Give Some Love to Michael Bolton’s Netflix Valentine’s Day Special
What could have been an easy joke is a smartly stupid delight, anchored by the singer’s wink-free performance. How were…
Shopify’s Breitbart Fight Proves It: These Days, Tech Has to Take a Side
In this political moment, a company with even the most tangential connection to a Trump-inspired controversy should expect someone to…
A Guide to Getting Past Customs With Your Digital Privacy Intact
Our rough guide to minimizing data invasion at the American border. The post A Guide to Getting Past Customs With…
While You Were Offline: Never Ask Twitter to Explain ‘Easy D’
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How Life (and Death) Spring From Disorder
As simple systems show signs of life, scientists are arguing about whether this apparent complexity is all a consequence of…
Good News! The Future of Sci-Fi Isn’t Just Death and Darkness
The new generation of science fiction and fantasy authors has a progressive vision of what lies ahead. The post Good…
Dodge’s Charger Gives Cops Eyes in the Backs of Their Heads
A new feature to foil cop car ambushes, before they even happen. The post Dodge’s Charger Gives Cops Eyes in…
If You Want to Learn Faster, Overclock Your Audio and Video
In an age where more and more information arrives as multimedia, we’re reinventing the noble art of skimming. The post…
Want to Make a Lie Seem True? Say It Again. And Again. And Again
Welcome to the “illusory truth effect,” a glitch in the human psyche that equates repetition with truth. The post Want…
Security News This Week: At Least 76 iOS Apps Are Vulnerable to Attacks
Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth but that still deserve…