Election 2020: The presidential candidate’s views on tech
Tech issues loom large over the 2020 election. We've broken down the issues, examining Trump and Biden's views on them.
An alternate history of the moon landing, brought to you by deepfakes
Researchers at MIT have created a deepfake video project depicting what would have happened if the 1969 moon landing went wrong. It's scarily compelling.
Human moderators can’t stop online hate speech alone. We need bots to help
Hate speech is a big problem online. Can artificial intelligence help to stop it in its tracks? Various researchers think so — with some caution.
What is the EARN IT Act? The bill that has privacy advocates worried, explained
The EARN IT Act is making its way through the Senate, and privacy advocates are worried. What exactly does it do, and what do critics say? Read our explainer.
Black workers at NASA reflect on Mary Jackson’s legacy — and what must come next
We spoke to three senior figures in NASA about Mary Jackson's legacy and how her influence shaped the agency into something better for all of humanity.
If Section 230 gets killed, Wikipedia will die along with it
Revoking Section 230 would change Wikipedia as we know it. By completely destroying it and half the internet as well.
How A.I. created that amazing sports highlight reel you can’t stop watching
Whether it's NBA or NHL, WSC Sports has created algorithms that know exactly what's happening on screen. And it creates the video highlights to prove it.
How Elon Musk became the internet’s most loved, and hated, meme
The Tesla and SpaceX founder has been lauded by his supporters as the epitome of an innovate CEO. His critics? Not so much. That makes him the perfect meme.
WWDC 2020 keynote: iOS 14, Macs with iPad chips, and everything else announced
Apple dropped huge software announcements across the spectrum of its products, including updates to iOS, watchOS, MacOS, tvOS, and more.
Summer staycation: A Miami mom weighs the cost of keeping her kids cooped up
Like many parents, Norma Schwartz struggled with distance learning. But she also worries about her two elementary-age kids dependency on technology.
The balancing act: What it’s like to be a high schooler and essential worker
Ben Coulimore is a high-school junior who takes college-level courses as part of the Running Start program. He's also an essential worker at a nursing home.
Up in the air: How one Texas teacher is preparing for an uncertain future
Juliana Davila teaches students ranging from pre-K to eighth grade. Since distance learning was set in place, she worries what next fall will look like.
Social distance and senioritis: Graduating high school in 2020
Addison Cross just graduated from high school in Texarkana, Texas. Social distancing meant many milestones of senior year were different but still memorable.
Tear gas: Treatment, tips, and practical advice for protestors
Tear gas is a potent chemical agent that causes many unpleasant physical symptoms, including burning eyes. Here's how to treat someone who's been exposed to it.
Climate change could collide with coronavirus to create a summer from hell
Scientists are concerned that the combination of global warming, a deepening economic crisis, and pandemic lockdowns could cause a long and sweltering summer.
Public transit is on the brink of death. This is how we save it
The pandemic has decimated ridership on buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation, but new poll data from YouGov hints there could be a fix.
The man who saved Apollo 13: A talk with legendary flight director Gene Kranz
Fifty years on from the Apollo 13 mission, Gene Kranz, the iconic former NASA flight director, talked with Digital Trends about why failure was never an option.
A new generation of autopilot is here. But can it fully replace human aviators?
Emergency Autoland is a new self-landing technology that allows a plane with an incapacitated pilot to land itself. Are autonomous planes far behind?
How NASA’s Perseverance Rover will search for life on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover is headed to Mars, and when it arrives, it'll unleash a battery of high-tech instruments to search for signs of life.
The world would fall apart if it weren’t for these ancient programming languages
If it weren't for ancient coding languages like COBOL, Ada, Pascal, and Fortran, the modern world would come to a screeching (and maybe dangerous) halt.
The blueprint sprint: How a ragtag team of techies hacked the ventilator shortage
When COVID-19 threatened to result in a massive shortage of ventilators in Portland, Oregon, a team of engineers and physicians banded together to try and help.
Teachers take lessons from boring to blockbuster with wild Zoom backgrounds
Online learning has proved challenging for students and schools. So some teachers are using Zoom backgrounds to make their online lessons fun and engaging.
How NASA is building a new breed of spacesuit for the first expedition to Mars
Designing space suits for astronauts visiting Mars is a drastically different thing than designing suits for the Moon. We spoke to NASA to find out why.
AR contact lenses are the holy grail of sci-fi tech. Mojo is making them real
Terminator-style vision, anyone? Mojo Vision believes the future of augmented reality is smart contact lenses. Here are some reasons why it could be right.
Will warm weather stop the coronavirus, or is it here to stay?
Some people have expressed optimism that the pandemic will subside in the summer. Is there any evidence for that, or just wishful thinking?
They’re headed to the Arctic to live inside a DIY moon habitat. For 3 months
To study how long-term isolation might impact future moon colonists, a pair of Dutch architects plan to lock themselves in an isolation pod in the Arctic.
NASA astronaut Doug Hurley is poised to alter course of American spaceflight
Hurley is one of two astronauts who will be aboard the Crew Dragon for its first manned test flight this month. He spoke to Digital Trends about the experience.
Avatar IRL? Scientists crack the code to bioengineering plants that glow
In James Cameron's movie Avatar, the plants on alien world Pandora glow like some underwater paradise. Now researchers have found a way to do that for real.
How do we help astronauts deal with isolation? Floating robo-therapists
Astronaut can feel isolated in space. Could a smart beachball-looking robot give them someone to confide in?
15 Years of YouTube: How a failed dating site became the king of online video
In 15 years on the internet, YouTube has had a massive influence on culture, politics, music, and countless other facets of life. Where does it go from here?
Here’s why quarantine screws up your perception of time
Do you feel like coronavirus-induced lockdown has changed your perception of time? You're not alone. Here are the reasons it's affecting you like it is.
How to donate coronavirus aid and PPE online
Why not use your idle time at home to pitch in and help humanity beat the pandemic?
Is it ethical to do a digital detox during the coronavirus pandemic?
There is no shortage of content right now during the coronavirus pandemic. But for some, more information means more anxiety. Is it okay to disconnect?
Coronavirus is closing schools and hinting at a digital future for education
The ongoing coronavirus outbreak, as well as the possibility of future pandemics, illustrates the need for schools to prepare for virus-induced digitalization.