Congress vs. Covid lies
Well over a year into the pandemic, and major social media platforms are still failing to moderate Covid-19 misinformation. With cases rising in all 50 states, the delta variant rapidly spreading, and...
28 Juli 202111min
Why Netflix wants to be a gaming app
Netflix is betting on gaming to be its next big offering. The company saw lackluster growth as the world began to come out of the pandemic lockdown, so now it’s hoping a free library of video games wi...
27 Juli 202110min
The rest stop doctor’s appointment
When you were stuck at home last year, did you visit a doctor online? For some people, it was a convenient option; for others, it gave them potentially life-saving care from out of state. But what hap...
26 Juli 202111min
Roblox: 40 million games in one
Roblox is one of the fastest growing games in the world right now. But depending on who you ask, some would say it’s more than a game. The app lets users not only play, but also join virtual birthday ...
23 Juli 20219min
Did Anthony Bourdain say that?
The new documentary Roadrunner takes a look at the life of Anthony Bourdain, the late celebrity chef, author, and travel show host. But one decision by the filmmakers is raising questions: The film us...
22 Juli 202110min
Yes, iPhones can be hacked
iPhones have a reputation for being unhackable. But that’s not exactly the case. This weekend, we learned about Pegasus, software specifically designed to hack iPhones. This raises questions about who...
21 Juli 20216min
How much does it cost to leave Earth?
Rich entrepreneurs have taken significant steps in recent weeks to make civilian space travel a reality. But that reality is only accessible to those who can afford the staggeringly expensive ticket. ...
20 Juli 20217min
Bring on the 4-day workweek
The pandemic changed where we work and how we work — and our work-life balance pretty much disappeared. That’s especially true for working mothers, who did more child care and household labor than the...
19 Juli 202115min
