Are Humans the Meanest Species in the Universe?

Melinda Snodgrass' novel The High Ground examines human cruelty in an alien first-contact scenario.

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Biden Puts a $10M Bounty on Foreign Hackers

Plus: REvil goes dark, spyware runs amok, and more of the week's top security news.

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Looking for a Tablet? These Are Our Absolute Favorites

We’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices.

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Bash Your Way to Fitness With FightCamp's Home Workouts

Learn real boxing and kickboxing skills at home with this fitness system that marries punch-tracking tech with streaming video workouts.

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Can Swimmers and Sharks Coexist? Smarter Maps Might Help

Great whites have returned to Cape Cod, a conservation success story and a hazard. Can new, predictive tools help keep beachgoers safe?

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The 15 Best Weekend Deals on Headphones, TVs, and Tech

We’ve scoured the internet to find you the best weekend discounts on everything from MacBooks to air fryers.

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The Murky Merits of a Private Spy Registry

From Black Cube to Fusion GPS to $50 spoofing tech, private espionage has recklessly boomed. Disclosure requirements could keep things in check.

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Biden’s Cybersecurity Team Gets Crowded at the Top

It’s a lot of talent, but the US now has five overlapping roles jockeying for limited budgets, authorities, and bureaucratic victories.

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Hackers Got Past Windows Hello by Tricking a Webcam

The security researchers used an infrared photos and third-party hardware to best Microsoft's facial recognition tech.

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Vaccines for Kids, a Global Surge in Cases, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

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Robert Sheckley Was the Master of Dark, Funny Sci-Fi

The Dimension of Miracles author paved the way for Philip K. Dick and Harlan Ellison.

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The Rocket Billionaire Who Hated Space Tourism

Plus: a lifelong love of the cosmos, future dispatches from West Texas, and routinely unprecedented weather events.

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The Best Pizza Ovens to Make the Perfect Slice

In times of trouble, our nation turns to carbs. We picked our favorite portable ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping.

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‘We’re Sorry or You’re Welcome’ Should Be Twitter’s Motto

This week the company announced it would shut down Fleets with an extremely apt tweet.

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Why WeWork Didn't Work

We talk to the authors of a new book about the notorious coworking startup and its charismatic cofounder, Adam Neumann.

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The CDC Owes Parents Better Messaging on the Vaccine for Kids

The agency's strange math and blunt statements are missing key nuances—and may be underplaying myocarditis cases in teenage boys in particular.

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This Device Could Tune Your Heart—Then Dissolve Away

The latest in “electronic medicine” offers an alternative to temporary pacemakers and could help reduce tissue scarring.

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As the Use of AI Spreads, Congress Looks to Rein It In

The White House, lawmakers from both parties, and federal agencies are all working on bills or projects to constrain potential downsides of the tech.

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LG’s Smart Window AC Blasts Away the Summer Swelter

This powerful and smart air conditioner might require some fiddling during installation, but it delivers on its promises.

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The SolarWinds Hackers Used an iOS Flaw to Compromise iPhones

Security researchers say the group exploited a zero-day in Apple’s operating system to target European government officials over LinkedIn.

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