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How The Tumult of 2020 Will Shape the Future of Ride Sharing
This week, we talk about the new legal and social realities that Lyft, Uber, the scooter companies, and bike-share companies will face once the pandemic ends.
The Future of Work: ‘Collaborative Configurations of Minds’ by Lettie Prell
“No longer were we merely the created machine called Artificial Intelligence. We became Alternative Intelligence.”
For the Second Time Ever, an Asteroid Sample Returns to Earth
The Japanese Hayabusa2 mission to asteroid Ryugu marks a major milestone this weekend with the return of pristine space rock.
A Member of the ‘Squad’ Takes on Cryptocurrency
US Representative Rashida Tlaib, a progressive first-term lawmaker, has cosponsored a bill requiring stablecoins like Facebook's Libra to be issued by banks.
Among Us and a Resurgence of Narrative-Free Games
In the midst of a pandemic, we're all suffering from narrative exhaustion right now.
A Prominent AI Ethics Researcher Says Google Fired Her
Timnit Gebru is a leader among those examining the societal impacts of the technology. She had also criticized the company's diversity efforts.
A ‘Magical Bug’ Exposed Any iPhone in a Hacker's Wi-Fi Range
A Google researcher found flaws in Apple's AWDL protocol that would have allowed for a complete device takeover.
China Stakes Its Claim to Quantum Supremacy
Google trumpeted its quantum computer that outperformed a conventional supercomputer. A Chinese group says it's done the same, with different technology.
On Section 230, It's Trump vs. Trump
The president is urging Congress to repeal a law that his own trade agreements commit the country to.
Slay Every Sauce and Soup With This $100 Stick Blender
Braun's new powerful and easy-to-use immersion blender is an essential kitchen upgrade.
Underground Brine Could Be a Source of Oxygen on Mars
A new study tests a device that can efficiently split the resource’s water into pure oxygen and hydrogen in Martian conditions.
The Arecibo Observatory Is More Than Just a Telescope
The world’s second largest radio telescope collapsed on Tuesday. But its legacy is indestructible.
Giving Gadgets As Gifts? Get Ready to Answer These Questions
Bestowing tech gifts means anticipating confusion about privacy and recurring fees. Here's how to ease the minds of loved ones this year.
Apple’s New iPad Air Is a Great Tablet With a Few Quirks
The 2020 edition of the iPad Air is light, powerful, convenient. It's a good buy as long as you don't mind a few small annoyances.
Do Diverse Corporate Boards Lead to a Fairer Workplace?
Nasdaq wants at least one woman and one underrepresented minority among directors at listed companies. The proposal goes further than most, but will it matter?
Warp Speed, Atomic Structure, and the Future of Vaccines
John Mascola, who worked on the research that led to the Moderna shot, thinks Covid-19 proves we have to prep for the next virus, too.
This Notorious Botnet Has an Alarming New Trick
The hackers behind TrickBot have begun probing victim PCs for vulnerable firmware, which would let them persist on devices undetected.
Hackers Are Targeting the Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Cold Chain’
As vaccines await US approval, a sophisticated global phishing campaign has tried to harvest credentials from companies involved in their distribution.
The Journey of Electronic Bottles and the Ocean Plastic Crisis
Researchers loaded containers with trackers and released them in the Ganges and the Bay of Bengal, giving new insight into how plastic pollution travels.
A Broken Piece of Internet Backbone Might Finally Get Fixed
Efforts to secure the Border Gateway Protocol have picked up critical momentum, including a big assist from Google.
New AI-Based Navigation Helps Loon’s Balloons Hover in Place
Reinforcement learning might be the next step in keeping broadband-carrying balloons afloat above remote areas. Could Venus be next?
Double Your Laptop’s Screen Size With a Portable Monitor
The Vissles-M is an excellent and easy-to-use touchscreen monitor that sits next to your computer, embiggening your WFH workspace.
Two Global Efforts Try to Trace the Origin of the Covid Virus
Both teams want to know when—or how often—the virus passed from animals to people. But the trail may have gone cold, and the search has gotten political.
The Pandemic Gives Us a Chance to Change How We Get Around
City transportation ecosystems are suddenly getting more diverse, creating an opportunity to (finally) rethink the car.
