Ditching the Paris Agreement Risks the Economy Even As It Harms the Planet
Bad deal or not, the Paris climate agreement is already reshaping the world’s economy. The post Ditching the Paris Agreement…
Nest’s New Security Cam Keeps a Sharp Eye on Your Smart Home
There’s no possible way Google is using the data it collects. None. The post Nest’s New Security Cam Keeps a…
Inside Google’s Global Campaign to Shut Down Phishing
It’s not easy keeping billions of devices safe from phishing attacks. Here’s how Google pulls it off. The post Inside…
It’s Not Just You. TV Has Hit Peak WTF
‘Twin Peaks: The Return’ and ‘American Gods’ are immersive head-scratchers that deny explanations and defy expectations. Being befuddled has never…
Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Loses His Life Sentence Appeal
An appellate court puts the final seal on Ulbricht’s life sentence, rejecting arguments about corrupt investigators and the injustice of…
The Internet Defines ‘Covfefe’
Early this morning President Trump tweeted a fake word. Social media’s reaction is a prime example of how language travels…
How the ‘Orange Empire’ Became the Land of MegaWarehouses
Traffic and air pollution threaten the town of Moreno Valley, where developers want to build the largest warehouse project anywhere…
A Pebble-Shaped Gizmo Helps Keep Your Smart Home Secure
The Dojo provides anti-virus protection for the vulnerable smart devices in your life. The post A Pebble-Shaped Gizmo Helps Keep…
The Physics of Ramming an Imperial Star Destroyer, Explained
This epic scene from Rogue One provides an awesome opportunity to do some physics. The post The Physics of Ramming…
The Age of Electric Aviation Is Just 30 Years Away
Barring a miracle, chemistry takes time to advance. The post The Age of Electric Aviation Is Just 30 Years Away…