Fans Rally Around Blaseball, America’s Favorite Splort
You may not have heard of the Chicago Firefighters or the Breckenridge Jazz Hands. But on Discord, fans from around…
As Digital Currency’s Popularity Rises, So Do Privacy Fears
Backers see a way to reach the unbanked. But any system could give the government a record of every dollar…
The Secret Auction That Set Off the Race for AI Supremacy
How the shape of deep learning—and the fate of the tech industry—went up for sale in Harrah's Room 731, on…
This Fitness Band Is for Hardcore Athletes Only
The Whoop Strap 3.0 was developed by and for college-level athletes. For most casual exercise, it misses the mark....
The UK Is Secretly Testing a Controversial Web Snooping Tool
The country passed its Investigatory Powers Act in 2016. Now, its building what could be the most powerful data collection…
Watch a Shape-Shifting Robot Prowl the Big, Bad World
Meet DyRET, a doglike machine that can lengthen its four legs on the fly. That’s not to creep out humans,…
This Asus Phone Got Me to Finally Enjoy Mobile Gaming
A lot of phones have tried, but the latest from Asus successfully levels up mobile gaming....
NASA Gets a Quick Peek at a Mysterious Layer of the Sun
A new map of the chromosphere’s magnetic field could help us predict solar weather patterns—and anticipate flares that wreak havoc…
What You Need to Know About Roblox—and Why Kids Are Obsessed
The video game was just valued at a staggering $45 billion. It's also been a lifeline for my children since…
How to Write a Living Will
When my dad passed away without a will, my family had so many unanswered questions. These resources can help make…