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The Most Damning Allegation in the Twitter Whistleblower’s Report

Zakto further alleges that Twitter has no comprehensive development or testing environments for piloting new features and system upgrades before launching them in the live production software. As a result, Zatko describes a situation where engineers would work alongside live systems and “test directly on the commercial service, leading to regular service disruptions.” And the… Continue reading The Most Damning Allegation in the Twitter Whistleblower’s Report

The Twitter Whistleblower Plays Right Into Elon Musk’s Hands

“If what Zatko alleges is true, Twitter has violated its users’ trust and deceived the Federal Trade Commission and its directors,” says Christopher Bouzy of Bot Sentinel, whose access to Twitter data was threatened with removal this week. As for the timing of that warning, which would restrict Bouzy from collecting data about deactivated and… Continue reading The Twitter Whistleblower Plays Right Into Elon Musk’s Hands

How Does Queerness Fit Into the US Census?

How does a data set like the US census deal with people who defy its expectations? How can a data set encompass those its designers never imagined? These questions can’t be answered with the published numbers, the final facts. They can only be answered by seeking out stories deep within the data, stories like this… Continue reading How Does Queerness Fit Into the US Census?

Egg and Sperm Donors Could Be Required to Share Medical Records

Laura High’s hormones have been out of whack since she was as young as 13 years old. Her period was “all over the place,” so her doctors put her on birth control, but the hormonal issues continued to plague her. As she got older, things only became worse; she was gaining weight quickly and easily,… Continue reading Egg and Sperm Donors Could Be Required to Share Medical Records

The Best Binoculars to Zoom In on Real Life

Binoculars mean the difference between seeing a little gray bird and identifying a titmouse, cheering a home run and seeing the epic catch, or realizing that the 10-point buck is actually a doe standing in front of dead branches. Whether you’re scouting terrain, watching birds in your backyard, or getting season tickets to Fenway, binoculars… Continue reading The Best Binoculars to Zoom In on Real Life

If Humans Went Extinct, Would a Similar Species Evolve?

The rise of powerful new technology means that humanity must confront the risk of its own demise. The invention of nuclear weaponry, for example, has already shown just how quickly humanity’s destructive power could grow. The atomic bomb was a thousand times more powerful than conventional explosives; many hydrogen bombs were a thousand times more… Continue reading If Humans Went Extinct, Would a Similar Species Evolve?

The Best Espresso Machines for the Home Barista

There’s always room to up your game, and there are quite a few additional tools that can help you make the best espresso possible. These are all tools you’d employ before the brew, setting the stage for the perfect extraction. Fellow Atmos Canister for Coffee Beans ($40) A vacuum canister is a great way to… Continue reading The Best Espresso Machines for the Home Barista

The Therabody TheraFace Pro Is a Versatile Tool

The TheraFace Pro intimidated me. Made by Therabody—the company behind the popular Theragun devices—the TheraFace Pro is the It Girl beauty tool of the moment, on par with the coveted Dyson Airwrap in both price and prestige. This $399 tool offers a variety of skin-care treatments, from microcurrent and LED light to percussive facial massages.… Continue reading The Therabody TheraFace Pro Is a Versatile Tool