Shedding light on Iran’s longest internet blackout
After protests broke out in early January, the Iranian regime shut down the internet, starting the longest blackout in Iranian…
February 2026
You need to listen to M83’s icy post-rock record Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts
New York City got hit with a hell of a snowstorm last week. And, inevitably, when I'm watching the snow…
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Returns to Theaters in Japan
Japanese audiences get another few chances to see 'Demon Slayer' on the big screen, with other territories currently TBD.
This tiny pocket-friendly e-reader is packed with frustration and potential
I've used and reviewed dozens of e-readers over the years, but the 5-inch Kobo Mini remains my favorite for one…
When Does ‘The Last of Us’ End? HBO Doesn’t Know
You (probably) won't see the last of 'The Last of Us' when it comes back next year, just Abby's side…
I don’t hate the robot barista like I thought I would
In Seattle, the only thing we love more than coffee is our coffee shops. On a six-block walk I pass…
At NIH, a power struggle over institute directorships deepens
The research agency has 27 institute and center directors. Will those roles become politicized?
Fungus could be the insecticide of the future
Plant chemicals made more potent by insect pests are detoxified by the fungus.
Antigravity’s 360-degree A1 drone is 15 percent off
Antigravity’s ambitious A1 360-degree drone is 15 percent off through February 9th. The first-ever discount on this model is available…
SwitchBot Lock Ultra Review: A Good Retrofit Smart Lock for Secondary Doors
A versatile solution to retrofit your existing door lock.