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SECURITY BOOST | 5-MINUTE READ
Apple Expands End-to-End Encryption to iCloud Backups
BY LILY HAY NEWMAN
The company will also soon support the use of physical authentication keys with Apple ID, and is adding contact verification for iMessage in 2023.
POWER RANGERS | 6-MINUTE READ
A Row Erupts Over Texas' Bold Bitcoin Battery Plan
BY JOEL KHALILI
Bitcoin miners say they can help stabilize a shaky power grid and prevent blackouts. Experts say it will make the problem worse.
U-TURN | 3-MINUTE READ
San Francisco Has Reversed Its Killer Robot Plan
BY CHRIS STOKEL-WALKER
The city rolled back a controversial decision to let robots use lethal force without human intervention. But the fight is far from over.
COUGH | 4-MINUTE READ
Everyone Is Sick Right Now
BY AMANDA HOOVER
For the past two years, social distancing kept seasonal viruses at bay. Now they're roaring back.
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RENTAL RUSH | 7-MINUTE READ
Airbnb Is Running Riot in Small-Town America
BY ROSIE BRADBURY
The company sent cities scrambling to clamp down on short-term rentals. Now resort towns are feeling the pinch.
PRIVACY | 3-MINUTE READ
Apple Kills Its Plan to Scan Your Photos for CSAM. Here's What's Next
The company plans to expand its Communication Safety features, which aim to disrupt the sharing of child sexual abuse material at the source.
PRODUCT REVIEW | 2-MINUTE READ
Yeti's Rugged $25 Wine Tumbler Made Me a Wine Person
BY BOONE ASHWORTH
It's not the fanciest way to enjoy wine. But it won't shatter in a light breeze like normal glassware.
GIFT GUIDE | 5-MINUTE READ
Our Favorite Advent Calendars of 2022
BY ALICIA COCCHI
Whether your loved one likes sweets, coffee, or something a little stronger, these treat-filled Advent calendars make a great gift.
DIGITAL CULTURE | 4-MINUTE READ
A Recession Looms Over the Posh World of Influencers
BY AMELIA TAIT
With energy prices soaring and inflation taking off, the business of flaunting luxury might stop booming.
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