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Connecting to cell networks is an increasingly viable option—here’s how it works. https://bit.ly/2PgIfzL

Section 230 faces countless reform efforts. But a look back reminds us that categorical content bans often come at the expense of marginalized groups. https://bit.ly/2ZYutUv

Wearing underwear designed to absorb my menstrual flow—with no additional protection—has made my period more comfortable. It’s kinder to the planet too. https://bit.ly/3bFMJY8

Standing desks, computer monitors, and chairs are all on sale if you’re looking to kit out your new home office. https://bit.ly/3ktgxeA

Sure, you can add items to your shopping list, check the weather, and get random trivia. Now let's take your Echo to the next level. https://bit.ly/2O81P0I

The game developer has a reputation for pulling some of its most avid fans into its ranks, but whether that relationship will persevere isn't so clear. https://bit.ly/3r5qm4U

The Microbus sketch was released alongside an announcement regarding VW's autonomy initiative for commercial vehicles. https://cnet.co/3bE6v6u

Netflix is committing $100 million to a fund to help funnel in more talent from underrepresented groups. https://cnet.co/2Msz9Pm

Just in time for the big games coming this year. https://cnet.co/3r19Vqi

You don’t have to give up sports or talk shows when you cut the cord. These apps let you stream the same TV channels over the internet. https://bit.ly/37OmOfV

Span's electrical panel uses a mobile app to control a home's circuits. It's an essential upgrade for those with a solar battery backup system. https://bit.ly/3ssJrhL

Like 'Sorry to Bother You,' Noah Hutton’s feature debut uses genre to prod the callous excesses of capitalism https://bit.ly/2ZPmGIP

For now, Facebook has walked back its clumsy surprise ban on news content. But the social media giant has made clear: It can take news away again. https://bit.ly/2ZLGmgH

Sharpen your chess skills—or learn the game from scratch—with these digital options. https://bit.ly/2P9i8Lb

A Sandworm-adjacent group has successfully breached US critical infrastructure a handful of times, according to new findings from the security firm Dragos. https://bit.ly/3sqn7Fz

“Somewhere in that black hole was the Chinese fleet. She would be expected to find and destroy it.” https://bit.ly/2NYArlO

The Red Planet’s red looks different to an Earthling than it would to a Martian—or to a robot with hyperspectral cameras for eyes. https://bit.ly/3pP94rx

For Empress, cracking titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Immortals Fenyx Rising is more than a pastime. It's a mission. https://bit.ly/2ZIZICZ

St. Jude Hospital and Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, selected Hayley Arceneaux for a trip to orbit in a SpaceX capsule. https://nyti.ms/3sjT7eA

What happened to California’s Inland Empire when Amazon came to town. https://nyti.ms/3aJok4L

A fast-growing market for digital art, ephemera and media is marrying the world’s taste for collectibles with cutting-edge technology. https://nyti.ms/3btfzLj

Do more with your library—find lost tracks, organize your collections, discover new tunes. https://bit.ly/3pHNViI

No one has time to look professional anymore. Just toss on one of these hoodies, shirts, or sweatpants and bask in the snuggles. https://bit.ly/3shYNG2

In 2003, Barrett Lyon created a map of the internet. In 2021, he did it again—and showed just how quickly it's expanded. https://bit.ly/3pAPejy

If you’re looking to stay warm or just need a bit of self-care, check out these discounts. https://bit.ly/37uOeaj

Margaret Mitchell was the co-leader of a group investigating ethics in AI, alongside Timnit Gebru, who said she was fired in December. https://bit.ly/37uOdmL

The country's highest court ruled that the 25 drivers who filed a lawsuit should be considered workers and entitled to minimum wage and vacations. https://bit.ly/3aEtVJS

The pain for such enterprises been particularly acute in the state, leading some to back an effort to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom. https://nyti.ms/3du6Lrp

His equipment became the industry standard and influenced the sound of groups like Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, the Grateful Dead, Santana, Chicago and the Who. https://nyti.ms/3bkoRt7

Big Tech likes to copy the hot new thing. But that’s not always good for the rest of us. https://nyti.ms/3se8rsS

A big question about the future of commerce is how local businesses will succeed online. https://nyti.ms/3jZt1ut

With Australia moving to make the tech companies pay for news, Facebook took a hard line, while Google has struck deals to pay publishers. https://nyti.ms/2M37jJj

The decision is in response to a proposed law in the country that would require tech companies to pay publishers for linking to stories across their platforms. https://nyti.ms/2NCybAv

First of all, shorten your lectures. Now is the time to rethink the way that schools should accommodate students and teachers from all backgrounds. https://bit.ly/37qsf4t

NASA’s biggest and boldest rover attempts a momentous landing on February 18. Here’s how to watch—and why you should. https://bit.ly/37o2CBb

How an obsession with space led to a partnership on the Perseverance rover—and the chance we could finally hear what our planetary neighbor sounds like. https://bit.ly/3puWgGy

Google, Facebook, and others promise more flexibility to work from home. But they’re charging ahead with plans for more offices. https://bit.ly/3b9UPIt

“In a thousand years America won’t be remembered as a country, but simply as a fleeting moment.” https://bit.ly/3arzb3q

The company's latest learning platform incorporates coding elements, augmented reality, and a selection of kid-friendly pop tunes. https://bit.ly/3qyjVr6

Yes, it's creepy when companies can track your every move. But that's not the only problem. https://bit.ly/2Ziktp1

Videofeeds sometimes fail, defense attorneys can’t confer with clients, and witnesses have a hard time reviewing documents. https://bit.ly/2OGknFA

Researchers only drilled through an Antarctic ice shelf to sample sediment. Instead, they found animals that weren't supposed to be there. https://bit.ly/3qqWFel

The general theory of relativity states that black holes have only three observable properties; additional ones, or “hair,” do not exist. Or do they? https://bit.ly/2ZgpPAX

Ready to upgrade your USB microphone or headset to something better? Here’s how to make sense of pro(ish) audio gear. https://bit.ly/3ahKfQr

The lucrative business of dealing in code vulnerabilities is central to espionage and war planning, which is why brokers never spoke about it—until now. https://bit.ly/2MYAMVu

Fitbit, Apple, Samsung and more... Our top-rated smartwatches for every wrist and every budget. https://cnet.co/3jMAIDX

The latest tech in Apple's iPhone 12 lineup brings new gaming competition to PCs and consoles. https://cnet.co/3pj6dGT

Slate Star Codex was a window into the psyche of many tech leaders building our collective future. Then it disappeared. https://nyti.ms/2OBmMRT

The history of home cultivation methods of Psilocybe is more connected to early internet culture than you'd think. https://bit.ly/3tSHqgu

Drivers, often unfamiliar with a neighborhood, leave cars running while dropping off food. Opportunistic thieves lie in wait. https://bit.ly/2LPDJae