TECHNOLOGY

By Brian Barrett Plus: Facebook’s Roger Stone takedown, the BlueLeaks server seizure, and more of the week’s top security news. Source:: Wired

By Maddie Stone Electric vehicle makers hope to roll out super long-lasting batteries. That raises interesting questions about resources, performance—and a battery’s second act. Source:: […]

By Will Knight A new paper argues that the computing demands of deep learning are so great that progress on tasks like translation and self-driving […]

By Louryn Strampe Heatwave and quarantine got you stuck indoors? These deals might help you spruce up your space for more comfort. Source:: Wired

By Parker Hall Your homegrown tomatoes won’t help you forget how terrible everything is right now. Here’s what you need to make booze at home. […]

By Mary Alice Miller A WIRED investigation reveals how artists and skytypers are pioneering a new type of tech-fueled activism—and the inhumane conditions they’re fighting. […]

By Cecilia D’Anastasio Dozens of people have come forward over the past week, many pointing to a culture that they say enabled rampant predatory behavior. […]

By Louise Matsakis US lawmakers have repeatedly raised security concerns over the app’s Chinese ownership. Are US businesses next? Source:: Wired

By Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy Steve Alpert worked at the animation house for 15 years, a time he details in his new book Sharing […]

By Dan Goodin, Ars Technica A sophisticated scheme was designed to trick businesses in more than 60 countries into wiring large sums of money to […]