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What Happened When I Switched From Macs to Windows
Fed up with the rising cost and declining quality of Apple laptops, I migrated to Microsoft. It has been both a total joy and a complete pain in the neck.
Bryan Adams' Instagram Rant Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
Last week Canadian rocker Bryan Adams got called out on social media for a coronavirus rant he posted on Instagram.
Will the New York Times Ever Stop Reporting on UFOs?
By far the weirdest thing about this story is that it keeps on showing up.
‘Milestone’ Evidence for Anyons, a Third Kingdom of Particles
Physicists have long known that the universe is made from two kinds of particles: fermions and bosons. Now there's a third that behaves totally differently.
Tech Could Be Used to Track Employees—in the Name of Health
Makers of product-tracking beacons suggest using the tools to help enforce social distancing in the workplace.
‘You’re Not Alone’: How One Nurse Is Confronting the Pandemic
The adrenaline of the first days of the Covid response has drained away, leaving sore muscles, heavy hearts, and a creeping awareness that the grind is here to stay.
A Guide to Tony Soprano's Many Robes
Get the robe. Don't ask questions.
How to Sleep When the World Is Falling Apart
It's not easy to relax in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. But there are some simple tips and techniques that can help you get some shut-eye.
Space Photos of the Week: Cassini’s Curtain Call
Before it crashed onto Saturn, the spacecraft captured images of the most photogenic planet in our Solar System.
The Best Outdoor Furniture and Gear to Campout in Your Backyard (2020)
If you have access to some private outdoor space, even just a fire escape, we can help you make the most of your time at home.
On Starships, Humans Will Not Be Pulling the Trigger
Max Barry's new novel envisions a future where artificial intelligence handles most of the fighting—until people start to question it.
Tap Strap 2 Review: An Answer in Search of a Question
Can a wearable that simulates a mouse and keyboard combined compete with the real things?
Hackers Claim to Have ‘Dirty Laundry’ About Donald Trump
Plus: Warrantless surveillance, an iOS zero-day glut, and more of the week's top security news.
It's Not Just the Extreme Heat. It's the Extreme Humidity
A new study shows rising humidity and temperatures are colliding in places like the US Gulf Coast, decades ahead of projections, and it's likely to cause deaths.
How to Avoid Spam—Using Disposable Contact Information
The next time you sign up for a coupon code or retail promotion, use these apps to avoid spam text and email messages.
How We'll Learn to Sing Together When We're Far Apart
Making music with a group, whether it’s crowded into a bar or standing in a church, fulfills in a way that singing alone does not. But we can still try.
Epic Games' New Unreal Engine 5 Looks Pretty Incredible
The game engine won't be released until next year, but man it looks nice.
Buying Giphy Gives Facebook a New Window Into Its Rivals
The social media giant acquires another rich source of data, this time in the form of the internet’s favorite GIF library.
An Alien War Took Over Grand Theft Auto V. It Could End Tonight
A month-long battle between gangs of green and purple aliens has spilled beyond GTA V's boundaries.
What’s the Strange Ailment Affecting Kids With Covid-19?
The spate of inflammatory symptoms has sparked anxiety in parents, but experts say the big picture hasn't changed: The kids are still (mostly) alright.
The US Will Help a Taiwan Firm Build a Chip Plant in Arizona
The announcement comes as the Commerce Department issues new restrictions on sales to Huawei, the latest sign of US-China friction.
Coming Soon: A Nuclear Reactor—With a 3D-Printed Core
A nuclear reactor core is one of the most extreme human-made environments on the planet. These scientists just figured out how to print one.
Vollebak’s Metal Jacket Is Armor Against … Something
With its copper-infused garment, the company is looking to provide disease-resistant clothing—but has yet to actually test it.
Will Empty Bleachers Change the Psychology of Sports?
When German and US soccer kick off this summer, there will be no crowds. That might squelch the home-field advantage—and the emotion that drives players.
Why Facebook Censored an Anti-Trump Ad
Plus: A strategy code named Pandemic, an unexpected Supreme Court reference, and an update for subscribers.
How to Set Up Your Echo Dot (and Get the Most From It)
What does an Amazon Echo do, exactly? Here's all the tips and tricks you need to get going.
