To all the books we hit this year

Hitting the Books has been running for nearly two years now, so first off, thank you all so very much for continuing to read along. 2019 has seen some solid science and technology nonfiction titles. Unsurprisingly, one of the most popular excerpts th…

The Lamborghini Urus demands your respect

Purity is a concept the Lamborghini Urus has little time for, and rightly so. On paper, SUV body aside, it checks off all the boxes fans of the automaker have come to expect: ridiculous power, fiendishly clever engineering, and performance as high as its price tag. If you’re getting hung up on the four doors and seating for up to … Continue reading

How Long Should Content Be in 2020?

As one decade ends and another stretches out before us, it’s time to put old debates behind us and start anew. Today, we settle the debate on how long content should be.

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Techno-thriller 'Mr. Robot' ends on a mind-melting high

(This article contains spoilers for ‘Mr. Robot’ season four)

When Mr. Robot debuted in June 2015, it was the show’s commitment to authentic hacking that attracted eyeballs. For so long, cybersecurity had been shortchanged on-screen — an ever-changi…

Windows on ARM needs to tell a different story

Windows on ARM processors, which has recently taken the form of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon platforms, isn’t exactly a new story and, so far, it has never had its happy ending. Earlier this month, Qualcomm revealed yet another attempt to retell that tale, this time with a slight bent towards affordable Windows devices running on new 8c and 7c platforms. It could … Continue reading

I Canceled Christmas This Year And Everyone Is Fine

I realized that so much of my stress around Christmas was my own creation.

‘Cats’ Star James Corden On The Film: ‘I’ve Heard It’s Terrible’

“The Late Late Show” host plays Bustopher Jones in the maligned film version of the famous stage musical.

The Fujifilm X100F is on sale at $900

We love Fujifilm’s X100F, but it’s definitely not for everyone. It’s a fixed-lens APS-C camera best suited for street photography, blending the excellent 24.3-megapixel X-Trans sensor found in mirrorless models like the X-T2 with a 23mm (35mm equival…

'We Have to Go NOW': Scientists Share Their Wildest Experiences in the Field

Put aside any notions that research is a dull cycle of routine. For scientists who do field work, collecting data means taking risks, exploring remote areas, sleeping outside, and encountering wild animals and extreme weather.

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Banksy Unveils Poignant ‘Scar Of Bethlehem’ Nativity Scene For Christmas

The installation shows Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus in front of a bullet-scarred concrete wall.