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Forget Driving. You’ll Wish You Could Watch TV in This Car
An electric SUV from Chinese startup Byton features a 4-foot-wide curved screen, as well as 270 horsepower and a 224-mile range.
Should AI Researchers Get Special Access to Visas?
An industry group proposes that countries create a special visa for AI specialists, to foster the exchange of ideas.
FDA Says Juul Can't Claim to Be Safer Than Cigarettes
Regulators say Juul hasn't proved its claim that e-cigarettes are safer than tobacco, and uses misleading appeals to kids.
The Myth of Processed Foods, an Amazon Walkout, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
States Are Turning Up the Heat on Google and Facebook
State attorneys general revealed investigations into possible anticompetitive behavior by tech giants, adding to probes by Congress and federal agencies.
Don't Get Screwed Out of Your Equifax Settlement Money
If you signed up for $125 payout in the Equifax settlement, you just hit another hurdle. But this isn't over.
How Safari and iMessage Have Made iPhones Less Secure
Security researchers say iOS's security woes stem in part from Apple putting too much trust in its own software's code.
'It Chapter Two' Ruled the Box Office This Weekend
It fell short of beating its predecessor, though. Also, 'Joker' won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival and Kristen Stewart wants to play a gay superhero.
Cities Are Trying—Again—to Plan for Autonomous Vehicles
The bloom is off the rose for self-driving tech among urban transportation officials, who are planning for a future with fewer private cars.
Star Wars News: Those Bad 'Rise of Skywalker' Rumors Are False
It's not being rewritten. Sorry, haters.
Amazon Employees Will Walk Out Over Climate Change Inaction
The planned event will mark the first time in Amazon's 25-year history that workers at the company's Seattle headquarters have participated in a strike.
Red Flag Laws Are Red Herrings of Gun Control
Opinion: There’s little data on the effectiveness of mental health reporting laws, and we’re being distracted from measures we know will save lives.
Unusual Fluids Flip, Twirl, and Redefine How Liquids Work
New shape-shifting liquids can move or morph on command. One scientist even used them to make liquid cables for his headphones.
China Has an Ecommerce Giant You’ve Never Heard Of
Pinduoduo draws shoppers outside China's big cities with low-priced goods. It trails only Alibaba in number of users, and has a larger market cap than eBay.
The Lovability of Malcolm Gladwell: A Gladwellian Analysis
In which the journalist's podcast and new book, *Talking to Strangers*, are reviewed on his own terms.
Let's All Just Chill About Processed Foods
Processed foods are bad for you, right? So super-processed, plant-based meat must be terrible, right? Not so fast on either count.
An Electric Porsche, a Tesla Probe, and More Car News This Week
Porsche’s battery-powered Taycan can go 0 to 60 in 2.6 seconds and features a two-speed gearbox that’s the first of its kind.
The Boston Straight Pride Parade Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
Also, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had a very bad week and Walmart took a stand to curb gun violence.
Imagine the Views From This Italian-Designed Swiss Train
Italian design firm Pininfarina has designed the new rail cars with nearly floor-to-ceiling windows for a line in the Swiss Alps.
Are We All Wrong About Black Holes?
A philosopher of science worries that the analogy between black holes and thermodynamics has been stretched too far.
Concerning Consent, Chappelle, and Canceling Cancel Culture
Dave Chappelle hates cancel culture. Some people have canceled him. Should we just cancel cancel culture already?
GM's Search for In-Car Tech Lands on Google
The automaker and the tech giant say Google's Android software will underpin the infotainment systems in future GM cars.
Space Photos of the Week: Hurricane Dorian and Other Spirals
It's a universal shape, and we find it throughout the cosmos.
Is It OK to Change Hurricane Forecasts With a Sharpie Doodle?
A physicist wades into the dreaded "cone of uncertainty" surrounding White House weather advisories.
An Unprecedented Cyberattack Hit the US Power Grid
Exposed Facebook phone numbers, an XKCD breach, and more of the week's top security news.
