The ’90s most visionary TV show / Where to go for virtual hugs
In 1993, ABC aired a five-part, ambitious miniseries called Wild Palms. The show, produced by Oliver Stone, was a sprawling treatise on polarized politics, hallucinogenic drugs, religion, and the rise...
14 Elo 202012min
Samsung’s new Galaxy smartphones / Gaming on the original Fold
Last week, Samsung formally unveiled its newest products at its Galaxy Unpacked virtual event. Among the company’s new devices are two versions of the Galaxy Note 20 phone, both due out August 21, and...
12 Elo 20209min
Google’s forgettable Pixel 4a / De'Longhi’s life-changing espresso machine
Google’s Pixel 4a, a mid-range Android phone, has been widely praised by the tech press. But Input senior reviews editor Ray Wong doesn’t see what the big deal is. In his review of the Pixel 4a, Ray d...
10 Elo 20208min
Quibi’s sad, lonely subreddit / The ‘Gamer Girl’ controversy
Quibi, the short-form content platform with a silly name, has been widely mocked. It’s also proved to be a commercial failure: 92 percent of Quibi users canceled after their free three-month trial per...
7 Elo 202011min
OnePlus’s impressive mid-range phone / The North Face’s amazing waterproof tech
The recently released OnePlus Nord is the first mid-range phone you won’t hate. It boasts six cameras and 5G, all for under $500. Input senior reviews editor Ray Wong was impressed by the Nord, writin...
5 Elo 20209min
Super Nintendo World sneak peek / Instagram’s delightfully dumb new meme
Video of the under-construction Super Nintendo World, a Mario-themed attraction at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, recently leaked on the internet. And it looks amazing. Senior reviews editor Ray Wo...
3 Elo 20209min
Which face masks work best? / Black queer streetwear designers
Despite repeated reminders from public health officials to wear face masks when we're outside, there aren’t many detailed guidelines that can tell us which homemade masks work better than others. Howe...
31 Heinä 202012min
The ultrarich are killing the planet / The ultimate underground bunker
Society considers being filthy rich something to aspire to. However, scientists argue in a new analysis, the pursuit of affluence goes directly against the idea — and feasibility — of a sustainable sy...
29 Heinä 20209min
