Even If Terrorists Do Use Strong Encryption, We Still Need It
Crypto back doors will weaken our own security. And they won’t stop new attacks.

November 27, 2015 at 04:00AM
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How Does Drug Use Affect Typing Speed? A Highly Scientific Investigation
Typing speed and typing accuracy were measured after the journalist consumed marijuana, caffeine, alcohol (several units) and alcohol (many, many units).

November 27, 2015 at 02:42AM
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Life With My Robot Secretary
I lived with an AI assistant for a month, and never before have I felt like such a boss.

November 26, 2015 at 09:54PM
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Pick Your Price And Learn To Code
It’s simple — name your price and learn to code. And, if you beat the average price, you’ll receive the fully upgraded bundle. 10% of the profits from your purchase will go towards Project HOPE, which delivers medical supplies and expertise to at-risk communities around the world. That’s a deal we can all be thankful for.

November 26, 2015 at 06:44AM
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Inside Porsche’s raging collection of sounds
The sound of a Porsche sportscar is as iconic as its design or performance. Many car aficionados can make out a Porsche from a far distance, just by its engine sound.

November 25, 2015 at 08:34PM
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What Happens To Tech’s Free Food?
Tales from the clean-up crew for tech company overflow.

November 25, 2015 at 07:28PM
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Is it Pokemon or Big Data ?
This quiz is very simple. It gives you a name, and you must identify whether this name relates to a big data company, or a Pokémon. It is not easy.

November 25, 2015 at 07:28PM
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Classix: So stabilisiert der Kampfpanzer Leopard seine Kanone (1986)
Turns out that the German army has been sitting on some life-changing beer delivery technology since 1986. This Leopard 2 tank would also be great at egg and spoon races, we reckon.

November 25, 2015 at 05:03PM
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Why Your Plane Can’t Have An Escape Pod
Recent terrorism alerts may put the flying public on edge. But not every would-be solution ought to get off the ground.

November 25, 2015 at 03:21PM
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A Skeptic’s Guide to Buying (or Not Buying) a 4K TV
I bought my beloved television half a decade ago, a (then) impressively thin 32-inch Samsung for around $500. Today, you can buy a 50-inch 4K TV for $500. The real question is: Should you buy a 4K TV at all?

November 25, 2015 at 03:21PM
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