Robots Are Stringing Together These Adidas Running Shoes
For the past three years, the world of running has been obsessed with one technology: carbon-fiber plates. The springy plates that help to push runners forward are now used by…
Does the House Antitrust Report Mean That Tech Is Evil?
Oh, to say, “I’ve never felt better!” and mean it. Maybe in November. The Plain View Like any good nonfiction writer, the Majority Staff (i.e., Democrats) of the House Subcommittee…
‘He Didn’t Want Any Covid-Related Studies’
“I learned a lot about Covid,” the president boasted Sunday in a video message from the hospital at which he was being treated for the infection. Meanwhile, at least half…
All the Ways We’re Battling the WFH Burnout
Trying to be a functional human being in 2020 can feel exhausting. Our devices send us constant notifications, social media demands all our attention, and even simple daily tasks start…
The Most Sway-Prone Buildings in LA Aren’t Where You Expect
The researchers then used the data from the school sensors to figure out how much sway to expect from LA buildings during future earthquakes. Kohler says that a quake similar…
The best smart home devices for 2020
With so many gadgets available, finding the best smart home products can be tough. But we’re here to help. Check out our favorite smart home devices of 2020.
Google Pixel 5 vs. OnePlus 8: Can the flagship killer strike again?
The Google Pixel 5 is one of the best $700 phones you can buy right now, featuring an excellent camera and great software. But is it better than the OnePlus…
Waymo opens its fully driverless robo-taxi service to more riders
The robo-taxi service operated by Waymo will be made more widely available, allowing a greater number of people to try the driverless ridesharing experience.
Check out Amazon’s newly unveiled electric delivery truck
Amazon has taken delivery of its new electric delivery truck, though it’s not quite ready to help out with next week’s Prime Day shopping frenzy.
A Political Ad Ban Won’t Fix Facebook’s Election Problem
This week Facebook announced, with much fanfare, that it will temporarily ban all political advertising after polls close on November 3rd, “to reduce opportunities for confusion or abuse.” Unfortunately, this…