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'O.J. Made in America' Is a Masterful Feat of Editing
Director Ezra Edelman's engrossing eight-hour documentary deserves recognition at the Emmys on Sunday.
Why Self-Driving Cars Need Superhuman Senses
An Israeli startup has developed a new way for autonomous vehicles to perceive the world.
A Requiem for the iPhone's Home Button
Apple appears set to ditch the home button on the next iPhone. We have feelings.
As Western Wildfires Blaze, Scientists Turn to Satellites for Help
As forest fires worsen amid global warming, having more eyes in the sky may be the best way to fight them.
Apple’s iOS 11 Will Make It Even Harder for Cops to Extract Your Data
Apple has added two features that could make the lives of law enforcement investigators significantly more difficult.
The Mystery of Verrit Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
Last week, the internet jumped from one disaster to another. Here's what you need to know about all of them.
How This Man Brought the 1967 Gyro-X Self-Balancing Two-Wheeler Back to Life
Jeff Lane spent a lot of time and money reviving the gyroscopically balanced two-wheeler.
Binge-Watch Every Apple iPhone Announcement Right Here
We've rounded up videos of every iPhone announcement Apple has made over the years. Watch all of them right here.
Senior House at MIT Dies, and a Crisis Blooms at Colleges
MIT’s Senior House was a haven for creative outsiders. Adminstrators said it was dangerous and shut it down.
Security News This Week: Germany's Election Software Is Dangerously Hackable
Plus researchers revealed a technique called "DolphinAttack" that could allow hackers to silently "speak" to nearby voice assistants.
Like Sci-Fi and NPR? Try These Podcasts
The quality and breadth of science fiction podcasts has gotten really good in recent years. Here are two you should be listening to.
Book Excerpt: Zoë Quinn on the Problem of Terms of Service
In her new book, 'Crash Override,' Zoë Quinn argues that overly opaque Terms of Service can perpetuate online abuse.
How to Solve the Biggest Mystery in Physics
Reductionism breaks the world into elementary building blocks. Emergence finds the simple laws that arise out of complexity. These two complementary ways of viewing the universe come together in modern theories of quantum gravity.
Space Photos of the Week: Spiral Galaxy Swaddles Baby Stars in Its Big Dusty Arms
Cassini nears the end of its Grande Finale, the sun releases a giant solar flare, and a shot of Mars' Melas Chasma this week in space.
The Music Industry Bands Together to Finally Get Paid Online
A group called the Open Music Initiative is figuring out artist payments for digital platforms.
5 Must-Have Nintendo Switch Accessories
If you own a Nintendo Switch, these accessories should be on your shopping list.
4 Maps That Show the Gigantic Hurricane Irma Evacuation
Millions of people moving by plane, car, and ship.
The Equifax Breach Exposes America's Identity Crisis
It's time to rethink the Social Security number's ubiquity.
The Nasty New 'It' Doesn't Clown Around
The big-screen version of Stephen King's massive bestseller is a blast from the past—until it begins to deflate.
Mexico City’s Earthquake Alert Worked. The Rest of the Country Wasn’t So Lucky
Mexico City's earthquake protections worked beautifully last night. When will the rest of the country have them, too?
Gadget Lab Podcast: Let's Talk Through Our Hopes for the Fancy New iPhone
The hosts open their iPhones and ask Siri to predict what's coming from Apple on Tuesday.
An Artist Uses an iPhone to Visualize Sounds in AR
Artist Zach Lieberman uses Apple's ARKit to make audio recording that you can see in space.
Nissan's Prettier Leaf, Lyft's Robot Taxis, Jaguar's Electric Vehicle Pledge, and More Car News You Missed
Plus, the House advances a self-driving car bill.
Decentralized Social Networks Sound Great. Too Bad They’ll Never Work
Opinion: The power of platforms like Facebook, Google, and Twitter has prompted a call for decentralized social networks. Good luck with that.
Apple's iPhone Event: What to Expect Next Week
iPhones! Apple Watches! Augmented reality!
