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Dog DNA Test Reviews: Wisdom Panel, DNA My Dog, and Embark Dog DNA
Two dog owners review three dog DNA tests. The results offered some surprises, some welcome relief… and some fart research.
January Was Unusually Warm—Yes, Warm!—Despite That Cold Snap
Even places hit by the polar vortex had exceptionally toasty stretches last month, along with record-high temperatures worldwide.
'The Social Network' Was Right About Facebook All Along
Director David Fincher's movie is not necessarily historically accurate, but its lessons about privacy and power still ring true nearly 10 years later.
How to Live Stream the State of the Union Address 2019
President Donald Trump will deliver his second State of the Union address Tuesday night. Here's how to watch.
Micromobility: the Prose and Poetry of the Scooter-Faithful
The shared, electric scooter and bike-based industry has earned its own conference—even as the hype starts to cool.
Tokimeki Unfollow: A KonMari Tool for Decluttering Twitter
Designer Julius Tarng has created a web tool for unfollowing Twitter users that employs Marie Kondo's "KonMari" decision-making method.
Apple, the iPhone, and the Innovator’s Dilemma
The next great idea in tech is not going to emerge from the Cupertino spaceship—the company is too good at its current job to be disruptive.
How Facebook Has Changed Computing
To handle its massive amount of data, Facebook built new hardware and software tools, and shared them through open source.
The New 'Toy Story 4' Trailer Will Delight You
So will the new 'Captain Marvel' footage and this news about Goop. (Maybe.)
The Way Superman Picks Up a Building Is a Physics Travesty
Superman is more than welcome to use his superpowers to pick up a building. But we really need to talk about his technique.
Android Apps for the Deaf: Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier
Two new assistive apps coming to Android provide audio boosting and near-real-time text-to-speech translation to the deaf and hard of hearing.
Star Wars News: Why Is It Oh So Quiet?
Probably because the next 'Star Wars' movie is still 10 months away ... but we've gleaned a few morsels.
Warby Parker's AR App Lets You Try on Glasses Using Your iPhone
Warby Parker’s new AR app for trying on its eyewear is another example of how companies are exploiting face-mapping tech to help you buy their stuff.
15 Years of Facebook in 4 Charts
The social network is growing fastest in Asia, is insanely profitable, makes most of its money from mobile ads, and has rewarded investors richly.
AG Nominee William Barr Is No Friend of Telecom Competition
A likely shoo-in to be the next attorney general, William Barr spent much of his career helping phone companies reassemble the old Bell System monopoly.
15 Moments That Defined Facebook's First 15 Years
A lot has changed since Mark Zuckerberg launched TheFacebook in 2004. Here are some of the milestones that mattered most.
The World Might Actually Run Out of People
The United Nations predicts that the global population will soon explode. In *Empty Planet*, John Ibbitson and Darrel Bricker argue they're dead wrong.
Best 2019 Super Bowl Ads, From Chance’s Doritos to 2 Chainz’ Expenses
While some brands have opted out of football's biggest night, plenty of others were willing to pony up for 30 seconds of persuasion.
Best TV and Soundbar Deals for the Super Bowl (2019)
TVs are on sale because of the Super Bowl, and we've rounded up our favorite discounted sets, soundbars, and devices.
Tesla Profits, a Polar Vortex, and More This Week in Car News
Plus: Lyft tries to stop a driver minimum wage law and carbon fiber production is going to be problematic for flying taxis.
Donald Trump Jr.’s ‘SNL’ Gaffe Tops This Week's Internet News
The president's son might not fully understand the show's name or acronym.
Ditch the Super Bowl for a Who's Who of Superb Owls
Great gray owls! Great horned owls! There are many great—nay, superb—owl livestreams to enjoy on Sunday ... or whenever you'd like to see some head turners.
Neural Networks Need a Cookbook. Here Are the Ingredients
We know very little about how neural networks actually work. But mathematicians are developing a theory to help make them more predictable.
How to Stream Super Bowl 2019 (And Puppy Bowl, Kitten Bowl)
Our full guide to streaming Super Bowl 53 for free online (and the Puppy Bowl and Kitten Bowl).
When It Comes to Super Bowl Kickers, Who Will Choke First?
The fate of this year's big game could rest with the teams' two formidable kickers—and whether they perform under pressure.
