These Companies Are Already Living in Zuckerberg’s Metaverse

The Meta dream envisages whole companies operating in a virtual world. Many made the switch years ago—with mixed results.

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How to Use iCloud+'s New Security Features

Apple's cloud storage service now comes with perks—and they're designed to improve your digital privacy and security.

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Chloé Zhao Upends the Marvel Formula With Eternals

Reimagined characters, practical effects, intimate storytelling—the Oscar-winning director wants to alter what fans see in comic book movies.

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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Buy Apple’s Third-Gen AirPods

In the year 2021, there’s no reason to buy buds with no ear tips, no noise canceling, and mediocre battery life.

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These Batteries Can't Power a Car—but They Can Light a City

Entrepreneurs are devising innovative ways to reuse spent electric vehicle batteries. One promising idea is storing power from solar and wind farms.

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The 29 Best Early Black Friday Deals at Best Buy

Due to shipping delays, the retailer's holiday sale event is starting early this year. It will refund the difference if a product is cheaper during Black Friday.

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These Are the Gifts Teens Actually Want

Teenagers can be scary, but these adolescent-approved gifts are sweet.

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‘The Great Resignation’ Misses the Point

The phrase has come to describe record levels of job turnover. But it overlooks the bigger story: a radical rethinking of our relationship to work.

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7 Ways to Customize iOS 15’s Focus Mode for Work and Play

This new feature can help with more than just being productive. Use it to enjoy the moment in all kinds of activities.

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FitXR Is Gonna Make You Sweat (in the Metaverse)

The virtual reality workout app for Quest is a sweaty good time.

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Which Amazon Fire Tablet Is Best for You?

Whether you need a travel-friendly slate or something affordable for the kids, we tested every model to find the right one for everybody.

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The Race Is On to Develop a Vaccine Against Every Coronavirus

A “universal” shot would protect against every branch of Covid’s viral family tree—even future ones. But getting there won’t be easy.

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Merck’s Antiviral Could Be Just What Covid Was Waiting For

The pharmaceutical giant is making its oral antiviral drug widely available for all the world. But could Covid outsmart it?

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Stop Telling Kids They’ll Die From Climate Change

Many young people feel like their future is in peril. To make progress on climate change we must move past doomsday scenarios.

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This Group Pushed More AI in US Security—and Boosted Big Tech

The National Security Commission on AI included members from Oracle, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Some of its recommendations are already federal law.

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6 Ways to Fix Your Recruitment Problem

It’s time for companies to listen to candidates, understand the skills they actually need, and use technology when it helps.

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Black Friday Will Be Confusing (Again). Here Are Our Tips

The biggest sale day of the year has crept into an entire month of sales that ebb and flow. Here's how to make the most of it.

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The Demise of White House Market Will Shake Up the Dark Web

The popular marketplace’s closing leaves a big hole in the billion-dollar industry of illegal drugs, credit card and bank fraud, forged documents, and more.

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The Best Instant Cameras for Every Situation (and Budget)

Despite nearly dying off a decade ago, instant photo printing has come roaring back.

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Sharpen Your Kitchen Skills With These 7 Cookbooks

These titles emphasize technique and skill—and they're a strong foundation for the serious home chef's library.

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