A Sprawling Bot Network Used Fake Porn to Fool FacebookAn orchestrated attack went after an independent news website and harvested swathes of Facebook user data. And nobody can stop it.
09/26/22
Which Amazon Echo or Alexa Speaker Is Best for You?We’ve rounded up our favorites, including third-party devices like the Sonos Roam and a voice-enabled Yamaha soundbar.
09/26/22
The Best VPNs to Protect Yourself OnlineIt won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.
09/26/22
Why Therapy Is BrokenEveryone is telling one another to “get help,” but few acknowledge that the practice is often flawed.
09/26/22
What’s Next for Ethereum After The MergeThe blockchain project's cofounder Vitalik Buterin says its recent big upgrade lays a path for more technical changes, and greater adoption.
09/26/22
I Like This Cordless Vacuum More Than Most Stick VacsCleaning sucks. The Lupe Pure makes it a little easier and has replaceable parts in case they ever break.
09/26/22
Viruses to Fight Superbugs? Scientists Are Working on ItPhages may help fight drug-resistant infections—but finding the right ones for each bacterium is no mean feat.
09/26/22
This Company Says It’s One Step Closer to an Invisibility CloakVollebak believes its thermal camouflage jacket with graphene proves that invisibility could happen in the future.
09/26/22
This Vote Could Change the Course of Internet HistoryUN countries are preparing to pick a new head of the International Telecommunications Union. Who wins could shape the open web's future.
09/26/22
Not All Bots Are Bad, and Twitter Knows ItAutomated accounts are the target of ire and the linchpin of Elon Musk’s attempt to break his deal with the platform. But some are benign—or even helpful.
09/26/22
How to Back Up Your Digital LifeBackups are boring, but they’ll save your bacon. Here’s how to make sure your data lives on, even when your PC doesn’t.
09/25/22
Growing Old OnlineMillennials, the first generation to be online as kids, are starting to feel like we’ve aged out. Is there a way to age gracefully on the internet?
09/25/22
How to Switch iPhones Without Losing a ThingEverything you need to know to successfully transfer your contacts, music, photos, and apps from one iOS device to another.
09/25/22
A Wheel Made of ‘Odd Matter’ Spontaneously Rolls UphillPhysicists have solved a key problem of robotic locomotion by revising the usual rules of interaction between simple component parts.
09/25/22
How to Upload Custom Emoji in SlackJoined a new community and discovered—to your horror—that there are no party parrots? Let's fix that.
09/25/22
VPN Providers Flee India as a New Data Law Takes HoldMany companies have pulled physical servers from the country as a mandate to collect customer data goes into effect.
09/25/22
Put a Little Power Cube Under Your CouchI never knew what these charging blocks were for until my Nintendo Switch started to die in the living room.
09/25/22
How to Save Money on the Apps You UseYou don’t have to pay full price for downloads, subscriptions, or even in-app purchases. Here’s how.
09/25/22
Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cams for Your Home or BusinessThese weatherproof devices can keep a watchful eye on your property and let you get on with life.
09/24/22
Child Predators Mine Twitch to Prey on KidsPlus: A leaked trove illuminates Russia’s internet regulator, a report finds Facebook and Instagram violated Palestinian rights, and more.