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Watch How a Hacker’s Infrared Laser Can Spy on Your Laptop’s Keystrokes
Hacker Samy Kamkar is debuting his own open source version of a laser microphone-a spy tool that can invisibly pick up the sounds inside your home through a window, and even the text you're typing.
Generative AI Has a 'Shoplifting' Problem. This Startup CEO Has a Plan to Fix It
Bill Gross' ProRata, which has struck deals with partners like Time and Universal Music Group, has a strategy for making AI powerhouses pay for content.
The Trump Campaign Is All In on Dude-Bro Politics
While Tim Walz models a traditional yet empathetic masculinity and White Dudes for Harris raise millions, Donald Trump is appearing on fratty streams in an effort to turn out the most reluctant voters.
As Skies Fill With Space Junk, Nonprofit Urges US to Pause StarLink Launches
The advocacy group PIRG is asking the US government to conduct environmental reviews of commercial internet satellites. The group's new report warns of a space garbage problem with Earthly consequences.
Palmer Luckey’s Defense Startup, Anduril, Raises $1.5 Billion to Produce AI-Powered Weapons
The company plans to build a Tesla-style, software-optimized factory to manufacture autonomous drones and other battlefield tech.
Inside the Dark World of Doxing for Profit
From tricking companies into handing over victims' personal data to offering violence as a service, the online doxing ecosystem is not just still a problem-it's getting more extreme.
A Disney+ Password-Sharing Crackdown Is Coming
Disney's streaming business is finally turning a profit. Next up: price increases and paid sharing, which will likely be great for Disney and frustrating for everyone else.
A Flaw in Windows Update Opens the Door to Zombie Exploits
A researcher found a vulnerability that would let hackers strategically downgrade a target's Windows version to reexpose patched vulnerabilities. Microsoft is working on fixes for the issue.
X Is Boosting the Far Right’s UK Riots as Telegram Scrambles for Control
Far-right protesters are trying to share violent rhetoric on social media. For the first time, Telegram is blocking them-while X is giving them a platform.
Wildflower’s iPhone Cases Are Perfect for the Very Clumsy
Say goodbye to shattered displays, dreadful screen protectors, and worn-out phone cases.
NBC’s Olympics Broadcast Isn’t Just Addictive. It’s a New Era of Streaming
With a big assist from Peacock, the 2024 Summer Olympics broadcast is fragmented in all the right ways.
Elon Musk Has Turned X Into His Personal Political Playground
Elon Musk accused Twitter's leadership of tipping the scales politically. But now he's doing just that with X.
Kamala Harris’ Campaign Is a Windfall for Influencers
The switch from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris atop the Democratic ticket has been a boon for the campaign-and content creators.
CrowdStrike Faces a Potential Tsunami of Lawsuits. Only the Fine Print Can Save It, Experts Say
After crashing millions of computers and disrupting businesses across the globe, cybersecurity company CrowdStrike must protect itself against a flurry of legal activity that is already beginning. The devil will be in the details.
She’s the New Face of Climate Activism—and She’s Carrying a Pickax
Sabotage. Property destruction. For Lena Lazare and her cohort, radicalized by years of inaction on the environmental crisis, these aren't dirty words. They're acts of joy.
A US Judge Ruled That Google Is an Illegal Monopolist. Here's What Might Come Next
Judge Amit Mehta's ruling has triggered a potentially yearslong process to decide how to punish the company. For users, it could mean a future in which Google isn't front and center everywhere.
Pack Your Bags With 8 Great Deals from Patagonia's Past-Season Sale
You still need a duffel bag and warm hoody on that last Labor Day trip. Pick one up for 40 percent off.
Public Health Experts Want Coca-Cola and the Olympics to Break Up
Scientists, activists, and ordinary petitioners want the Olympics to break with Coca-Cola, comparing it to the tobacco companies that long sponsored the Games. They aren't holding their breath.
Elon Musk’s X Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Boycott
The platform's antitrust suit claims an alleged conspiracy to withhold advertising dollars. Right-wing video site Rumble filed a similar suit today.
A New Plan to Break the Cycle of Destructive Critical Infrastructure Hacks
As digital threats against US water, food, health care, and other vital sectors loom large, a new project called UnDisruptable27 aims to help fix cybersecurity weaknesses where other efforts have failed.
AI Is Heating the Olympic Pool
A data center in Paris has been hooked up to the energy system heating the Olympic pool. But critics say that projects recycling data centers' excess heat are a distraction from the real environmental costs of AI.
Google 4th-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat and Google TV Streamer: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
Nest's connected thermostat gets a redesign and some AI smarts, while the brand-new iteration of the Chromecast serves as a hub for your smart home.
Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig Audio Interface Review: So Many Inputs
This fancy audio interface makes plugging in all your synths a breeze.
The Best Climbing Gear for Beginners (2024): Shoes, Harnesses, and Ropes
Whether you're tempted by indoor climbing or want to take on the great outdoors, we've got the ropes, shoes, and harnesses to get you started.
