Don't Use the Force, Luke—Use the Targeting Computer
Machines can now see into the future, and we ignore them at our peril.
The Steady Rise of Digital Border Searches
At the current rate, customs agents are on track to increase inspections of travelers’ electronic devices by a third this year.
How AI Will Redefine Human Intelligence
Machines aren’t just infiltrating the human world, they’re altering our perception of what people can do.
An Algorithm That Hides Your Online Tracks With Random Footsteps
Can “polluting” browsing history with fake traffic make it harder for ISPs to spy on you?
How a Mormon Church-Owned Site Defeated Craigslist in Utah
The unusual success of KSL Classifieds
When a Reality-TV President Orders a Missile Strike
“Every new technology necessitates a new war.”
The Upcoming Privacy Battle Over Wearables in the NBA
Biometric trackers could revolutionize professional sports. First, though, leagues will have to convince athletes to share their data.
The Handbag's Tale
Medieval or modern, handbags reveal their bearers’ secrets more than they hide them. An Object Lesson.
How to Mourn a Space Robot
NASA’s Cassini probe will soon plunge into Saturn, ending its 13-year mission to the ringed planet and triggering a wave of grief among scientists, engineers, and an adoring public.
When Apps Secretly Team Up to Steal Your Data
An analysis of the top 100,000 Android apps found tens of thousands of pairings that leak sensitive data.
Amazon Will Refund $70 Million Worth of App Purchases Made by Kids
The money will go back into the pockets of parents, who didn’t consent to buying coins, stars, and other virtual perks.
硅谷的女性困境
科技行业斥资亿万美元用于改善女性从业者的工作环境，却收效甚微。本文探讨其原因以及改变办法。
Pepsi's New Ad Is a Total Success
Every feature of the “Jump In” ad benefits the company—even the act of pulling it from the airwaves.
Avenging a One-Star Review With Digital Sabotage
A dispute over a garage-door opener shows just how much control manufacturers have over your internet-connected things.
Pete Souza’s Alternate Timeline
The former White House photographer’s Instagram feed has become a kind of therapy for people mourning the end of the Obama presidency.
Why Watching People Break Up on YouTube Is So Addictive
When internet-famous couples fall out of love, the result is an unsettling mix of performance and raw emotion.
What Makes a Good Landing Site on Mars?
It depends on what you’re sending there.
CSI: Walmart
Some of the best digital-forensics labs don't belong to the police—they're run by banks, tech companies, and retailers.
Shazam for Mosquitoes
An unexpected call led one scientist to develop an easy way of tracking the animal that endangers more humans than any other.
The Seductive Nostalgia of the Picnic
Once seen as an escape from the city, a meal among the trees and meadows is now a journey to the past. An Object Lesson.