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Apple iPhone SE (2020): Price, Details, Release Date
The $400 fan favorite gets a modern-day revamp (and a larger screen). It goes on sale Friday.
Prophetic Images of an Empty World From Before the Pandemic
Mat Hennek has been shooting street scenes devoid of people for years. Then reality caught up.
Trump Voters Aren't Staying In As Much As Everybody Else
Republicans say they're less afraid of Covid-19 than Democrats, and new research based on cell phone data shows they're acting like it, too.
Don't Be Weird About Your Calendar Settings
Does everyone really need to know about that medical exam or your midday drinks? Setting work calendars to private is essential to work-life balance and sanity.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-Inch, Intel, 2020) Review: Now With More Muscle
The addition of an Intel processor gives the updated mobile machine some much-needed muscle.
What if Covid-19 Returns Every Year, Like the Common Cold?
A new Harvard study models how long we’d have to keep social distancing if the virus turns out to be seasonal, like its coronavirus cousins. It could be years.
Chafing Against Regulation, Silicon Valley Pivots to Pandemic
Big data and genetic science are poised to fuel moon shots in biomedicine. Silicon Valley biotech is itching to move fast.
5 Best Phone Deals This Week: Pixel 4, Galaxy S20, and More
If you're in the market for a new Android smartphone, you can save some cash with these excellent deals.
The Devastating Decline of a Brilliant Young Coder
Lee Holloway programmed internet security firm Cloudflare into being. But then he became apathetic, distant, and unpredictable—for a long time, no one could make sense of it.
The Pentagon Hasn't Fixed Basic Cybersecurity Blind Spots
Five years ago, the Department of Defense set dozens of security hygiene goals. A new report finds that it has abandoned or lost track of most of them.
Can a Wearable Detect Covid-19 Before Symptoms Appear?
Stanford researchers hope to find the answer, which could impact health care beyond the current pandemic.
OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro Review: Superb, But No Bargain
These aren't the affordable flagship phones you're looking for. But they're still very, very good. The Pro model finally adds flagship features like IP68 water resistance and wireless charging.
The Apple-Google Contact Tracing Plan Won't Stop Covid Alone
Putting the privacy of these smartphone apps aside, few Americans have been tested—and there's a risk of false positives.
The 14 Best Shows to Stream Right Now—from 'Fleabag' to 'The Wire'
Stuck inside? Here's a list of the best series to watch, tailored to the various moods you might find yourself in while sheltering in place.
Stephen Wolfram Invites You to Solve Physics
The Wolfram Physics Project intends to crowdsource the pursuit of the discipline's holy grail: A fundamental theory of everything.
VR Is Here to Help With Our New Reality
Taking the awkward leap into the headset can lead to a better life in work and play—during and after the pandemic.
You're Still Paying for Live Sports on Cable. Here's Why
The pandemic has forced the suspension of all major leagues, but cable customers are being charged for access to live events anyway.
How the Pandemic Has Reshaped Portland, Oregon's Restaurants
In the struggle to stay afloat, independent eateries here are adapting their workflows, their menus, and their business plans to serve customers under lockdown.
As Other Carmakers Retrench, Volvo's Battery Lab Plugs Away
Despite Covid-19, an economic slowdown, and low gas prices, the Swedish carmaker pushes forward with its electrification plans.
Could the Coronavirus Kill Influencer Culture?
In the middle of a pandemic, Instagram stars are struggling to stay relevant while the pillars of their industry are being turned upside-down.
How Health Care Workers Avoid Bringing Covid-19 Home
What do frontline workers do when they finish their shifts? Some have to isolate from their families to keep them safe.
PopSockets Pop-Up Phone Grips Are On Sale for $5
They're an easy way to hold your phone, can act as a kickstand, and are half-off with free shipping right now.
A Deep Dive Into Quibi’s Shallow Pool
With nary an exception, Quibi's first-week offerings feel like they've jumped—or limped—off basic cable.
Amid a Pandemic, Geography Returns With a Vengeance
In an increasingly online world, the coronavirus crisis is forcing us to reconsider physical space and our place within it.
