Why Online Allies Matter in Fighting Harassment
A clever experiment with Twitter bots shows that telling people not to be racist can work—but only if it comes from someone influential and white.
Baby, Monitored
Parents can remotely track infants’ heart rate, their mood, and their every move—but should they?
Three Millennia of Safety Pins
The tiny tool has held up Roman togas and decorated punk rockers. Now, it’s a symbol of support. An Object Lesson.
The Broken Technology of Ghost Hunting
The best tools for tracking down spirits have always been the ones fallible enough to find something.
The Tech White Power Used to Go Viral
Trump’s most fringe supporters found a voice—and an audience—on mainstream social media sites.
Facebook Goes Full Nietzsche, Declares Users Dead
People reported seeing a memorial banner on the site that urged friends to celebrate their lives.
Electric Corsets, the Original Wearable Devices
How the electricity craze of the late 19th century paved the way for FitBits and smart watches
Facebook Is America's Favorite Media Product
It’s equivalent to 1.5 Super Bowls happening every day, audience-wise.
Should Facebook Buy Snopes?
How the site could get serious about fact-checking
Home Monitoring Will Soon Monitor You
When the Internet of Things begins to track electrical usage, houses could become more measured—and scrutinized—than ever.
Will Trump’s Victory Be Silicon Valley’s Wake-Up Call?
It’s long past time for tech companies to acknowledge that wielding enormous publishing power requires taking editorial responsibility.
How Can Journalists Protect Themselves During a Trump Administration?
The president-elect’s attacks on the press hint at an unfriendly atmosphere for reporters.
Can Somebody Please Tell Facebook's Algorithm That Hillary Lost?
Hopeful pre-election selfies are still high up in news feeds, even after Clinton’s defeat.
A Stunning Presidential Upset, Told in Newspaper Front Pages
In much of the print world, Donald Trump’s victory won’t show up until Thursday.
Hackers Attacked Clinton’s and Trump’s Websites Before Election Day
Several different groups went after the candidates’ campaign sites this week, using the same technique that took down the internet in the U.S. last month.
The Lost Civilization of Dial-Up Bulletin Board Systems
A former systems operator logs back in to the original computer-based social network.
Hawaii’s Thirty Meter Telescope Could End Up in the Canary Islands
The group behind the contested project is still pushing for construction on the Big Island, but has selected an alternate site just in case.
Most Babies Don’t Need Breathing Monitors
There’s no real evidence that consumer devices keep infants safer, and doctors say “peace of mind” isn’t a good enough reason to buy them.
The Dark Web Isn’t All Dark
Despite its reputation for illegal activity, much of what goes on underneath the surface of the internet is legit.
America's Nuclear-Waste Plan Is a Giant Mess
An explosion caused by cat litter at a storage site was just the beginning.