Category: Weird
How Hackers Hijacked Thousands of YouTube Accounts
Since at least 2019, hackers have been hijacking high-profile YouTube channels. Sometimes they broadcast cryptocurrency scams, sometimes they simply auction off access to the account….
The Mathematics of Cancel Culture
Makers of our AI-powered devices spend a lot of time canceling friction, making just about everything a no-brainer. They require less and less of us…
13 Face Masks Your Kids May Actually Wear
For nearly two years, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued complicated—and occasionally contradictory—guidance on when you should wear a mask, depending…
I Never Want to Stop Riding the LeMond Prolog
The best product is usually the one that provokes an immediate, visceral, emotional response. It doesn’t matter how well anything works, or how well priced…
7 Early Black Friday TV Deals to Help You Cozy Up This Fall
Now’s a great time to grab a brand-new TV. We’ve been testing all the latest and greatest models all year long, but we’re just starting…
More Covid Vaccine Boosters Are Coming. Who Should Get Them?
Reframing the purpose of a booster from preventing disease to blocking any infection moves the goalposts of the vaccine campaign. Some experts consider that justifiable,…
Google’s Much-Hyped Pixel 6 Undercuts Its Peers at Just $599
I’ve been using the two for the past few days and can’t share much about them just yet—look for our review next week—but these Pixels…
The 12 Best Features in Android 12—and How to Install It
It’s update time for Google’s mobile operating system. The latest version is Android 12 and it’s packed with all sorts of improvements, some big and…
Sony’s WH-1000XM4 Noise-Canceling Headphones Are $100 Off
Despite their annoying nomenclature, the Sony WH-1000XM4s are best in class. This is their fourth generation, and the expertise truly shows. They have a comfortable,…
Our Favorite Wireless Headphones Are $100 Off Right Now
Despite the annoying nomenclature, the Sony WH-1000XM4s are best in class. This is their fourth generation, and the expertise truly shows. They have a comfortable,…