The Dark Secrets of Hacking Hero Marcus Hutchins
This week, Andy Greenberg talks about his profile of hacker Marcus Hutchins, and we get an update on contact tracing programs helping to slow the pandemic.
Silicon Valley Rethinks the (Home) Office
Some tech companies are adjusting to the pandemic with new WFH perks and even letting employees ditch their commutes forever.
How to Do Zoom Circle Time for Little Tiny Squirmy Kids
A veteran preschool teacher explains: Don't expect they to sit still, but do expect them to share.
I Enrolled in a Coronavirus Contact Tracing Academy
Health experts say we need up to 200,000 more people to track down the infected and anyone who crossed their path. I took the training to learn how it works.
This Week's Cartoons: Virtual Meetings, Zoom Sports, and Monarchy Metrics
Come and see the violence inherent in the system!
The US Says Chinese Hackers Went Too Far During the Covid-19 Crisis
The FBI and DHS say that Beijing's hacking “jeopardizes” the delivery of much-needed Covid-19 treatment options.
5 Free Digital Comics to Spend Time With During Lockdown
Looking for some comics to fill your quarantine hours? Lots of publishers are currently offering free issues. We suggest you start with these.
Why Is Facebook So Afraid of Checking Facts?
The biggest social network in the world has the wrong idea for how to fight Covid-19 conspiracies.
The Science of Temperature Is Weirder Than You Think
Getting warm is easy—like falling off a bike. So why is it so hard to be cool?
A Secret Space Plane is Carrying a Solar Experiment to Orbit
The idea of beaming solar energy to Earth with radio waves is decades old. But this weekend, the technology gets its first test in orbit.
How Gamers Powered Super-Fast Internet Abroad
Romania and Singapore don’t seem to have much in common, but they both owe their robust broadband in part to videogame fanatics seeking better connections.
'Hamilton' Is Coming to Disney+ Very Soon
The musical production, which was recorded in 2016 and was supposed to hit theaters next year, will be available to stream this summer.
Why Has Covid-19 Hit Seniors So Hard?
It’s not one thing, it’s everything. Older people are more likely to catch the disease, to suffer from it more severely, and to have a tougher recovery.
The Grim History of Counting the Dead During Plagues
In every pandemic since the 16th century, humans have debated how to tally death tolls. Now more than ever, we need to confront the messiness of the data.
Baratza Vario-W Review: A Grinder for the Serious Coffee Brewer
This programmable coffee grinder is the ultimate setup for serious home baristas, as long as you prefer brewing methods that require finer grinds.
How to Throw a Karaoke Party on Zoom
You can use any videoconferencing platform to recreate the magic of a drunken night out—and it's a lot easier than it sounds.
The Timely Retrofuturism of UC Berkeley’s Virtual Theater
The student cast of 'Snowflakes, Or Rare White People' conjured a 23rd-century dystopia with 21st-century tech in a 20th-century format.
7 Great Bill Splitting Apps: Splitwise, Venmo, and More
If you need to divvy up big expenses, these apps can handle the math—and the money.
Beware the Lofty Promises of Covid-19 ‘Tracker’ Apps
A popular symptom-tracking app made a splash for its surprising discoveries. But a deeper look at the data calls those findings into question.
Why Humans Totally Freak Out When They Get Lost
People really do circle past the same tree over and over again—it doesn't just happen in movies.
How NASA Certifies New Spacecraft Safe Enough for Humans
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule will be only the fifth American craft to be rated for human spaceflight in history. Clearing NASA’s certification process takes years.
The First Shot: Inside the Covid Vaccine Fast Track
The very first vaccine candidate entered human trials—and Neal Browning’s arm—on March 16. Behind the scenes at Moderna and the beginning of an unprecedented global sprint.
Spatial's VR Meeting Rooms Are Now Open to Everyone
The virtual reality workspace startup is offering a free version for users. All you need a web browser.
Facebook’s AI for Hate Speech Improves. How Much Is Unclear
The company says algorithms flagged almost 90 percent of the hate speech it removed in the first quarter. But it doesn’t report how much slipped through.
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