Everyone Should Celebrate Their Love for Dungeons & Dragons
It took author Matt Bell a while to get there, but now he encourages everyone to do the same.
14 Great Weekend Tech Deals: Garmin, Instant Pot, and More
Whet your appetite for all the new tech this autumn, with our favorite sales on gaming laptops, loudspeakers, and more.
The Windows 10 Privacy Settings You Should Check Right Now
Whether you're new to Windows 10 or have been using it for years, take a minute to lock down your privacy.
A Moon Landing Goes Awry, Apple Opens Up on iOS Hacks, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
India’s Moon Landing May Be Doomed
The Indian Space Research Organization says it lost contact with its lunar lander shortly before touchdown.
Apple Finally Breaks Its Silence on iOS Hacking Campaign
In its first public statement since Google revealed a sophisticated attack against iOS devices, Apple defended its security measures.
Apple iPhone Event 2019: What to Expect
The event scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, should be filled with a whole lot of new devices.
Jeremy Renner's App Developer: 'This Is a Freak Situation'
The CEO of EscapeX explains what went so wrong with Jeremy Renner Official—and why he thinks it's an outlier.
How to Rip a Crazy Skateboard Loop With Physics
All you need is some topsy-turvy force analysis and this simple equation.
An AI-Run World Needs to Better Reflect People of Color
Opinion: A growing black and brown diaspora of data must be used for equality, not oppression.
Super Nintendo Games Now, Finally, Available on Switch
Also: Steam is getting some very necessary updates, 'Assassin's Creed Odyssey' will soon offer a new history lesson, and more.
Gadget Lab Podcast: How Uber Went Down in Flames
New York Times reporter Mike Isaac charts the rise and fall of the ride-hailing company in his new book, "Super Pumped." He joins us on the podcast to tell us all that went wrong.
Gaming's #MeToo Moment and the Tyranny of Male Fragility
After the death of Zoe Quinn's alleged abuser, the trolls have escalated their racket, raising the question of whose mental health society tries to protect.
DJI Osmo Mobile 3 Review: My New Favorite Gimbal
DJI's portable gimbal won't turn you into the next Alfonso Cuarón, but it does shoot buttery smooth video for a gimbal.
This Week’s Cartoons: Algorithms, Phone Plans, and Sheep
Mother Goose meets GPS.
India’s Chandrayaan-2 Is Ready to Touch Down Near the Moon’s South Pole
If successful, India will become the fourth country to put a lander on lunar soil. The spacecraft will then collect data on the south pole's many mysteries.
Facebook's Dating App Arrives, Porsche's EV Impresses, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Retreat? *Pish*. Democrats Dare Not Speak Climate Change's ‘R’ Word
Canadians call the abandonment of coasts and floodplains a “strategic retreat.” American politicians call it literally anything else they can.
Depth of Field: Coco Gauff and the Future of Women's Tennis
The 15-year-old's match against Naomi Osaka will be remembered as a turning point.
Why American Workers Need to Be Protected From Automation
Opinion: As President, I would issue a robot tax for corporations displacing humans, and create a federal agency to oversee automation.
How to Solve a Rubik's Cube, Step by Step
Follow the eight steps described in this video and you too can start solving Rubik's cubes faster ... and faster ... and faster.
Facebook, Microsoft Back Contest to Better Detect Deepfakes
Deepfakes are improving. The contest, which will include deepfakes created by Facebook, is designed to help researchers keep up.
'Gears 5': A War Game That Really Deals With War Trauma
Like its predecessors, the latest title in the series goes beneath the surface to explore the toll of combat on its characters and their world.
Jeremy Renner Just Shut Down His Fan App
Nefarious figures were impersonating the actor on his platform. Also, Amazon shipped out some copies of Margaret Atwood's new book early.
The Unbuilt Streets of California's Ghost Metropolis
Founded in the 1950s, California City was intended to rival Los Angeles in size. It never took off.
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