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Updated 2024-11-28 01:47
15 Best Weekend Deals: Soundbars, Apple Watch, and More
You're stuck inside, so it's a good opportunity to upgrade the gear in your home.
The PlayStation 5 Will Have a Sweet New Controller
Along with some big design upgrades, Sony says it's supposed to have better battery life to boot.
17 Best Spring Game Deals for PS4, Xbox, Switch, and PC
April means game sales, and who couldn't use a little escapism right now?
How Apple and Google Are Enabling Covid-19 Bluetooth Contact-Tracing
The tech giants have teamed up to use a Bluetooth-based framework to keep track of the spread of infections without compromising location privacy.
'Here in Spirit': An Oral History of Faith Amid the Pandemic
As Passover unfolds and Easter approaches, Jews and Christians are re-examining religion in the absence of physical gatherings.
Astronaut Mike Massimino on How to Make the Most of This Isolation
We’re all feeling a little cooped up right now. So why not shelter in place like you’re in a space shuttle, orbiting above the Earth?
'Final Fantasy VII Remake' Is a Lot of Filler, Mostly Killer
Instead of riding on the original's success, the new reboot delves even deeper into the world it created.
Reality TV Has Never Felt More Untethered From Real Life
Now that the actual world has turned upside-down, shows like 'Love Island' and 'Billy on the Street' feel even more surreal. It's hard to stop watching.
9 Amazon Workers Describe the Daily Risks They Face in the Pandemic
"This job is essential because people need deliveries, but it’s also essential for me because I need the money to feed my family."
Biden's Path to Victory Does Not Bode Well for Voters
Like Trump in '16, he coasted on free media coverage. If that's the future of campaigning, America's in trouble.
Shuttered: For Maggie Steber, Self-Isolation Is a Secret Garden
Being stuck inside hasn't stifled the veteran photographer. In fact, she's drawn inspiration from kitchen tools and light flooding in through windows.
Life in Pandemic and Echoes of Soviet Russia
Plus: Revisiting the trial of Ira Einhorn, ridding the internet of ghost websites, and testing tigers for Covid-19.
Thanks to Sheltering in Place, Animal Shelters Are Empty
A recent pet adoption boom is the feel-good pandemic story you need right now.
The US Is Waging War on Digital Trade Barriers
As Washington tries to take China, Russia, India, and others to task, the world mounts “cyber sovereignty” defenses.
6 Popular Video Conferencing Tools Compared: Zoom, Skype, Houseparty
Keeping in touch while sheltering in place means relying on a video chat service. But which one is most appropriate for which situation?
Modified Sleep Apnea Machines May Ease the Ventilator Crunch
Preparing for surges of Covid-19 patients, health care workers are turning to retrofitted versions of devices that are plentiful and approved for use.
Trump Isn't Wrong About Investigating WHO
A right-wing stunt to pin the blame for Covid-19 on the World Health Organization actually contains a useful notion.
The Race to Develop a Coronavirus Vaccine
On this week's podcast, we talk with staff writer Megan Molteni about the efforts to eradicate the virus. We also discuss Covid-19 testing in the US.
This Week's Cartoons: Drones, Deepfakes, and Sci-Fi Futures
The truth will be stranger than fiction.
A Lot of People Don't Even *Know* They Should Stay Home
A new survey finds that a startling proportion of Americans remain confused or misinformed about the local public-health advice.
Vote by Mail Isn't Perfect. But It's Essential in a Pandemic
Despite Donald Trump's invective, the spread of Covid-19 has made the expansion of absentee voting critical.
The FDA Asks Companies to Stop Selling Ranitidine
The federal agency cites concerns that the widely-used antacid may contain a possibly cancer-causing contaminant called NDMA.
This Pandemic Is a ‘Fork in the Road’ for Gig Worker Benefits
As Covid-19 keeps people indoors, delivery and other contract workers are more visible than ever—making this a pivotal time for them to secure basic rights.
Can You Use an Infrared Camera to Detect a Fever?
These devices are fun to play around with, but they’re also really useful—if you know the science behind them.
Lies About Covid-19 Might Be Deadly, but They're Not Unique
When this is over, a return to “normal” for content moderation would be a huge mistake.
The Rise and Spread of a 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory
From an interview with an obscure Belgian doctor to apparent arson attacks in the UK, the unfounded claim that the pandemic is linked to 5G has spread unlike any other.
