Elon Musk Is Right About Twitter

It really is the closest thing we have to an online public square—and that’s terrible for democracy. Let his takeover bid be a wakeup call. Read more »

WhatsApp Doubles Down With End-to-End Encrypted ‘Communities’

More than just group DMs, WhatsApp’s new feature is a major expansion of its comprehensive encrypted messaging. Read more »

Time Got So Much Weirder. The World Needs a New Lexicon

Our days aren’t ruled by the sundial or the pendulum clock anymore. They’re measured in binges and darkmodes. Read more »

Why You Should Think Twice Before Sharing a Covid Diagnosis

At this point, many people wouldn’t hesitate to say they’ve contracted the virus. This social norm has unsettling ramifications for medical privacy. Read more »

​​Oceans Aren’t Just Warming—Their Soundscapes Are Transforming

Humans are polluting the seas with sound, while warming waters change how noise propagates. What does that mean for whales and other animals? Read more »

​​Oceans Aren’t Just Warming—Their Soundscapes Are Transforming

Humans are polluting the seas with sound, while warming waters change how noise propagates. What does that mean for whales and other animals? Read more »

Elon Musk Offers To Buy 100% Of Twitter

“My offer is my best and final offer and if it is not accepted, I would need to reconsider my position as a shareholder,” Musk said in a filing. Read more »

NextSense Wants to Get in Your Ears and Watch Your Brain

Born from Alphabet’s “moon shot” division, the startup aims to sell earbuds that can collect heaps of neural data—and uncover the mysteries of gray matter. Read more »

NextSense Wants to Get in Your Ears and Watch Your Brain

Born from Alphabet’s “moon shot” division, the startup aims to sell earbuds that can collect heaps of neural data—and uncover the mysteries of gray matter. Read more »

NextSense Wants to Get in Your Ears and Watch Your Brain

Born from Alphabet’s “moon shot” division, the startup aims to sell earbuds that can collect heaps of neural data—and uncover the mysteries of gray matter. Read more »