Category: Tech
X Is Working With a GOP Consulting Firm
Targeted Victory’s largest client is the Republican National Committee. It’s now fielding inquiries for X about Elon Musk’s standoff with Brazil.
Best Overlanding Gear (2024): Tried and Tested Storage, Shovels, and Coolers
We traveled thousands of miles to bring you the best tires, tow straps, and tool kits to get you out there … and back again.
The NSA Has a Podcast—Here’s How to Decode It
The spy agency that dared not speak its name is now the Joe Rogan of the SIGINT set. And the pod’s actually worth a listen.
Elektron Digitakt II Review: The Most Versatile Sampler and Sequencer
Even after seven years, the original Digitakt can still hold its own against modern samplers. The Digitakt II is better in almost every way.
The More This Rolex Costs, the More You Want It. Here’s Why
A 125-year-old theory explains why humans want luxury items even more when the prices go up. Blame social media—and ubiquitous counterfeits—for making it even worse.
The Death of ‘Concord’ Offers a Bleak Look at Gaming’s Future
After eight years of development, Sony pulled the plug on Concord today after just two weeks. Fans loved it, but seemingly not enough. Is the future of the industry blockbuster-or-bust?
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: Blending Beauty and Brains
Nine years after its predecessor debuted, the fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat blends beauty with smarts.
Therapy Sessions Exposed by Mental Health Care Firm’s Unsecured Database
Video and audio of therapy sessions, transcripts, and other patient records were accidentally exposed in a publicly accessible database operated by the virtual medical company Confidant Health.
How to Use Apple’s Distraction Control Feature in Safari
Distraction Control, which removes annoying elements from web pages, is coming to the iPhone’s default browser with the release of iOS 18.
The End of ‘Brat Summer’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think
Yes, it means we’re moving into Demure Autumn or even PSL Time, but it also indicates seasons themselves are getting warped by meme culture.