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Google Will Delete Your Data by Default—in 18 Months
Starting today, the search giant will make a previously opt-in auto-delete feature the norm.
The US-China Battle Over the Internet Goes Under the Sea
The DOJ's opposition to Facebook and Google's 8,000-mile cable to Hong Kong highlights how physical infrastructure is as contentious as the virtual world.
How to Suspend Your Phone Service to Save Money (Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint)
You're probably using less cellular data while you shelter in place. Here's how you can temporarily pause your account—or switch to a cheaper network.
It’s Ridiculous to Treat Schools Like Covid Hot Zones
When students head back to class this fall, they may find themselves isolated from each other and wearing masks. This isn’t biosafety—it’s pandemic theater.
‘Carbon Farming’ Could Make US Agriculture Truly Green
Today a Senate committee will hear about a bill that would help farmers adopt practices to release less carbon from the soil, reducing planetary warming.
An Algorithm That 'Predicts' Criminality Based on a Face Sparks a Furor
Its creators said they could use facial analysis to determine if someone would become a criminal. Critics said the work recalled debunked “race science.”
Why the Arctic Is Warming So Fast, and Why That’s So Alarming
When permafrost thaws, sea ice disappears, and wildfires rage in the north, the consequences extend to the rest of the world.
The Future of Commerce Belongs to the Frictionless
The businesses that will survive after the pandemic are the ones who give us back our time.
Poker and the Psychology of Uncertainty
The game has plenty to teach about making decisions with the cards we’ve been dealt—on and off the table.
Airbnb Quietly Fired Hundreds of Contract Workers. I'm One of Them
While the company touted generous severance packages for its terminated employees, it offered unequal help to its shadow workforce.
My Friend Was Struck by ALS. Here’s How He’s Fighting Back
At 37, Brian Wallach was diagnosed with the fatal disease. So he tapped a lifetime of connections to give help and hope to fellow sufferers—while grappling with his own mortality.
5 Weird Concepts to (Theoretically) Supercharge Mask Fabrics
From diamonds to salt, researchers are exploring novel materials for face coverings. But don't expect to see these far-out ideas in stores anytime soon.
The Infinite Loop of Supply Chains
They aren't just petroleum and extruders and cargo ships. You and I are part of them too.
How ‘Sustainable’ Web Design Can Help Fight Climate Change
To cut the carbon, programmers are cutting the code. Call it green programming.
Six-Word Sci-Fi: Imagine an Apocalypse With a Happy Ending
Each month we publish a six-word story—and it could be written by you.
Covid-19 and Living Through a New American Revolution
The collective action we've participated in over the past few months is transformational in a way we haven't seen in decades—maybe even centuries.
Quarantined in New York, We Escape Skyward
When circumstances beyond our control put adventure on hold, we just climb the stairs to camp out in the urban jungle.
Angry Nerd: The Merciless, Unblinking Eye of Zoom
I stare into the videoconference window, and it stares back. Even when I turn the camera off, what it sees haunts me.
President Trump Just Suspended the Tech Industry's Favorite Visa
The administration said the move will give US workers access to an additional 525,000 jobs. But sectors with lots of H-1B visas tend to have low unemployment.
Apple Pushes Back Against Ad Tracking in Safari and iOS 14
At WWDC, the company detailed a litany of privacy-friendly improvements to its software.
Apple's Intel Breakup Will Reshape Macs—and Beyond
The shift to ARM-based processors, beginning later this year, will allow apps to work across all of Apple's devices.
Microsoft's Livestreaming Service Mixer Will Shut Down
The company announced it's shutting down its livestreaming service and will soon redirect to Facebook Gaming.
A Startup Takes ‘Investing in People’ Literally. Not Everyone Approves
Human IPO lets individuals sell their time on the open market. Its cofounders believe its valuation model is agnostic—but it may still reflect an unequal world.
Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2020
The company's annual developer conference, streaming online this year, has been rich with announcements. Here's the latest news from the WWDC stage.
Anonymous Stole and Leaked a Megatrove of Police Documents
The so-called BlueLeaks collection includes internal memos, financial records, and more from over 200 state, local, and federal agencies.
