The SolarWinds Body Count Now Includes NASA and the FAA
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Clubhouse Cured My Imposter Syndrome
The scammers turned savants and the whimsical nerds who abound on the audio platform have freed...
NFTs Boom as Collectors Shell Out to ‘Own’ Digital Art
Non-fungible tokens provide a way to invest in and own digital imagery. But is it just...
Border Disputes Threaten Climate Science in the Himalayas
Cross-border teams of scientists need to collaborate on climate models, even as their countries’ militaries clash.
Ultimate Ears' Fits Are the Comfiest Earbuds I've Ever Tried
The company's custom-molding headphones fit perfectly, even if you have oddly shaped earholes.
How Blizzard Transforms Its Fans Into Employees
The game developer has a reputation for pulling some of its most avid fans into its...
The 20 Best Weekend Deals If You Work From Home
Standing desks, computer monitors, and chairs are all on sale if you’re looking to kit out...
Alexa Skills That Are Actually Fun and Useful
Sure, you can add items to your shopping list, check the weather, and get random trivia....
How Google's Grand Plan to Make Stadia Games Fell Apart
The tech giant hired 150 game developers for Stadia Games and Entertainment, only to lay them...
A Shot Nears Approval, Experts Study Transmission, and More
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
Clubhouse's Security and Privacy Lag Behind Its Huge Growth
The platform has promised to do better after a string of incidents. But the hardest part...
Blood of Zeus Combines Myth With Saturday Morning Cartoons
The new Netflix animated series puts a new spin on old tales.
OK, The 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Reveal Was a Good Troll
After several fake-outs, the cast of the movie finally (finally!) revealed the next installment’s title on...
To Quash Disinfo, Researchers Must Work With Journalists
Exposing and fighting the problem requires drawing from reporters' resources and reach.
The Rumored Apple Car Is Bad News for Elon
Plus: The Ford heir, presidential briefings, and a sad day for gadget lovers.
This Is What It's Like to Live Without Smell
Losing any sense can be devastating, even if you never appreciated it before it was gone.
A Very Technical—and Emotional—Journey to Mars
The Perseverance rover is positively packed with tech. We talk about the cameras, mics, and sensors...
Coding Blackness: A History of Black Video Game Characters
From nameless grayscale sprites in the ’70s to Spider-Man's Miles Morales now, Black characters in games...
Could Fruit Flies Help Match Patients With Cancer Treatments?
A British company is seeding genetically modified flies with human tumors, giving patients their own personal...
Billie Eilish and the Future of the Pop Star Documentary
The Grammy-winner’s Apple TV+ film The World’s a Little Blurry is radical in its transparency.
I Found My Niche on TikTok—You Can Too
You have one minute to make a statement, but trust me, it's enough time to do...
The 19 Best Deals From Winter Clearance Sales This Week
The best time to buy is when the season is winding down. It's not just cold-weather...
We Still Don’t Know How Well Covid Vaccines Stop Transmission
Two new studies are being hailed as proof that vaccinated people can doff masks and pod-hop...
Texas’ Icy Disaster Makes the Case for Uniting the US Grid
The national grid is split into sections that can’t share much power. Connecting them won’t be...
Clubhouse Is Booming. So Is the Ecosystem Around It
A wave of startups, features, and tools has sprung up around the popular audio app. And...
Lora DiCarlo's Baci Has Plenty of Suction Power to Satisfy
This space-age solo suction sex toy is a great way to add some self-care to your...
California Can Now Enforce Its Net Neutrality Law
A judge ruled earlier this week on the law, which has faced challenges from lobbyists representing...
The Terrible T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Must Be Undone
It should have never been allowed, and it’s led to anticompetitive behavior. The Antitrust Division needs...
How This Old-School Road Runner Learned to Love Virtual Races
Virtual racing means cool swag, inventive race-day encouragement, and a pre-race bathroom to call your own....
This Smart Panel Knows Your Electrical System's Cheat Code
Span's electrical panel uses a mobile app to control a home's circuits. It's an essential upgrade...
'Lapsis' and the Rise of Gig-Economy Sci-Fi
Like 'Sorry to Bother You,' Noah Hutton’s feature debut uses genre to prod the callous excesses...
Sex Tapes, Hush Money, and Hollywood’s Economy of Secrets
Meet Kevin Blatt, the celebrity fixer who’s a master at shepherding compromising material off the internet—or...
Teaching Classic Lit Helps Game Designers Make Better Stories
Are you game? See How Homer, Faulkner, and Ibsen can help.
So Long, Fry’s. I Learned Everything About Gadgets From You
Now that the big-box electronics store has shuttered, future generations need a place where they can...
Jim Ryan: There Will Be ‘a Completely New VR Format for PS5’
PlayStation's head honcho shares news on PS5 stock, Sony’s 2021 release schedule, and a new PlayStation...
Can Video Games Be a Healthy Outlet for Stress Relief?
Personal experience says yes, but here’s what science says on the matter.
Need Trail Running Shoes? These Are Our 8 Favorite Pairs
It’s one of the most affordable outdoor activities, but you still need a pair of lightweight,...
Biden Faces a Steep Challenge to Unite Democracies on Tech
With tech policy, sorting the world into democratic and authoritarian buckets is far trickier than it...
Twinkling Black Holes Reveal an Invisible Cloud in Our Galaxy
Cosmic radio backlights are helping scientists size up “missing” forms of matter and might offer clues...
Help! Everyone Is Judging My Messy Bedroom
Welcome to Megan’s weekly advice column for surviving our work-from-home existence.
I Woke Up to Australia's Newsless News Feed
For now, Facebook has walked back its clumsy surprise ban on news content. But the social...
8 Great Chess Apps for Beginners and Grand Masters
Sharpen your chess skills—or learn the game from scratch—with these digital options.
Hackers Tied to Russia's GRU Targeted the US Grid for Years
A Sandworm-adjacent group has successfully breached US critical infrastructure a handful of times, according to new...
When the Grid Goes Down, Can a Fleet of Batteries Replace It?
In a power crisis, maybe the solution is a network of smaller energy sources distributed across...
Gig Workers Gather Data to Check the Algorithm’s Math
Drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other firms are building apps to compare their mileage with pay...
Lectric’s Ebike Is Heavy but Foldable and Affordable
At $899, this folding electric bike's tremendous value makes it easy to look past its faults.
Twitch’s DMCA Takedowns Threaten to Drive Musicians Away
Twitch once looked like a lifeline for DJs and singers during the pandemic. The platform’s copyright...
A Guide to HDMI Cables for Next-Gen Gaming
New standards and new consoles mean new terms to understand before you open your wallet.
The Most Romantic Date Spots in Super Mario 3D World
My partner and I spent 12 hours in a cornucopia of cooperative courtship, and I wouldn't...
Facebook’s Petty Unfriending of Australia
There are real flaws in the country’s proposed law to make platforms pay for news, but...