Ikea's Slow and Steady Plan to Save the Smart Home
A new set of connected blinds shows that Ikea's approach to the smart home still makes perfect sense.
Space Photos of the Week: Look, Ma, No Selfie Stick!
The Curiosity rover is a social-media champ, and more.
A Facebook Crackdown, Amazon Facial Recognition, and More Security News This Week
Hackers use SS7 flaws to rob banks, Japan goes after IoT vulnerabilities, and more security news this week.
The History of Women in Sci-Fi Isn't What You Think
Conventional wisdom holds that science fiction was written mostly by men until the 1960s and '70s. Not true.
Chrome Avail Backpack Review: Comfortable For Commuters
Plush shoulders and a ventilated back panel make this a good choice for bike commuters.
Google Says It Wants Rules for the Use of AI–Kinda, Sorta
In a new white paper, Google suggests tech companies are best left to themselves on how to deploy AI, but highlights areas where the government might help.
Gadget Lab Podcast: Why Apple App-Slapped Facebook
Apple temporarily booted Facebook (and Google!) from its enterprise app program this week. You weren’t really surprised, were you? Plus: Details on Tesla’s new Model Y.
Backlash to the 10-Year Challenge and other Top Stories in January
Plus: The myth of the lone genius founder, and 25 movies we can't wait to see this year.
Google Employees Are Fighting With Executives Over Pay
In a late 2018 survey, 74 percent of employees said they felt "positive" about the management team's ability to lead, down from 92 percent a year earlier.
China’s Moon Lander Wakes Up From Its Long, Ultra-Cold Night
While slumbering, the spacecraft recorded the coldest temperature yet for our orbiting rock: a punishing -310°F.
'Resident Evil 2' Zombie-Hunts Its Way to Massive Success
Not sure anyone saw that one coming—er, shambling. Plus the rest of the week in gaming news!
Casper Glow Light and the Pursuit of the Perfect Snooze
The internet's most famous mattress company wants to be something bigger: a lifestyle company.
The Future of Super Bowl Ads Doesn’t Include TV—or Football
Why would you splurge on a game-time TV spot when you could just tweet?
For the Love of Beer, We’ve Got to Fix Climate Change
If your Super Bowl Sunday includes cold brewskis, you'll want to get that climate change thing fixed. Just ask Budweiser.
A Hearing Friday May Decide the Future of Net Neutrality
A three-judge panel Friday will hear arguments in a case seeking to throw out the FCC's 2017 decision to repeal net neutrality rules.
Why'd the Polar Vortex Cancel So Many Flights? Blame Humans
Freezing temperatures may not bother airplanes, but they are no good for the people on the ground who make them fly.
NYC Now Knows More Than Ever About Your Uber and Lyft Trips
The city has an unusual amount of insight into what ride-hail companies do on its streets, and it uses the info to plan for the future.
Apple Has Blocked Google's Internal Apps Too
Two days after removing Facebook from its enterprise developer program for breaking the rules, Apple did the same to Google.
The World’s Fastest Supercomputer Breaks an AI Record
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are training Summit, the world's fastest supercomputer, to model climate change using machine learning techniques.
Howard Schultz: Presidential Hopeful, Twitter Ratio King
The billionaire and former Starbucks CEO has no reasonable chance of becoming president, but he’s already the undisputed champion of the Twitter ratio.
Finding Lena Forsen, the Patron Saint of JPEGs
In 1972, a photo of a Swedish Playboy model was used to engineer the digital image format that would become the JPEG. The model herself was mostly a mystery—until now.
'The Batman' Will Hit Theaters in 2021—Minus Ben Affleck
Also, Zack Snyder is making a zombie movie for Netflix, and Oscar Isaac and Zendaya might be joining *Dune*.
Things We Loved in January, From Smart Glasses to Self-Lacing Shoes
Plus: Breville's $800 pizza oven, Fender's newest guitar, and a habit-breaking browser extension.
An App That Promoted Cyberbullying Shifts to the Workplace
Sarahah was banned from app stores because it became a vehicle for cyberbullying. Its creators are introducing Enoff, for anonymous workplace feedback.
Photo Gallery: Trippy Nocturnal Photos Capture Japan's Ever-Shifting Aura
Jean-Vincent Simonet's new book, 'In Bloom,' is anything but typical tourist shots.
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