Coronavirus Testing Is Coming Closer to Your Doctor's Office
The FDA still hasn’t approved at-home tests. But faster, more distributed tech is on the way to clinics and ERs—and is just what the doctor ordered.
Are Running or Cycling Actually Risks for Spreading Covid-19?
An unpublished study went viral after a research team warned that respiratory droplets may travel more than 6 feet during exercise. But that's not the whole story.
The Big Cats of 'Tiger King' Will Live and Die in a Cage
Wantonly breeding a tiger in captivity and releasing it into the wild could be terrible for the native population.
'The Suicide Squad' Won't Be Delayed by Coronavirus
Director James Gunn says 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' won't be held up either.
NASA Wants to Photograph the Surface of an Exoplanet
Our galaxy is potentially full of habitable planets. A team of scientists plans to take a picture of one by turning the sun into a giant camera lens.
Beats Powerbeats Review: Best Workout Earbuds for iPhones
Nervous about losing an AirPod? The redesigned Powerbeats sound better, last longer, and stay on your head.
14 Tips for Acing Your Online Video Call Job Interview
You can still make an impression even if your F2F isn't IRL.
Yet Another Consequence of the Pandemic: More Plastic Waste
This new normal means mountains of single-use plastic—and few places to put it but the dump.
The Pandemic Could Be an Opportunity to Remake Cities
Cities from Bogota to Oakland are closing streets to make room for pedestrians and bikers. Urbanists think we'd be healthier if such changes were permanent.
The New Math Bridge Beyond Fermat’s Last Theorem
Two papers, representing the work of more than a dozen mathematicians, have finally figured out how to connect two realms that were once seen as distant.
Stockholm’s Subway Network Is the World's Longest Art Walk
Photographer David Altrath engaged in his own form of social distancing to capture these photographs when commuters weren’t around.
Big Data Could Undermine the Covid-19 Response
Blind spots in location tracking data can threaten both public health and human rights.
Quinn the Quarantine Fox Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
The social media mascot of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission is exactly what anxious home-bound internet dwellers need right now.
Gig Work Relief, Auto Care, and More Car News This Week
Ride-sharing drivers qualify for jobless benefits—with a catch. Plus, Google and Apple say they can track Covid-19 patients and still protect privacy.
French Regulator Says Google Must Pay to Link to News Sites
Despite the EU's new copyright directive, Google has so far refused to pay fees in order to send sites traffic.
How to Cover Your Tracks Every Time You Go Online
Online tracking can often feel downright invasive. From using VPNs to clearing browser histories, we've got your back.
The Real Reason Veterinarians Gave a Tiger a Covid-19 Test
It’s hard for humans in New York City to get a test for the coronavirus. So when a Bronx Zoo tiger tested positive for Covid-19, it invited some questions.
How to Whirl a Squirrel off of a Bird Feeder
In a viral video, a backyard snack bandit gets his just desserts. Next time he'll want to check the physics of circular motion.
Space Photos of the Week: The Super Pink Moon
Our natural satellite has inspired great writers for centuries. So we've paired these images with verses from literary stargazers—can you guess them?
A New, Plastic-Busting Enzyme Can Break Down Water Bottles
The end result of the reaction is a raw material that can be reused in new products.
Sometimes Saving the World Really Sucks
Lots of great novels focus on heroes—very few deal with what happens to them after their heroics are done.
Signal Threatens to Leave the US If EARN IT Act Passes
Plus: WhatsApp updates, a ransomware scheme, and more of the week's top security news.
The App Aloe Bud Wants You to Treat Self Care Like a Garden
In challenging times, regular reminders to take care of yourself can be a big help to your mental health.
Farmworkers 'Can't Pick Strawberries Over Zoom'
Field workers face many risks trying to feed a nation during the pandemic: crowded conditions, a lack of safety protections, and hunger at home.
Anyone's a Celebrity Streamer With This Open Source App
OBS Studio offers customization and other advanced features that are easier to use than those in other free recording tools
StoryCorps Connect Gives You Every Reason to Call Grandma
The venerable story-sharing service has moved online for the first time—and is giving listeners an opportunity to interview faraway loved ones.
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