Hackers Got Past Windows Hello by Tricking a Webcam

The security researchers used an infrared photos and third-party hardware to best Microsoft's facial recognition tech.

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Vaccines for Kids, a Global Surge in Cases, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

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Robert Sheckley Was the Master of Dark, Funny Sci-Fi

The Dimension of Miracles author paved the way for Philip K. Dick and Harlan Ellison.

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The Rocket Billionaire Who Hated Space Tourism

Plus: a lifelong love of the cosmos, future dispatches from West Texas, and routinely unprecedented weather events.

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The Best Pizza Ovens to Make the Perfect Slice

In times of trouble, our nation turns to carbs. We picked our favorite portable ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping.

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‘We’re Sorry or You’re Welcome’ Should Be Twitter’s Motto

This week the company announced it would shut down Fleets with an extremely apt tweet.

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Why WeWork Didn't Work

We talk to the authors of a new book about the notorious coworking startup and its charismatic cofounder, Adam Neumann.

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The CDC Owes Parents Better Messaging on the Vaccine for Kids

The agency's strange math and blunt statements are missing key nuances—and may be underplaying myocarditis cases in teenage boys in particular.

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This Device Could Tune Your Heart—Then Dissolve Away

The latest in “electronic medicine” offers an alternative to temporary pacemakers and could help reduce tissue scarring.

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As the Use of AI Spreads, Congress Looks to Rein It In

The White House, lawmakers from both parties, and federal agencies are all working on bills or projects to constrain potential downsides of the tech.

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LG’s Smart Window AC Blasts Away the Summer Swelter

This powerful and smart air conditioner might require some fiddling during installation, but it delivers on its promises.

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The SolarWinds Hackers Used an iOS Flaw to Compromise iPhones

Security researchers say the group exploited a zero-day in Apple’s operating system to target European government officials over LinkedIn.

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Valve’s Steam Deck Will Take PC Games on the Go This December

The $400 handheld will let you bring your Steam library anywhere. But before you reserve one, here’s what you need to know.

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Facebook Catches Iranian Spies Catfishing US Military Targets

The hackers posed as recruiters, journalists, and hospitality workers to lure its victims.

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Here’s the Gear You Need to Start Your Own Podcast

Now is the time to create your own content. These tools can help you get great audio and video quality from the start.

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A People’s History of Black Twitter, Part I

From #UKnowUrBlackWhen to #BlackLivesMatter, how a loose online network became a pop culture juggernaut, an engine of social justice, and a lens into the future.

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The Best Music Streaming Apps to Get Your Groove On

Whether you want to share playlists with friends, jam out at a party, or listen to a 3D live recording, these are the best services to rock out to.

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The Next Covid-19 Battle Will Be About Vaccinating Kids

Pfizer and Moderna are midway through clinical trials, and the public health system is well versed in delivering childhood shots. The challenge? Politics.

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These Headphones Translate Foreign Languages on the Fly

The Ambassador app-connected earphones translate human speech into multiple tongues, enabling multilingual conversations.

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As Travel Rebounds, Airlines Are Figuring It Out on the Fly

Businesses destinations are out, tourist spots are in. The old rules governing fares and flight schedules have been thrown out the window.

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