Rian Johnson's movie has more moral complexity than any of the previous films—and gives audiences a lot more to think about.
The NSA leaker's latest project aims to secure your computer—and you—from not just digital but physical attacks.
A year in the life of America's favorite CEO, from the man himself (maybe).
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi was once the world's most valuable startup. Then it stumbled. Now, Xiaomi is clawing its way back.
Eric Schmidt was the hired-gun CEO whose balancing act with co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin propelled Google to great heights.
Streaming services, network TV, cable—really exceptional programming showed up all over the place this year. Here's what kept us glued to the tube.
A fake Cuphead, a WhatsApp privacy blow-up, and more of the week's top security news.
Don't worry, 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' is in there too.
Edward Witten reflects on the meaning of dualities in physics and math, emergent space-time, and the pursuit of a complete description of nature.
The company has admitted it's been slowing the performance of older iPhones. But here's why it shouldn't have to.
Pull up a chair, we've got processing to do.
How to build a transportation system that handles peak demand—and why you really really shouldn't.
Let's calculate how much energy your LEDs suck up relative to old-school incandescents.
Galaxy NGC 5256 contains two merging galaxies. In between the two is a supermassive black hole that’s quickly sucking up material from the impact.
Whether you’re tuk-tukking through Chiang Mai or strolling the Champs-Élysées, these apps will upgrade any itinerary.
There were so many great comics last year, we couldn't pick just five. Here's everything you should have read in 2017.
Mafia's $200 bag is made from recycled sail cloth, and the profits go to a reputable sustainable ocean charity.
Silicon Valley is slow to come to terms with the fact that it's become the new Wall Street. In 2018, that needs to change.
We get a look at how humble Honda puts these little birds together.
That 30-second lag on your NFL livestream? It takes a lot more tech than you may think to get rid of it.
