Could Time Loops Be the New Big Thing for Next-Gen Consoles?

New SSD technology helps developers bend space and time—and creativity.

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The Dire Possibility of Cyberattacks on Weapons Systems

Just because you don't hear about them doesn't mean no one's trying.

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This Fingertip for Robots Uses Magnets to ‘Feel’ Things

By sensing the subtle changes in the finger’s own magnetic field, this new technology could one day make for ultra-sensitive prosthetic hands.

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The Next Frontier of the NFT Gold Rush: Your Tweets

Crypto art is huge right now—and it’s moving far beyond digital images.

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It’s Open Season for Microsoft Exchange Hacks

A patch for the vulnerabilities China exploited has been released. Now, criminal groups are going to reverse engineer it—if they haven’t already.

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This Chip for AI Works Using Light, Not Electrons

Lightmatter says the computing and power demands of complex neural networks need new technologies like these to keep up.

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Good-bye Zoom. Hello Low-Key Ambient Snooping

If you are missing out on serendipity in your remote work, try ramping up your 2-D audio copresence.

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Biden Is Assembling a Big Tech Antitrust All-Star Team

Appointing Lina Khan to the FTC would add an anti-monopoly crusader to a crucial position—as does Tim Wu’s installment at the National Economic Council.

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All the Best Rokus Are On Sale Right Now

If you've been looking for a better TV setup, our favorite streaming devices are discounted.

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Sonos Wants Roam to Be Your Post-Pandemic Party Speaker

Sonos has stood out in the crowded speaker market by selling high-end WiFi speakers. Now it’s fully aboard the portable Bluetooth train.

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Bitcoin’s Greatest Feature Is Also Its Existential Threat

The cryptocurrency depends on the integrity of the blockchain. But China’s censors, the FBI, or powerful corporations could fragment it into oblivion.

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The Best Coffee Grinders to Amp Up Your Morning Brew

Get more joy from your java. These picks let you enjoy freshly ground whole beans in every cup.

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My Kids Struggle With Remote Learning. Here's What Could Help

Like many parents, I've had to constantly advocate for my children's education this year. These are the structural changes that parents actually want to see.

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The Shaky Ground Truths of Wikipedia

Now that it’s warping my portals to the outside world, Wikipedia has me more worried than ever.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla: A Trip to the Land of Ice and Fire

I was surprised at how readily a game could transport me back to my youth—and to a place I always wanted to return.

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'The Code Breaker' Is the Crispr Chronicle You Need to Read

Walter Isaacson’s account, out Tuesday, is a thrilling tale of scientific discovery. He talks about gene-editing tech—and the future of the human race.

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The Pandemic Can’t End While Wealthy Nations Hoard Shots

Eliminating Covid globally means navigating a minefield of competition, limited supply, and suspicion that some vaccines aren’t as good.

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Sci-Fi Writer or Prophet? The Hyperreal Life of Chen Qiufan

As China’s science fiction authors are elevated to the status of oracles, Qiufan’s career—and his genre’s place in society—have gone through the looking glass.

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5 Strategies for Coping With Grief During a Pandemic

There’s no “right” way to deal with loss, whether it’s the loss of a job or a loved one. Here are some resources and practices for managing the pain from home.

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‘Retaliation’ for Russia's SolarWinds Spying Isn't the Answer

It will be hard pointing to a specific line the Kremlin crossed that the US hasn't crossed as well.

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