Latest Tech News from Wired.com
- How to Bust Your Spotify Feedback Loop and Find New Music January 18, 2021Does the algorithm know you too well? Here’s how to shake up your recommendations for a more varied listening experience.Victoria Turk, WIRED UK
- The 7 Best Drones for Every Budget January 18, 2021Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these picks is going to be perfect for you.Scott Gilbertson
- It’s Not Just You: Everyone’s Mental Health Is Suffering January 18, 2021If you’re thinking, “Oh, I just need to suck it up,” stop. What you’re feeling is real. Here’s how to cope.Eric Ravenscraft
- What You Lose When You Turn Into an Animal January 18, 2021In Pixar’s new film, Soul, the protagonist wakes up in the body of a cat. It’s a common enough trope—but it gets messier the more you think about it.Jason Kehe
- The Autonomous Saildrone Surveyor Preps for Its Sea Voyage January 18, 2021The robo-vessel will map the ocean floor, and its solar-powered sensors will sample fish DNA and collect climate data.Eric Niiler
Latest Tech News from Engadget
- Methane emissions declined slightly in 2020 amid lower oil and gas production January 19, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic slowed down many facets of life last year, leading to a small reduction in methane emissions, according to an International Energy Agency (IEA) report. The organization primarily attributed an approximate 10 percent drop in emis...
- Scientists may have found the background ripples of the universe January 19, 2021Scientists may have identified the gravitational waves that make up some of the universe’s background, not just those coming from unusual events like black hole collisions. New Atlas reports that the NANOGrav research team has discovered a “strong si...
- Sling TV users can now add NHL Center Ice to their plan for $29 a month January 19, 2021With the NHL's shortened 56-game season getting underway last week, Sling TV is adding NHL Center Ice so you can follow all the action through to May when the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin. The monthly $29 add-on lets you watch up to 40 out of market re...
- 'Apex Legends' season 8 adds a new demolitionist character January 18, 2021On Monday, Respawn Entertainment detailed what players can expect from season eight of Apex Legends. “Mayhem” will kick off on February 2nd, two days before the game’s second anniversary. The update will add Fuse, Apex’s 16th playable character. Resp...
- Telegram took down 'hundreds' of calls for violence from public US channels January 18, 2021With just two days before Wednesday’s presidential inauguration, Telegram said it has spent much of the last two weeks monitoring the situation in the US and subsequently taking enforcement action. In a post to his public channel spotted by The Verge...
Latest Tech News from Ars Technica
- A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 2: The particle melting pot January 17, 2021In which lasers do things that make absolutely no sense but give us great clocks.Ars Contributors
- The rise and fall (and rise again) of retro car design January 15, 2021"The PT Cruiser gets hammered by a lot of people... You know, we sold 1.3M of those.”Ars Contributors
- Jared Mauch didn’t have good broadband—so he built his own fiber ISP January 12, 2021"I had to start a telephone company to get [high-speed] Internet access."Jon Brodkin
- A “no math” (but seven-part) guide to modern quantum mechanics January 10, 2021Welcome to "The curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics"–featuring particle/wave duality.Ars Contributors
- What I learned playing 30+ years’ worth of Jeopardy! video games January 8, 2021From the Apple II to PS4, digital Jeopardy! spans 40+ games and traces the medium's history.Kyle Orland
Latest Tech from NY Times
- On Factory Floors, a Chime and Flashing Light to Maintain Distance January 19, 2021Businesses like Henkel, a big German chemical company, are trying wearable sensors to prevent virus outbreaks among workers.Christopher F. Schuetze
- The Problem With Vaccine Websites January 18, 2021If you’re struggling to register for a vaccine, don’t (only) blame bad tech and local officials.Shira Ovide
- Behind a Secret Deal Between Google and Facebook January 18, 2021Facebook was going to compete with Google for some advertising sales but backed away from the plan after the companies cut a preferential deal, according to court documents.Daisuke Wakabayashi and Tiffany Hsu
- San Francisco's Tech Workers Are Leaving the Bay Area January 17, 2021As a tech era draws to an end, more workers and companies are packing up. What comes next?Nellie Bowles
- Facebook and Twitter Face International Scrutiny After Trump Ban January 17, 2021Human rights groups and activists have spent years urging the companies to do more to remove content that encouraged violence.Adam Satariano
Latest Tech News from CNet
- President Trump's legacy: A love-hate relationship with tech that blew up in his face - CNET January 19, 2021Trump sparred with the likes of Twitter and Facebook despite his immense popularity on those platforms. His fiery rhetoric ultimately got him booted from them.Roger Cheng
- Best portable generators to keep the lights on - CNET January 19, 2021When the power goes out, these generators kick into gear to keep the essentials up and running.Molly Price
- The best external hard drive and SSD for 2021: Mac, PC, PS4 and Xbox - CNET January 19, 2021Need a backup option -- or just more space? Here are our top picks for external storage options.David Carnoy
- Best TVs for PS5 and Xbox Series X, Series S in 2021: LG OLED, Samsung QLED, Sony, TCL and Vizio - CNET January 19, 2021Want to take full advantage of features like 120fps input and VRR? You'll probably need to upgrade your TV.Geoffrey Morrison
- The best iPhone 12 chargers starting at just $10 - CNET January 19, 2021With Apple not including a power adapter with all the new iPhone 12 models, here's a look at several chargers that will juice up any iPhone extra-fast.David Carnoy