The jig was up the minute Queen (yes, Queen) Rhaenyra Targaryen cast her eyes away from the fire and seemingly set her sights on revenge: This new Game of Thrones show will give you what the last Game of Thrones show didn’t. It was as telegraphed as the fact that [spoiler] was going to die… Continue reading ‘House of the Dragon’ Wants You to Trust ‘Game of Thrones’ Again
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8 Best Deals From Samsung Week: Galaxy Phones, Tablets, Soundbars, and TVs
It’s Samsung’s 50th anniversary, and the company is celebrating with a deals event that runs through November 1. Everything from Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy Z Fold4 folding smartphone to its QLED 8K Smart TV is on sale. Some items will stay discounted all week, but the company is offering a few exclusive daily deals until the… Continue reading 8 Best Deals From Samsung Week: Galaxy Phones, Tablets, Soundbars, and TVs
The New Math of Wrinkling Patterns
A few minutes into a 2018 talk at the University of Michigan, Ian Tobasco picked up a large piece of paper and crumpled it into a seemingly disordered ball of chaos. He held it up for the audience to see, squeezed it for good measure, then spread it out again. “I get a wild mass… Continue reading The New Math of Wrinkling Patterns
11 Best Chef’s Knives for Your Kitchen (2022): Affordable, Japanese, Carbon Steel
A great knife is the cornerstone on which a great meal is built. But if you ask three chefs what makes a great knife, you’ll likely get at least five answers. The truth is that what makes the perfect knife for you will depend on many factors, including your comfort level with knives, the size… Continue reading 11 Best Chef’s Knives for Your Kitchen (2022): Affordable, Japanese, Carbon Steel
7 Best Bike Locks (2022): U-Locks, Chain Locks, and Tips
Leaving a bike unsecured outdoors is like leaving a stack of money on a bench with a sign that reads, “Don’t take me.” Bicycles (and electric bicycles) are amazing machines, but one of their downsides is that they’re incredibly easy to steal. Because thieves are most often lazy opportunists, they target the bikes that look… Continue reading 7 Best Bike Locks (2022): U-Locks, Chain Locks, and Tips
TikTok’s Security Threat Comes Into Focus
As Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on, Ukrainian forces have proved resilient and mounted increasingly intense counterattacks on Kremlin forces. But as the conflict evolves, it is entering an ominous phase of drone warfare. Russia has begun launching a series of recent attacks using Iranian “suicide drones” to inflict damage that is difficult to defend… Continue reading TikTok’s Security Threat Comes Into Focus
12 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2022): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and More
Many years ago, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 gained notoriety when its batteries caught fire in a series of incidents. There’s been a steady stream of similar, though isolated, incidents ever since. However, despite the high-profile coverage of batteries gone wrong, the vast majority of Li-ion batteries are safe. The chemical reaction that occurs inside… Continue reading 12 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2022): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and More
Ukraine Could Never Afford to Bet on Starlink
The recent row over SpaceX’s Starlink and its role in helping Ukraine defend itself from a rapacious Russian invasion seems to grow only more urgent, especially as the Russian government has stepped up attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, targeting electricity, water, and communications. Starlink, an internet service powered by a vast “satellite constellation,” is an… Continue reading Ukraine Could Never Afford to Bet on Starlink
7 Best Midweek Deals on Cameras, Lenses, and Bags (2022)
Autumn is slowly rolling away the summer heat and haze, bringing with it the spectacular colors of fall. Whether you’re going for a chilly October hike or just a stroll around the neighborhood, this week’s deals will help you capture the brilliant hues of Mother Nature in all her glory. Some of our favorite camera… Continue reading 7 Best Midweek Deals on Cameras, Lenses, and Bags (2022)
Iran’s Internet Blackouts Are Part of a Global Menace
For the past five weeks, thousands of Iranians, led by courageous young women, have taken to the streets of dozens of cities around the country, driven to action by the case of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died while in the custody of the country’s Morality Police. At tremendous risk to their safety,… Continue reading Iran’s Internet Blackouts Are Part of a Global Menace