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Why Do So Many Drivers Hate Touchscreens?

More than 40 years since its inception, the technology remains divisive

70 Black Voices to Add to Your Social Media Feed

A starting point for diversifying your digital worldview

Twitter May Need to Hire More Fact Checkers Amid Trump Feud

Fact-checking Trump tweets is a whole different ball game

If Your Apple Device Is "Vintage" or "Obsolete," Good Luck Getting It Fixed

You've got about five years before repairs become a real hassle

Three States to Start Using Google and Apple Contact-Tracing Tech

It's potentially helpful, but privacy, technical and trust issues remain

Tesla to Unveil EV Batteries That Last a Million Miles

Elon Musk reportedly wants to rival power companies like PG&E

YouTube Automatically Banned a Sex Tech Conference

YouTube's algorithm banned the conference from the platform, even though it wasn't in violation of any restrictions

Amazon VP Resigns Over Whistleblower Firings, Calls Company “Chickenshit”

Tim Bray says staying on "would have meant signing off on actions I despised"

Ford’s Plan to Reopen? Buzzing Wristbands to Keep People Separated.

The automaker is testing new wearable tech in a Michigan factory

Apple and Google Readying Coronavirus Tracking System

The companies plan to build it directly into iOS and Android

Phone Use Spiked During 1918 Quarantines. Here's What Went Wrong.

Drawing parallels between pandemic communications then and now

Anker's Home Cinema Projector Is $150 Off Today Only

The Nebula Mars II features built-in speakers and a 150-inch screen

Your Privacy May Be a Victim of COVID-19

Balancing rights while fighting a pandemic could become an "Orwellian" issue

Best Buy's Three-Day Sale Is WFH-Friendly

Laptops, headphones and speakers are up to hundreds of dollars off

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InsideHook’s Guide to the Best End-of-Year Sales

Hundreds of deals on apparel, home goods, activewear and more

15 Last-Minute Gifts We Swear By, All Available on Amazon

The king of instant shipping is here to save the (holi)day

The Best Gifts Under $250 to Spoil Them Rotten

A meaningful gift doesn't have to break the bank

The Best Gifts Under $100, Because Good Doesn’t Have to Mean Expensive

We've got the classics, like high-quality jewelry and cozy slippers, as well as plenty of picks you won't find elsewhere

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

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.