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The FTC Wants More Privacy, Less Zuckerberg, at Facebook
As part of a $5 billion settlement, Facebook agreed to potentially sweeping changes in how it manages privacy. But some doubt they'll alter the company's culture.
Scientists Are Getting Better at Predicting Killer Heat Waves
And not a moment too soon. As the world warms, they’re becoming a lot more common.
This Solar Eclipse Photograph Took Two Years to Capture
A rare near-horizon eclipse took place earlier this month in South America. Here’s how photographer Reuben Wu and his team made sure they were ready.
Depression and the Solace of 'Grinding' in Online Games
The imitation of forward movement in games like 'Destiny 2' is catnip to a mind stuck in neutral.
A New Law Makes Bots Identify Themselves—That's the Problem
California's so-called 'bot bill,' which aims to protect users from automated bots on Twitter and other platforms, is noble, flashy, intriguing...and inept.
Watch Robert Mueller's Testimony Live Right Here
Robert Mueller will testify before Congress Wednesday in two separate hearings. You can watch it right here, but first make sure to manage your expectations.
GM’s Cruise Rolls Back Its Target for Self-Driving Cars
The automaker’s unit has raised billions from Softbank, Honda and others and has 1,500 employees. What it doesn’t have yet is service on the streets.
Sony WF-1000XM3 Review: The Perfect Travel Companion
The new premium earbuds from Sony have multiple noise-canceling modes, and it switches between them automatically depending on your environment.
Facebook Knows More About You Than the CIA
Facebook hired Yael Eisenstat, a CIA veteran, to help it address election meddling. Now she's deeply worried about the company's sway over our lives.
High Drama: Cannabis Biotech Firm Phylos Roils Small Growers
Science and technology are about to revolutionize cannabis, but longtime players fear they’ll get snuffed out in the process.
Before Mueller’s Testimony, Dems Demand More Election Security
Senate Democrats want to remind everyone that US elections are still at risk, and Congress could do more to protect them.
A Preview of Mueller's Testimony, an Electric Ford F-150, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Who Needs a Valet? Cars in This Garage Can Park Themselves
Daimler and Bosch say they’ve gained approval for cars to park—no safety drivers needed—at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.
How Loon's Balloons Find Their Way to Deliver the Internet
Computer programs can direct Alphabet's high-altitude balloons to tack against the wind, and move in figure eights, where humans might plot a circle.
The Twisted Flight Paths of 'Global Girl' and the Lolita Express
Model-turned-pilot Nadia Marcinko, an alleged accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, is among a group of girls who came to the Epstein syndicate—presumably by plane—from abroad.
Many Animals Can’t Adapt to Climate Change Fast Enough
Researchers find some species seem to be able to cope with global warming, but are still running out of time.
Cold War–Era Bunker Mania Forever Altered Albania
Communism left distinct architectural legacies in countries across the former Soviet bloc. In Albania, it's concrete bunkers that now serve other uses.
The Meaning of All Caps—in Texting and in Life
Emphatic caps feel like the quintessential example of internet tone of voice. Sure enough, they’ve been around since the very early days online.
How to Share Books and Movies Through Amazon Household
The retail giant offers a way to share your Prime benefits—including Kindle titles, audiobooks, and free Prime shipping—with others in your home.
Teen Love for Snapchat Is Keeping Snap Afloat
Left for dead after a disappointing IPO and Instagram copied a key feature, Snap is doing quite well, thank you. Its stock has more than doubled this year.
Could Feds Force Companies to Support Your Right to Repair?
In a big step toward possible legislation, the Federal Trade Commission held a workshop on whether consumers should be able to fix their gadgets themselves.
Ford Will Make an Electric F-150 Pickup, but Won't Say When
Ford, which has lagged rivals when it comes to all-electric vehicles, finally shows off an all-electric pickup—towing a 1.3-million-pound train.
Pinterest Wants You to Relax, Equifax’s $700M Fine, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
The Marines’ New Drone-Killer Aces Its First Test in Iran
Last week’s US strike of an Iranian drone is the first reported successful use of the Marines’ new energy weapon.
