The Future Smartphone: More Folds, Less Phone, a Whole Lot of AI
We are no longer racing to upgrade the device that sits at the center of our lives. What’s next for the phone?
Silicon Valley Has a FOMO Problem
Plus: Uber makes it easier to get picked up at the airport, Google adds new bio-authentication features to Android, and a herd of goats gets gone.
A Flowering of Fermented Flavors in Oaxaca, Mexico
Beloved old techniques for food preservation bubble up again and ride a wave of new popularity in southern Mexico’s culinary capital.
Replace the Leather in Your Wallet With Seafood Waste
A new leather alternative from the startup TômTex uses shrimp shells instead of petrochemicals. It looks, feels, and endures like the real thing.
Dating Apps Crack Down on Romance Scammers
Our manufactured love holiday might have you feeling more vulnerable than usual. Here’s what to look out for.
Your Tech Stuff Is Getting Slightly More Repairable
Tech companies are offering more access to key documentation and tools. But giants like Apple and Microsoft are still lobbying hard against repair laws.