Humans and Technology I thought VR would make watching Olympic snowboarding awesome. Sadly, it sucked. Virtual-reality programming for the Winter Olympics shows there’s still a long way to go before the tech is ready for prime time. by Rachel Metz 2018-02-15T13:30:00-05:00
Tech Policy A phone that says “no” to little kid fingers An algorithm for detecting who’s swiping the screen could help make phones child-proof. by Rachel Metz 2018-02-09T12:29:00-05:00
Tech Policy Facebook’s app for kids should freak parents out Messenger Kids, its first grab at the under-13 crowd, is not to be trusted. After all, you’ve seen how the company treats adults. by Rachel Metz 2018-02-07T12:53:00-05:00
Silicon Valley Amazon’s cashier-less Seattle grocery store is opening to the public At Amazon Go, you grab your milk and leave. It might take some getting used to. by Rachel Metz 2018-01-21T10:00:00-05:00
Connectivity The Six Apps That Mattered Most in 2017 Some are obvious, some are awful. They were all a big deal this year. by Rachel Metz 2017-12-25T00:00:00-05:00
Connectivity Apps That Hint at a Fanciful Fake Future A new wave of mobile AR and VR apps is here, and these are the ones you need to check out. by Rachel Metz 2017-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life Digital Pills Track How Patients Use Opioids Ingestible sensors could help doctors keep people from becoming addicted to prescription painkillers. by Emily Mullin 2017-12-11T17:06:00-05:00
Connectivity Google’s Pixel Buds Translate a Great Idea into Horrible Design The earbuds are a swift translator when paired with a Pixel smartphone, but they’re uncomfortable and chunky. by Rachel Metz 2017-11-15T16:03:00-05:00
Connectivity The Woman Battling Hate Speech, Censorship, and Extremism Online (and Off) Yasmin Green, head of R&D for Alphabet’s Jigsaw, is using technology in hopes of making the world a better place. It’s not easy. by Rachel Metz 2017-11-08T16:32:00-05:00
Connectivity Our Guide to This Year’s Best Holiday Gifts The 13 most drool-worthy techie gifts for family, friends, and Fido. by Sarah Silbert 2017-10-24T00:10:00-04:00
