Safari Flaws Exposed Webcams, Online Accounts, and More
Apple awarded a $100,500 bug bounty to the researcher who discovered the latest major vulnerability in its browser.
Why the Belarus Railways Hack Marks a First for Ransomware
The politically motivated attack represents a new frontier for hacktivists—and won’t be the last of its kind.
What to Play When You’re Not Playing Wordle
Once a day may not be enough. Try these 14 alternatives.
Why Some Animals Can Tell More From Less
Researchers find that densely packed neurons play an outsize role in quantitative skill—calling into question old assumptions about evolution.
Optimizing Machines Is Perilous. Consider ‘Creatively Adequate’ AI.
The future of artificial intelligence needs less data and can tolerate ambiguity.
The EU Has a Plan to Fix Internet Privacy: Be More Like Apple
Lawmakers want all websites to use a similar “Ask App Not to Track” function, but Apple’s system might not be as clear-cut as once believed.
NASA’s Newest Spinoff Tech Comes Back to Earth
While the space agency didn’t actually develop Tang, its R&D includes everything from robot gloves to vertical farming—with commercial benefits back home.
An Unsung Hero of Gaming History Deserves a Higher Profile
Jerry Lawson, the inventor of the game cartridge, isn’t quite a household name. A podcast aims to shed some light on his life and accomplishments.