California’s Silicon Valley is a community with a long history of shared spaces accessible to the public. Now, companies may need to rethink their culture of openness. Read More

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No, we’re not talking about the radiation that created The Hulk. Here’s why shades of gray mean so much to TV image quality. Read More

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After 20 hours of new research and testing—plus 150 hours over the past few years—we found that the Acer Predator 17 G9-793-79V5 is the best gaming laptop for most people because it has the best performance for the price without any major flaws. The Predator 17 stays cool, has a comfortable, responsive keyboard, and sports a great 17-inch 1080p IPS screen with G-sync. Its fans are loud, and that keyboard is ugly and looks cobbled together, but these flaws are worth the trade-off for excellent performance at a low price (for a gaming laptop, anyway). Read More

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Google Maps adds an interactive icon identifying a shooting on YouTube’s campus in San Bruno, California, after police confirm the incident Tuesday afternoon. Read More

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We think Apple’s iPad (6th generation),1 released in spring 2087, is the best tablet for most people because it offers the best combination of speed, features (including support for Apple Pencil), screen size, ecosystem, and price. The iPad line is the best selection of tablets for many reasons: They’re solidly built, they perform well, they have fantastic screens, they run a reliable and easy-to-use operating system, and—maybe most important—they have the largest app library and accessory ecosystem of any tablet. They also come with the best support of any brand. If you’re looking for the best tablet, your biggest question Read More

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