Best Cosplay from Comic-Con 2019: Handmaid's Tale to Deadpool
Even Offred needs to take a break sometimes, you know? Photographer Maggie Shannon captures the weird and wacky scene in San Diego.
Did Marvel Just Save Comic-Con?
From the details of Phase 4 to the future of *Star Trek*, our culture team weighs in.
$700 Million Equifax Fine Is Still Too Little, Too Late
For failing to safeguard Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and more, Equifax will pay up—but not enough, experts say.
With 'Lion King' and 'Avengers,' Disney Rules the Box Office
The studio's films are making bank in a lackluster year.
The Wild, Unregulated World of Sports Supplements
Can gorging yourself on whey and creatine make you a star athlete? Probably not.
Pinterest's New Search Tool Puts Stress Relief in Your Feed
Soon the company will begin placing anxiety-relieving exercises within its search results to help boost your mood.
Zero Breeze Mark II Portable Air Conditioner Review: A Noisy But Effective Way to Chill Out
The Zero Breeze Mark II is a battery-powered solution for staying comfortable on sweltering camping trips.
The Best Algorithms Still Struggle to Recognize Black Faces
US government tests find even top-performing facial recognition systems misidentify blacks at rates 5 to 10 times higher than they do whites.
Robert Mueller's Testimony: What Congress Needs to Know
Here’s what members of Congress should know before they question the former special counsel.
An Alien-Hunting Russian Tech Mogul May Help Solve a Space Mystery
Russian billionaire Yuri Milner has invested a fortune to help SETI find the source of cosmic flashes that emit the energy of 500 million suns.
A Meditation on Moon Shots, a Mid-Engine Corvette, and More Car News This Week
We debate the use of the term “moon shot,” digitally drive the first mid-engine ’Vette, and check in how on Formula E is fueling an all-electric future.
Are Super Automatic Espresso Machines Worth Buying?
These premium coffee machines promise a hot, perfect cup of espresso, automatically. We tried some out to see if they’re worth $1,000—or more.
The Story Universe of Magic: The Gathering Is Expanding
Can a complicated, nerdy card game turn into a cross-media story? Maybe it already is one.
Adware Is the Malware You Should Actually Be Worried About
For all the attention on sophisticated nation-state attacks, the malware that’s most likely to hit your phone is much more mundane.
'Snowpiercer' Trains an Eye on TV—and Its Genre DNA Runs Deep
Under the watch of the creator of 'Orphan Black,' the post-apocalyptic thrill-ride folds in elements of 'Westworld,' 'The Leftovers,' and more.
Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Isn't Cinematic
A good portion of the upcoming Marvel Studio's slate will be streaming on Disney+.
*Star Trek: Picard* Shows Where the Franchise Is Boldly Going
It’s also a look at CBS All Access' future.
‘Snowpiercer,’ ‘Picard,’ and More Awesome Trailers Hit Comic-Con
Comic-Con's biggest day brought the most massive trailers of the convention.
Comic-Con's Batman VR Experience Soars—While Others Fall Flat
A couple of experiences shone in San Diego, but most of them proved that AR and VR need care—and money—to excel.
Browser Extensions Scraped Data From Millions of People
Slack passwords, NSO spyware, and more of the week's top security news.
How Formula E Racing Makes Electric Cars Faster, Smarter, Funner
For automakers like BMW, Audi, and Jaguar, making EVs for the track is a natural way to hone EVs for the streets.
Sony RX 100 VI Review: It Does What Your Phone Camera Can't
It's small, lightweight, and has an impressive zoom. But that comes with a hefty price tag.
Space Photos of the Week: This Apollo Went to 11
The space race was the ultimate demonstration of US prowess. There was more to it than winning, though.
'Game of Thrones' Goes on a Victory Lap—and an Apology Tour
The show's farewell panel at Comic-Con was a one-sided goodbye.
The App Creeping on Your IG Location, Jakarta’s Insurance Crisis, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Netflix’s 'The Witcher' Makes a Play to Be the Next 'Game of Thrones'
The streaming service might have the new fantasy crossover hit.
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