WhatsApp’s Fight With India Could Have Global Repercussions
The country's “traceability” requirement would undermine the privacy of the encrypted messaging app's users far beyond its borders....
WhatsApp’s Fight With India Has Global Implications
The country’s “traceability” requirement would undermine the privacy of the encrypted messaging app’s users far beyond its borders....
Uber’s Union Deal in the UK Doesn’t Mean Its Battles Are Over
The company’s first-ever union agreement could distract from more changes that need to happen, in both the gig economy and…
The Many Identity Crises of Sonic the Hedgehog
Sega's beloved speedster arrived on the scene 30 years ago. Since then, he's gone through numerous transformations—not all for the…
A Never-Before-Seen Wiper Malware Is Hitting Israeli Targets
The malicious code, which masquerades as ransomware, appears to come from a hacking group with ties to Iran....
SimpliSafe Is a Hassle-Free Way to Secure Your Home
Is this home monitoring ecosystem really simple and safe? We tried it out for six months....
How Many People Die When Polluters Exceed Their Limits?
A new report tallies the death toll from excess emissions by looking at air pollution and spikes in local ozone…
Your Grandma’s Tube TV Is the Hottest Gaming Tech
Thanks to a retro gaming renaissance, enthusiasts are scouring online marketplaces for 20-year-old CRTs....
When Driving Is (Partially) Automated, People Drive More
A study finds that users of advanced driver-assistance systems drive 4,888 more miles per year than similar drivers without the…
One Man’s Amazing Journey to the Center of the Bowling Ball
Mo Pinel spent a career reshaping the ball’s inner core to harness the power of physics. He revolutionized the sport—and…