Facebook Reactions, the Totally Redesigned Like Button, Is Here
“Like” you already know— now say hello to “love,” “haha,” “wow,” “sad,” and “angry”. The post Facebook Reactions, the Totally…
The Apple-FBI Fight Isn’t About Privacy vs. Security. Don’t Be Misled
Despite the government’s attempts to frame its request that way, it’s a false dichotomy. The post The Apple-FBI Fight Isn’t…
Watch SpaceX’s Rocket (Probably) Crash Into a Robot Boat (Again)
Robot boat vs. rocket, round 4! (Bet it all on the boat.) The post Watch SpaceX’s Rocket (Probably) Crash Into…
Google Laser-Beams Real Genius 60 Miles Between Balloons
The laser was shot from a balloon 20 miles above the Nevada desert. Its target was a one-and-a-half-inch hole on…
There Are Snipers in These Photos. Can You Find Them?
Simon Menner photographs quiet landscapes that seem completely empty … that is, except for the sniper aiming right at you.…
McLaren’s New 570GT Is a Comfier Supercar for an Oligarch on a Budget
The new 570GT is the third model in McLaren’s Sports Series, the brand’s more affordable cars that aren’t quite as…
The Sony Hackers Were Causing Mayhem Years Before They Hit the Company
More prolific than previously believed, hackers behind the Sony attack appear to be responsible for some 45 different malware families…
Fan-Made Prospekt Is the Half-Life Sequel We May Never Get
Prospekt is a strange thing: an unofficial, but officially sanctioned, Half-Life game. Welcome to the future of Half-Life. The post…
Review: System76 Lemur
This 14-inch laptop isn’t just another portable workstation. It runs Linux and it’s made for people who solely use free…
What Is a Robot?
Regardless of definition, robots are among us, and they’re getting more dexterous and clever. The post What Is a Robot?…