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1. 'Spree' Is Nasty, Clever Satire for the Influencer Era

   I never want to watch this movie again. 5/5 stars.

2. The Iconic Arecibo Telescope Goes Quiet After Major Damage

   A cable cut a large gash into the radio telescope this week and it’s uncertain when it will be back in working order.

3. How to Turn Your Camera into a Webcam: Canon, Fujifilm, GoPro, and More

   Months into the pandemic, webcams are still hard to find. But if you're a shutterbug, you already have a better option.

4. Microsoft Duo: Price, Details, Release Date

   Microsoft has had to shift its sales pitch from a “work” product to “staying home indefinitely” device.

5. Google Is Launching a Global Earthquake-Detection Network

   A new feature will allow Android devices to collect readings from smartphone sensors and warn users when a tectonic shake-up is imminent.

6. AI Magic Makes Century-Old Films Look New

   Denis Shiryaev uses algorithms to colorize and sharpen old movies, bumping them up to a smooth 60 frames per second. The result is a stunning glimpse at the past.

7. Cannondale Quick Neo SL Review (2020): A Fast, Fun E-Ride

   This is a powerful electric bike for fun, mostly on-road romps around town.

8. How to Make Remote Learning Work for Your Children

   If you're preparing for yet another round of homeschooling, we've identified a few ways to make this school year suck just a little bit less.

9. How Facebook and Other Sites Manipulate Your Privacy Choices

   Social media platforms repeatedly use so-called dark patterns to nudge you toward giving away more of your data.

10. Scientists Put Masks to the Test—With a Cell Phone and a Laser

    When it comes to blocking germs, not all cloth masks are created equal. A new, low-cost testing device literally illuminates which ones won’t get the job done.