The FBI's Anom Stunt Rattles the Encryption Debate

The agency spent years running a secure phone network for criminals. So much for “going dark.”

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Why Do People Love UFOs So Much?

Sci-fi author F. Brett Cox loves stories with mysterious spacecraft but is a firm skeptic when it comes to actual alien visitors.

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To Fight Online Misinformation, Criminalize Voter Suppression

Congress should salvage a provision buried in the rubble of HR1 that would hold platforms liable for election misinformation.

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The Best Mouse (and Mousepads) for Every Kind of Gamer

Whether you're into esports or casual fragging, these are the greatest gaming mice we’ve tested.

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A Mystery Malware Stole 26 Million Passwords From Windows PCs

The credentials were part of a trove containing 1.2 terabytes of sensitive data extracted between 2018 and 2020.

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Loki and the Return of Appointment Television

Not since Game of Thrones have audiences really cared about watching something right when it airs. Thanks to a recent spate of streaming hits, that seems to be changing.

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Jeff Bezos Risks It All for His Space Dream

Plus: The origins of Blue Origin, Apple's annoying error messages, and a Kardashian plot twist.

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You're Probably Not Using the Web's Best Browser

With endless new customization options, like new email clients and a feed reader, Vivaldi 4.0 just got better.

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Amazon's Fire HD 10 Is Still the Best Cheap Tablet Around

The 10-inch tablet gets an optional keyboard and office apps, but it's still best as a cheap way to access all your Prime content.

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MacOS Monterey Is When Apple Starts Leaving Intel Macs Behind

For the first time, some of Apple's own features will only be available on computers with the company's homegrown silicon.

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Apple Wants to Control Your Universe

This week, we talk about all things WWDC and Apple’s quest for worldwide gadget domination.

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Games Are Reimagining the Road Trip for a Modern Era

Developers are using procedural generation, resource management, and dialog choices to create memorable and powerful journeys.

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A New Way to Understand the Brain's Intricate Rhythm

Researchers have found evidence in humans that individual neurons time their firing to a deeper beat. But there’s a mystery: What does it mean?

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Hackers Stole a Ton of EA Data—Including Valuable Source Code

The video game publisher confirmed the breach, which could be a boon to the shadowy world of cheat-makers.

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How Risky Is It to Send Jeff Bezos to the Edge of Space?

Today's commercial spacecraft have a safety advantage, thanks to simpler designs and suborbital missions. But with rockets, nothing is certain.

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Political and Urban-Rural Divides Prolong The Digital Divide

Democrats and Republicans alike need to be honest about how much broadband for all will cost. And they can make Big Tech help pay for it.

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The Joy and Misery of Hunting for Video Game Trophies

For some, relentlessly unlocking achievements is a lifestyle. For others, it's a headache.

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Remember When Multiplayer Gaming Needed Envelopes and Stamps?

The history of play-by-mail includes bribes, forgeries, and games that took years to finish.

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How to Protect Species and Save the Planet—at Once

A major new report calls on humanity to tackle the biodiversity and climate crises simultaneously. Here's what that might look like.

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Amazon's New Buds Make It Easier to Summon Alexa Than Ever

With good sound and excellent app integration, Amazon's latest wireless earbuds are an affordable AirPods Pro alternative.

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