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Updated 2024-11-27 01:32
This Is What It's Like to Live Without Smell
Losing any sense can be devastating, even if you never appreciated it before it was gone.
Billie Eilish and the Future of the Pop Star Documentary
The Grammy-winner’s Apple TV+ film The World’s a Little Blurry is radical in its transparency.
I Found My Niche on TikTok—You Can Too
You have one minute to make a statement, but trust me, it's enough time to do something amazing.
Could Fruit Flies Help Match Patients With Cancer Treatments?
A British company is seeding genetically modified flies with human tumors, giving patients their own personal drug trials.
We Still Don’t Know How Well Covid Vaccines Stop Transmission
Two new studies are being hailed as proof that vaccinated people can doff masks and pod-hop worry-free. But not so fast.
Texas’ Icy Disaster Makes the Case for Uniting the US Grid
The national grid is split into sections that can’t share much power. Connecting them won’t be cheap or easy, but it will help usher in the future of energy.
Clubhouse Is Booming. So Is the Ecosystem Around It
A wave of startups, features, and tools has sprung up around the popular audio app. And some are looking to cash in.
Lora DiCarlo's Baci Has Plenty of Suction Power to Satisfy
This space-age solo suction sex toy is a great way to add some self-care to your day.
California Can Now Enforce Its Net Neutrality Law
A judge ruled earlier this week on the law, which has faced challenges from lobbyists representing internet providers as well as the Trump administration.
The Terrible T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Must Be Undone
It should have never been allowed, and it’s led to anticompetitive behavior. The Antitrust Division needs to roll it back.
How This Old-School Road Runner Learned to Love Virtual Races
Virtual racing means cool swag, inventive race-day encouragement, and a pre-race bathroom to call your own. Here's how you can get to the starting line.
The 5 Best Apps to Get Live TV Without Cable
You don’t have to give up sports or talk shows when you cut the cord. These apps let you stream the same TV channels over the internet.
This Smart Panel Knows Your Electrical System's Cheat Code
Span's electrical panel uses a mobile app to control a home's circuits. It's an essential upgrade for those with a solar battery backup system.
'Lapsis' and the Rise of Gig-Economy Sci-Fi
Like 'Sorry to Bother You,' Noah Hutton’s feature debut uses genre to prod the callous excesses of capitalism
Sex Tapes, Hush Money, and Hollywood’s Economy of Secrets
Meet Kevin Blatt, the celebrity fixer who’s a master at shepherding compromising material off the internet—or into the hands of the highest bidder.
Teaching Classic Lit Helps Game Designers Make Better Stories
Are you game? See How Homer, Faulkner, and Ibsen can help.
So Long, Fry’s. I Learned Everything About Gadgets From You
Now that the big-box electronics store has shuttered, future generations need a place where they can touch and discover the next great technology.
Jim Ryan: There Will Be ‘a Completely New VR Format for PS5’
PlayStation's head honcho shares news on PS5 stock, Sony’s 2021 release schedule, and a new PlayStation VR headset.
Biden Faces a Steep Challenge to Unite Democracies on Tech
With tech policy, sorting the world into democratic and authoritarian buckets is far trickier than it sounds.
Help! Everyone Is Judging My Messy Bedroom
Welcome to Megan’s weekly advice column for surviving our work-from-home existence.
Can Video Games Be a Healthy Outlet for Stress Relief?
Personal experience says yes, but here’s what science says on the matter.
Twinkling Black Holes Reveal an Invisible Cloud in Our Galaxy
Cosmic radio backlights are helping scientists size up “missing” forms of matter and might offer clues about what makes up the universe.
8 Great Chess Apps for Beginners and Grand Masters
Sharpen your chess skills—or learn the game from scratch—with these digital options.
I Woke Up to Australia's Newsless News Feed
For now, Facebook has walked back its clumsy surprise ban on news content. But the social media giant has made clear: It can take news away again.
Hackers Tied to Russia's GRU Targeted the US Grid for Years
A Sandworm-adjacent group has successfully breached US critical infrastructure a handful of times, according to new findings from the security firm Dragos.
