Samsung Galaxy A50 review: Samsung’s best mid-ranger in years
The Samsung Galaxy A50 is the company's best mid-ranger in years. We take a closer look at it in our review. . Continue Reading
Riding profit high, Xiaomi is surging into more markets in 2019
The company made big moves in Western Europe in 2018, but it's also eyeing a few more markets this year. . Continue Reading
USDA Fed Cats and Dogs to Kittens, Alarming Watchdog Report Claims
The title of the report says it all, "USDA Kitten Cannibalism." . Continue Reading
2,500 Years Ago, Herodotus Described a Weird Ship. Now, Archaeologists Have Found it.
One of the most elusive boats from the ancient world — a mysterious river barge that famed Greek historian Herodotus described nearly 2,500 years ago — has finally been discovered. . Continue Reading
Android phones in Europe will soon show alternatives to Chrome as default browser
Google has announced that it will make it clearer to Android phone users that there are other browsers available, and offer choices other than Chrome and . Continue Reading
Spotify vs Apple war of words heats up: "Every monopolist will suggest they have done nothing wrong"
Spotify has called Apple a "monopolist" that is hurting competition and consumers.It is the latest exchange in an intensifying war of words between the . Continue Reading
Inside Airbnb's 'Guerrilla War' Against Local Governments
Airbnb, the nation's second-most-valuable startup, is battling cities from Boston to San Diego over collecting taxes and enforcing zoning rules. . Continue Reading
Facebook Changes Its Ad Tech to Stop Discrimination
As part of a settlement of five legal cases that claimed Facebook allowed advertisers to discriminate against minorities, the company is making changes to its ad-targeting technology. . Continue Reading
Here's An Idea: Replace Trials With Virtual Reality Duels
Sci-fi author Ben Bova thinks it's a viable alternative to prolonged, expensive lawsuits. . Continue Reading
The Internet Made Dumbledore Gay
J.K. Rowling seems to have lost touch with, if not downright alienated, the portion of the internet she hopes to engage with and delight. Are fans partly to blame? . Continue Reading
The Read/Write Metaphor Is a Flawed Way to Talk About DNA
Among both scientists and laypeople, DNA is a language, one which we “read,” “write,” and “edit.” The metaphor may distort our understanding of genetics. . Continue Reading
A More Humane Livestock Industry, Brought to You by Crispr
Horn-free? Yup. Heat-tolerant? Sure. Flu-proof? Of course. Gene editing aims to make our food supply kinder and more efficient. But it’s struggling to leave the barn. . Continue Reading