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The Case for Putting Down the Video Game Controller
If gaming isn’t as fulfilling as it used to be, it’s OK to walk away and go do something else.
Help! How Do I Make Work Friends When Everyone's Remote?
Guest columnist Alan Henry offers advice for putting yourself out there online.
Meowza! Spoil Your Kitty With Deals on Cat Gear
From comfy beds to water fountains, we found sales on cat supplies to kick off Adopt-a-Cat Month.
Want OLED and Speed for Under $1,000? Get This Asus Laptop
The AMD-powered ZenBook 13 is one of the best values we’ve seen in a long time.
What It Takes to Turn a Video Game Into a Tabletop One
How do developers take open worlds and condense them into a form that fits on your coffee table? It's not easy, but when it works, it's incredible.
Watch Drones Fly Through a Fake Forest Without Crashing
Each copter doesn’t just track where the others are. It constantly predicts where they’ll go.
The Pandemic Put an End to Rush Hour. What Happens Now?
Remote work generally reduces driving. But the travel behavior of telecommuters isn’t as straightforward as it might seem.
Apple World's Full Scope Is Coming Into Focus
This week, Apple doubled down on its vision of a seamlessly integrated ecosystem of products, software, and services. The catch? You need to be all in on Apple.
Want to Write Better? Here Are Some Tools to Help You Improve
Whether you're drafting a memo or promoting a book, technology can make the task easier than ever.
Crypto Isn’t About Money. It’s About Fandom
And that’s why we will fight about it forever.
Our Favorite Cheap Earbuds Are an Unbelievable $16 Right Now
These affordable wireless buds from JLab Audio have the same specs as the Apple AirPods and sound almost as good.
How an Obscure Company Took Down Big Chunks of the Internet
You may not have heard of Fastly, but you felt its impact when sites didn’t load around the world Tuesday morning.
How to Turn Off Amazon Sidewalk
The company is enlisting your Echo and Ring devices into an internet-sharing mesh network starting Monday. It’s not too late to opt out.
Weber’s New Smoker Makes Some Mighty Tasty Meats
Weber’s second take on a pellet smoker delivers delicious results. Be prepared to clean your cooker more frequently, though.
Could Brain Training Help Address Police Brutality?
New neuroscience-based technologies aim to improve decisionmaking under pressure. But solving systemic problems will take a lot more than that.
Deathloopand the Radical Necessity of 2 Black Leads
Building games that reflect the diversity of the real world is nothing new to the team at Arkane Studios. But this project presented unique challenges.
The Colorful, Costly World of Custom Keyboard Enthusiasts
Hobbyists spend hours building their own personalized rigs, while others drop thousands of dollars on a bespoke board. The hype is only getting bigger.
Going Medieval Is a Great Entry Point Into Colony Sims
The game lets you build a new post-plague civilization in 14th-century England, and it’s been topping Steam charts—for good reason.
This Plastic Phone Case Could Biodegrade Within 2 Years
Most plastics take hundreds of years to decompose. This one, from case maker Pivet, harnesses the power of hungry microbes.
Your Clothes Spew Microfibers Before They’re Even Clothes
The clothing supply chain releases some 265 million pounds of microfibers that wash into the environment each year.
What Really Happened When Google Ousted Timnit Gebru
She was a star engineer who warned that messy AI can spread racism. Google brought her in. Then it forced her out. Can Big Tech take criticism from within?
Everything Apple Announced Today: New iOS, Privacy Updates
The 2021 edition of WWDC began Monday with a keynote address. Apple used the occasion to show off a whole bunch of enhancements to its software and services.
Ransomware Hit Another Pipeline Firm—and 70GB of Data Leaked
LineStar Integrity Services was hacked around the same time as Colonial Pipeline, but radical transparency activists have brought the attack to light.
The Incredible, Absurd World of Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
The update has been a long time coming, and if you haven't played, now's the time. We asked Robert Kurvitz, the game's designer, if he’s finally satisfied with it.
A New Way to Shape Metal Nanoparticles—With a Magnetic Field
Making the tiny nanoparticles used in everything from electronics to paint isn't easy. But a new experiment creates order out of chaos.
