Big Crypto has arrived. On August 10, following days of wrangling and furious tweeting, cryptocurrency enthusiasts, advocates, and entrepreneurs watched in horror as the US […]
Are These the Hidden Deepfakes in the Anthony Bourdain Movie?
When Roadrunner, a documentary about late TV chef and traveler Anthony Bourdain, opened in theaters last month, its director, Morgan Neville, spiced up promotional interviews […]
13 Best Fitness Trackers (2021): Watches, Bands, Rings, and More
Like every piece of gear you wear on your body day in and day out, fitness trackers are incredibly personal. Not only do they have […]
Apple Backs Down on Its Controversial Photo-Scanning Plans
In August, Apple detailed several new features intended to stop the dissemination of child sexual abuse materials. The backlash from cryptographers to privacy advocates to […]
What Is a High Refresh Rate? Frame Rate? (Phones, TVs, Monitors)
Many of our favorite TVs and monitors today boast displays with high refresh rates that promise smoother onscreen action and a sharper picture. The latest […]
Why Flight Is So Controversial in Online Games
The sky in Final Fantasy XIV is full of catgirls on broomsticks and elves on dragonback. In World of Warcraft, orcs glide along in giant […]
In Russia, Apple and Google Staff Get Muscled Up By the State
Earlier this month, when the Kremlin told multiple Big Tech companies to suppress political opposition amid nationwide elections in Russia, their answer was unequivocal: no. […]
‘Impossible’ Particle Adds a Piece to the Strong Force Puzzle
This spring, at a meeting of Syracuse University’s quark physics group, Ivan Polyakov announced that he had uncovered the fingerprints of a semi-mythical particle. “We […]
As SpaceX’s Starlink Ramps Up, So Could Light Pollution
Other industry players, who generally stick to one or the other of these ranges of orbit altitudes, include the UK’s OneWeb and planned satellite constellations […]
How to Watch Apple’s October 18 Event—and What to Expect
Undeterred by mounting international supply chain issues, Apple is trudging ahead with its second hardware event of the fall. Called “Unleashed,” it’s set for tomorrow, […]