Month: February 2023

The company’s anti-union tactics at retail outlets have drawn government scrutiny and are fueling a drive to get a new labor bill through Congress.

One million species are at risk of extinction, but a handful of charismatic creatures get all the hype. A new conservation strategy has a different focus.

After passenger complaints, non-white drivers are suspended or deactivated more often than their white counterparts, according to new research.

Rollable phones, transforming smartwatches, “retina-level” AR glasses, and liquid tech to keep your mobile cool—these are just a taste of what’s coming.

Breville’s newest countertop espresso machine is capable and accessible—and worth a shot, as long as you’re not a control freak about your coffee.

I don’t feel bad because I no longer need to cream butter by hand or knit my kids’ sweaters, so why do large language models feel different?

The latest in the 36-year-old series is far darker than its predecessors.

My partner and I discovered that they’re the building blocks of a perfect date night. Here’s how you can get started.

These speakers provide exceptionally clear, smooth, and balanced sound and plenty of ways to play, but they skip some modern features.

For some people, particularly marginalized groups, harassment is a chronic problem. But the best tools to help them only work for “acute” situations.

New details reveal that Beijing-backed hackers targeted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, adding to a string of attacks in the region.

Plus: Microsoft fixes several zero-day bugs, Google patches Chrome and Android, Mozilla rids Firefox of a full-screen vulnerability, and more.

Alonzo Sawyer’s misidentification by algorithm made him a suspect for a crime police now say was committed by someone else—feeding debate over regulation.

Companies are diving to the bottom to scoop up metals essential for our EV-driven future. But how much ocean are we willing to sacrifice?

The actor and new parent talks about her TV network, giving Black creators opportunities, and a group text her sisters and friend didn’t add her to.

What do liters mean? What capacity will you need for work or the wilderness? We unpack all your questions.

This all-in-one for online content creators simplifies the process of making videos for the internet.

Fantasy and sci-fi publication Clarkesworld has been hit with hundreds of submissions from writers using chatbots. Others are prepping for an onslaught.

New research shows that if done right, urban farms and gardens can support all kinds of species—for the good of people and the environment.

Eye-tracking, better controllers, and innovative games are a delight, if you can get over the price tag.

A cluster of reactors that are just 9 feet in diameter is supposed to start a nuclear energy resurgence. Mounting costs may doom the project.

Tesla pioneered selling vehicles online. Electric cars, the pandemic, and changing consumer behavior are now causing other automakers to embrace the shift.

Thinking of shelling out for tailor-made joysticks and buttons? Here’s what to consider first.

Atomic weapons are highly complex, surprisingly sensitive, and often pretty old. With testing banned, countries have to rely on good maintenance and simulations to trust their weapons work.

These nontoxic beds are easier on the environment and your health—and they’re also incredibly comfortable.

Bungie sent me a real-life (Nerf) Gjallarhorn. I was not prepared.

Construct this cute arcade machine to play all your favorite games from old consoles.

Reports that the JWST killed the reigning cosmological model have been exaggerated. But there’s still much to learn from the distant galaxies it glimpses.

This heavy, powerful electric utility bike has an accessible price point and attractive features, but it isn’t our pick for new or lighter riders.