China's Quiet Ecommerce Giant Thrives on Fresh Produce
Pinduoduo, which recently passed Alibaba as the shopping site with the most customers, connects 12 million farmers to more than 800 million users.
Why Are Writers Fleeing Substack for Ghost?
The publishing platform is gaining traction as a Substack substitute. But the comparison isn't so simple.
4 Tips to Send (and Receive) Better Texts
Sure, hitting send is easy. But these tips can help make sure everyone's messages are coming across loud and clear.
Google Hopes AI Can Turn Search Into a Conversation
The tech giant wants its core product to infer meaning from human language, answer multipart questions—and look more like Google Assistant sounds.
Covid Brings Automation to the Workplace, Killing Some Jobs
Unable to find enough workers, employers are turning to technology to perform tasks—and women are likely to be the hardest hit.
How to Watch Today's Apple WWDC Keynote
The annual event starts at 10 am Pacific with news about software updates coming to iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Here's how to tune in.
RevAir's Hair Dryer Is a One-Stop Blow Out Shop
This expensive hair vacuum quickly dries and smoothes kinks out of your hair. It's impressive, if you can afford to pay for it and can store it.
China Has Triggered a Bitcoin Mining Exodus
The promise of a crackdown is sending the country's crypterati scrambling for the exit.
Will a Volcanic Eruption Be a Burp or a Blast?
Scientists have begun to decipher the seismic signals that reveal how explosive a volcanic eruption is going to be.
A Love Letter to Grand Theft Auto's Best Side Stories
The often-overlooked Liberty City and Vice City Stories have some of the best character development and the most cinematic moments in the franchise.
10 Essential Accessories to Up Your Backyard Grilling Game
Up your outdoor cooking game with these tools for getting the perfect sear, smoke, roast—and even a pizza.
Google's $99 A-Series Earbuds Are AirPods for Android
The company's more affordable version of last year's Pixel Buds cut some perks for a much better price.
Twitch Turns 10, and the Creator Economy Is in Its Debt
The livestreaming platform for gamers helped pioneer the patronage systems that prop up so much of the internet today.
How to Protect Your Files From Ransomware
It's a growing threat for individual users and businesses alike—but there are ways to protect yourself.
The FBI’s Director Compares Ransomware Threat to 9/11
Plus, a Supreme Court decision on a controversial anti-hacking law, a WhatsApp walk-back, and more of the week’s top security news.
The Safest Way to Store and Share Your Nudes
Listen, if you’re going to take them, follow these precautions so they don’t go anywhere you don’t intend them to.
Trump's Failed Blog Proves He Was Just Howling Into the Void
Without the algorithmic boosts of Twitter and Facebook, there are few “active” internet users to be found.
Black Barbecue Gets Its Due in an Inspiring New Cookbook
The first book from renowned pitmaster and chef Rodney Scott puts a long-neglected keystone of Black American culture on the table.
The Drought Is Making the Klamath River’s Baby Salmon Sick
Dry conditions are worsening a warm-water disease that’s sweeping through juvenile fish. Their deaths will create a future crisis for both fish and human populations.
This Kids Speaker Is Adorable, Screen-Free Fun
Like on game consoles of old, children can insert physical cards into this cute pixel-art cube to listen to audiobooks, podcasts, and soundscapes.
14 Best Weekend Deals on Video Games, TVs, and Home Appliances
Keep cool in this heat with the best deals on portable air conditioners, and immerse yourself in a weekend movie with discounted soundbars.
Why Are There So Few Women in Wargaming?
A combination of a high barrier to entry and outdated, misogynistic attitudes keep women out of a hobby where they could thrive.
Admit It: The Facebook Oversight Board Is Kind of Working
Facebook has agreed to follow some of the board’s nonbinding recommendations regarding the Donald Trump suspension. That’s progress.
New Vaccine Incentives, Surplus Dose Shipments, and More News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
Love, Death & Robots Is Growing Up
The Netflix series can still feel like a boy's club, but the second season eclipses the first.
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