- Space Photos of the Week: Starkiller Base? Nope, Just Real-Life Icy Moons
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 15:00:00 +0000
There’s more to these frozen, frost-covered satellites than meets the eye.
- The Best Sales on Xbox, PS4, and Switch for Christmas 2019 (Consoles and Games)
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0000
Every major console and critically acclaimed games are on sale at multiple retailers for the holidays.
- 15 Million Iranian Bank Accounts Were Breached
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0000
Telegram hacks in Russia, Senate encryption hearings, and more in the week’s top security news.
- 'Final Space' Has Heart but Needs More Brains
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0000
The sci-fi cartoon has a lot going for it, but it's still mostly kids' stuff.
- 8 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids: Bitsbox, Foodstirs, and More
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 13:00:00 +0000
Stressed about holiday shopping for a young'un? Give a gift that keeps on giving.
- Google's AI Chief Wants to Do More With Less (Data)
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000
Jeff Dean says the company is trying to build systems that have general smarts, rather than highly specialized intelligence.
- Sometimes Red Means Go—When It Comes to Bus Rides
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000
New Federal Highway Administration rules give cities more leeway to create special bus lanes.
- The New Xbox Has a Name and a Questionable Shape
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 23:35:08 +0000
Xbox Series X is a sort of desktop-tower-shaped black box with an aesthetic quite similar to the consoles that came before.
- Greta Thunberg Takes on the World
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 23:03:38 +0000
Photographer Cristina Quicler’s image captures the fearlessness of the teenage climate activist.
- When a Mantis Shrimp Fights a Disco Clam, It Meets Its Match
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 20:55:19 +0000
The mantis shrimp beats the hell out of almost anything it can get its hammers on. Except, that is, for the disco clam, which unleashes a dazzling defense.
- Nike's Victory Swimsuit Steals Tricks From Fish Gills
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:00:00 +0000
It took Nike 55 design attempts over 18 months to come up with a suit that caters to hijab-wearing swimmers, paddle boarders, and SPF enthusiasts.
- 10 Best Android Phones You Can Buy (New, Unlocked, Cheap)
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0000
Wonder what the absolute best Android phone is right now? We have the answer, and some alternatives from Google, OnePlus, Samsung, LG, Moto, and more.
- Utility Executives Kept Flint's Tainted Water a Secret
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0000
Email exchanges show senior employees and Flint officials knew the tap water was poisoned with lead months before the city alerted residents.
- A Sobering Message About the Future at AI's Biggest Party
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0000
Leaders in artificial intelligence warn that progress is slowing, big challenges remain, and simply throwing more computers at a problem isn't sustainable.
- The Slow Rollout of Super-Fast 5G
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:00:00 +0000
AT&T launches its new next-generation wireless network, but breadth of 5G coverage in the US still lags South Korea and China.
- Gadget Lab Podcast: An Interview With Biologist Laura Boykin
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:00:00 +0000
The computational biologist collects cassava DNA with a pocket-sized device in order to fight the pathogens threatening the vital staple crop.
- The Next Nuclear Plants Will Be Small, Svelte, and Safer
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000
A new generation of reactors will start producing power in the next few years. They're comparatively tiny—and may be key to hitting our climate goals.Â
- The Future of Sex Work Slams Up Against Big Tech
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000
As influencers peddle more sexually explicit content, Big Tech's biggest platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter—are increasing restrictions.
- Seattle Joins the Rush to Slow Down Traffic on City Streets
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000
The city plans to lower the speed limit on major roads to 25 mph in hopes of boosting safety, following similar moves in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston.Â
- How Facebook's Political Ad System Is Designed to Polarize
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000
Want to reach voters across the aisle online? That’ll cost extra, a new study finds.
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