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Qualcomm’s _Game of Thrones_-Like Legal Battles Keep Getting Worse
Everything should be going great for the microchip powerhouse. Here's why they're not.
Gadget Lab Podcast: Talkin' Glass With Steven Levy
Steven Levy joins the Gadget Lab Podcast to tell us how factory workers are streamlining production Google's wearable.
Physicists Try to Revive a Super-Safe, Decades-Old Cancer Treatment
Robert Johnson thinks that a proton-based image, even a blurry one, can guide a cancer treatment known as proton therapy better than a conventional X-ray.
Fox's Comic-Con Panel and the Case of the Mysteriously Absent X-Men Universe
The studio's biggest comic-book properties were suspiciously absent during their Hall H presentation.
Guess How Many People Can Actually Watch the Total Eclipse
When a total solar eclipse passes over the US on August 21, nerds will flock to the areas where they can see a total blackout. How many of them can fit?
HP Spectre x2 (2017) Review: The 2-in-1 Laptop to Beat
The HP Spectre x2 costs less than the Surface Pro and beats it on performance, usability, and price
VR Ads Are Almost Here. Don’t Act Surprised
The advertisements of the future will be immersive and almost game like. And they're nearly here.
Oh, Elon. Building Infrastructure for the Hyperloop Doesn't Work Like That
Elon Musk says he has "verbal government" approval to build a hyperloop on the East Coast. Be skeptical.
Meet the Woman Trying to Prepare Your Town for the Total Eclipse
Kate Russo is the world's go-to guide for communities planning for the massive influx of eclipse tourists this August 21.
Watch a Homemade Robot Crack a SentrySafe Combination Safe in 15 Minutes
Not so safe after all.
As Cyberattacks Destabilize the World, the State Department Turns a Blind Eye
"It's manifestly ridiculous."
Trump's 2020 Campaign Has Already Paid Out $600K—to Trump
This permanent campaign appears to be pretty good for Trump's bottom line.
Twitter's Winning the War on Harassment—So Says Twitter
Twitter has vowed to make harassment a priority, and today issued its 6-month progress report. But the company could still use more transparency in how it responds to abuse.
Tuna Fish School Human Engineers in Hydraulics
Tuna owe their agility to a newfound hydraulic system that allows them to raise and lower some specialized fins.
Climate Change Is Here. It’s Time to Talk About Geoengineering
World leaders should plan before they go meddling with the atmosphere.
Alphabay and Hansa Takedowns Ensnare Thousands of Dark Web Users
Cops sent unsuspecting users scrambling from one dark web site's takedown to another site---that they controlled.
'Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age' Review: Giving an Oddity New Room to Breathe
Square Enix's new re-release offers a rare chance to revisit a polarizing but brilliant game in fresh light.
A Keen-Eyed Robot Goes to Work for a Paralyzed Veteran
The Human Support Robot makes its way into the real world, giving a paralyzed veteran extra independence.
The 5 Best Apps for Sketching on an iPad Pro: Photoshop Sketch, Procreate, Pixelmator, Concepts, Inspire Pro
We review drawing apps for the iPad Pro and Pencil. Two are free, the rest are between $5 and $8
When the Selfie Turns Sacreligious
Even the world's most stunning holy places are overrun with selfie-takers. Has Instagram officially made us all solipsists?
Comic-Con 2017: Black Panther, Joss Whedon and Everything Else We Want to See
Another year, another crop of buzzy projects taking the wraps off for superfans. Here's what we're geeked on.
The Wearables Giving Computer Vision to the Blind: Aira, eSight, MyEye
From a hacked Google Glass to a VR-like headset, these are the devices empowering the blind.
What's Next for the ISS? Hell if NASA Knows
The giant floating laboratory is in the middle of a bit of a mid-life crisis.
Waiting for the Bus Is About to Get Less Bad
A collaboration between Google and transit tech company TransLoc could bring real-time transportation data to even more agencies.
It’s Time for Amazon to Make a Phone Again
Who cares about the Fire Phone flop? If Amazon doesn't make another phone, it'll squander its hard-won Alexa lead.
