The Voting-Sticker Thirst Trap Is Here
“It’s egotistical, but I’m aware it draws the most attention, so why not try to use that to get people out there voting?”
Denver Says Not So Fast, Amazon
Despite reports that Amazon is locating its new headquarters in New York and Virginia, the company may still open offices somewhere else, taking advantage of big incentives.
The Facebook Election That Wasn’t
Despite Donald Trump’s vaunted digital efforts, Facebook appears to have played a secondary role in the midterms.
The Controversial Art of Relationship Tagging
Happy couples say it's a nice way to praise their better halves. Others find the practice nauseating.
Kentucky Is Turning to Drones to Fix Its Unsolved-Murder Crisis
Only 52 percent of the state’s homicides result in an arrest when the victim is black. Could automating police work help?
The Problem Behind a Viral Video of a Persistent Baby Bear
What appears to be a life-affirming triumph is really a cautionary tale about drones and wildlife.
A Smart City Is an Accessible City
A new breed of accessibility apps can make life easier for people with disabilities. They can also make it harder.
Tech Billionaires’ Obligation to the Cities Around Them
California voters are being asked to tax big corporations to solve local problems. But is that the companies’ responsibility?
Future Shock in the Countryside
Earth’s rural areas are being transformed by climate change and technology.
We Tested Facebook’s Ad Screeners and Some Were Too Strict
The platform mistook a disabled veterans fundraiser for a political ad.
The Google Walkout Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Thousands of employees around the world left their desks today to protest sexual harassment. But they’re going to have to do a lot more to make lasting change.
You Should Be Worried About Your DNA Privacy
The increasing popularity of genetic tests poses concerns about the accessibility of personal information.
Facebook Could Be Unrecognizable by 2020
Not even Mark Zuckerberg is sure what it will look like.
The Bus Is Still Best
Ride-shares aren’t the most efficient way to move lots of people around cities.
A Giant Midterms Spending Gulf on Facebook
In the most recent data, Democratic candidates and their affiliates spent more than three times as much money as Republicans.
Instagram Is Teeming With Anti-Semitism
And some users say the platform isn’t properly addressing their concerns.
A Rare Issue Is Causing Police Body Cameras to Explode
The nation’s largest police force is changing its body-camera policy after a malfunctioning camera started a fire.
Why Millions of Teens Can't Finish Their Homework
The push toward technology-focused education overlooks the students who lack the resources needed to complete their assignments.
The Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger Language of Dieting
Silicon Valley is creating a bevy of new products and services that could change how people talk—and think—about their body.
Twitter Should Kill the Retweet
The feature derails healthy conversation and preys on users’ worst instincts.