Mosquitoes Are Spreading a Rare Virus Around the World
Scientists know so little about the Zika virus that they’re not even sure how to find it in patients. The…
The Oculus Rift Costs $599
As preorders open today, Facebook finally reveals the price for the Oculus Rift: $599. The post The Oculus Rift Costs…
Periscope Finds Its Beat: Puddles in England
More than 70,000 people tuned in to watch a puddle this morning. The post Periscope Finds Its Beat: Puddles in…
Ford’s Future Is Filled With Self-Driving Cars and Drones
Ford says it’s becoming more than just an automaker. The post Ford’s Future Is Filled With Self-Driving Cars and Drones…
Electric Scooter Maker Gogoro Is Sidestepping a Big Obstacle
The electric scooter company that thinks it can transform urban mobility and how we store electricity has found a way…
Star Wars Is Officially Too Big to Fail…Probably
The new Star Wars movie is breaking nearly every box office record out there. But is this as big as…
Nascent Objects: An Ambitious Plan to Stop Us From Wasting Our Gadgets
Nascent Objects wants to change the way we build and consume gadgets by making them modular. The post Nascent Objects:…
What the NFL Will Look Like in 50 Years, From VR to Helmet-Less Play
Six of Sports Illustrated’s most knowledgeable football experts convene for a roundtable discussion about what the sport will look like…
Making New Elements Gets a Lot Harder From Here
Discovering an element isn’t like it was in the good old days. Now scientists spend years trying to smash atoms…
The Father of Online Anonymity Has a Plan to End the Crypto War
Cryptographer David Chaum’s ideas helped spark the decades-long war between encryption and government. Now he’s back with a new idea…