The company formerly known as Snapchat is all in on augmented reality. But its new wearable Spectacles aren’t for sale; they’re just a way to get developers on board.
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I’m Not a Robot! So Why Won’t Captchas Believe Me?
If clicking crosswalks makes your blood boil, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are some tips that make solving those challenges way less frustrating.
Apollo’s Ghost E-Scooter Is So Powerful, It’s Scary
This electric kick scooter is heavy and spendy, but its dual motors can get close to 40 miles per hour.
Google’s Grand Plan to Eradicate Cookies Is Crumbling
Regulators in the EU and competitors have raised concerns about the company’s proposals to rewrite the rules of online advertising.
Google Fixes Two Annoying Quirks in Its Voice Assistant
The AI just got a useful boost in understanding natural human speech.
12 of the Greatest Mini-Games We’ve Ever Played
In these games-within-a-game, you can take a break to go fishing, play a few hands of combat dice, or administer a Voight-Kampff test.
A Homecoming Queen Was Arrested for Alleged Vote Hacking
Plus: A mysterious zero-day spree, a high-profile hacker indictment, and more of the week’s top security news.
This Cryptocurrency Is Really Burning a Hole in My Pocket
This week, we discuss crypto’s role in the future of shopping. When can we to use it to buy everything from Nikes to Teslas?
Mobileye Puts Lidar on a Chip—and Helps Map Intel’s Future
It’s been a rocky stretch for the chipmaker. But a bright spot was on display at this year’s CES.
9 Underrated Ships and Vehicles in Star Wars
The X-wing. The Imperial Star Destroyer. The AT-AT. The Naboo Royal Starship. The TIE fighter. The speeder bike. And of course, the Millennium Falcon. Nearly all Star Wars fans have a favorite spaceship or vehicle that brings a smile to their faces when they see it on the screen. Whether it’s the iconic shape and […]