These 10 Stories Are Exactly Why We Need Gawker
With the company filing for bankruptcy, we rounded up the best reporting from Gawker Media’s network of websites over the…
@Deray’s Twitter Hack Reminds Us Even Two-Factor Isn’t Enough
This week’s most recent high-profile Twitter hack sends a clear message: to avoid getting hacked, you’ve got to use every…
Hair Craft in Warcraft: The Powerful Program That Crafted the Orcs’ Flowing Locks
Think orcs don’t have barbers? Think again. The post Hair Craft in Warcraft: The Powerful Program That Crafted the Orcs’…
How a Book About Doom Inspired the Oculus Rift
Not too long ago, Palmer Luckey read the story of the videogame’s development and it lead to one of the…
That Lawsuit Over Beyoncé’s Lemonade? It’s Probably Bunk
“Palinoia” and the preview for “Lemonade” definitely share thematic and compositional elements. But copyright infringement? A legal expert says it’s…
While You Were Offline: Hillary Wins the Internet. Also: Beyoncé Sneezed, You Guys
This week, the Internet’s eyes went from a curry-covered bird to Carrie Fisher’s new advice column. But mostly they focused…
Space Photos of the Week: A Dwarf Galaxy Just Wants Some Alone Time
Space photos of the week, June 5—11, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: A Dwarf Galaxy Just Wants…
Dear Duncan Jones: Hey, Man, So About Warcraft…
An open letter to the director about his new videogame adaptation. The post Dear Duncan Jones: Hey, Man, So About…
Banning Plastic Bags Is Great for the World, Right? Not So Fast
Advocates for plastic bag bans often neglect to ask what will replace plastic bags and what the environmental impact of…
The Lonely Transatlantic Journey of a Self-Sailing Solar Ship
Solar Voyager is an 18-foot, self-sailing, sun-powered boat headed for Portugal. The post The Lonely Transatlantic Journey of a Self-Sailing…