Life Helps Make Almost Half of All Minerals on Earth

Living organisms leave a huge geochemical imprint on the planet, a new taxonomic system reveals. It might help identify other worlds with life.

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BMW’s Heated Seats as a Service Model Has Drivers Seeking Hacks

Connected car companies now charge owners to use physical hardware they already bought—but some are pushing back.

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How to Digitize Old Photos With Your Phone

Bring memories back to life by taking your old pictures into the future. We tested three popular photo scanning apps against a scanner.

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The January 6 Secret Service Text Scandal Turns Criminal

Plus: The FCC cracks down on car warranty robocalls, Thai activists get targeted by NSO's Pegasus, and the Russia-Ukraine cyberwar continues.

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Google Wallet Is Back, for Some Reason

Plus: Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event returns, Amazon hoovers up some health care, and Facebook prizes growth above all else.

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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, and rounded up our favorite accessories.

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The New RevAir Hair Dryer Is Speedier, Smaller, and Sleeker

It’s a little more expensive, but this hair tool can dry and style your locks with less heat and in less time.

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The Mazda MX-30 Is Big on Charm but Short on Everything Else

The cute exterior hides an ultra-short range, poor infotainment system, and substandard driving experience.

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The Controversial Plan to Unleash the Mississippi River

A long history of constraining the river through levees has led to massive land loss in its delta. Can people engineer a way out?

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10 Great Deals on TVs, Keyboards, and Robot Vacuums

The post-Prime Day lull has begun, but there are still a few awesome discounts to score right now—and a sweet preorder promo on the Google Pixel 6A.

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Finally, a Smart Air Fryer We Actually Like

Breville’s new countertop air fryer oven can be controlled by a mobile app. Unlike with many other connected appliances, that’s a good thing.

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For Kids in the Hospital, Video Games Are Part of Recovery

In-house gaming technology specialists play with and support the youngest patients. Plus, research shows that playtime gives literal health points.

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The Unsolved Mystery Attack on Internet Cables in Paris

As new details about the scope of the sabotage emerge, the perpetrators—and the reason for their vandalism—remain unknown.

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After Roe, Men Might Finally Get Better Birth Control

Men don’t have many options when it comes to pregnancy prevention—but the time may finally be right for a men’s version of the pill.

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The Best Laptop Deals Right Now—and Which One Is Right for You

Whether you’re looking for an all-arounder, a gaming powerhouse, or a wallet-friendly machine, we’ve found discounts from trusted retailers.

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A Film Challenges the James Webb Telescope's Controversial Name

The documentary scrutinizes the former NASA administrator's role during an era of homophobic policies.

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Congress Might Pass an Actually Good Privacy Bill

A bill with bipartisan support might finally give the US a strong federal data protection law.

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This Hardcore Band Is a Product of the Internet—in the Best Way

Turnstile breaks most of the rules of their genre. Their fans, who grew up online and care less about convention, follow them because of it.

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A Tool for Fighting Superbugs Has Been Found Deep in the Desert

Scientists are turning to the world’s most extreme environments to find new ways of combating drug resistance.

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Tech Industry Layoffs May Undo Workforce Diversity Gains

Companies have recently made progress in employee diversity, but cuts due to economic worries are expected to hurt underrepresented workers most.

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