He helped make the home computer ubiquitous by introducing the fully assembled Tandy TRS-80, which was so novel at the time that it became...
There’s No Global Shopping Mall
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Unlike so many of our online experiences, shopping is one area that has remained mostly local.Read More
Israel Blocked Sale of Pegasus Spyware to Ukraine and Estonia
The Eastern European countries had sought to buy Pegasus, spyware made by an Israeli firm, to carry out intelligence operations against Russia, according to...
Why This Silicon Valley Prophet Says He’s Still an Optimist
Stewart Brand coined the term “personal computer” and was one of the first to envision what digital technology would become. He knows it got...
Yes, You Can Make Your Tech Survive Obsolescence
Our gadgets eventually become outdated, but here are workarounds to keep them alive and secure past when manufacturers say.Read More
Stewart Brand, Who Coined the Term ‘Personal Computer,’ Says He’s Still an Optimist
Stewart Brand coined the term “personal computer” and was one of the first to envision what digital technology would become. He knows it got...
Russia and Far-Right Americans Find Common Ground With Ukraine War
Some conservatives have echoed the Kremlin’s misleading claims about the war and vice versa, giving each other’s assertions a sheen of credibility.Read More
‘OK Doomer’ and the Climate Advocates Who Say It’s Not Too Late
A growing chorus of young people is focusing on climate solutions. “‘It’s too late’ means ‘I don’t have to do anything, and the responsibility...
Letter by painstaking letter, a man in a completely locked-in state was able to formulate words and sentences using only his thoughts.Read More
Theranos Trial Starts for Ramesh Balwani, Elizabeth Holmes’s Ex-Partner
Prosecutors say Ramesh Balwani worked hand in hand with Elizabeth Holmes, the Theranos chief executive, who was convicted of four counts of fraud.Read More