New ‘EARN IT Act’ Alternative Seeks $5 Billion to Hunt Child Predators Without Wrecking Encryption
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), chief author of the Invest in Child Safety Act, credited news reporters with shining a light on Washington’s failures to properly address child sexual abuse material…
The Midnight Gospel’s Dark Reflections on Reality Have Become Therapeutic for Me
Clancy getting a glimpse of the truth.Image: Netflix If you’re reading this, then you know io9 wholly endorses podcasts of all varieties, as they’re an art form that brings people…
What is contrast modulation, and how does it impact your TV’s picture quality?
Almost nobody talks about this hidden TV specification.
Microsoft Surface Earbuds finally arrive at $199, Surface Headphones 2 at $249
Unique earbuds bring Microsoft 365 integration, IPX4 water resistance
Google Pixel 4 vs. Pixel 4 XL: Is it best to go big or stay small?
Wondering what sets the Google Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL apart? In this specs comparison, we’ll break down what’s the same and what’s different about Google’s latest phones.
Optical vs. digital zoom: What you need to know
Digital zoom is just a fancy word for cropping and should generally be avoided, with one unique exception.
Facebook Names the 20 People Who Can Overrule Mark Zuckerberg
Working from a list of hundreds of names suggested by insiders, the public, or self-nominated, the co-chairs and Facebook vetted resumes and conducted interviews. They were looking for accomplished experts…
Dolores’ Westworld Finale Arc May Be Just the Beginning
Dolores shares a moment with Maeve in the season three finale. Photo: HBO What will that dramatic Westworld season three finale mean for all the big players moving forward? Co-showrunner…
GitHub Takes Aim at Open Source Software Vulnerabilities
Open source software has the potential to be very secure. Unlike proprietary code that can only be accessed directly by its own developers, anyone can vet open source projects to…
Coronavirus Has Taken a Paris Agreement-Size Chunk Out of US Emissions
Traffic-free streets in San Francisco.Photo: Getty New data shows how the coronavirus has continues to completely how we use roads. Traffic is way down and so are greenhouse gas emissions…