This Company Uses AI to Outwit Malicious AI
Robust Intelligence is among a crop of companies that offer to protect clients from efforts at deception.
Not Even William Barr Buys Trump’s Election Nonsense
The attorney general has long been one of the president’s chief apologists. Not this time.
7 Simple Ways to Make Your Android Phone More Secure
Here's how to lock down your data and stop others from snooping on your personal information.
One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack - December 2020
This month's list focuses on cases relating to Covid-19, as thousands of individuals have called on the UN to free jailed journalists amid the ongoing pandemic.
How to Back Up and Move Your Photos Between Services
Leaving Google Photos now that it's no longer free and unlimited? Considering Apple Photos or OneDrive? Here's how to take your library with you.
The Free-Market Approach to This Pandemic Isn't Working
The US health care system has always been unequal, but Covid-19 has revealed it to be absurd.
How a Vibrating Smartwatch Could Be Used to Stop Nightmares
The FDA has given NightWare clearance to market a “digital therapeutic” device that uses an Apple Watch to interrupt PTSD-related nightmares.
They Found Community, and Then Love, in Online Games
It's no surprise people build great friendships when they game together. But these folks found much more—sometimes across long distances and cultural divides.
The Absolute Best Cyber Monday Deals Online
Here are the very best discounts we’ve found in every category and at all the major retailers.
Our Favorite Cyber Monday Deals for $50 or Less
You don't need to drop a boatload of money to get a good deal today. These picks won't empty your wallet.
Every Great Cyber Monday Deal on Google Devices
Google has discounted its new Pixel phones this weekend, along with Nest speakers and other Google smart home devices.
Our Favorite Mattress Deals for Cyber Monday
You should never buy a mattress online unless it’s discounted. Luckily, there are some modest holiday deals going on our favorite models.
The Best Cyber Monday Phone, Tablet, and Watch Deals
We found discounts on Samsung Galaxy phones, Google Pixels, Apple Watches, iPads, and some great accessories.
The Best Cyber Monday Deals If You Work From Home
Standing desks, monitors, keyboards—pad out your home office with this discounted gear.
The Best Cyber Monday Deals on Self-Care and Sex Toys
Do you need some extra relaxing? We found the best discounts on vibrators, skincare tools, and more.
The Best Cyber Monday Home, Kitchen, and Parenting Deals
We're spending more time in our houses than ever. Let us help you out with robot vacuums, smart dog collars, and more.
Burn Off That Turkey With These Cyber Monday Fitness Deals
These picks will help you get your sweat on, whether you're in a home gym, jogging down the road, or roughing it in the wilderness.
These Are the Very Best Laptop Deals for Cyber Monday
We scoured the web to find the best deals on notebooks, Chromebooks, external monitors, and more.
Our Fave Headphone and Speaker Deals for Cyber Monday
These are our favorite audio deals this Cyber Monday, from a pair of Beats to a smart speaker for your kitchen.
20 Cyber Monday Deals on Earth-Friendly Gear
Conserve water, save our national parks, and offset carbon emissions a bit with these sustainable picks.
You Really Should Check Out These Cyber Monday TV Deals
From gorgeous OLEDs to 4K projectors to soundbars, here are the best discounts to improve your home theater this Cyber Monday.
Our Favorite Cyber Monday Deals on Pandemic Supplies
Months of quarantining and social distancing have meant shortages of essentials. If you need a mask or air purifier, we found discounts for you.
Sonos Is Having a Big Cyber Monday Sale
These smart speakers hardly ever go on sale. You can save on Sonos One, Beam, Move, and more—but most deals end today.
Stay In and Get Cozy With These Cyber Monday Video Game Deals
We need to stay indoors and not travel for the rest of the year. Why not stockpile on Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox titles?
A Mission to Make Virtual Parties Actually Fun
Let's be honest, Zoom birthdays and happy hours are bad. But an emerging type of platform known as “proximity chat” could offer a better option.
Beautiful Yet Unnerving Photos of the Arctic Getting Greener
Using tricked-out drones, scientists are watching vegetation boom in the far north. Their findings could have big implications for the whole planet.
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