Deepfakes are a threat to national security, say lawmakers – CNET
The artificial intelligence tool infamous for porn forgeries is now a threat to democracy.
A Behind the Scenes Look at Rothy’s New Sneaker
The company made its name on a line of footwear made of yarn spun from plastic. Today, it adds a new sneaker with a customizable fit to its offerings.
‘The Americans’ Deserves an Emmy For Its Look Inside Putin’s Mind
For five seasons, the spy drama gave American viewers a grasp of Soviet thinking—one that’s shockingly relevant today.
Wild Icelandic Landscapes As You’ve Never Seen Them
Charlotta Hauksdóttir developed her own visual vocabulary to represent the natural beauty of her native country.
Nintendo Labo Review: Which Kit is Best? (Vehicle, Variety, Robot)
We review every Nintendo Labo kit for Switch: the Vehicle Kit, Variety Kit, and Robot Kit. Which should you buy?
Scientists use bear saliva to rapidly test for antibiotics
A team of scientists has discovered a technology that rapidly assesses potentially lifesaving antibiotics by using bacteria in saliva from an East Siberian brown bear.
Lyft’s Bid to Rule the Streets Now Includes Public Transit
Starting with Santa Monica, users can now check transit routes and times in the Lyft app—part of the ride-sharing company’s strategy to move beyond cars.
A mere drop of blood makes skin cells line up
A team of researchers performed experiments on blood-deprived cells that were subsequently exposed to blood serum. Remarkably, all the cells started to move and grow in the same direction as soon as the blood serum was added.
Climate change may drive 10 percent of amphibian species in the Atlantic Rainforest to extinction
Climate conditions forecast for 2050 and 2070 will be potentially lethal to species less adapted to climate variation, according to Brazilian researchers.