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Updated 2024-11-28 19:01
The Internet Is for Everyone, Right? Not With a Screen Reader
Blind users have been fighting for a more inclusive web for over 20 years. Are lawsuits like the one against Domino’s going to make a difference?
Samsung Galaxy Fold Review: The Future Won't Fit in Your Pants
The folding smartphone is entirely unique, but also a heavy, awkward pain in the hand—and in the pocket.
We Should Just Build Giant Telescopes ... in Space
Launching a huge observatory poses big risks, so scientists are plotting a new approach: Send it up in pieces, then have robots put it together.
YouTubers Must Unionize, No Matter What Google Says
Video creators are organizing in pockets all over the world—led, in part, by a slingshot maker in Germany.
Amazon Echo Dot Deal: It's on Sale for Just $9
This is a ridiculously good price for Amazon's popular 3rd-Generation Echo Dot—but there is one tiny caveat.
Tesla Turns a Profit—and Builds a Chinese Factory Very Fast
The Shanghai Gigafactory, which Tesla says can produce 150,000 Model 3 sedans a year, was completed in 168 working days.
A Republican Raid, NASA's Venus Plans, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Endures Another Grilling on Capitol Hill
Appearing before lawmakers, the Facebook CEO is questioned sharply about Libra and discrimination. He's also compared favorably with President Trump.
Why Did Oklahoma’s Sooner Schooner Tip Over?
A physicist explains how a touchdown celebration went awry and offers some advice for future designers of covered wagons.
Why Republicans Storming a SCIF Puts National Security at Risk
House Republicans barged into a secure facility uninvited Wednesday, creating a host of problems in the process.
Why Zuckerberg’s Embrace of Mayor Pete Should Worry You
Some in Silicon Valley see the technocratic wonder boy from South Bend as a safe alternative to the big-tech crackdown promised by Elizabeth Warren.
NASA Wants to Send a Probe to the Hellish Surface of Venus
The longest a spacecraft has survived on Earth's "evil twin" is just 127 minutes. Now NASA is building one to last 60 days.
The Acid Sludge Streaming Out of Germany's Coal Mines
Even as it works to develop greener energy sources, the country is still dependent on highly pollutive lignite mining.
Watch Mark Zuckerberg’s Libra Testimony to Congress
The Facebook CEO will appear before the House Financial Services Committee—ostensibly to discuss the cryptocurrency, but the questions could range far beyond.
Should Europe Regulate American Tech Companies?
Four technology policy experts debate whether the EU has declared war on Silicon Valley.
NASA's Biggest Telescope Yet, Facebook's 2020 Plan, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Polestar’s First EV Is a Track-Happy Challenge to Tesla’s Model 3
With its first fully electric car, Polestar delivers a fully evolved sedan engineered for economy and more than enough performance.
Facebook's Plan for 2020 Is Too Little, Too Late, Critics Say
The social media company says it will more closely monitor foreign outlets, and warn users when posts are considered false—unless they're from politicians.
Scientists Are Literally Spinning Up Lab-Grown Meat
Researchers take inspiration from cotton candy to make a gelatin scaffolding, which could help realize the dream of more sustainable steaks and chicken breasts.
Neil Young’s Adventures on the Hi-Res Frontier
The artist is intent on bringing real quality to streaming audio, whether you want it or not.
Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL Review: Almost the Best
For once, Google’s latest phone falls short. Its predecessor is just as good—and cheaper.
Drugstores Are in the Sweet Spot for Drone Deliveries
UPS has a deal with CVS, and Google sibling Wing is making deliveries for Walgreens in Virginia.
Who Are the Most Successful Entrepreneurs? The Middle-Aged
Sure, youth and innocence are great. But what if experience is even greater? We might get more innovation if we let the elders take the lead.
Angry Nerd: Enough With Technology That ‘Democratizes’ Things\!
Democracy is a kumbaya potluck where the whole class is invited. Silicon Valley's democratization, meanwhile, caters to infinite constituencies of one.
