20 years in orbit: A video tour of the past two decades of life on the ISS
The space station celebrates 20 years of continuous human habitation on November 2, 2020. Here's what daily life is like on the orbiting outpost.
The Mandalorian, season 2: Episode 1’s Easter eggs and secrets explained
Season 2 of The Mandalorian on Disney+ is full of surprises for Star Wars fans. Here are some of the highlights from episode 1 and things you may have missed.
Feeding astronauts is hard, so this startup wants to grow steaks in space
Meat is a rarity in space. It's difficult to transport, and raising livestock in orbit is out of the question. But what if we could grow meat without animals?
The Mandalorian: Everything you should know before the season 2 premiere
It's been nearly a year since season 1 of The Mandalorian ended, so you might need a recap before season 2 of the Star Wars series premieres on Disney+.
AMD reveals Radeon RX 6800, 6800 XT, 6900 XT starting at $580
AMD's Big Navi is officially here. Powered by the RDNA 2, otherwise known as Big Navi or Navi 2x, architecture, the Radeon RX 6000 is headed to your PC.
Pick up the pace: How the pandemic supercharged the evolution of exercise tech
Home workout equipment is in the midst of a technological revolution, and now that the pandemic has forced gyms to close, it is accelerating rapidly.
The future of Xbox might not include consoles. Here’s why
Will this be the last generation of dedicated gaming consoles? Here's what an all-digital Microsoft could look like in eight years.
How astronomers study dark matter, the most mysterious substance in the universe
Most of the universe is made up of dark matter and dark energy, two things scientists have never detected directly. How do we study what we can't detect?
How good does your handwriting have to be to use Scribble on the iPad?
iPadOS 14's Scribble feature means that you don't have to be a graphic designer to make use of the Apple Pencil. But how good does your handwriting have to be?
Technology is easier than ever to use — and it’s making us miserable
Frictionless experiences have long been a top priority for interface designers, but the war on friction has led to some unintended consequences
More security cameras need color night vision. Here’s why.
Security cameras that have color night vision provide a clearer picture to users and give details that can help identify thieves to the police.
Interview: The scary visual effects behind The Haunting of Bly Manor
Netflix scared up another gothic horror hit with The Haunting of Bly Manor, and here's how visual effects brought the series' terrifying story to life.
The 5 big PlayStation 5 games you should keep an eye on
Sony’s new PlayStation 5 console has lots of titles on the way. Here are the video games we can’t wait to see.
World of Warcraft’s new leveling gives reason to play without watching Netflix
World of Warcraft's beginner experience has grown more unruly over time. With the pre-patch leveling rework for Shadowlands now in, the fat has been trimmed.
Can A.I. solve one of the oldest mysteries of linguistics?
Lost languages like Linear A have confounded researchers for decades, but as artificial intelligence advances, could technology crack the case?
The robot ‘artist’ that’s challenging humanity’s concept of creativity
Can a machine be creative? Many would argue no — it's the programmer who is being creative. But with Aida, making that distinction isn't so easy
A.I. creativity is improving fast. This hilarious GPT3-generated film is proof
People have been training A.I. to write movie scripts for years, but this one is different. It showcases just how far A.I. creativity has come.
Interview: How visual effects built Lovecraft Country’s most memorable scenes
Lovecraft Country's spectacular horror elements have helped make it a hit for HBO. Here's how visual effects shaped some of season 1's memorable scenes.
A young chess grandmaster leads the game of kings to a glorious future on Twitch
Chess, an ancient game relegated to a board and pieces, has found astounding new life online as one of the hottest properties on streaming service Twitch.
We tested the IdeaPad Slim 7 with Intel and AMD CPUs, and found a clear winner
We tested Intel Core vs. AMD Ryzen processors in Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 7. Each laptop had similar hardware, but a clear winner emerged.
We could slow climate change by dimming the sun. But should we?
Geoengineers say we could slow global warming by spraying reflective particles in the stratosphere — but doing so could also have unintended consequences.
The five big Xbox Series X games you should keep an eye on
The launch window for Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S might be light, but there’s some exciting stuff in the pipeline.
Forget AR glasses. Augmented reality is headed to your windshield
From the ashes of big AR startups like Magic Leap and Daqri, Envisics hopes to deliver the world's first truly useful augmented reality system -- in your car.
Open-Source Leg: The quest to create a bionic limb that anyone can build
Bionic prosthetics often cost upward of $100,000. But through the power of collaboration, engineers think they can build one for a tenth of that price.
5 reasons to use Android 11’s quick access smart home controls
Android 11 is finally here and provides users with a new quick access menu for the smart home, so we break down the reasons why you should start using it more.
Why aren’t smartphones designed for a woman’s hand size?
As smartphone sizes exploded, more than half of the population was left wondering how they were going to use the new super-sized devices.
Leave the pros out of it, installing a bidet is easier than you think
A bidet toilet seat is a great addition to your bathroom. They are superior to toilet paper in many ways and very easy to install. We'll show you how.
Apple’s iPhone 12 probably has better picture quality than your TV
Apple's new iPhones boast impressive specs, but do they have better picture quality than the TV in your living room?
This bot will destroy you at Pictionary. It’s also a huge milestone for A.I.
Pixelor isn't just a Pictionary-playing A.I. — it's a groundbreaking new tool that's helping us teach machines to understand human intentions.
Buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max because you like big phones, not for its camera
Apple has taken the wraps off of the new iPhone 12 series, including the iPhone 12 Pro, and the 12 Pro Max, which has a better camera than the smaller model.
Land of confusion: Apple’s new iPhone range is bordering on incomprehensible
There are now seven different iPhone models to choose from, some with big differences, and others with small differences. It's simply too confusing.
Scientists want to blanket the Earth in sensors. Their secret weapon? Moths
Manually installing sensors in every nook and cranny of Earth's surface would take eons. But what if we enlisted the help of our insect friends?
38 years ago, CDs rewrote our relationship with music and primed us for 2020
Approaching 40 years since the CD made its debut, the strange thing about CDs is how they have largely faded from our nostalgic consciousness.
Are deepfakes a dangerous technology? Creators and regulators disagree
Deepfake technology has great potential for both good and bad, but creators say the negatives are being overblown while the positives are being overlooked.