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What Could a “Vaccine Passport” Potentially Look Like?

Will we be required to display our vaccination status on our phones?

This Data Suggests Tech Companies Aren’t Actually Flocking to Austin

Elon Musk's Texas move isn't part of a bigger trend, but some other cities are seeing a surprising tech worker migration

Twitch Bans Simp Shaming

The live-streaming platform is banning derogatory use of the word "simp."

Christopher Walken Has Never Owned a Cell Phone or Computer

"Sometimes on a movie they'll give me a cell phone, but it's more so that they can find me … like a tracking collar."

Stock Market Mirrors Dot-Com Bubble as IPOs Mysteriously Skyrocket

Why are unprofitable tech companies soaring during a pandemic?

Forget Zoom, This Company Wants to Offer Hologram Communication

PORTL promises virtual interaction in a phone-booth-sized machine

Review: After a Decade, GoPro Finally Gets It All Right With the Hero9 Black

The gripes you had with all the previous models? Consider them solved.

Next Time You're in Vegas, There Could Be Driverless Cars on the Road

Hyundai-backed Motional got permission to remove human drivers from its autonomous cars

20 Tech Gifts for the Gadget Lover

Including a new take on our favorite earbuds, plus no-filter air purifiers, Herman Miller gaming chairs and more

Virgin Hyperloop Just Hosted Its First Passengers

A test run on Sunday in Nevada was a "moon landing" moment for the high-speed transport company

Portland, Maine Voters Ban Facial Recognition by Police and Public Officials

It’s another blow to the surveillance tech, forecasting broader pushback

These Are the States Where You Can Take a Voting Selfie

Double-check before you snap that picture with your ballot

Review: This Portable, Outdoor Projector Succeeds Where Others Fail

It's affordable, portable and bright, but it still may not work for you

US to Hit Google With Antitrust Lawsuit Over “Illegal Monopoly”

The Justice Department’s suit could change the internet as we know it

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The Best Gifts Under $50, Because Good Doesn’t Have to Mean Expensive

We've got the classics, like holiday-blend coffee and cozy sweaters, as well as plenty of picks you won't find elsewhere

The Best Gifts to Give Gen-Z, According to Gen-Zers

What the young and restless really want this holiday season

The Best Black Friday Tech Deals to Shop Right Now

'Tis the season for heavily-discounted gadgets from Amazon, Best Buy, Target and many more

Review: We Tried the Most Powerful Body Sculptor on the Market

The HigherDose Body Sculptor sits at the same price point, but with more horsepower and bigger results

The Labor Day Sales Have Landed

Our 50 favorite sales (and counting), running the gamut from style to tech

From Our EIC: Taking a Moment to Drown Out the Noise

A note on performative judgement, and the headphones you'll need to tune it out

Review: Can This Ingenious Device Replace Traditional Sleep Aids?

Lunette combines scent, vibration and breathwork to promote deeper sleep. It’s also the first sleep aid that’s worked for me.

China Makes Brain Implant Technology a Priority

Can Chinese brain-computer interfaces best those from American companies like Neuralink?

Ray-Ban Meta Sunglasses, the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift, Are on Sale

Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarers combine top-tier tech with an iconic sunglasses frame. They also make a great present for dad.

The Dumbest Way to Accelerate the Water Crisis

AI isn’t only turning our brains to mush, it’s sucking our country dry in the process

Take It From a Woman: Using AI Isn’t Sexy

I'm begging you to use your real brain

The Analog Life: 50 Ways to Unplug and Feel Human Again

There’s life beyond the infinite scroll. We put together a toolkit of habits, routines and products to help you live more intentionally.

Report: Meta AI Shown Engaging in Explicit Chats With Underage Users

An investigation from “The Wall Street Journal” found unsettling activity from the voice assistants, even those that mimic celebrities

Google Is Making It Easier For Your Friends to Find You

Find My Device now has a social component