In Praise of Ugly and Conspicuous Security Cameras
Surveillance works best when the bad guys can see they're being watched. So why design smart-home security cameras to blend in so beautifully?
Take Control of Your Data With Helm's Personal Server
Don't trust the tech giants to safeguard all your information? We don't blame you. Here's a solid option for doing it yourself.
In Hong Kong, Which Side Is Technology On?
Both. Yes, authoritarians have co-opted tech. But the story is far from over.
You Know What They Say: ‘Great Wi-Fi, Grateful Family’
These multitalented routers ensure that your home Wi-Fi isn't just stable and fast but also secure.
NASA's Biggest Telescope Ever Prepares for a 2021 Launch
Once the $10 billion Webb Telescope is blasted into orbit, it will seek out water on Earth-like planets, stars being born, and more elusive interstellar quarry.
Keep Track of Your Kids Without Giving Them a Smartphone
Small children (and sometimes bigger ones) can be as slippery as salmon. Keep an eye on them with a kid-friendly GPS tracker.
New 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Trailer: Watch It Here
The movie hits theaters December 20—and it promises to be intense.
IBM Says Google’s Quantum Leap Was a Quantum Flop
A paper from Google leaked last month claimed its researchers had achieved “quantum supremacy.” Now IBM says Google rigged the test.
New DNA Editing for Diseases, Dining Surveillance, and More
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
A Brief History of Russian Hackers' Evolving False Flags
Most hackers know how to cover their tracks. But Russia’s elite groups are working at a whole other level.
A New Crispr Technique Could Fix Almost All Genetic Diseases
A less error-prone DNA editing method could correct many more harmful mutations than was previously possible.
Microsoft's Secured-Core PC Feature Protects Critical Code
The “secured-core PC” feature for Windows looks to head off firmware hacks.
*Joker* Could Become the Biggest R-Rated Movie of All Time
Also, production on Netflix's *Cowboy Bebop* has been delayed due to an injury on set.
Andrew Yang Wants a Thorium Reactor by 2027. Good Luck, Buddy
The presidential candidate backs a type of reactor that promises cleaner, safer nuclear energy. But it may not be the best way to ditch fossil fuels.
Star Wars News: 'The Rise of Skywalker' Will Address the Toxic Rey-Kylo Relationship
Also, “Jedi” is now in the Oxford English Dictionary, and more 'Star Wars' rumors and news.
The Bizarre Aye-Aye Isn’t Giving Us the Finger After All
The primate uses its long middle finger to fish for grubs. But scientists just discovered its “pseudothumb,” meaning it's got six digits, not five.
These Startups Are Building Tools to Keep an Eye on AI
The software can help developers constrain their creations so they don't make bad decisions.
Inside Apple’s High-Flying Bid to Become a Streaming Giant
With Ron Moore’s space-race drama “For All Mankind”, Apple is betting on marquee names and lush production to get its TV+ service off the ground. Can it achieve orbit?
So Long, Supply Drops: *Call of Duty* Ditches Loot Boxes
In the upcoming *Modern Warfare*, players will have to unlock all weapons and attachments through gameplay.
Trump's Pelosi Tweet Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
The president’s attack didn’t quite go over as planned. Also, Lady Gaga wants to know what Fortnite is.
Cars Aren't Going Anywhere, and More Transportation News This Week
Plus, we investigate a new, tiny jet engine for cargo-touting drones, and check out Volvo's first electric car.
Computers Are Learning to Read—But They're *Still* Not So Smart
A tool called BERT can now outperform us on advanced reading-comprehension tests. It's also revealed how far AI has to go.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro Are $50 Off Right Now
Our favorite wireless workout buds are down to $250 to $200 right now.
How to Control the Privacy of Your Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Posts
Whether it's Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Snapchat, lock down who can see what you're up to.
Juul Pulls Pods, Roll-Royce Builds a Flying Lab, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Zuckerberg’s Warped History Lesson and the Age of Incoherence
The Facebook CEO invoked the civil-rights era to justify kowtowing to money and power. It doesn’t wash.
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