- The US Didn’t Sign the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:37:23 +0000
Corporations have taken the lead over nations on governing the internet: The initiative might not have counted the US as a signatory, but did include Microsoft, Facebook, Google, and others.
- How Air Astana Pilots Landed a ‘Completely Uncontrollable’ Jet
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:18:45 +0000
When the pilots of Flight 1388 lost control of their Embraer 190, they spent a scary two hours in the air over Portugal before making it down safely.
- RIP Stan Lee, the Man Who Made Comics Cool
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:15:48 +0000
The avuncular, controversial longtime writer and publisher of Marvel Comics dies in Los Angeles.
- The Best of Stan Lee’s Marvel Comic Books
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 23:45:48 +0000
From the first hundred issues of Fantastic Four to the genesis of the Incredible Hulk, these comics define some of the very best of Stan Lee's canon.
- The US Is the Only Country Where There Are More Guns Than People
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 23:25:58 +0000
The US has worst rate of gun violence among all developed countries, and still we fail to regulate.
- Ableton Loop Is More of a EDM Networking Event Than a Rave
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:31:19 +0000
Now in its fourth year, the conference moved its festivities to Los Angeles, where hundreds of aspiring musicians convened to learn new tricks.
- RIP Stan Lee: What 20 Years of Lunches With the Comics Legend Taught Me
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 19:44:04 +0000
From his love of the Cheesecake Factory to his take on religion, writer Jim McLauchlin looks back on two decades of conversations with the Marvel Comics chairman emeritus.
- 'Masterminds,' Episode 2: Making a Stormtrooper Out of Bodies Is Easier Than You'd Think
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:16:53 +0000
At least, it is if you’re in Pilobolus, a dance company that specializes in shadowy illusions.
- Photo Gallery: When the Baby in Family Photos Is a High-End Silicone "Reborn"
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:00:00 +0000
Berlin-based photographer Lena Kunz set out to chronicle the world of meticulously crafted baby dolls and the people who love them.
- Why UX Designers Should Consider the Role of Sound Design
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:00:00 +0000
Opinion: Science shows the sound of TV streaming or a chip reader blaring can be as distressing as nails on a chalkboard.
- The Flu Shot Needs Fewer Stats and More Stories
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:00:00 +0000
It's hard to entice people with a calm portrayal of a crisis avoided, so more medical officials are employing a technique long used by anti-vaxxers: personal narrative.
- The Risk That Ebola Will Spread to Uganda Is Now ‘Very High’
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:00:00 +0000
With the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continuing to spread, neighboring Uganda deploys its health care defenses.
- The Pink Tax Means Women Spend More Than Men to Get Around NYC
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0000
New research suggests women in New York spend up to $50 a month more than men do on transportation, largely to feel safe and avoid harassment.
- YouTube Videos Keep Getting Longer to Drive Ad Revenue
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0000
Gone are the days of the 30-second clip. Today’s most viewed YouTube videos last 20 minutes or longer, a trend cemented by the platform's algorithms.
- 25 Amazing Holiday Gift Ideas Under $25
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0000
Whether you're shopping for travelers, coffee-lovers, or phone addicts, just because you're cheap doesn't mean your holiday gifts can't be awesome.
- Rural Kids Face an Internet 'Homework Gap.' The FCC Could Help
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:00:00 +0000
Many students trek to classrooms or local businesses to do their homework. Going without isn’t an option.
- These Wind Patterns Explain Why California's Wildfires Are So Bad
Sun, 11 Nov 2018 19:21:38 +0000
The Camp Fire, Hill Fire, and Woolsey Fire share an origin in the jet stream, which has produced extreme winds that are spreading the flames and hampering firefighting efforts.
- Tesla's Booming Model 3 Sales and More Car News This Week
Sun, 11 Nov 2018 14:00:00 +0000
Elon Musk puts Tesla in the black, cities rein in scooters, and a car engineer spends a lot of time throwing up.
- The White House's Fake-News Shenanigans Top This Week's Internet News Roundup
Sun, 11 Nov 2018 14:00:00 +0000
Oh, these crazy elections. Oh, that crazier White House.
- 11 Best Google Speakers, Ranked by Price (Holiday 2018)
Sun, 11 Nov 2018 13:00:00 +0000
An Amazon Echo may be tempting, but these Google Home speakers may be a better buy.
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