Twitch's Crypto Casino Ban Ignores the Bigger Play

The company is going after cryptocurrency gambling—but will that be enough to satisfy concerned streamers?

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Iran’s Internet Shutdown Hides a Deadly Crackdown

Amid protests against the killing of Mahsa Amini, authorities have cut off mobile internet, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The death toll continues to rise.

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These Are the Best Portable Storage Drives

Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

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Bogus Fears of Censorship Could Spell the End of Content Moderation

Plus: The Supreme Court in cyberspace, what’s up with Web3, and ghost town resurrections.

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The Elk Live Bridge Lets You Jam Together Online

Plug in this bright yellow audio interface, and you can play live music with anyone within 620 miles.

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32 of the Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now

Looking for something to watch? Here are the best shows on Disney’s streaming service.

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The Next Silicon Valley Will Be in the US Heartland

Steve Case, founder of AOL, predicts the dominance of tech companies on the coasts will give way to a flourishing of startups from smaller cities.

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Power Up Anywhere With Our Favorite Portable Chargers

Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks.

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Apple Made the Right Upgrades in the New AirPods Pro

This is a good example of how you make already-great wireless earbuds even better.

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There’s New Proof Crispr Can Edit Genes Inside Human Bodies

The technique had largely been limited to editing patients’ cells in the lab. New research shows promise for treating diseases more directly.

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The US and EU are Teaming Up to Contain Big Tech

The EU’s chief antitrust enforcer Margrethe Vestager says that US tech companies are changing their behavior as global regulators question their dominance.

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The Best Video Game Deals This September

Games for every console, plus DLC and freebies—all in one spot.

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California Voted for Cheaper Uber Rides. It May Have Hurt Drivers

Uber and Lyft spent millions promoting a controversial ballot measure. A new study suggests it has lowered driver wages.

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The Best Car Phone Mounts and Accessories

These mobile accessories will make your smartphone a better—and safer—road trip companion.

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A Steam Deck Reignited My Love for Homebrew PCs

Yes, I got Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PlayStation Remote Play working on my Steam Deck.

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Splatoon 3 Takes Shooting Games a Little Less Seriously

Nintendo’s latest in its paint-powered “squid game" franchise is just as fun and colorful as before, and is also a refreshing breath of fresh air.

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This Dangerous Meme in US Politics Is Over a Century Old

Many associate the ‘America First’ movement with Trump, but its origins—and rebirth—are more complicated.

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Shadowy Russian Cell Phone Companies Are Cropping Up in Ukraine

But as Ukrainians retake ground, some of the firms are erasing their online presence.

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The Fungus That Killed Frogs—and Led to a Surge in Malaria

A global fungal pandemic wiped out amphibians, destroyed biodiversity, and ultimately increased human illness. Now a second similar pathogen is on the way.

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Telegram Has a Serious Doxing Problem

The encrypted messaging app is a haven for politically motivated vitriol, but users are increasingly bringing threats to targets’ doorsteps.

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