
This Week in Tech and Science: January 20, 2016
Stopping auto-hacking, Google X expands, ESPN embraces e-sports and more.

Stopping auto-hacking, Google X expands, ESPN embraces e-sports and more.
By Darren Murph

Circle is a feel-good device for checking in on (this is not “monitoring”) any wi-fi-enabled space.

NYC subways get wi-fi, YouTube gets 4K HDR, San Francisco’s taxis get the boot and more.
By Darren Murph

The most important gear from CES 2016: truly wireless earbuds, Zeiss-quality iPhone lenses, a solar action camera and more.
By Gear Patrol

At CES 2016, Netflix announced its global expansion into 190 countries in the world, making it a major player in global entertainment.
By Jack Seemer


The most important gear from CES 2016: Technics revives an icon, 4K TVs, Nikon’s first action cam, the Ninebot Segway and more.
By Gear Patrol

Uber’s billionth ride, Samsung TVs get even smarter, NYC’s free wi-fi plans and more.
By Darren Murph

The most important gear from CES 2016: A drone with wings, a projector with an ultra-short throw, a super smart home security camera and more.
By Gear Patrol

Samsung’s need for software, The Beatles are now streaming, Google’s password plan and more.
By Darren Murph

Serendipitous moments and fleeting glances with a quiet cultural observer.
By John Zientek

Let’s face it: we gather around televisions, not fires.

After years of development and fundraising, the game’s titanic budget can match its lofty ambitions.

The iPhone is shrinking, Ford talks to Siri, Zuck sets aside Facebook shares and more.
By Darren Murph

Nest makes it easy to add smarts to your home, Razer teams up with Lenovo, the numbers from Black Friday, the NSA to shut down bulk phone snooping and more.
By Darren Murph

Will this gigantic, 13-inch tablet simultaneously kill the laptop and fulfill all our dreams?
By Eric Adams

Facebook’s M, PS2 emulation on the PS4, Samsung’s Gear VR and more.
By Darren Murph

Fossil buys Misfit, Spotify offers concert recommendations, Amazon delivers takeout and more.
By Darren Murph

Facebook lurking on the rise, streaming Star Trek, VR filmmaking and more.
By Darren Murph

Gaelan Connell celebrated his 25th birthday on the set of Blood, Sand and Gold, an action/adventure film he financed almost entirely with his life savings.