Innovation

I Wrote This While Trotting On a Dozen Different Walking Pads
Most VersatilePhotograph: Kristin CanningLifesmartTM2202 3-in-1 TreadmillIf you’re not keen on buying a standing desk, check out the Lifesmart 3-in-1 Treadmill. You can wheel the lightweight machine into any room,...
Six Months Later, the Switch 2 Proves It Has Staying Power
It’s been six months since the Nintendo Switch 2 finally stepped out into the light of day. The inevitable tragedy of any new product is that the novelty quickly...
For the First Time, AI Analyzes Language as Well as a Human Expert
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine.Among the myriad abilities that humans possess, which ones are uniquely human? Language has been a top candidate at least...
The ‘Mortal Kombat’/’Street Fighter’ Rivalry Includes Their Movies
The Game Awards had plenty of trailers, one of which was surprisingly a look at the next Street Fighter movie. And its appearance there reignited an old, long-lasting grude match...
DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly spraying customers’ food | TechCrunch
A woman is facing felony charges in Evansville, Indiana over a DoorDash delivery in which she allegedly sprayed the food with a substance that made the customers vomit. In...
Which Motorola Phone Should You Buy?
If its performance was a smidge better, this Moto would be a home run. It's worth considering if money's tight, but spring for the Moto G Stylus if you...
Jim Carrey Wanted to Become the Grinch at All Costs
Ron Howard’s live-action How the Grinch Stole Christmas reaches its 25-year milestone with a celebration of the iconic Seuss storybook character. In an oral history published by Vulture, Howard and...
Riding onboard with Rivian’s race to autonomy | TechCrunch
The robot swerved through the cafeteria of Rivian’s Palo Alto office, shelves adorned with chilled canned coffees — until it didn’t. Five minutes later, a man carefully pushed it...
Reddit Sues Australia Over Teen Social Media Ban as Other Nations Consider Similar Laws
Reddit just challenged Australia’s new landmark ban on social media accounts for teenagers. The message-board site filed a lawsuit on Friday in the country’s highest court to block the...
AMD CEO Lisa Su Isn’t Afraid of the Competition
Michael Calore: Recording works.Lauren Goode: Recording. Yeah.Michael Calore: Yeah. It's like when people say, let me film that. You're not actually filming anything. You're shooting a digital video.Lauren Goode:...
I Tried Innovative Age-Tech Gadgets to Improve Life for Seniors
There’s a lot to think about before you invest in age tech. I spoke with Ed Baig from the AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) about what you...
‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ Is Speeding Into Our Hearts
Star Wars has a beloved and peculiar history with racing games, from the iconic Racer and its sequel to the bizarre Super Bombad Racing. That legacy is growing next year with...