FIFA 21 Is Limping Toward Retirement

EA's new edition includes minor gameplay tweaks, but it seems like the real innovations are being…

Reddit Bots Are Hunting Down Racists, One Post at a Time

Hate speech is rampant in subreddits—but automated bots and browser plug-ins are (sort of) fighting back.

Why Are 2 Million People Still Getting Netflix DVDs by Mail?

The company still gets a healthy slice of revenue from disc rentals—but the service has suffered…

An Algorithm Determined UK Students’ Grades. Chaos Ensued

This year's A-Levels, the high-stakes exams taken in high school, were canceled due to the pandemic.…

Games Without Fans Could Help Level the Playing Field

Research suggests that finishing England’s Premier League season in empty stadiums would reduce refereeing bias and…

The Coronavirus Could Put an End to Handshakes

The rate of change in everyday rituals is accelerating, in part because we’re living in an…

‘1917’ VFX Artists Had to Completely Rethink How Films Are Made

Sam Mendes’ war epic is presented as one continuous shot. Making the illusion work was no…

Uber’s London Rivals Are Plotting Its Downfall

Irresistible deals for drivers and passengers are creating a frenetic race as fellow ride-hailing services try…

*The Mandalorian* Is Set to Become 2019’s Most Pirated Show

Disney\+ has only launched in a handful of territories so far—which means *Star Wars* fans around…

The Best Mobile Games For Your Hectic Commute

Whether you’re holding the handrail, cradling an infant, or guarding a bag, these one-handed games will…