Who's to Blame for Plastic Microfiber Pollution?
Tiny bits of plastic are corrupting every corner of the planet. The major culprits: cheap synthetic clothing and washing machines.
There's No Cure for Covid-19 Loneliness, but Robots Can Help
It's hard to replace human contact. But during a pandemic, robots can help patients fight off feelings of isolation and despair.
Why NASA Designed a New $23 Million Space Toilet
Later this year, astronauts on the American module of the ISS will be able to test out the toilet before NASA puts it on crewed vehicles for deep-space missions.
Stuck at Home, Scientists Discover 9 New Insect Species
Without a DNA sequencer, two Los Angeles entomologists relied on two of biology’s oldest tools: microscopes and lots of free time.
Once a WFH Staple, Athleisure Gets Down to Business
When people go back to work, they won't want to return to the office wear of the Before Times. So sporty clothing brands are pivoting to productive comfort.
The Two Faces of Facebook's Election Plans
The social media giant plans a big voter-registration push. But it still struggles to combat political misinformation.
European Football Clubs Are Turning to AI for an Assist
Software company Acronis has been storing the data of the best and brightest teams. Now, it wants to use that to help them win games.
A Super Sensitive Dark-Matter Search Yields Strange Results
Researchers say there are three possible explanations for the anomalous data: One is mundane. Two would revolutionize physics.
What Is a Side Channel Attack?
Computers constantly give off more information than you might realize—which hackers can use to pry out their secrets.
How to Watch Apple's WWDC 2020 Keynote (and What to Expect)
You can stream Monday's WWDC keynote on your iOS device, on your computer, or—the best way—on your Apple TV.
How to Switch to Signal and Bring All your Texts With You
Thinking of boosting your SMS security by switching to Signal? These tips make sure your messages come with you—even to a new phone.
Ground-Penetrating Radar Mapped a Buried Ancient Roman City
Archaeologists have found a monument, market, temple, bath complex, and water pipes from the walled town of Falerii Novi.
We Need More Movies Where the Sharks Win
Jaws is great, but no one has ever been able to build on what Steven Spielberg did.
Sneaky Mac Malware Is Posing as Flash Downloads
Plus: OnlyFans pirates, a nasty Netgear bug, and more of the week's top security news.
eBay and the Deliveries You Never Wanted
This week, we discuss the harassment campaign allegedly carried out by six former eBay employees against the owners of a news website critical of the ecommerce industry.
Microtransit Gives City Agencies a Lift During the Pandemic
Public transit ridership has dropped, so some cities are trying on-demand apps for more private van, bus, or shuttle rides—and possibly contact tracing.
The 15 Best Weekend Deals: Tablets, Laptops, TVs, and More
Now's the time to buy gear from Apple and Amazon at a discount, or to snag a 65-inch TV to improve your Netflix binge sessions.
A Deep Dive With the Weirdest Fishes in the Sea
Go behind the scenes at the California Academy of Sciences to see their greatest specimens, including fish from the “twilight zone” and a massive megalodon tooth.
A Report Blames ‘CIA Failures’ for the Agency's Worst Hack
A series of WikiLeaks disclosures that exposed a trove of the intelligence organization's secrets could have been avoided, a task force found.
The True Return of LGBTQ+ Pride
After years of rainbow marketing and slogans, June is once again a time of queer action—and revolution.
eBay’s Harassment Campaign Didn’t Happen in a Vacuum
Plus: Meg Whitman’s experience with angry commenters, technology’s double-edged sword, and the wrath of the primates.
Roborock S6 MaxV Review: A Robot Vac That Avoids Dog Poop
If you’ve recently acquired a pandemic puppy, you might need a robot vacuum that can recognize pet poop.
Why Juneteenth Went Viral
The George Floyd protests have brought the holiday to the foreground. May it be a day of reflection and reckoning.
Shelter In Place Works—If You Can Afford to Stay Home
In San Francisco’s Mission District, a study showed Covid-19 tests aren't enough if people can’t take time off of work. They need financial and social support, too.
No, You Don't Need to See President Trump's Medical Records
Throughout history, US presidents have fudged the truth about their health. But all the data voters need about Trump is already out for everyone to see.
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