Category: feature
Watching ‘Babylon 5’ in its original format is pretty great
A couple of years ago, I wrote about a TV series that I’ve always had a big soft spot for: Babylon 5. The show aimed to deliver a grand sci-fi epic on a budget closer to General Hospital than Star Trek. But its real strength was in its writing, with……
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A workout-at-home service report card
There are plenty of ways to start getting fit in the new year, but 2020 ushered in the era of the at-home workout service. While companies like Peloton and Daily Burn have been delivering live and on-demand exercise videos to smartphones and smart TV… Source
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A year of tech events without tech events
In late October, Huawei did something different to mark its latest smartphone launch: It hosted a “drive-through’ press event. It hired a fleet of luxury cars to taxi me and other reporters to a warehouse in the south-east of London to showcase the n… Source
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How Twitch kept its crown in a controversial year
Whenever Twitch announces a new approach to handling harassment on the platform, there’s been a common, overwhelming response from streamers: “Please, please, be more than just words. Please follow this up with actions.”That’s how Twitch Partner Jenn… Source
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2020 has proven that electric vehicles are the future of transportation
This year has made clear that the internal combustion engine’s days are numbered. 2020 saw explosive growth in the automotive industry’s EV segment, with nearly every major manufacturer and brand group announcing, unveiling or debuting new and upcomi… Source
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Recommended Reading: The best long-form stories of 2020
On a semi-weekly basis, we compile a collection of the best long-form stories on tech, tech culture and more. We’ve collected a list of the best selections from 2020 for you to revisit — or enjoy for the first time — as we finish up one dumpster fire… Source
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