An increasing number of states are passing age-verification laws. It’s not clear how they’ll work.
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Hate How Hard It Is to Cancel Subscriptions? The FTC Feels You
Plus new Framework laptops, and Europe drafts a law that would force companies to repair their products for up to 10 years.
The World’s Real ‘Cybercrime’ Problem
From US state laws to the international stage, definitions of “cybercrime” remain vague, broad, and increasingly entrenched in our legal systems.
Your Tech Stuff Is Getting Slightly More Repairable
Tech companies are offering more access to key documentation and tools. But giants like Apple and Microsoft are still lobbying hard against repair laws.
Andor Analyzed: 5 Highlights from Episode 7, “Announcement”
The rebellion has begun! Andor is now streaming on Disney+, following the fan-favorite rebel in a tale set five years before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and we’re watching. Join StarWars.com every week for Andor Analyzed, in which we list the best moments from each episode. Spoiler warning: This article contains story […]
The US May Soon Learn What a ‘Kid-Friendly’ Internet Looks Like
The California Age-Appropriate Design Code would launch a huge online privacy experiment. And it won’t just affect children.
How to Make the Most of the New US Climate Tax Credits
This week, we tell you how to claim tax discounts by upgrading your home, switching to an EV, and decarbonizing your life.
“It’s a Big Galaxy”: Kieron Gillen and Alyssa Wong Discuss Doctor Aphra and More for Pride Month
If you’re a fan of Marvel’s Star Wars comics, the names Kieron Gillen and Alyssa Wong should be familiar ones; they’re the comic book writers who, respectively, co-created Doctor Aphra and are currently writing the rogue archaeologist’s ongoing series. After her debut in Star Wars: Darth Vader #3 in 2015, Aphra has quickly risen to […]
Lawmakers Want Social Media Companies to Stop Getting Kids Hooked
Bills across the US would force TikTok and Instagram to ditch features that keep youngsters glued to their phones. Could they stem a teen mental health crisis?
The EU Wants Big Tech to Scan Your Private Chats for Child Abuse
Europe’s proposed child protection laws could undermine end-to-end encryption for billions of people.