The Tricky Ethics of Being a Teacher on TikTok
Some educators believe social media can help them engage with students, but it also raises questions around classroom privacy.
Humanity Is Doing Its Best Impression of a Black Hole
Daniel Holz studies the universe’s ultimate catastrophes. And he knows a thing or two about existential threats on Earth, since he helps set the Doomsday Clock.
This Follicle-Hacking Drug Could One Day Treat Baldness
Researchers are working on an injectable that could get dormant follicles growing again. Trials on mice show promise.
Protect and Charge Your Apple Watch With Our Favorite Accessories
You finally caved and bought one. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with your smartwatch.
It’s Time to Get Real About TikTok’s Risks
US lawmakers keep warning about the popular app. But until they can explain what makes it uniquely dangerous, it’s difficult to tailor a resolution.
An Effort to ID Tulsa Race Massacre Victims Raises Privacy Issues
The project will match the victims’ DNA to that of their descendants—but uses a genealogy website that can be accessed by law enforcement.
How to Watch Apple’s iPhone 14 Launch, and What to Expect
A new iPhone is coming on Wednesday. Here’s what to know ahead of time, and how to tune in to watch.
The 40 Best Labor Day Deals on Tech, Grills, and Home Goods
Make the most of the long weekend with discounted MacBooks, robot vacuums, and weighted blankets.
Would You Ditch All This Chaos for a Country in the Cloud?
Balaji Srinivasan—technologist, investor, prophet, troll—says let the old world sink. Find your tribe and build your bespoke society, or get left behind.
Robots can be used to assess children’s mental wellbeing
Robots can be better at detecting mental wellbeing issues in children than parent-reported or self-reported testing, a new study suggests.