Category: Weird
Everything’s a WeWork Now
The SaksWorks coworking space in Greenwich, Connecticut, tucked inside what was once a Saks Fifth Avenue department store, feels like a well-appointed library where no…
An Antimatter Experiment Shows Surprises Near Absolute Zero
The project was designed to see if spectroscopy in a helium bath was possible at all—a proof of concept for future experiments that would use…
The Skydio 2+ Drone Lets You Fly Like a Pro
There will never be the perfect drone for everyone. There are too many different reasons for owning a drone. Some like to race. Some like…
How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google’s Search Results
Google announced on April 27 that the public can now submit removal requests for additional Google Search results containing personal information. The company previously had…
How to Use Windows Security to Keep Your PC Protected
For many years, Windows users had to rely on a third-party security tool to keep viruses and malware at bay, but now Microsoft’s operating system…
Automation Isn’t the Biggest Threat to US Factory Jobs
The number of American workers who quit their jobs during the pandemic—over a fifth of the workforce—may constitute one of the largest American labor movements…
Le Creuset’s Bread Oven Bakes Great Loaves—for a Price
I try not to be a total sucker for aesthetics, but on an early March trip to Chicago for my favorite kitchenware convention, I wasn’t…
One of the Most Powerful DDoS Attacks Ever Hits a Crypto Platform
A cryptocurrency platform was recently on the receiving end of one of the biggest distributed denial of service attacks ever recorded, after threat actors bombarded…
FBI Conducted 3.4 Million Warrantless Searches of Americans’ Data
Surprising news abounded this week as Ukrainian officials weigh next steps in their digital campaigns against Russia, given that their efforts so far have been…
Apple’s Self-Repair Program Is Off to a Bumpy Start
For a very long time, Apple pooh-poohed the idea of letting you repair your own stuff. The company has even gone toe-to-toe with the US…