Sony Buys Studio Behind Its Awesome *Spider-Man* Game
The move furthers a trend of hardware manufacturers consolidating their brands by adding studios to their stable of first-party creators….
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Queering Comics and Cosplay at Flame Con
Justin J Wee’s portraits highlight what it means to be queer and seen in the comics community….
An Old Instagram Hoax Fools a Bunch of Celebrities
Instagram users like Usher, Martha Stewart, and Rick Perry posted a meme warning about a new rule that doesn’t actually exist. …
Vaping May Harm Your Blood Flow—Even Without Nicotine
Inhaling e-cigarette vapor alone had an immediate, negative impact on the vascular systems of first-time vapers. …
Today’s Cartoon: If You Thought Robocalls Were Bad…
The moral of the story is, don’t pick up the phone….
The Poem on the Statue of Liberty Tops This Week’s Internet News Roundup
Ken Cuccinelli, the acting director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, thinks the poem on the Statue of Liberty could use a rewrite. Yes, really. …
Space Photos of the Week: Sun Spotting
NASA’s Parker probe is headed to the center of the solar system to figure out what drives the solar wind….
Anxiously Seeking the Perfect Anti-Anxiety App
Soon I may be swiping my screen, looking for a newer, better, flashier app, like Tinder for fixing mental anguish. But what if the magic stops working?…
Truckers Gain More Freedom, Thanks to Tech’s Watchful Eye
Proposed federal rules would give truckers more leeway in taking breaks—because regulators already know when drivers are driving and not driving….
A Tax Credit Fueled the Solar Energy Boom. Now It’s in Limbo
A federal subsidy that helped launch the US solar industry is about to expire. The industry is likely to stumble without some replacement….
How Many Uber and Lyft Drivers Are in Recalled Cars?
The Center for Auto Safety wants ride-hail companies to crack down on drivers whose cars have been recalled….
Hackers Can Turn Everyday Speakers Into Acoustic Cyberweapons
A security researcher has demonstrated how to force everyday commercial speakers to emit harmful sounds….
Hackers Could Decrypt Your GSM Phone Calls
Researchers have discovered a flaw in the GSM standard used by AT&T and T-Mobile that would allow hackers to listen in….
Hackers Take on Darpa’s $10 Million Voting Machine
At this year’s Defcon hacking conference, Darpa brought the beginnings of what it hopes will be impervious hardware….
How Apple Pay Buttons Can Make Websites Less Safe
Apple Pay itself is safe. But the way websites implement it can cause serious problems….
Samsung’s New Phones, a Dangerous Boeing 787 Flaw, and More News
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