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Robot Wars
The Pentagon Is Planning a Drone ‘Hellscape’ to Defend Taiwan
The US Defense Department’s grand strategy for protecting Taiwan from a massive Chinese military offensive involves flooding the zone with thousands of drones.
The Big Story
She’s the New Face of Climate Activism—and She’s Carrying a Pickax
Sabotage. Property destruction. For Léna Lazare and her cohort, radicalized by years of inaction on the environmental crisis, these aren’t dirty words. They’re acts of joy.
The Monitor
The Australian Breaker Who Broke the Internet
It’s been a week since Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun, competed in the breaking competition at the Paris Olympics. The memes—and the controversy—haven’t stopped since.
Reviews and Buying Guides
Product Review
The Galaxy Ring Draws Strength From Your Galaxy Watch
Samsung’s newest fitness wearable works seamlessly with its Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Watches.
Gear
Cosmo, the Hacker ‘God’ Who Fell to Earth
Originally published in September, 2012. I met Cosmo by accident and opportunity, after hackers used social engineering techniques to circumvent Apple’s and Amazon’s security mechanisms and break into my accounts. After it happened, I fell into their world and began communicating regularly with the very hacker who jacked me, a kid named Phobia. He introduced me to Cosmo, who wanted to tell me about all manner of other account vulnerabilities.
Dot Physics
The Incredible Simone Biles
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Security
The Slow-Burn Nightmare of the National Public Data Breach
Social Security numbers, physical addresses, and more—all available online. After months of confusion, leaked information from a background-check firm underscores the long-term risks of data breaches.
Science
The Vacuum of Space Will Decay Sooner Than Expected
One of the quantum fields that fills the universe is special because its default value seems poised to eventually change—changing everything.
Culture
The Australian Breaker Who Broke the Internet
It’s been a week since Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun, competed in the breaking competition at the Paris Olympics. The memes—and the controversy—haven’t stopped since.
Culture
The 20 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now
The Idea of You, Brittany Runs a Marathon, and American Fiction are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