A $70 ‘Worry Stone’ and Other Bizarre Spiritual Products You Can Buy Online
Photographer Klaus Pichler documents the strange world of online esotericism.
Where Is Hollywood Looking for the Next Hit? Podcasts
With recognizable stars and a creative story, thriller podcast 'Homecoming' proves the medium has crossover potential.
Trump's Election Integrity Committee Made All the Wrong Points
If you want to fix voting, don't investigate fraud. Improve the outdated, insecure tech.
Inside Italy’s Thriving Gun Culture. Yes, Italy
Gun owners make up about 5% of Italy's population. But that doesn't mean they aren't enthusiastic.
Congress Is Finally Working on National Self-Driving Car Regulations
The House and Senate are crafting legislation to govern autonomous driving at a national level.
Your Brain Doesn't Contain Memories. It *Is* Memories
Memories begin when your neurons respond to outside stimuli—and compound to rewire your brain.
All the Gear You Need to Stay Secure While You Travel
With these accessories in your luggage, you can take your Opsec program everywhere you go.
Segway MiniPro Vulnerabilities Would Have Let Hackers Take Over the Hoverboard
The self-balancing scooter isn't quite so steady when hackers take charge.
At ClinicalTrials.Gov, Untested Stem Cell Clinics Advertise for Free!
Researchers believe the ballooning stem cell clinic industry is taking advantage of the federal repository's honor system. And patients will be the ones to pay, literally.
Wanna Help Self-Driving Cars? Turn on Your Phone's Camera
Recording the road will earn you a few pennies, and help create detailed maps.
Trump's Policies Are Already Sending Jobs to Canada
Startups look north for refuge as the US pauses a program meant to keep them here.
AI Could Revolutionize War as Much as Nukes
Artificial intelligence could make the US military more powerful—and also more vulnerable
Teen Pregnancy Researchers Regroup After Trump's HHS Pulls Funding
Last week, HHS abruptly canceled two years and $213 million worth of grants meant to aid teen pregnancy prevention, stunning public health researchers around the country.
Meal Kits Reviewed: Amazon Fresh, Blue Apron, Purple Carrot, Home Chef
We review ready-to-cook meal kits like the Amazon Meal Kit from Amazon Fresh.
The Field Study Handbook Is Here
The Field Study Handbook was meant to be a guide to esoteric field research. Instead, it’s become a $110 self-help manual for the digitally disaffected.
Quantum Computing Is Coming for Your Data
Quantum computing is going to be able to expose the data we encrypt today—and hackers are counting on it.
What Crisis Management Is Really Like
A veteran of crisis management and corporate disasters tells you what to do when all hell breaks loose.
A Sorta-Self-Driving Mercedes Tackles Americans’ Greatest Fear: the Roundabout
The 2018 S-Class takes on more sophisticated turns and lane changes—but the system ain’t perfect.
The Curious Comeback of the Dreaded QR Code
Don't look now, but QR codes are back—and they're going to change your digital life in all sorts of previously impossible ways.
'Devil's Ivy' Vulnerability Could Afflict Millions of Internet-Connected Cameras and Card Readers
An obscure bug in 34 companies' physical secure gadgets could leave them open to hackers.
Amazon Bursts Blue Apron's Bubble, as the Market Checks Tech's Hype
As Amazon launches a Blue Apron competitor, and Snap's stock plummets, a bubble is deflating.
'Splatoon 2' Review: Nintendo's Inkstained Shooter Is Great, But It's Not Exactly New
The Switch sequel to Nintendo's popular Wii U game is great—but if you've played the first one, you're in for deja vu.
Gaze Upon the Mother Shrimp That Punches Its Enemies to Death
It's colorful. It's feisty. And you don't want to mess with it.
Nike Fe/Nom: Your New Favorite Sports Bra Is Made From Fancy Flyknit
The high-tech fabric found on Nike's running shoes makes the perfect material for a soft, supportive sports bra.
The West Is on Fire. Blame the Housing Crisis
You can blame climate change for all those wildfires, but don't forget another factor: We love to build on the edge of wildlands.
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