Category: News/Events
Startups Have a Sellout Problem. There’s a Better Way
Onetime startups like Meta, Twitter, and Amazon are now part of the world’s infrastructure, acting as today’s local news, phone lines, and postal service. They…
China Operates Secret ‘Police Stations’ in Other Countries
For years, AlphaBay ruled the dark web. If you were in the market to buy drugs or stolen credit cards, the digital bazaar was the…
Apple Says iPhones Will Finally Get USB-C Ports
At long last, Apple says the iPhone will be getting USB-C ports. Earlier this month, the European Union passed legislation that requires all phones and…
Twitter Writes Twitter’s Requiem
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter is complete. After riding into the company’s headquarters on a terrible “sink” pun earlier this week, the Tesla founder officially…
Hisense U8H Review: A Great TV For Everyone
It’s always hard to know where to start when buying a new TV. The technology develops so fast that it can seem dumb to spend…
This Ancient Grain-Sowing Method Could Be Farming’s Future
Today, Ethiopian farmers are feeling the pressure to grow modern monoculture crops, thanks in part to a national push to become an agricultural powerhouse. “If…
How to Renew Your US Passport Online
Now, go back to the MyTravelGov website, and enter your login information. On the next page, type into the box the time-sensitive, single-use code sent…
What the Creator of ‘Watchmen’ Gets Right About Superhero Fans
The tragedy of Alan Moore, if there is one, is that his 1980s comics work—Watchmen, V for Vendetta—has been perpetually misunderstood by an audience too…
15 Best Deals: Coffee Makers, Projectors, and Weighted Blankets
with halloweekend almost over, it’s about time to get cracking on gift shopping. The holidays can be stressful, so it’s important to take time for…
Could Namor’s Ankle Wings From ‘Black Panther 2’ Really Work?
But you don’t have to be a superhero to experience this kind of flight. If you have a set of carbon-fiber wings and four engines,…