The Mechanics Of The Film Projector
Bill Hammack tears apart a film projector to reveal the amazing mechanisms used in the pre-digital age to trick the mind into seeing a moving image.

July 7, 2015 at 10:22AM
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The Father of the Emoticon Chases His Great White Whale
Dr. Scott Fahlman invented a playful keyboard shortcut that is now used more than six billion times a day. But he hopes to be remembered for something a bit more substantial than a smiley face.

July 7, 2015 at 09:28AM
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How much carbon emissions would robot taxis save?
Efficiency gains per mile travelled could be immense, according to a new study.

July 7, 2015 at 08:23AM
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The problem with Venmo is the same problem everyone else has
After Chase deactivated my card to prevent further theft, I called around to other friends who used Venmo — to see if they had similar experiences. Nearly everyone had their credit card information compromised at some point through the service or knew someone who had; in fact, when I told a writer colleague of mine what had happened, he guessed the answer even before I confirmed.

July 7, 2015 at 06:24AM
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Terminator-vision and the complex questions behind “augmented reality”
With info overlaid on our vision, “cool” doesn’t equal “useful” or even “safe.”

July 6, 2015 at 07:58PM
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A Fascinating Visual Effects Breakdown Of The Battle Of Hardhome
The Battle of Hardhome in this season of “Game Of Thrones” took forever to film, what with the zillions of extras and all. But what this video focuses on is the incredibly ingenious and complicated VFX used to bring Hardhome to life.

July 6, 2015 at 04:14PM
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Where is Google taking us?
At Google, some of the world’s brightest minds are working on innovations, such as driverless cars, that will transform our lives. But is society ready to go along for the ride?

July 6, 2015 at 03:45PM
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The Dark Side of Google’s Ad-Targeting System
Researchers say Google’s ad-targeting system sometimes makes troubling decisions based on data about gender and other personal characteristics.

July 6, 2015 at 02:50PM
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This Bacteria-Slaying Light Fixture Is Perfectly Safe For Humans
Bacteria-killing ultraviolet lights can sterilize everything from toothbrushes to bedsheets. But a new type of light fixture called the Indigo-Clean is able to wipe out those same dangerous pathogens while still being safe for patients or caregivers in a hospital.

July 6, 2015 at 01:46PM
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Japan Accepts USA’s Giant Robot Duel Challenge
Not long ago, the folks at MegaBots Inc challenged Japan to a giant robot duel. Last night, Japan accepted, under the condition that the fight would involve melee combat.

July 6, 2015 at 01:20PM
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