Latest Tech News from Wired.com
- Everything You’ve Heard About Section 230 Is Wrong May 6, 2021These hallowed 26 words shield internet companies from being held responsible for what people post and share. But the web’s most sacred law is a false idol.Gilad Edelman
- 15 Last-Minute Deals on Mother’s Day Gifts May 6, 2021We couldn’t find a discount on breakfast in bed, but these WIRED-recommended products are the next best thing.Louryn Strampe
- The Statistical Secrets of Covid-19 Vaccines May 6, 2021They’re really very good, and they’re the only way out of the pandemic. But a tour through the numbers could bring the vaccine-hesitant into the tent.Adam Rogers
- Twitter Group's Offer India a Covid-19 Lifeline May 6, 2021Hashtags have provided a kind of emergency hotline—but the need for mutual aid on social media is also a rebuke to the government.Yashraj Sharma
- To Make These Chips More Powerful, IBM Is Growing Them Taller May 6, 2021The company reveals a process that it says can cram two-thirds more transistors on a semiconductor, heralding faster and more efficient electronic devices.Will Knight
Latest Tech News from Engadget
- Snapchat's new marketplace puts creators in front of brands May 6, 2021Snapchat is launching a Creator Marketplace this year to connect businesses with influencers and AR Lens makers.
- IBM says it has created the world's first 2nm chip May 6, 2021The company claims 2nm processors can use 75 percent less power than 7nm-based CPUs for the same performance.
- Nintendo is selling way more Switches than it predicted May 6, 2021Nintendo beat its own expectations to post solid sales of the switch console, which has now surpassed the Game Boy Advance in lifetime sales.
- Apple emails reveal how it tried to stop Netflix from pulling in-app iOS purchases May 6, 2021Before Netflix dropped in-app purchases on the iOS Store, Apple really tried to convince them to keep the option, according to internal emails.
- NASCAR 'future proofs' for hybrid power with Next Gen Cup Series cars May 6, 2021NASCAR rolled out its 'next gen' cars on Wednesday and said it's preparing for a shift to hybrid powertrains.
Latest Tech News from Ars Technica
- Hands-on: We hammered Plume’s newest Superpod design with all-new Wi-Fi testing May 5, 2021If you can stomach a subscription, Plume’s Superpods offer unmatched performance.Jim Salter
- Resident Evil Village review: Apparently, good horror takes more than a village May 5, 2021We had high hopes for "RE4 + RE7," but pumped-up combat isn't enough for this sequel.Sam Machkovech
- The Ars Technica Mother’s Day 2021 gift guide May 3, 2021Who needs flowers? We pick out a few gadgets to make Mom's life more convenient.Jeff Dunn
- What became of 2009’s Left 4 Dead 2 boycott? Here’s the inside story May 1, 2021In gaming since L4D2, fan campaigns have even pressured devs to release entirely new endings.Kyle Orland
- Returnal review: Roguelite arcade combat has never felt this epic—or hard [Updated] April 29, 2021Legendary dev Housemarque nails its most ambitious game yet, but beware its pitfalls.Sam Machkovech
Latest Tech from NY Times
- What Is the Facebook Oversight Board? May 6, 2021The panel of about 20 people, including academics and political leaders, upheld the company’s ban of former President Donald J. Trump.Cecilia Kang
- A Facebook panel will reveal on Wednesday whether Trump will regain his megaphone. May 6, 2021Facebook’s Oversight Board, an independent panel, will make the final decision on whether the company’s ban of former President Donald J. Trump should be permanent.Cecilia Kang
- Trump Ban From Facebook Upheld by Oversight Board May 6, 2021A company-appointed panel ruled that the ban was justified at the time but added that the company should reassess its action and make a final decision in six months.Mike Isaac
- Facebook Oversight Board Tells Zuckerberg He's the Decider on Trump May 6, 2021The company tried to punt its Trump dilemma to a panel of experts. On Wednesday, the experts punted back.Kevin Roose
- Watch: SpaceX Launch and Landing of Starship SN15 May 6, 2021After a series of high-altitude test flights that ended in explosions, the new vehicle set down in one piece on a Texas launchpad.Kenneth Chang and Michael Roston
Latest Tech News from CNet
- IBM promises better speed and battery life with nanosheets chip tech - CNET May 6, 2021The processor performance improvements could come in 2024 or 2025 -- if IBM finds manufacturers that'll license its approach.Stephen Shankland
- 2021 Toyota RAV4: Reporting for duty - Roadshow May 6, 2021With a spacious cabin, rugged looks and a thrifty drivetrain, the RAV4 is ready to serve your family.Craig Cole
- Out-of-control Chinese rocket expected to crash into Earth this weekend - CNET May 6, 2021The Pentagon is tracking a Chinese Long March 5B rocket is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere around May 8. No one knows where. But don't panic.Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
- The Nevers' Ann Skelly clears the air: 'I'm not dating Brad Pitt' - CNET May 6, 2021Laura Donnelly and Ann Skelly, who star in the new HBO Max series The Nevers, are on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast.Patrick Holland
- SpaceX Starship SN15 rocket nails first landing without exploding - CNET May 6, 2021It's the first time a flight of Elon Musk's Mars rocket prototype didn't end in a huge kaboom.Eric Mack