Why Trump’s Attack on a California Railroad Should Trouble You
No matter where you live. The post Why Trump’s Attack on a California Railroad Should Trouble You appeared first on…
What Is 5G, and When Do I Get It?
The mobile industry is buzzing about this next generation of high-speed wireless service. The post What Is 5G, and When…
What, You Can’t Tell Two Lemurs Apart? Computers Can
New software that sees spots and stripes are helping biologists track animals in the wild without the tranquilizer guns and…
Review: Belkin Wemo Mini Smart Plug
Belkin’s $35 smart plug works with any regular wall socket, adding Wi-Fi capability and app control to any appliance in…
A Super-Common Crypto Tool Turns Out to Be Super-Insecure
NIST has been warning about vulnerabilities in its SHA-1 cryptographic hash function for years, but some services still use it…
Forget Weather Apps: Measure the Wind Yourself With an Old Electric Motor
You can build an anemometer with an electric motor and a fan blade. Here’s how. The post Forget Weather Apps:…
A Look Inside Britain’s Plucky (and Criminally Overlooked) Space Program
A photographer combines his love of space and the UK in one remarkable project. The post A Look Inside Britain’s…
Republicans Are Trying to Let Internet Providers Sell Your Data
The Affordable Care Act is far from the only Obama-era policy Republicans want to take down. A rollback of FCC…
Now Anyone Can Deploy Google’s Troll-Fighting AI
Google subsidiary Jigsaw is now offering developers access to an API for its AI-based detector for abusive comments. The post…
Emails Reveal Close Ties Between EPA Boss Scott Pruitt and Fossil Fuel Interests
Documents suggest former Oklahoma AG followed lobby group’s guidance on challenging environmental regulations. The post Emails Reveal Close Ties Between…