‘Time’ magazine changes its name to say one thing: VOTE
For the first time in its nearly 100-year history, Time magazine has changed its name on the front cover. What does it say instead? VOTE. With mere weeks to go…
So Your Wearable Tracks Blood Oxygen Data. How Do You Use It?
Even if you wear a sensor in the right spot, its readings can be affected by a whole host of factors. That’s especially true for devices that aren’t the standard…
Home Office Ideas to Make Your Space Actually Livable
Photo: Catie Keck/Gizmodo For the last six or so months, I have been slowly chipping away at improving a home office space that desperately needed an overhaul—and I mean real…
Trump’s Un-American Failure to Protect Internet Freedom
It was no quiet period for global tech issues. In 2011, Egyptian authorities shut down the internet amid pro-democracy protests; brutal military crackdowns on demonstrators soon followed. In 2013, the…
How to Use Blood Oxygen Data on Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit, Samsung
Even if you wear a sensor in the right spot, its readings can be affected by a whole host of factors. That’s especially true for devices that aren’t the standard…
Why Is Everyone Building an Electric Pickup Truck?
The electric pickup trucks are here. Or almost here, at least. General Motors dropped a pretty penny to debut its new electric Hummer during the World Series on Tuesday, with…
Your Brain Prefers Happy Endings. That’s Not Always Smart
When the researchers compared the scans of participants, they found that those who most often correctly chose the pot with the most money had more activation in the amygdala, while…
Apple’s former design guru Jony Ive gets into bed with Airbnb
The man who helped create some of Apple’s most iconic products is teaming up with online accommodation service Airbnb to help design its future products and services.
How to choose an Ethernet cable
Buying the right Ethernet cable can be a real pain. Our guide clarifies all of the terminologies, so you can get the best Ethernet cable for your needs.
How to use Apple’s iMessage on iOS 14
Apple’s iMessage was completely overhauled in iOS 10. Four releases later, it’s bigger than ever. Our guide will help you navigate those wide iMessage waters.