- Jim Ryan: There Will Be ‘a Completely New VR Format for PS5’
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:06:00 +0000
PlayStation's head honcho shares news on PS5 stock, Sony’s 2021 release schedule, and a new PlayStation VR headset.
- Biden Faces a Steep Challenge to Unite Democracies on Tech
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
With tech policy, sorting the world into democratic and authoritarian buckets is far trickier than it sounds.
- Need Trail Running Shoes? These Are Our 8 Favorite Pairs
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
It's one of the most affordable outdoor activities, but you still need a pair of lightweight, nimble shoes.
- Help! Everyone Is Judging My Messy Bedroom
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Welcome to Megan’s weekly advice column for surviving our work-from-home existence.
- Can Video Games Be a Healthy Outlet for Stress Relief?
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Personal experience says yes, but here’s what science says on the matter.
- Twinkling Black Holes Reveal an Invisible Cloud in Our Galaxy
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Cosmic radio backlights are helping scientists size up “missing” forms of matter and might offer clues about what makes up the universe.
- I Woke Up to Australia's Newsless News Feed
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
For now, Facebook has walked back its clumsy surprise ban on news content. But the social media giant has made clear: It can take news away again.
- 8 Great Chess Apps for Beginners and Grand Masters
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
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
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
A Sandworm-adjacent group has successfully breached US critical infrastructure a handful of times, according to new findings from the security firm Dragos.
- When the Grid Goes Down, Can a Fleet of Batteries Replace It?
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
In a power crisis, maybe the solution is a network of smaller energy sources distributed across multiple places—like your garage.
- Twitch’s DMCA Takedowns Threaten to Drive Musicians Away
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Twitch once looked like a lifeline for DJs and singers during the pandemic. The platform’s copyright issues tarnish that promise.
- Lectric’s Ebike Is Heavy but Foldable and Affordable
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
At $899, this folding electric bike's tremendous value makes it easy to look past its faults.
- Gig Workers Gather Data to Check the Algorithm’s Math
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other firms are building apps to compare their mileage with pay slips. One group is selling the data to government agencies.
- A Guide to HDMI Cables for Next-Gen Gaming
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
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
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
My partner and I spent 12 hours in a cornucopia of cooperative courtship, and I wouldn't have had it any other way.
- Facebook’s Petty Unfriending of Australia
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
There are real flaws in the country’s proposed law to make platforms pay for news, but the social media giant’s protest doesn’t address them.
- Think a Temporary Cardboard Desk Is a Good Idea? Think Again
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Stykka's StayTheF***Home workspace just wouldn't stay the f*** put.
- What a 1900s Wildlife Survey Reveals About Climate Change
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
A century ago, a biologist counted California's desert animals. Now researchers are retracing his steps—and the results are surprising.
- How to Remember a Disaster Without Being Shattered by It
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Margaret McKinnon survived a midair catastrophe, then became a major researcher of memory and trauma. Now she’s studying how the pandemic will haunt us.
- 2034, Part V: Sailing Into Darkness
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
“Somewhere in that black hole was the Chinese fleet. She would be expected to find and destroy it.”
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