Nothing says summer like food sizzling on the grill. Here in North America, this past Memorial Day weekend marked the traditional start of summer. It’s the perfect occasion to wheel the old grill out of the garage … and realize it’s rusted beyond repair. If that happens to you, fear not. We have been testing… Continue reading The Best Grills to Kickstart Your Summer Cookout
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Google May Owe You a Chunk of $100 Million
Not to freak out anyone, but there’s a serious flaw in all supported versions of Microsoft Windows that allows attackers to take over your machine. The so-called Follina vulnerability can be exploited using a weaponized Word document, and security researchers say they’ve already spotted government-backed hackers using this attack in the wild. Fingers crossed that… Continue reading Google May Owe You a Chunk of $100 Million
Actively Exploited Microsoft Zero-Day Still Doesn’t Have a Patch
Researchers warned last weekend that a flaw in Microsoft’s Support Diagnostic Tool could be exploited using malicious Word documents to remotely take control of target devices. Microsoft released guidance on Monday, including temporary defense measures. By Tuesday, the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency had warned that “a remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this… Continue reading Actively Exploited Microsoft Zero-Day Still Doesn’t Have a Patch
The Best Hair Straighteners to Iron Out Those Kinks
Straightening my hair is typically a two-day affair. I wash all the product out the night before and load my hair with hydrating protectants. I let it air-dry, then I braid it before bed so that the next day, the curls are looser and easier to work through. Then, and only then, can I go… Continue reading The Best Hair Straighteners to Iron Out Those Kinks
8 Great Outdoor Deals to Kickstart Your Summer of Fun
Memorial Day deals might be over, but fear not! There are still great sales going on, and we’ve rounded up a few to get you ready for more outdoor summer fun. Set up a projector on your patio for a movie marathon, or coordinate a cookout just about anywhere with a portable grill. You could… Continue reading 8 Great Outdoor Deals to Kickstart Your Summer of Fun
Sheryl Sandberg and the Death of ‘The Deal’
Five years. That’s how long Sheryl Sandberg figured she’d be spending at Facebook, now called Meta, when she took the job as chief operating officer and Mark Zuckerberg’s much-ballyhooed partner in 2008. Enough time to modulate the company’s swaggering culture into something sustainable, build a wildly successful ad business, and set up a policy operation… Continue reading Sheryl Sandberg and the Death of ‘The Deal’
How Mdou Moctar’s Music Went Viral Via Bluetooth
Depending on where you are in the world, life after the death of physical music looks very different. In West Africa, the post-CD landscape was populated by market stalls selling SIM and micro-SD cards preloaded with tracks. Eventually, pals started sharing songs directly by Bluetooth, phone to phone. After WhatsApp began to spread in the… Continue reading How Mdou Moctar’s Music Went Viral Via Bluetooth
Video Gaming Got Its First Major Union. Now What?
History is about to take place in Madison, Wisconsin. A group of game developers have gathered in person to await the results of a National Labor Relations Board election that will determine whether the quality assurance workers at Call of Duty developer Raven Software have the majority vote needed to unionize roughly two dozen employees… Continue reading Video Gaming Got Its First Major Union. Now What?
This Wireless Surround System Is the Future of Home Audio
If you want discrete speakers to go with your brand new flatscreen, you’d probably start by measuring speaker cables and prepping a utility knife for your drywall. Soundbars with rear surround speakers and wireless subwoofers make installing a complete system a little easier, but they don’t offer the same fidelity you get from separate speakers… Continue reading This Wireless Surround System Is the Future of Home Audio
MSR’s Hubba Hubba NX Tent Is Solid, but I Hate the Zippers
I’ve found that Mountain Safety Research (MSR) tends to arrive at an impressive iteration of a product and then stick with it. Most outdoor gear companies tend to gradually ruin their best products with incessant cost-cutting and penny-pinching, but they should take a page from MSR’s book. That said, when you refresh your products, it’s… Continue reading MSR’s Hubba Hubba NX Tent Is Solid, but I Hate the Zippers