- This Tug of War With a Lion Isn't About Strength—It's About Friction
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:00:00 +0000
If you want a fair fight between a lion and a human playing tug of war, you should give the lion a pair of tennis shoes.
- The Most Promising Indie Games That Showed Up at E3, From 'Sable' to 'NeoCab'
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:00:00 +0000
Sure, the gaming event is a showcase for triple-A blockbusters, but a surprising number of small, thoughtful gems piqued our interest.
- Star Wars News: No, Kathleen Kennedy Isn't Leaving Lucasfilm
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:00:00 +0000
'Solo: A Star Wars Story' underperformed, but it's not a career-ender.
- How Square Made Its Own iPad Replacement
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:00:00 +0000
Square has always made hardware, but its new Android-based tablet shows it’s serious about controlling the payments experience.
- How Volvo's Making the Polestar 1 From an Old Concept
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000
Five years after showing off the Concept Coupe, Volvo has resurrected the much-loved design as the first offering from its newly electric-focused brand, Polestar.
- 12 Best Tablets for Every Budget in 2018: iPad, Android, Fire HD, Surface
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000
No matter if you prefer Android, iOS, Chrome, or Windows—these are the best tablets we've tried.
- You'll Have to Look Closer to Understand These Tiny Worlds
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000
Photographer Frank Kunert photographs miniature scenes of modern life—with a bizarre twist.
- Fake Video Will Complicate Viral Justice
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000
Opinion: Videos provide transformative new avenues for justice, often summoning well-deserved Twitter mobs. Deep fakes could change all that.
- The Collapse of a $40 Million Nutrition Science Crusade
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000
The Nutrition Science Initiative promised to study obesity and diabetes the right way. Now it’s broke, president-less, and all but gone.
- The End of Dyslexia
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000
Innovations in brain research and AI-fueled assistive technologies could level the playing field for those with language-based learning disabilities.
- The Blockchain: A Love Story—And a Horror Story
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000
Cryptomania isn’t just a mad rush of scams and speculation. It’s a utopian dream. And a living nightmare.
- 'Westworld' Recap, Season 2 Episode 9: The Many Lives of the Man in Black
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0000
As the series's second season wraps up, the wall between his real-life self and Westworld persona comes crashing down.
- Elon Musk Digs Chicago, Byton's Tesla-Fighter, and More Car News This Week
Sun, 17 Jun 2018 13:00:00 +0000
Plus: Volvo gets some lidar, Seattle's high-tech tunnel, and Boeing tries to make the future of flight a lot more fun.
- Trump's Meeting With Kim Jong-Un Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
Sun, 17 Jun 2018 13:00:00 +0000
Last week, social media was awash in commentary about the historic meeting between the US president and the North Korean leader.
- This Crazy Slide Is Either Evil or Funny
Sun, 17 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000
It's like the designer *wanted* people to crash in excellent viral videos.
- The Powerful Groups Stonewalling a Greener Way to Die
Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000
"Aquamation," a greener form of body disposal, is gaining acceptance in America. But some groups are fighting to stop it.
- When 'Fornite''s Biggest Stars Congregated Under the LA Sun
Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000
The 'Fortnite' Pro-Am event, held during the E3 videogame show this week, brought together titans and fans of the world's biggest game.
- The Dark Side of the Crypto Revolution
Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000
As the trustless, decentralized world of digital tokens expands, fraudsters, gamblers, sex workers, and drug dealers are cashing in.
- A Rare Bird's-Eye View of Hong Kong's Vanishing Rooftop Culture
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000
Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze captures daily life unfolding atop buildings in the crowded district of Kowloon.
- The Key to Triumphing Over Star Wars Trolls
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 13:00:00 +0000
Former *Mythbusters* host Kari Byron has a few suggestions for handling toxic fans.
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