The Hack That Exposed Syria’s Sweeping Security Failures

When Syrian government accounts were hijacked in March, the breach looked chaotic. But it revealed something more troubling: a state struggling with the most basic layer of cybersecurity.

With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid

Amid mass displacement and collapsing trust in institutions, digital wallets are becoming critical conduits for aid, connecting diaspora donors directly with communities on the ground.

3 Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026), Tested and Reviewed

These smart mowers are expensive alternatives to some good old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch the robot go by.

Sony’s PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good.

The current console generation may last longer than anyone expects.

Best Apple Watch Bands of 2026: Nike, Hermés, and More

We’ve actually been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I’ve rounded up the best for every occasion.

Heatbit Maxi Pro Review: a Space Heater That Also Mines Bitcoin

Electricity rates have gotten so atrocious that this Heatbit wants to offset your costs with bitcoin mining. But the math doesn’t add up.

John Perry Barlow, JFK Jr., and a Night of Grief I Can’t Forget

Watching Love Story brought back a surreal evening in 1994.

Edward ‘Big Balls’ Coristine Is Helping Out on Viral Fraud Videos Now

The DOGE engineer appeared on influencer Nick Shirley’s podcast this week to talk corruption and government work—and how they collaborated on Shirley’s recent ‘investigation.’

Our Favorite iPad Is $50 Off

Score an 11th-generation A16-powered iPad for just $300.

OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Is Taking Medical Leave Amid an Executive Shake-Up

The company is undergoing major leadership restructuring as its CEO of AGI deployment goes on leave for “several weeks.”