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Y: The Last Man Isn’t About Politics—It’s About Survival
The comic-book adaptation is an insightful examination of gender politics. It’s also a glimpse at what values people hold onto amidst tragedy.
What Music Labels Learn When You Pre-Save Music
Pre-saving a song before its release can give third parties access to eye-popping amounts of data about your listening habits.
Floods Have Swamped the US. The Next Health Problem: Mold
The goo that grows in soaked buildings can cause infections and allergies—an issue that’s understudied even as climate change leads to more frequent deluges.
AI Can Write Code Like Humans—Bugs and All
New tools that help developers write software also generate similar mistakes.
The Best Hiking Apps to Keep from Getting Lost
Download one of these trail-mapping apps to make sure you can always find your way in the great outdoors, whether you have cell service or not.
A Mathematician’s Guided Tour Through Higher Dimensions
The concept of a dimension seems simple enough, but mathematicians struggled for centuries to precisely define and understand it.
The Nokia XR20 Is Today’s Sturdy Android Brick Phone
Have you ever wanted a phone you could toss off a staircase? For $550, this durable smartphone is one tough mudder.
This Magnetic Desk Is a Neat Freak’s Dream
Secretlab’s metal Magnus desk is expensive and heavy, but it makes cable management a breeze.
How to Set Up a NAS to Securely Share Files
From file backups to movie streaming, network attached storage drives offer plenty of functions and features.
SpaceX’s Inspiration4 Returns After 3 Days in Orbit
The first all-civilian, all-private spaceflight splashed down off the coast of Florida.
Former US Intelligence Operatives Admit They Hacked for UAE
Plus: Remote learning spyware, an AT&T bribery scandal, and more of the week’s top security news.
Breville’s Dual Boiler Is Nearly Perfect for Coffee Tinkerers
It’s expensive, but this espresso machine is a shrine to the pleasures of fine coffee.
Urchin Slayers Are Trying to Save the Underwater Rainforest
‘Zombie’ purple urchins have obliterated West Coast kelp forests with their insatiable appetites. Can they be stopped?
How My Job Search Forced Me to Catch Up With Technology
After being in one career for decades, I had to relearn how to apply for jobs—and how to stand out. Here are a few tips.
The 14 Best Weekend Deals on Gaming, Tech, and Cycling Gear
Fall in love with a new hobby this autumn with discounts on phones, bicycle apparel, and more.
Apple and Google Go Further Than Ever to Appease Russia
The tech giants have set a troubling new precedent.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra Is the Cheapest We’ve Ever Seen It
It’s still pricey even with this deal, but this Samsung has almost everything you could want in an Android phone right now.
FDA Mulls Boosters, States Dispute Mandates, and More News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
How to Preorder the iPhone 13—and Which One You Should Get
Get those Apple Wallets ready. From the Mini to the Pro Max, we break down all your options.
Neuroscience Is Inspiring Some Amazing Sci-Fi
Daryl Gregory’s stories explore the many complexities of the human brain.
It’s Time to Talk About Facebook Research
Plus: Adam Mosseri on News Feeds, remote drivers for cars, and a pickle for Greenland.
Samsung’s Flagship 4K TV Dazzles in Bright Rooms
This 4K flagship is fantastic, even if you plan to watch with all the lights on.
When Nicki Minaj’s Cousin’s Friend’s Balls Dominated Twitter
The Covid-19 conversation has truly hit a nadir.
Anonymous Leaked a Bunch of Data From a Right-Wing Web Host
The hacktivist collective targeted the domain registrar Epik for providing services to clients including the Texas GOP, Parler, and 8chan.
How to Set Healthy Boundaries With Your Fitness Tracker
A smart wearable can be useful and fun—until it starts to fuel an obsession with numbers.
What’s Apple’s iPhone Camera Strategy, Anyway?
This week, we go deep on the photographic and cinematic capabilities of the iPhone 13.
What Is ‘Fire Weather,’ and Why Is It Getting Worse?
A new study of the American West shows that climate change is driving more days that are hot, dry, and windy—the perfect conditions for deadly wildfires.
A New App Helps Iranians Hide Messages in Plain Sight
Nahoft uses encryption to turn chats into a random jumble of words, and it works even when the internet doesn’t.
Drake, Kanye, Lil Nas X, and the Art of Online Self-Creation
The internet has given all three artists license for role-playing. Only one is using it to the best effect.