Slack was down and the timing couldn’t have been worse
UPDATE: May 12, 2020, 5:47 p.m. PDT And just like that, service is back up! You can all press pause on your Slack panic for now. Original story: It’s not…
Tim Kaine becomes an unlikely cowboy anti-hero with his face mask bandana
We’ve all changed a lot during the last four years, but nobody’s image has changed quite as much as Tim Kaine, Virginia senator, and now, socially-distanced wild west bandit. An…
Facebook will pay moderators $52 million settlement for psychological harm
Facebook has agreed to pay $52 million to its content moderators as compensation for mental health issues caused by their work. The internet is already generally a cesspool of filth…
Brendon Urie, Jimmy Fallon, and The Roots cover ‘Under Pressure’ using pan lids, wine glasses, and… a toaster?
[embedded content] It’s a wonder Queen and David Bowie’s iconic collaboration “Under Pressure” hasn’t already become a pandemic-era anthem. Who among us has not literally watched their good friends screaming…
Space X has released a Crew Dragon simulator, so you can endure the terror of space from home
Space is a terrifying place devoid of oxygen and mercy, and you should never go there. But if you insist on spitting in Death’s eye and forsaking the Mother Earth…
How to unlock a phone on every carrier in 2020
Now that your contract is up, here’s how to unlock your smartphone and allow it to move onto another carrier.
The best apps for teachers and educators
Check out our top app picks for teachers and educators to post grades, assign readings, and stay organized.
The best Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus screen protectors
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is delicate technology that deserves screen protection. We have some suggestions.
How to drop a pin in Google Maps
Looking for a particular destination with Google Maps? You can drop a pin to mark its spot. We show you how.
Microsoft and Intel are turning malware into images
Researchers from the Microsoft Threat Protection Intelligence Team and Intel Labs have come together to work on a new research project that utilized a novel approach to detect and classify…