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Tesla Model S Redesign: Look Past the Weird Steering Yoke and See the Future
Tesla's Model S makeover, its first in almost a decade, may be jarring to some. But once the initial shock wears off, it becomes clear that the new interior was built with an autonomous future in mind.
Has OnePlus Finally Found Its Niche?
I'm still a bit worried about the cult phone company.
The Best Work-From-Home Cities All Have One Thing In Common
I've been thinking a lot about how to fix America's Internet problems, and fiber-minded local ISPs are a big part of the solution.
This Valentine's Day, Don't Let Robots Write Your Love Letters
Valentinesday.ai uses artificial intelligence to write your sweetheart a letter, but as I learned, it can't capture the essence of true love.
Super Bowl LV Shows the 5G World That Wasn't
Finally! Verizon provides a use case for 5G in packed sports stadiums, but in a locked-down pandemic world, who cares?
The Pandemic Will Delay New Games for Years, So Stop Complaining About Your Backlog
We’re only beginning to see how COVID-19 will impact future game development. Let’s appreciate the games we can play right now.
Why Is Everyone So Starstruck by Starlink?
Is it the powerful scent of Elon Musk? Or just because Americans are so hopelessly desperate for better internet?
Why Every US Carrier Is 'Winning' Fastest 5G Awards
RootMetrics, OpenSignal, and Ookla gave 'fastest 5G' awards to three different carriers. What's up with that?
My Bernie Meme Went Viral When I Needed It Most
My Inauguration Day Bernie Sanders-Loehmann’s tweet unexpectedly went viral. The meme made people laugh, but the responses to it comforted me on a day when I truly needed it.
Yes, Your Kids' Screen Time Is Out of Control, But Give Yourself (and Them) a Break
Excessive screen time is unhealthy for anyone. But a New York Times piece about parents who feel like failures because their kids are spending too much time online fails to acknowledge what's really going on.
The Chips of CES 2021: How New Silicon Will Boost PCs in the New Year
AMD, Intel, Nvidia: Here's a closer look at what all of the CES 2021 chip announcements mean for PC shoppers.
CES 2021: Affordable 8K TVs Are Coming, But You Shouldn't Buy One
8K TVs were introduced in abundance at this year's virtual CES, including models from traditionally budget-friendly manufacturer TCL, but that doesn't mean you should ditch your 4K TV just yet.
Intel and Board Partners Tip Z590 Motherboards: Will They Be Worth the Upgrade?
Intel has confirmed that its 11th Generation "Rocket Lake" Core CPUs are coming, and with it a new set of motherboards based on the Z590 platform. Here's what you need to know about the new chipset—and Intel on the desktop in early 2021.
Netflix’s Terrific Video Game Shows Shame Hollywood’s Awful Movie Adaptations
You may dream of seeing your favorite games turned into big-screen blockbusters, but when it comes to video game adaptations, streaming television is winning.
Storming the Capitol Started on Social Media, and It Should Have Ended There
After the attack on the US Capitol, Facebook, Twitter, and other services have restricted Donald Trump's access to their platforms, but they are still shirking their social responsibilities.
Why Cell Networks Cut Out at the US Capitol Riot
As the mob descended on the US Capitol complex yesterday, did law enforcement jam cell signals to thwart communication? No, the networks were probably just overwhelmed. Here's why.
Nashville Bomber's Reported Paranoia Lived in the Gap Between 5G Reality and 5G Marketing
If the Nashville suicide bomber destroyed an AT&T building because of delusional fears about 5G, overheated 5G marketing and political debates didn't help.
6 Reasons You Should Ditch Netflix Streaming
Video streaming is cheap and convenient, but it can’t touch physical media like Blu-ray when it comes to content breadth, quality, and extras.
Don't Let Anyone Shame You for Playing Cyberpunk 2077 on Weak Hardware
Don’t let your old PC or underpowered console stop you from entering Night City.
No $70 Game Should Have Microtransactions
Gamers shouldn't be subjected to both higher game prices and the moneymaking schemes that have come with the current console generation.
