Trump’s Parental Leave Proposal Is Pure Hypocrisy

It’s part of a budget that hurts parents and families, from a White House that rips babies from mothers’ arms.

Fortnite patch notes v8.10: The Baller, cross-play matchmaking changes

Another Fortnite patch is upon us, and this week, it’s becoming clear why Epic removed a bunch of vehicles from the game at the beginning of season 8. Just as we assumed, Epic vaulted a bunch of vehicles to make room for the new ones it plans to add throughout the season, beginning today with the arrival of The Baller. … Continue reading

Captain Marvel's Directors Discuss the Importance of the Women in Carol Danvers' Life

With Captain Marvel, co-directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck not only introduce the first female hero to lead her own movie set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but they also define a significant moment in the universe’s history that will factor into its future in a major way.

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Tuesday's Best Deals: Philips Hue, Sony 4K TV, Clarks, Anker Projectors, and More

A J.Crew Factory sale, SSDs, Qi chargers and eero routers lead off Tuesday’s best deals from around the web.

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The Web's Dad Isn't Angry, Just Disappointed 

Thirty years ago, Sir Tim Berners-Lee submitted a proposal for what would become the world wide web. Now, for many reasons, the man widely credited with inventing the web is less than thrilled with how we’ve treated it in the intervening decades.

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Windows 10 can automatically uninstall updates with serious bugs

If a recent update is wreaking havoc on your computer, Windows 10 may automatically uninstall it, according to Microsoft support. A support note states some updates might be incompatible with your system or have other major bugs. If Windows can’t rep…

The GravaStar is a Bluetooth speaker with robotic charm

It’s the aesthetic that grabbed me. Bluetooth speakers have become commonplace, but a desktop spheroid robo-speaker with glowing lights? That’s intriguing. Being from a crowd-funded startup does lend itself to a bit of skepticism, but after getting t…

Senate bill proposes stricter privacy controls for children

Some politicians don’t believe the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act does enough to protect kids in the modern era, and they’re hoping to update it accordingly. Senators Ed Markey and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill that would amend COPPA w…

The New ‘Aladdin’ Trailer Is Here, This Time With Singing

The first full-length trailer for Disney’s live-action adaptation finally lets Will Smith’s genie out of the lamp.

People Can’t Get Over The Bizarre Way Mitt Romney Blows Out His Birthday Candles

A tweet featuring a video showing the senator picking candles off his Twinkie birthday cake has gone viral.