Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 devs had military advisors help during the story writing process
It turns out that the writing behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)’s campaign was supported by a team of real military advisors, who were able to explain to…
The US Congress Has Trust Issues. Generative AI Is Making It Worse
“In most of these areas, you already have existing statutes that prohibit the behaviors that we want to continue to be prohibited,” Young says. “So the policy challenge then becomes…
Why Some Animals Thrive in Cities
Eat almost anything. Sleep almost anywhere. These, it seems, are the secrets to surviving in the city as a wild animal. Among the species that dominate urban spaces—pigeons, cockroaches, rats,…
The iPhone 15 Opts for Intuitive AI, Not Generative AI
Tech product launches in 2023 have become predictable: Everything now comes with generative AI features that will serve up chatty but knowledgeable text or mind-blowing images. The rollout of the…
How to Take Back the Internet
Lauren: But tell us a little bit about the argument you’re making. Cory: Sure. Well, this is an argument about more than tech. This is an argument about all industries.…
Scientists Say You’re Looking for Alien Civilizations All Wrong
An influential group of researchers is making the case for new ways to search the skies for signs of alien societies. They argue that current methods could be biased by…
The Twisted Eye in the Sky Over Buenos Aires
The personal data for Argentina’s vice president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, was requested 226 times; President Alberto Fernández’s data was requested 76 times. Among those searched were politicians from different…
The best iPhone 15 cases in 2023: our 7 favorites so far
Waiting on an iPhone upgrade? Now is the time to pounce, as the newest additions to Apple’s legendary roster have been confirmed at its September 2023 event. The belles of…
Does the iPhone 15 have the Dynamic Island?
Apple At its giant September 2023 event, Apple announced its next generation of smartphones with the iPhone 15 lineup. This latest generation of iPhones includes the iPhone 15, iPhone 15…
As an Android user, I can’t wait for USB-C on the iPhone 15
Apple There’s one question that strikes fear into the heart of any Android user: “Do you have a phone charger?” Or, at the very least, it makes me mildly annoyed…