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
Author: Wired Magazine
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
Apple iPad Pro (2022): Specs, Price, Release Date
Apple tossed out a couple of surprise product announcements today. There are two brand new iPad Pro models coming next week, both beefed up with Apple’s M2 chip, USB-C ports, and support for new Apple Pencil features. The company also has a new 4K Apple TV model coming out in November. Apple tends to introduce… Continue reading Apple iPad Pro (2022): Specs, Price, Release Date
Amazon Workers Lose Another Union Vote as Management Digs In
The Amazon Labor Union, which made history in April by unionizing the first Amazon warehouse in the US, lost its latest campaign today, at a facility in Schodack, New York. Workers voted 406 to 206 against joining the union, the second loss out of ALU’s three unionization campaigns at Amazon warehouses. The result is a… Continue reading Amazon Workers Lose Another Union Vote as Management Digs In
Section 230’s Fate Belongs With Congress—Not the US Supreme Court
In the nearly 27 years since the United States Congress passed Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, courts have broadly interpreted it to protect online communities for being legally responsible for user content, laying the foundation for the business models of Facebook, Yelp, Glassdoor, Wikipedia, community bulletin boards, and so many other sites that… Continue reading Section 230’s Fate Belongs With Congress—Not the US Supreme Court
The Best Veterinary Telemedicine Services for Your Pet (2022)
If you already use Blue Buffalo products, you can redeem points—earned by doing basic things in the app, like setting up a pet profile or speaking with a Pet Buff—for treats and food. If you’re considering switching, talk to your vet and be aware that there is a class-action lawsuit against the company for falsely… Continue reading The Best Veterinary Telemedicine Services for Your Pet (2022)
GoPro Hero 11 Black Review: Vertical Video
As somehow who largely dreads postproduction video editing, I was far more excited about some of the other new software-based features in the Hero 11 Black, especially the Star Trails feature. If you’ve ever tried shooting star trails before, you know how laborious it is to stack hundreds of images, so this will probably blow… Continue reading GoPro Hero 11 Black Review: Vertical Video
What Drives Galaxies? The Milky Way’s Black Hole May Be the Key
On May 12, at nine simultaneous press conferences around the world, astrophysicists revealed the first image of the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way. At first, awesome though it was, the painstakingly produced image of the ring of light around our galaxy’s central pit of darkness seemed to merely prove what experts… Continue reading What Drives Galaxies? The Milky Way’s Black Hole May Be the Key
Google’s Next-Gen Video Chat Tech Is Ready for the Real World
Good news for anyone who’s sick of Zoom calls but also hates talking to people in real life: Google’s Project Starline is becoming more widely available. Google introduced Starline in 2021 with the goal of making video calls less weird and awkward. It’s essentially a very complicated video conferencing booth that uses cameras, depth sensors,… Continue reading Google’s Next-Gen Video Chat Tech Is Ready for the Real World