ending the pandemic and not giving the coronavirus chances to evolve.
Amazon's Massive GDPR Fine Shows the Law's Power—and Limits
It's the first significant GDPR ruling against Big Tech. But secrecy around the decision exposes the regulation’s flaws.
Dyson’s Omni-glide Stick Vac Leaves Your Broom in the Dust
This lightweight vacuum for hardwood flooring has made my life easier and more crumb-free.
These Games Taught Me to Love the Freemium Grind
Free-to-play games get a bad rep, but the good ones can keep you hooked in all the right ways—especially when you have a lot more time on your hands.
These Algorithms Look at X-Rays—and Somehow Detect Your Race
A study raises new concerns that AI will exacerbate disparities in health care. One issue? The study’s authors aren’t sure what cues are used by the algorithms.
What Rat Empathy May Reveal About Human Compassion
Rats may feel concern when cage mates are trapped. But, like people, they don’t always care enough to help.
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