Netflix's Space Force Looks Like a TV Lover's Dream
Also, Lisa Kudrow is now part of the cast, so that’s cool.
Fighting Covid-19 Shouldn't Mean Abandoning Human Rights
Democracies everywhere have tried to build legal protections for privacy and basic freedoms. But surveillance aimed at addressing the pandemic could dismantle them.
Satellite Data Reveals the Pandemic's Effects From Above
Images taken from space are providing details to governments and relief efforts about how humanity is handling the Covid-19 crisis.
Best Streaming Content for Kids: Animal Cams, Story Hours, and More
What? You don’t want to watch the whole 'Saw' franchise with your 8-year-old? Weird. Try a live otter cam instead.
I Am Not At All Relaxed by 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'
Millions of people have found comfort in the Switch smash hit. I, however, have found myself trapped in a endless cycle of kawaii capitalism.
When School Is Online, the Digital Divide Grows Greater
Most US schools are closed, with instruction shifting to the internet. That's a problem for millions of people without reliable broadband, including 20 percent of rural students.
Death Cuts the Degree of Separation Between You and Covid-19
If knowing someone who has died would make the pandemic concrete for someone in the US—real and actionable—how many have to die? Here's the grim math.
The US Hitches Its Final Ride to Space From Russia—for Now
Thursday’s launch to the space station will mark the end of America’s dependence on Russia for human spaceflight, but NASA may buy more seats on Soyuz rockets.
Bernie Sanders Is Out—but He Transformed Campaigning For Good
Over the course of two presidential campaigns, Sanders showed how effective a digital-first movement could be.
iPads Are Crucial Health Care Tools in Combating Covid-19
Hospitals are deploying tablets and smartphones to protect staff, preserve protective equipment, and help patients connect with loved ones.
After 50 Years of Effort, Researchers Made Silicon Emit Light
We’re approaching the speed limit for electronic computer chips. If we want to go faster, we’ll need data-carrying photons—and some tiny lasers.
Clever Cryptography Could Protect Privacy in Covid-19 Contact-Tracing Apps
Researchers are racing to achieve the benefits of location-tracking without the surveillance.
How to Care for Your Car While Sheltering in Place
Being completely sedentary isn't just bad for people—it's bad for vehicles, too.
A Cheap 3D Printer Can Trick Smartphone Fingerprint Locks
With a budget of just $2,000, researchers could fool biometric scanners 80 percent of the time.
Samsung Galaxy A Series (2020): Specs, Price, Release, and More
We break down the six new Galaxy A series phones, which start at $110 and go all the way up to $600, giving Samsung a foothold in every possible price point.
That Weird Pain in Your Nuts and the Limits of Telemedicine
Patients often don't know their own anatomy. Doctors often don't know how to talk about it over a screen.
A Meme Account About a Mall Is Now a Lifeline
The parody Twitter account devoted to The Americana at Brand is absurd. But now that LA residents are stuck at home, it's a strange source of comfort.
We Need a Covid-19 Vaccine—Let’s Get It Right the First Time
The flu shot campaigns of 1976 and 2009 offer key lessons for how (and how not) to distribute, monitor, and communicate about vaccines. But will anyone listen?
The Face Mask Debate Reveals a Scientific Double Standard
No one complained about the lack of evidence for 20-second hand-washing. So why did we treat face masks differently?
To Beat Covid-19, Scientists Try to 'See' the Invisible Enemy
Using beams of X-rays and electrons, researchers are creating a moving model of the coronavirus in order to discover its weaknesses.
Steam Remote Play Together: Setup Guide and Best Games to Try
Steam lets you run local multiplayer videogames over the internet, allowing you to play with friends even when they’re not next to you.
New iPhones Should Be Here Soon. Will People Buy Them?
We’re on the precipice of a downturn in consumer spending, and the mobile device market may take a very big hit.
In Italy, the TV Show Big Brother Is Now Everyone's Reality
Contestants on Italy's version of Big Brother had a jump-start on life under quarantine. Now they return to a world both familiar and alien.
Gig Workers' New Unemployment Benefits Won't Come Quickly
The $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill makes contractors eligible for unemployment insurance. But states want pay stubs that ride-hail drivers don't have.
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