Marie Lu's New Book Packs a Videogame With Refreshing Heroes
The former videogame designer is creating the protagonists she longed to see when she was playing games.
Jaguar Will Make an Electric Version of Every Car Its Sells by 2020—And Might Make an Electric E-Type
Jaguar Land Rover unveils an all-electric E-type, and promises much more battery power in its future.
SpaceX Lifts Off as NASA's Kennedy Space Center Braces for Hurricane Irma
Moves to prepare the spaceport for Irma’s destructive winds and torrential rain started on Wednesday.
The New 2018 Nissan Leaf: First Drive Impressions
The new EV is a different kind of challenge to Tesla's Model 3 and Chevy's Bolt EV.
Facebook May Have More Russian Troll Farms to Worry About
The Internet Research Agency, which appears to have purchased thousands of bogus political ads on Facebook, may be defunct, but its work may not be done.
For Superpowers, Artificial Intelligence Fuels New Global Arms Race
Russia, China, US are rushing to weaponize artificial intelligence.
Hack Brief: Patch Your Android Phone To Block An Evil ‘Toast’ Attack
Google has released a fix against a devious new form of "overlay" attack against Android phones.
The Equifax Breach: Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Don't panic, but start watching your credit report and financial accounts *very* closely.
Photo of the Week: A Hellish Vision of Portland, Oregon’s Famous Gorge in Flames
The Columbia River Gorge is cherished by locals and tourists alike. But over the weekend, the beloved canyon caught fire.
The Monumental Task of Restoring Houston After Harvey
What's next for Houston? Here's what experts say recovery will look like in the weeks, months, and years to come.
Lamborghini's New Aventador S Roadster Starts at $460,247
But you get more than 700 horsepower and a 3-second 0 to 60 mph sprint.
Why It’s So Easy to Hack Cryptocurrency Startup Fundraisers
Hackers, scammers, and the security threats surrounding Initial Coin Offerings
Phones Are Changing How People Shoot and Watch Video
For decades, video has been presented horizontally. Smartphones are shifting that dramatically.
Are Your Jokes Always Bombing? This App Crowdsources Them
Pitch doesn't just let comedians share jokes—it lets them workshop 'em.
A Brave Bomb-Disposal Robot You Control in Virtual Reality
SRI International has outfitted its Taurus bomb-disposal robot with VR, further immersing humans in the world of machines.
'The Current War' Trailer Debut: Benedict Cumberbatch Is Thomas Edison
Director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon's next movie goes deep into the battle to electrify the world.
Lyft Is Launching a Fleet of Self-Driving Cars in the San Francisco Bay Area
Working with self-driving developer Drive.ai, the Uber rival will escort some customers in robo-taxis.
Can Wonder Finally Build the Perfect Phone for Gamers?
If Wonder succeeds, its phone will be the center of a new ecosystem for people who want to game anywhere and everywhere.
How Apple Finally Made Siri Sound More Human
If Apple can make Siri sound less like a robot and more like someone you know and trust, it can make the virtual assistant great—even when it fails.
Hurricane Irma: A Practically Impossible Storm
As Irma grew and developed, it brushed up against its theoretical maximum intensity.
Garmin's Fenix 5X Review: The Best, Most Rugged Multi-Sport Watch
It tracks over a dozen sports, and the maps feature is excellent.
The DNC’s Technology Chief is Phishing His Staff. Good.
Uber's former head of self-driving cars is now driving the DNC's tech team, hoping to help the shattered organization recover from one of the worst tech fails in history.
New America Chair Says Google Didn't Prompt Critic's Ouster
In letter to staff, co-chair Jonathan Soros says attack on foundation was 'result of a targeted communications campaign'
A Delta Flight Beat Hurricane Irma Out of San Juan Airport, and It Was NBD
Delta Flight 302 rocketed out of Puerto Rico in between bands of the Category 5 hurricane.
Why John Deere Just Spent $305 Million on a Lettuce-Farming Robot
Sharp-shooting, herbicide-squirting machines from John Deere could cut farmers' chemical bills.
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