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Should Artists Reveal How Much They Let Technology Make Creative Choices?
How much should an artist reveal about letting technology make some choices?
What Apple Should Fix in iOS 11
Here's what Apple should fix before the next operating system update
Batteries Have Gotten Better, but There's Still Room for Improvement
They've been getting better for decades—but we've been demanding more of them
User Manuals Are Mostly Gone--Which Is Both Good and Bad
Google happened, and something important was lost
Your Echo Is Listening, Which Could Someday Lead to an Invasion of Your Privacy
A murder case raises concerns about the “Internet of Things”
The Ultimate Cure for the Fake News Epidemic Will Be More Skeptical Readers
New algorithms will help—but users' skepticism is the ultimate weapon
It's Time to Admit That E-Mail Will Never Be 100 Percent Secure
A long list of corporate and political hacks has made that very clear
No Headphone Jack on the iPhone? Don't Worry, You'll Adjust
Apple has dropped the headphone jack—and soon everyone else will, too
When Tech Companies Copy One Anothers' Best Ideas, Consumers Suffer
Phones and tablets work pretty much the same way no matter who makes them, and it's not good for consumers
The Bright Side of Internet Shaming
It's become so common that it might soon begin to lose its impact
Digitize Those Memory-Filled Cassettes before They Disintegrate
Bite the bullet and have them digitized—I wish I'd done it sooner
Passwords Are on the Way Out, and It's about Time
They're on the way out, and it's about time
The "Internet of Things" Needs a Fix
The Internet of Things will remain a cumbersome wireless landscape until it finds a way to connect to us
Will Robo-Ubers Kill Car Ownership?
When self-driving cars can take us anywhere, anytime, garages will empty—and commuting will be transformed
Why VR Will Not Replace Movies
Despite the rush to virtual reality, the medium faces major challenges when it comes to filmmaking
It's the Designers' Fault, Not Yours
Tech doesn't have to be confusing. Some simple changes could make digital media easier to use
Meet the World's First Truly Universal Cable
There’s a new USB. Its mission: to kill proprietary plugs
When Will We Be Able to Vote Online?
Other countries are bringing the democratic process to the digital age—but challenges remain
How to End Online Ads Forever
We could easily go ad-free—if we put our money where our mouse is
