THE FUTURE IS RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION

With Guest Editor TIM COOK

THE GROUND-BREAKING SOFTWARE That Help BLIND JAZZ PRODIGY MATTHEW WHITAKER PRODUCE MUSIC

HOLED UP IN HIS EGGSHELL WHITE, LOW-ceiling basement in Hackensack, New Jersey, Matthew Whitaker is making magic.

BLOCKCHAIN 101: Getting Started in Cryptocurrency

If you're reading this, odds are you're new to the crypto world - which can seem like a daunting task to the uninitiated. We've put together this guide to walk you through the process and explain the lingo in hopes of making your venture into blocks and tokens a little less painful.

Samsung Smart Monitor M7 Series

Product review

Razer Pro Click Mini

Product review

Couchmaster CYCON2

Product review

Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook

Product review

How AI and Blockchain Technologies Can Help Fight the Next COVID

Artificial intelligence is being utilized in almost every piece of tech these days. Machine learning and computer vision are making self-driving cars and robot assistants a reality. But AI is more than just a tool for convenience and robotic friendship. Some of the most remarkable advances attributed to AI are in the healthcare field, and more applications for the novel technology are being pursued every day.

Brain Games, StarTalk, and All Things Science: An Interview With Chuck Nice

Comedian, podcaster, actor, and self-professed “science geek” Chuck Nice is a busy guy. His most recent ventures have seen him operate at the intersection of pop culture and science. Nice co-hosts StarTalk with Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, where he provides humorous commentary to aid the insights of the popular astrophysicist, and Playing with Science alongside Gary O’Reilly. But Nice isn’t just there to provide comic relief to a discussion on topics that can be confusing for the 99% of us who are non-scientists; he has a genuine love for the field.

LENOVO IDEAPAD FLEX 5I 14 (2021)

PRODUCT REVIEW

The Artificial Intelligence We Fear Is Our Own

A Google engineer was ridiculed for his belief that a language model had become sentient. But if we continue AI research with only profit as the goal, the joke is on us.

Verizon Orbic Speed 5G UW Mobile Hotspot: Speedy Indeed

The first hotspot that supports Verizon’s C-band 5G

MASTERCLASS VS. SKILLSHARE: WHICH SERVICE FITS YOUR LEARNING GOALS?

We consider price, course selection, production quality, and more to help you decide which of these top online learning sites is a better place to study.

4 Things I Hated About Putting 1,700 Miles on a Tesla

There were things I loved too, but first, we need to talk about that touch screen.

From the Ground Up

When a new industry forms, who gets to set its rules? That's the big question being asked right now in psychedelics, where there's a lot of money, a lot of good intentions, and a lot of unknowns.

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium: Rich in Features

Beautifully designed, too

Furbo 360 Dog Camera: Best for Pup-Tracking

Free bark alerts and improved treat-tossing

PCMag Cheap 100: 3 Deals for July

As promised, we'll let you know each month about some of the best tech bargains to be found. All our deals feature lab-tested products recommended by our expert analysts. Happy shopping!

Razer Viper V2 Pro: A Perfect Mouse for Esports

Do true pros need an RGB mouse? Razer thinks not

Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Make Data-Privacy Laws an Issue of Life or Death

Apps such as period trackers can share personal information with a host of sources. It's time for federal data-privacy laws.

Lenovo Legion 5i Pro Gen 7: A Formidable Gaming Laptop

Extremely fast, fairly priced

BEST MOBILE NETWORKS 2022

We drove across the US testing speed and reliability for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon 4G and 5G in cities, towns, and rural regions before crowning our 13th annual champion.