Google’s New Feeds Show You the Internet You Want to See

Think of Google's new feeds as something like a recommendations list for the entire web.

A Sorta-Self-Driving Mercedes Tackles Americans’ Greatest Fear: the Roundabout

The 2018 S-Class takes on more sophisticated turns and lane changes—but the system ain’t perfect.

The Curious Comeback of the Dreaded QR Code

Don't look now, but QR codes are back—and they're going to change your digital life in all sorts of previously impossible ways.

'Devil's Ivy' Vulnerability Could Afflict Millions of Internet-Connected Cameras and More

An obscure bug in 34 companies' physical secure gadgets could leave them open to hackers.

Amazon Bursts Blue Apron's Bubble, as the Market Checks Tech's Hype

As Amazon launches a Blue Apron competitor, and Snap's stock plummets, a bubble is deflating.

'Splatoon 2' Review: Nintendo's Inkstained Shooter Is Great, But It's Not Exactly New

The Switch sequel to Nintendo's popular Wii U game is great—but if you've played the first one, you're in for deja vu.

Gaze Upon the Mother Shrimp That Punches Its Enemies to Death

It's colorful. It's feisty. And you don't want to mess with it.

Google Glass 2.0 Is a Startling Second Act

Google Glass flopped. Then Alphabet realized that the future of wearables was in factories and warehouses. Welcome to Google Glass 2.0.

The First Alexa Phone Gets Amazon Even Closer to Total Domination

Putting Alexa on the HTC U11 is a small step, but it gives Amazon new footing in the voice revolution.

Nike Fe/Nom: Your New Favorite Sports Bra Is Made From Fancy Flyknit

The high-tech fabric found on Nike's running shoes makes the perfect material for a soft, supportive sports bra.

Kotlin: the Upstart Coding Language Conquering Silicon Valley

The story behind the new language making coders smile

The West Is on Fire. Blame the Housing Crisis

You can blame climate change for all those wildfires, but don't forget another factor: We love to build on the edge of wildlands.

A Son’s Race to Give His Dying Father Artificial Immortality

Elon, Forget Killer Robots. Focus on the Real AI Problems

Elon Musk’s Fixation on Killer AI Distracts from Much More Immediate Problems with Smart Machines

Myspace Security Flaw Let Anyone Take Over Any Account Just By Knowing Their Birthday

If you know someone's birthday, you can crack their Myspace account.

'Game of Thrones' Recap: When Vengeance Becomes Your God

The problem with revenge is that it's never enough. The past, as the women of Westeros know, is forever.

Rick Perry's Unnecessary Grid Study Could Hurt Renewable Energy

A controversial study of the electric grid, requested by Energy Secretary Rick Perry in April, is finally expected to be released this month.

Twitter Will Never Ban Donald Trump

If Twitter were going to ban Trump, they would have done it by now.

Firms Pledge to Stamp Out Sexual Harassment. Sounds Familiar

We already have a case study for when VCs promise progress, and it doesn’t look good.

Big Pharma Buys Into Crowdsourcing for Drug Discovery

The Structural Genomics Consortium encourages pharma companies and academics to put all their cards on the table in the interest of speeding up drug research.

How Climate Change Denial Threatens National Security

Last week, military officials described how climate change would escalate instability across the globe and make it harder for the US military to conduct its operations.