Helping journalists understand the power of machine learning
Editor’s note: What impact can AI and machine learning have on journalism? That is a question the Google News Initiative is exploring through a partnership with...
These Insects Are Not ‘Murder Hornets’ So Please Stop Killing Them
Asian giant hornets are large and stripey, yes. But so are several other insects. If you see something that looks a little like these “murder hornets”...
Transcending Annihilation with Madeleine L’Engle
At Vanity Fair, Abigail Santamaria examines how the 1918 flu pandemic and threat of nuclear war influenced Madeleine L’Engle’s writing. In L’Engle’s posthumous collection, The Moment...
Here’s What To Buy Your Mom For Mother’s Day
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and with a global pandemic keeping us apart, we still should celebrate the day for what it is—giving thanks to the...
Why Temperature Screenings Alone Won’t Protect People From Covid-19
As parts of the U.S. begin to reopen and ease restrictions on physical movement, a major looming question is how to prevent new spikes in cases...
Sonos Finally Supports Dolby Atmos With New Arc Soundbar
Sonos has been busy these past few months. The company announced it’s phasing out ‘legacy’ devices and plans to roll out a new app in June,...
New Standard Adds Low-Power Wireless Charging to NFC
Qi wireless charging has become the de facto wireless charging standard for gadgets like phones, earbuds, and more. However, just this week, the NFC Forum approved...
European Authorities Ban Dirty Cookie Practices in GDPR Update
When GDPR rolled out across the European Union back in 2018, the sweeping legal framework pledged to bring consumer privacy and protection to the forefront. In...
A Brief History of the Not-So-Brief Wait for Avatar 2
io9’s first article mentioning Avatar 2 was published on December 28, 2009. It was during the site’s second year of operation and also the year James...
Despite Record Streaming Subscriptions, Disney Is Tiptoeing Around the Movie Theater Drama—For Now
As a very ugly standoff between legacy theaters and legacy studios plays out in real time, Disney appears to be treading lightly around the sensitive issue...
