Tech
GPS Was Terrible In The '90s ... On Purpose
The military was scrambling it. No, this isn't a conspiracy theory.
A ROUNDUP OF INTERVIEWS, DEEP DIVES, & TRIVIA
Going Deep With The Colossal Submarine Internet Cables Which Connect Us
Move over, you silly little router …
Disproving Big Tech's Claims That Everyone Needs Targeted Ads
For too long a time, this business model was sold to both publishers and users as a major success and the best way for everyone to just live with intrusive advertising online.
Mona Lisa Looks So Enigmatic Because We Cleaned It Way Too Much
She doesn't appear to have eyebrows or lashes. What's with that?
Four Nightmarish Tech Stories That Didn't Get Enough Press
For every tech advance that improves our lives, another seems to come along to make everything just a little bit worse.
Google Has Been Avoiding 'Genericide,' The Scariest Word In Trademark Law
It is much easier to say “Googled” as a verb than it is to say, “I conducted a search.”
11 Ways The Tech Industry Pretends To Support Women
If you're looking for ways to support women without doing anything remotely effective, read on!
The Mail Used To Arrive 12 Times A Day
The postman came every hour, on the hour.
Let's Talk About 'The Ghosts' Hiding In Google Maps
Google Maps' Street View keeps having people discover an entirely new, digitally captured image of loved ones who are no longer here.
5 Crazy Creative Simple Solutions To Global Problems
Thinking outside the box is an understatement. These innovators ripped the box open.
Amazon Wants You To Give Them Your Palm Print For A $10 Credit
Would you give Bezos your palm print for $10?
5 Wild Old-Timey Versions Of Common Household Items
Some of the most seemingly basic things in your home hide spectacularly zany histories behind their modern veneer.