Piepacker Gives Retro Games an Online Co-Op Upgrade
Play old-school titles and video chat with up to three friends in the same browser—for free.It used to require a lot of time and effort to play old-school retro games, but...
This Game Set in the Gaza Strip Doesn’t Let You Win
Five years after its release, Liyla and the Shadows of War is more relevant than ever—and it’s making an impact beyond the screen.There’s an inescapable heaviness when you're dropped into the...
A Simple Software Fix Could Limit Location Data Sharing
Carriers know where you are every time your phone reconnects to the cell network—but with Pretty Good Phone Privacy, they wouldn’t have to.Location data sharing from wireless carriers has been a...
If You Want to Tackle Climate Change, Start With Methane
The landmark assessment was dire. But it shows that by slashing methane emissions, humanity can make rapid progress in fighting climate change.On Monday, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change...
A 5G Shortcut Leaves Phones Exposed to Stingray Surveillance
You may not have the full story about what network you're on—and how well you're protected.In North America and many other parts of the world, high-speed 5G mobile data networks dangled...
Here’s How to Try All the Top New iOS 15 Features Now
The next version of Apple’s iPhone operating system debuts this fall, but you can try the public beta—at your own risk.This fall, you'll be able to add your driver's license to...
Gymnasts Make the Wolf Turn Look Easy. Physics Shows It’s Not
The spin seems simple if you’re just watching it on TV. But it’s a complex move that requires understanding your center of mass.If you watched gymnastics during the Olympics, you've seen...