Month: December 2022

It’s all the same features, but none of the distractions or annoying notifications.

Not every transition must be a caterpillar into a butterfly, or a solitary trek through terror and pain. The natural world has other models of transformation.

The phenomenon threatens local drinking water, and scientists think climate change may be the culprit.

Here’s everything you need to know about the spectrum, millimeter-wave technology, and what 5G means for you.

Plus: Patches for Apple iOS 16, Google Chrome, Windows 10, and more.

Do “anti-hangover” supplements really work? With the sterling help of a UK rugby team, we raised a glass or five to find out.

Supply chains are clogged and driving is getting more dangerous. 2023’s autonomous vehicles could help fix both.

Artificial intelligence will try—and fail—to grasp the subtleties of human expression.

From stray cats to low-rent vampire hunters, this year’s best games were all about the fun of failure.

Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here’s how to set yourself up for success.

Any multifactor authentication adds protection, but a physical token is the best bet when it really counts.

People don’t have to know exactly what’s going to happen and how to prepare for it. In the meantime, they can focus on what they know to be true.

You can put together a smarter, cheaper, and more comprehensive medical kit than the ones the stores will sell you.

Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.

From Magic Mike to John Wick, a lot of our faves are returning to the big screen next year.

mRNA gave us a breakthrough vaccine with which to fight Covid-19, but it has even greater potential to democratize access to innovative medicines.

No matter how tight your budget is, you can still permanently secure plenty of games for years to come—as long as you’re patient and not too picky.

Self-expression in immersive digital spaces won’t just be about your virtual hairdo, but conveying your genuine feelings.

From spinal implants that allow paralyzed people to walk to smashing an asteroid off course with a rocket, this wasn’t just a year of negative headlines.

The Wi-Fi 6The Wi-Fi 6E successor is creeping closer, and it promises to significantly boost the speed and stability of your wireless connections.

Schools adapted to remote learning, but students also got used to seeking easy answers instead of real understanding.

The next generation of video game characters could be powered by AI, making them more engaging and challenging.

This week, we look back at 2022’s biggest consumer tech stories. Then, we offer our predictions for what the next 12 months will bring.

The year was marked by sinister new twists on cybersecurity classics, including phishing, breaches, and ransomware attacks.

Forget return-to-office mandates. The most sought-after talent want ultimate flexibility. Their bosses need to get on board.

AI is better at fooling humans than ever—and the consequences will be serious.

The Inflation Reduction Act and Europe’s energy crisis have focused attention on a stealthy tool to reduce emissions: the humble home.

There are many tensions in our relationship to hope. The key is not to let corporations exploit them.

Girls. Get Out. Now M3GAN. In just a handful of performances, the actress has redefined authenticity—and achieved a new kind of artificial reality.

The password manager’s most recent data breach is so concerning, users need to take immediate steps to protect themselves.