There’s Nothing Wrong With Posing for Photos at Chernobyl
Influencer-style pictures are simply the way we document our lives now.
The ‘Platform’ Excuse Is Dying
For years, tech companies have relied on a rhetorical sleight of hand. It’s not working anymore.
I Wrote This on a 30-Year-Old Computer
And it was awesome.
This Is Exactly What Privacy Experts Said Would Happen
CBP’s trove of biometric data is catnip for bad actors.
One Day, All of This Will Be Embarrassing
Kids—and some grown-ups too—are over the days of “sharenting.”
The Groups Where Thousands of Facebook Users Ask for Money
Peer-to-peer aid groups have become a lifeline for those who can’t cover small expenses.
The Case for Wearing AirPods All the Time
The inconspicuous buds might make friendly interactions awkward, but they can also provide protection in dangerous situations.
When Grown-Ups Get Caught in Teens’ AirDrop Crossfire
Anytime young people get together, the pics start flowing.
The Coalition Out to Kill Tech as We Know It
With enemies like these, the industry is going to need some friends.
Consumer Surveillance Enters Its Bargaining Phase
Amazon and Google are happy to give users the option to pause tracking. Why can’t we stop it entirely?
The Real Difference Between Creators and Influencers
It’s not a gender thing.
The Collapsing Crime Rates of the ’90s Might Have Been Driven by Cellphones
Did technology disrupt the drug game, too?
The Hybrid System That Spots Tornadoes
While radar detects the formation of a tornado, a network of in-person tornado spotters also confirms its existence.
A Tale of Two Surveillance States
In the latest episode of the podcast Crazy/Genius, we speak with residents of East New York—and hear some frightening parallels.
Facebook’s Dystopian Definition of ‘Fake’
For the social-media platform, a doctored video of Nancy Pelosi is content, not a phony.
A Lesson From 1930s Germany: Beware State Control of Social Media
Regulators should think carefully about the fallout from well-intentioned new rules and avoid the mistakes of the past.
Why Silicon Valley Loved Uber More Than Everyone Else
Uber was the most valuable private company in history, but the public market has not been as enthusiastic. The reason explains a lot about how the tech industry works.
Uber’s Drivers and Riders Are Locked in a Pine-Scented Battle
Many passengers can’t stand air fresheners. Drivers say they’re just trying to provide a pleasant ride.
There Is Too Much Stuff
The human brain can’t contend with the vastness of online shopping.
The Huawei Drama Is a Gift to U.S. Tech Companies
Faced with opponents along the political spectrum, tech needs a new way to emphasize its importance to the country, and the challenge of China could be that organizing narrative.