How to Go to Burning Man in an Extreme Climate and Feel Good About It
The worsening climate crisis and the changes in the culture may have you wondering if you should skip Burning Man. Veterans of the week-long festival, which begins August 25, have some advice.
Elon Musk’s X Is Leaving San Francisco
The office closure marks the end of an era for the site formerly known as Twitter.
Google Search Is an Illegal Monopoly, US Judge Rules
Nearly a year after the US government took Google to trial, a judge has found that the tech giant violated antitrust laws. A new trial will determine how Google should be penalized.
Why People Are Mad About the 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Finale
Did I just watch a 70 minute trailer for Season 3?" is just one of the reactions fans have posted online about the season's "disappointing and poorly executed" closer.
The Controversial Kids Online Safety Act Faces an Uncertain Future
While it easily passed the Senate, the House began a recess without bringing the bill-which critics say would keep young people from accessing vital information on topics like sexual health-to the floor for a vote.
Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It
A new nature-restoration project in Wales is being funded by an unusual source: thrill-seeking downhill lovers.
Zoom Is Going After Google and Microsoft With AI-Driven Docs
The video-conferencing app is trying to create an "everything workplace" app in a crowded market.
What Are Color Gamuts and Color Spaces in TVs and Monitors, and Do They Matter?
If you're confused by all the jargon used to describe your new monitor, don't worry. We've got you (and your color gamut) covered.
Dacia Spring EV (2024) Review: Excellent Value for an Urban EV
This super-fun and likable urban all-electric runabout is packed with tech despite its rock-bottom price. Aside from the amazing value, it proves stateside EV makers need to up their game-fast.
Jane Goodall Thinks It’s Not Too Late to Save the World
The world, the famed primatologist says, isn't what it used to be-but there's still time to save it, if we treat crises like climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty as one.
How Project 2025 Would Put US Elections at Risk
Experts say the nonsensical" policy proposal, which largely aligns with Donald Trump's agenda, would weaken the US agency tasked with protecting election integrity, critical infrastructure, and more.
JLab Hear OTC Hearing Aid Review: Super Affordable
For the hearing-aid curious, these over-the-counter earbuds are amazingly affordable and effectively pull double duty.
Roku Pro Series TV Review: Bright and Easy to Use
If you have a family with kids, post-lunch cartoons, and video games, you need this bright TV with an easy-to-navigate interface.
Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Pro (2024) Review: A Must-Have Keyboard Accessory
Its protective, durable, and easy to swap between work and play.
To Study Tornados, Bring an Apocalypse-Proof Truck. And Rocket Launchers
A day of chasing storms with Reed Timmer's Dominator 3, the latest in extreme twister tech.
‘Gem’ of a Proof Breaks 80-Year-Old Record, Offers New Insights Into Prime Numbers
The proof creates stricter limits on potential exceptions to the famous Riemann hypothesis.
See the Perseids and Southern Delta Aquariids in a Stunning Double Meteor Shower
Across the Northern Hemisphere, August will see beautiful displays of meteors. Here's everything you need to know to enjoy them.
LCD, IPS, OLED, and Quantum Dots: All the Confusing Display Terms, Explained
Shopping for monitors can feel like swimming through alphabet soup. Learn what all these technical acronyms mean before you buy.
NASA Is ‘Evaluating All Options’ to Get the Boeing Starliner Crew Home
Eight weeks after the Starliner spacecraft launched, NASA is still looking for possible answers to its technical issues-including the possibility of SpaceX lending a hand.
How to Control Android Auto or Apple CarPlay With Your Voice While Driving
Both smartphone platforms offer a number of ways to interact with your phone while keeping both hands on the wheel. Follow these tips to get the most out of in-car voice commands.
How to Stop Wildfire Smoke Damaging Your Health
Smoke from fires is linked to thousands of premature deaths every year, and is a growing health threat as widespread blazes becomes more common.
Insta360 Go 3S Review: Tiny, Fun, and 4K Footage
Insta360's go-anywhere, wearable action camera hybrid gains smoother, sharper 4K video.
The Fight to Save Florida’s Oranges
Once the leading producer of the citrus fruit in the US, Florida is being ground down by hurricanes, diseases, and drought-but its orange growers aren't giving up yet.
US Hands Over Russian Cybercriminals in WSJ Reporter Prisoner Swap
Plus: Meta pays $1.4 million in a historic privacy settlement, Microsoft blames a cyberattack for a major Azure outage, and an artist creates a face recognition system to reveal your NYPD coppelganger."
2024 Summer Olympics: A Self-Healing Pole Vault Pole Is One Great Leap for Sports Tech
Pole vaulting is a spectacular, dangerous sport. Modern poles could be drastically improved to make them more reliable, with healable tech being developed that could also be used in surfing and cycling.
TikTok Sued by US Justice Department for Alleged Violations of Kids’ Privacy
The social media company, already fighting for its existence in the US, now has to contend with a potentially expensive penalty stemming from its policies toward users under 13.
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