Twitch’s DMCA Takedowns Threaten to Drive Musicians Away
Twitch once looked like a lifeline for DJs and singers during the pandemic. The platform’s copyright issues tarnish that promise.
Lectric’s Ebike Is Heavy but Foldable and Affordable
At $899, this folding electric bike's tremendous value makes it easy to look past its faults.
Gig Workers Gather Data to Check the Algorithm’s Math
Drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other firms are building apps to compare their mileage with pay slips. One group is selling the data to government agencies.
When the Grid Goes Down, Can a Fleet of Batteries Replace It?
In a power crisis, maybe the solution is a network of smaller energy sources distributed across multiple places—like your garage.
A Guide to HDMI Cables for Next-Gen Gaming
New standards and new consoles mean new terms to understand before you open your wallet.
The Most Romantic Date Spots in Super Mario 3D World
My partner and I spent 12 hours in a cornucopia of cooperative courtship, and I wouldn't have had it any other way.
Facebook’s Petty Unfriending of Australia
There are real flaws in the country’s proposed law to make platforms pay for news, but the social media giant’s protest doesn’t address them.
Think a Temporary Cardboard Desk Is a Good Idea? Think Again
Stykka's StayTheF***Home workspace just wouldn't stay the f*** put.
What a 1900s Wildlife Survey Reveals About Climate Change
A century ago, a biologist counted California's desert animals. Now researchers are retracing his steps—and the results are surprising.
How to Remember a Disaster Without Being Shattered by It
Margaret McKinnon survived a midair catastrophe, then became a major researcher of memory and trauma. Now she’s studying how the pandemic will haunt us.
2034, Part V: Sailing Into Darkness
“Somewhere in that black hole was the Chinese fleet. She would be expected to find and destroy it.”
Perseverance’s Eyes See a Different Mars
The Red Planet’s red looks different to an Earthling than it would to a Martian—or to a robot with hyperspectral cameras for eyes.
The Woman Bulldozing Video Games’ Toughest DRM
For Empress, cracking titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Immortals Fenyx Rising is more than a pastime. It's a mission.
How Planes Keep Flying After an Engine Catches Fire
A Boeing 777 shed huge chunks of metal over a Denver suburb over the weekend—but wasn't in danger of going down itself.
The Energy Sector Must Prepare for More Extreme Weather
Energy plants, like those in Texas, don’t guard against events that are perceived to be exceedingly rare. That’s no longer an option.
Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog Is Now Armed—in the Name of Art
A group of meme-spinning pranksters attached a paintball gun to the dynamic robot to make a point about the automated future.
Lenovo's X1 Carbon Shows Why Linux Is Great on ThinkPads
It’s not flawless, but the excellent hardware and software support make this a great laptop for Linux users.
The Mantis Shrimp Inspires a New Material—Made by Bacteria
By 3D-printing scaffolds and dipping them in microbe juice, scientists make robust structures that could one day lead to self-growing roads.
Cheese Actually Isn’t Bad for You
Don’t feel sheepish reaching for that manchego. Cheese doesn’t deserve its unhealthy reputation.
Alexa Has No Place on Your Face. The Echo Frames Prove it
The tech giant’s new smart glasses are an innovative way to accomplish very little.
The Pandemic Will End—but Covid-19 May Be Here to Stay
Some viruses became endemic over time, circulating constantly, perhaps in a less lethal form. We’ll need a new game plan if this one sticks around.
China Hijacked an NSA Hacking Tool—and Used It for Years
The hackers used the agency’s EpMe exploit to attack Windows devices years before the Shadow Brokers leaked the agency’s zero-day arsenal online.
Million-Year-Old DNA Rewrites Mammoths' Evolutionary Tree
The oldest DNA ever sequenced shows how the genus split off into new species.
Sprinkle Some Fun Into Your Pandemic Home Cooking
Chaat is filled with recipes for making Indian-style snack foods, each a fireworks show of flavor.
The Brain’s ‘Background Noise’ May Be Meaningful After All
By digging out signals hidden within the brain’s electrical chatter, scientists are getting new insights into sleep, aging, and more.
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