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'Prisoners of Gravity': Hey, TV Sci-Fi Can Have Ideas After All
On this week's episode of the 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast the creators of the science fiction show look back on its legacy.
Obama Failed to Punish Russian Hacking, and Other Security News This Week
Every Saturday we round up the biggest cybersecurity news of the week.
Honda's Self-Driving Approach Starts With the Acura NSX Supercar
The NSX relies on the kind of innovation that will help Honda cruise into the self-driving future.
Plastic Water Bottles Might Have Poisoned Ancient Californians
Native Americans living in California made their own plastic water bottles. However, they didn't know how toxic that might be.
How To Turn Off Snapchat’s Stalkerish Snap Map Feature
It's called Ghost Mode.
Why Aren't More Employees Suing Uber?
Arbitration agreements prevent lawsuits---but exacerbate the cultural problems endemic to startups.
Samsung’s Classy New TV Moonlights as a Work of Art
One click on the remote toggles between a television and a display for digital art.
ORide Is a Prototype for an Encrypted Uber That Can't Track You
Researchers built a proof-of-concept system to show that Uber and Lyft don't actually need to know where you are.
'The Bad Batch': Every Good Director Needs a Messy Second Movie
Sophomore slumps are common, sure, but sometimes things are misunderstood for a reason—and Ana Lily Amirpour's new outing is no exception.
Watch the Coolest, Scariest Display Flights of the 2017 Paris Air Show
Featuring the F-35 fighter jet, Airbus A380, Boeing 737MAX, and the Patrouille de France.
Netflix's New Gawker vs. Hulk Hogan Doc Has Us All Conflicted
'Nobody Speak' is about more than a lawsuit—it's about money, power, and the freedom of the press.
ORWL's Ultra-Secure PC Self Destructs if Someone Messes With It
A Linux-running desktop PC called ORWL is meant to foil the most dedicated hackers.
Google Unveils an AI Investment Fund. It's Betting on an App Store for Algorithms.
The search giant launches a venture fund to finance startups creating machine intelligence technology.
Watch SpaceX Fire Off Its Second Flight-Proven Falcon 9
SpaceX plans to launch another recovered booster from the history-worn Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
No One Has the Data to Prevent the Next Flint
The lead crisis in America is a data crisis.
As Uber Flails, Its Self-Driving Car Research Rolls On
It's been a rough 2017 for Uber, but the fire hasn't quite spread to the autonomous vehicles department.
The Senate Health Bill Is a Disaster for the Opioid Crisis
Capping Medicaid is very bad news for the 2.5 million Americans struggling with an opioid addiction.
Senators Push Trump for Answers on Power Grid Malware Attack
Nineteen legislators say the discovery of automated grid-disruption malware in Ukraine means the White House isn't doing enough to protect critical infrastructure.
With VR180, YouTube Steps Gingerly Toward Virtual Reality
VR180 isn't VR, but it’s way more accessible.
